Sid Edwards took the oath of office during a swearing in ceremony at the River Center Theater in Baton Rouge on Thursday evening, Jan. 3.

It’s the beginning of a new era for East Baton Rouge Parish as political newcomer Sid Edwards was officially sworn in as mayor-president.

Troopers with Louisiana State Police are investigating after a man was hit by a car and killed while walking on the highway.

Sid Edwards took the oath of office during a swearing in ceremony at the River Center Theater in Baton Rouge on Thursday evening, Jan. 3.

Sid Edwards took the oath of office during a swearing in ceremony at the River Center Theater in Baton Rouge on Thursday evening, Jan. 3.

Sid Edwards took the oath of office during a swearing in ceremony at the River Center Theater in Baton Rouge on Thursday ...

No. 6 LSU runs season-opening winning streak to 16 games in 98-64 win over Arkansas FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) - Flau’Jae ...

A Baton Rouge man is facing charges in connection with death and serious bodily injury from drugs he allegedly distributed ...

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Vitalant is asking the community to donate blood to help those hospitalized because of this senseless act of terror. This is ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Emergency officials are responding to a vehicle fire on the interstate on Friday afternoon, Jan. 3. According to the Baton Rouge Fire Department, the vehicle fire happened ...

Vitalant is asking the community to donate blood to help those hospitalized because of this senseless act of terror. This is ...