Falon Brown

2 months ago | wbrz.com | Falon Brown

SCOTLANDVILLE - A long-abandoned property on Curlew Street has finally met its end. For years, the home stood vacant after a tree fell on it, leaving it uninhabitable. The property at 730 Curlew St. was condemned in October 2023, and became an eyesore in the neighborhood. On Thursday, the building was torn down—thanks to the efforts of Mayor-President "Coach" Sid Edwards. Mayor Edwards took control of an excavator and began demolishing the house, signaling a fresh start for the neighborhood.

2 months ago | wbrz.com | Falon Brown |Joel Bruce

BATON ROUGE — As one of the oldest operating restaurants in the capital city, Dearman's Diner on Jefferson Highway brings something unique to the table — a nostalgic atmosphere and classic flavors. In 1958, William Dearman and his lovely wife opened Dearman's as a lunch counter and pharmacy. The rise of big chain pharmacies steered Dearman's in the direction of becoming a full-service diner, possibly in the late 1990s, owner Casey Evans said.

2 months ago | wbrz.com | Domenic Purdy |Falon Brown

BATON ROUGE — Anti-gun violence advocate and State Rep. C. Denise Marcelle said her fight has become more personal since her grandson was shot and killed outside a Baton Rouge restaurant Jan. 20. "I just never thought it'd land on my step," Marcelle told WBRZ Tuesday. D'Shawn Brown, 22, was shot and killed in the parking lot of McDonald's at the corner of Airline Highway and Prescott Road.

2 months ago | wbrz.com | Falon Brown

BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is repairing and replacing thousands of reflectors that were damaged or scraped off by snow plows clearing roads after the most snowfall in the capital region in over 100 years. To tackle the task of clearing the state's highways, LaDOTD borrowed 16 snow plows and 70 workers from the Arkansas Department of Transportation who were deployed across the state to clear major highways of ice and snow.

Jan 24, 2025 | wbrz.com | Falon Brown

BATON ROUGE - After a snowstorm briefly hit the pause button on daily life in South Louisiana, businesses are opening back up. Most locally owned restaurants and shops have been closed for at least two days after the second-coldest day and second-highest snowfall on record, which led to lost wages and revenue. In the service industry, even missing one shift can be detrimental for those who rely on tips. "I'm glad that this freeze happened when it happened.