A Feb. 15 special primary election was called to fill the two vacancies in the Legislature after Cleo Fields, a Baton Rouge ...

The Belle of Baton Rouge is now under new ownership as it continues its transition to a land-based casino. The casino’s ...

Visit Baton Rouge has purchased a shell of a downtown building, which it plans to turn into its new offices. Visit Baton ...

Carnival parades in Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas kick off this weekend, with mobile celebrations in north Baton ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Even though the Downtown Development District is not getting the same amount of funding from the ...

Baton Rouge serves double duty as a college town and Louisiana’s capital. See how the town's vibrant story told through its ...

Downtown Baton Rouge offers many chances to explore history. Visit historic landmarks, support local Black-owned businesses ...

Bally’s has completed the purchase of The Queen Casino & Entertainment, a deal that gives it control of both downtown Baton Rouge casinos.

Catch beads and fun throws at Mardi Gras parades in the Baton Rouge area. This year, Fat Tuesday falls on March 4. In early ...

A New Orleans-based developer is planning to transform the former State National Life Insurance building and an adjoining ...

Police said they have made an arrest in connection with a deadly shooting on North 15th Street in Baton Rouge.

One of the oldest blues festivals in the country brings a full weekend of top blues artists to four stages in downtown Baton Rouge. Bring your folding chair and sun hat, grab some phenomenal ...