Posted 10:54 AM 8/30/2026 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — One person has died, with another four injured following a Saturday afternoon shooting on North Ardenwood Drive at the Renaissance Gateway Apartments.

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Posted 8:24 PM 8/29/2026 by Ben Dackiw

NEW ORLEANS - With the NFL preseason over, NFL teams have started trimming their rosters down to 53 men. The deadline is Sunday, Aug. 30 at 5:00 p.m.

The Saints announced the waiving of 10 players for their round of cuts on Saturday, notably including wide receiver Bub Means. The former (More)

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Posted 8:40 AM 8/30/2026 by Leah Williams

BATON ROUGE - Community leaders and organizations gathered at Gus Young Park to offer resources and mentorship to kids and teens as youth violence remains a concern in the area.

Several organizations took part in the event, providing free food, free clothes, and games along with mental (More)

Posted 5:19 PM 8/29/2026 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority invited residents in Baton Rouge to an Acadian Cultural Heritage event at the LSU Center for River Studies on Saturday. 

The event gave residents an opportunity to celebrate the rich Acadian culture and heritage that has been passed down through the generations.

Organizations at the event shared resources while educating guests about Acadian heritage and culture.