Angelica Butine

5 days ago | wbrz.com | Angelica Butine

BATON ROUGE — A popular street connecting South Acadian Thruway to Dalrymple Drive will close starting Wednesday, rerouting motorists and pedestrians until the fall of 2026 as part of the ongoing University Lakes Restoration Project. May Street, a favored route for those walking around the LSU Lakes, will be inaccessible, leading to frustration and longer commutes.

1 week ago | wbrz.com | Angelica Butine

JACKSON, La. — A man is in critical condition after an alleged attack by his cellmate at Dixon Correctional Institute that happened in April. Tedrick Carter Jr., 20, was serving time for armed robbery when he was accused of beating and raping his cellmate nearly to death on the evening of April 30. Now, he is being charged with attempted murder and rape. He was booked into the East Feliciana Parish Jail.

1 week ago | wbrz.com | Angelica Butine

BATON ROUGE, La. — Who doesn't love a round of golf outdoors? But when the Louisiana heat hits, sometimes you need a break. This One Tank Trip takes us somewhere more climate-controlled, where the weather's a little more on par. "We love to have fun... everyday it’s about our playmakers having fun every day, but also our players to have fun," said Director of Operations, Brandon Creel.

1 week ago | wbrz.com | Angelica Butine

BATON ROUGE - Termites are emerging as a significant threat to homes across South Louisiana, often causing extensive damage before homeowners even realize they have a problem. "It’s kind of the hidden enemy," said Jacob Cohn with Arrow Termite and Pest Control. "They get in cracks and crevices up pipes and in walls."These structure-destroying insects typically swarm near dusk, a strategic method they use to disperse and infest new properties.

1 week ago | wbrz.com | Angelica Butine

She said her excitement was tempered by concerns over safety risks, particularly the potential for impaired boating. "I’m just definitely worried, especially on this kind of holiday that people are going to be consuming a lot of beverages and safety for everyone, especially tubing, can be scary," she said. The Pointe Coupee Sheriff’s Office is working to ease worries for people like Alford. "Nobody comes out here on a bluebird day and figures they’re going to have a bad day," said Capt.