A nonprofit is hosting an event to raise awareness about mental health and bring hope to people facing mental health ...

Leaders in the STEM community are raising concerns about a longstanding lack of diversity in mathematics and are working to ...

Consumer Reports says improving indoor air quality can make a real difference.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A festival that celebrates Baton Rouge’s food, music, art, and more is making its return. Organizers of 225 Fest said the 2026 event will take place on Saturday, February 28, ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Spanish Town Parade rolled through downtown Baton Rouge Saturday afternoon, drawing hundreds of thousands to the city’s largest Carnival celebration. The parade entered ...

Louisiana's May election qualifying ended Friday. Incumbent U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy faces Trump-endorsed 5th District Congresswoman Julia Letlow.

When LSU and Milwaukee deal the first pitch, it will not only kick off the 2026 baseball season, but the Tigers will be defending a national championship crown.

GONZALES, La. (WAFB) - The mother of a 12-year-old autistic student photographed inside a cabinet at Gonzales Middle School said the principal’s retirement and a teacher’s resignation are not enough ...

A crew of seven suspects attempted a complex ATM theft called “jackpotting” at Essential Credit Union on Jefferson Highway before being stopped by law enforcement.

The City of Plaquemine announced that city hall will be transitioning to a four-day workweek, effective February 18, 2026.

Eligible candidates have until Feb. 13 to submit a nominating petition to the Secretary of State to be placed on the ballot.

James Van Der Beek, the beloved actor who captured the hearts of millions as Dawson Leery on the cultural phenomenon ...