Posted 8:59 PM 1/10/2026 by WBRZ Staff

PORT ALLEN —  A man was arrested Friday night after he allegedly shot a woman and injured two others after an altercation in the parking lot of a Port Allen casino, authorities say.

The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said Jalen Ferguson, 22, was arrested after allegedly (More)

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Posted 9:57 PM 1/9/2026 by Sylvia Weatherspoon

BATON ROUGE - In this week's 2 Make a Difference, Sylvia Weatherspoon previews MLK Fest 2026, which takes place Saturday, Jan. 17 and Monday, Jan. 19.

If you know someone who makes a difference, send their name, contact information and a brief summary of their story to sylvia@wbrz.com.