Defendants attorneys lodged three motions to bar the death penalty from being imposed. A judge rejected their arguments in all three

Each year, pink flamingos begin to appear in Baton Rouge, signaling that Mardi Gras is near. Learn more about Spanish Town Mardi Gras here.

Tiger Clawzzz, a claw machine-centric arcade, is opening on Essen Lane in a shared space with Boru and Sweet Society. The arcade will feature over 26 games, including claw machines to win plushies and high-tech Gashapon vending machines that roll out gashapon balls with prizes inside.

Efferson said there will be a 50% chance of rain and thunderstorms over the Baton Rouge area, with the weather system moving into the area from the northwest. The high temperature on Tuesday is expected to rise to 82 degrees.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Krewe of Southdowns and Spanish Town Mardi Gras parades are set to roll this weekend in Baton Rouge. Along with the festive cheer for the season of parades, the Baton Rouge Police Department wants to remind everyone of the security efforts in place to ensure safety.

East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards has released his “Revive EBR” proposal to relocate library funds for other city services like public safety and road improvements.

Lucas Meachem is one of the most sought-after baritones in the world and known as a 'rock star of opera.' He's coming to the capital city for a special evening of world class music in downtown Baton Rouge on March 7.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating after a woman was shot while driving Monday evening (Feb. 24). Police say they were contacted by hospital staff around 7:40 p.m. when the victim arrived at the hospital with a gunshot wound that was not considered life-threatening.

The Capital City will host Louisiana’s first professional pickleball tournament, which is expected to bring in around $800,000 worth of revenue for the area. The Professional Pickleball Association’s inaugural season of the PPA Tour Challenger Series Powered by JOOLA will be held at the Stacks Pickleball sports complex on April 4-6.