Hotel tax to support first responders in Denham Springs
DENHAM SPRINGS, Louisiana (WAFB) – Lt. Keith Scoby and the Denham Springs Police Department are coming up with ideas to retain and recruit more first responders. “We’re trying to get on par with surrounding agencies that are offering more competitive…
New self-service waste collection point opened in Gardere; here is a list of accepted items
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (WAFB) – East Baton Rouge Parish has a new facility where residents can dispose of hazardous materials and trash. Mayor Sharon Weston Broome announced that the new Gardere self-service non-perishable solid waste collection site has officially opened…
Summer heat this weekend; storms and lower humidity during the work week
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (WAFB) – A heat advisory goes into effect today from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. as temperatures could reach nearly 115 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the heat index. FIRST WARNING FORECAST: Saturday, August 17(Constituency and adult education…
Tickets for the River City Jazz Masters series go on sale soon
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (WAFB) – The public will soon be able to purchase tickets for the 2024-2025 River City Jazz Masters series in Baton Rouge. According to the organizers, the sale of season tickets starts on Wednesday, August 14th, while…
