Our Lady of the Lake announced the opening of a drive-thru novel coronavirus (COVID-19) testing site at its Livingston campus located at 5000 O'Donovan Blvd in Walker. Read more

There have been 17 completed coronavirus tests taken in West Baton Rouge, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. The parish reports 13 confirmed cases of COVID-19.  Read more

In 2018, she was named Louisiana’s Teacher of the Year. Now, she’s going global. Read more

West Baton Rouge Parish President Riley "PeeWee" Berthelot along with Mayors Richard Lee, David Toups and Scot Rhodes and Parish Council Member Atley Walker, Jr. urged residents to obey the stay-at-home order announced by Gov. John Bel Edwards last week. Read more

The Louisiana Department of Health added Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation to its statewide list of the 28 long-term care facilities with identified COVID-19 clusters on Monday, March 30. Read more

West Baton Rouge has no new reported cases of coronavirus for the third day in a row, according to data released by the Department of Health. However, Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Port Allen has a cluster of coronavirus cases, according to LDH.  Read more

The West Baton Rouge Relay for Life has proven its resiliency and commitment to fighting cancer yet again. The organization is hosting its annual event online for the first time on the heels of its first-ever indoor event last year and a record-setting Celebrity Waiter event earlier this month.  Read more

The coronavirus case count in West Baton Rouge has been steadily increasing, typically by one case per day since the first case in the parish was reported on March 19. The total is now up to 12, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. Read more

(The Center Square) – Congress on Friday approved a $2 trillion-plus aid and stimulus package that may soften the economic blow caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and response, though it still might not be enough to protect state finances and get the economy back on track. Read more

West Baton Rouge Schools passed out 900 meals at three campuses on Friday after a four-day hiatus due to a lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) and volunteers. Read more

West Baton Rouge saw its largest jump in reported coronavirus cases, which now total 11. That's up from the eight cases reported yesterday by the Louisiana Department of Health.  Read more

Gov. John Bel Edwards and Secretary of Louisiana Economic Development Don Pierson of Louisiana Economic Development announced the opening of an LED help desk for businesses impacted by COVID-19 today. The help desk provides support via email and hotline.  Read more

Shell Corporation donated five gallons of hand sanitizer to the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office to help deputies stop the spread of coronavirus while performing essential duties.  Read more

West Baton Rouge has steadily added positive cases to its count, which is now up to eight according to the Department of Health.  Read more

People in Louisiana are being warned to be extra vigilant as scam callers are likely to ramp up their activity over the next few weeks to take advantage of increasing amounts of people being at home due to the current Coronavirus outbreak. Read more

West Baton Rouge Schools will resume the Meal Program for students on Friday, March 27 according to an announcement made on their Facebook page today.  Read more

Shintech reported today that a contract employee at its Plaquemine site has tested positive for COVID-19.  Read more

The West Baton Rouge coronavirus case count has risen to seven, up from the five reported yesterday according to the Louisiana Department of Health.  Read more

The Louisiana National Guard has activated more than 565 Soldiers and Airmen to assist with the COVID-19 response, as directed by Governor John Bel Edwards. Read more

Louisiana continues an uphill battle against the spread of the coronavirus, but another challenge awaits state lawmakers once those numbers drop, according to Speaker of the House Clay Schexnayder. Read more

A vigilant effort from all residents will be the only way Louisiana can halt the rapid spread of coronavirus, Gov. John Bel Edwards said Monday night. Read more

March 24, 2020 Read more

The Attorney General will not charge West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Deputy deputy Vance Matranga Jr., who fatally shot Josef Richardson in the back of the head last summer while executing a “no-knock” search warrant. The announcement came Monday in a letter written by Assistant Attorney General … Read more

Alternating lane closures on LA 415 and US 190 from 7 p.m. until 5 a.m. will continue through Thursday, March 31. The closure is needed for patching operations, according to DOTD. Read more

A few local officials gathered Monday evening to provide an update for residents via YouTube amid the coronavirus pandemic.  Read more

UPDATE: WBR Schools will start the Meal Program on Friday, March 27. Read more

A 73-year-old resident of the Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation in Port Allen died from COVID-19 on Sunday, according to a coroner's report obtained through a public records request. This marks the first reported COVID-19 death in the parish.  Read more

Coronavirus postpones milestone moments for high school seniors Read more

Gov. John Bel Edwards issued a statewide shelter-at-home mandate Sunday amid rapidly rising coronavirus case totals. The order takes effect at 5 p.m. Monday. Read more

March 22, 2020 Read more

Brusly High School teacher Leslie Kleinpeter is using her social distancing time wisely, sewing masks for those in the healthcare field and on the frontlines of fighting the novel coronavirus.  Read more

March 21, 2020 Read more

March 20, 2020 Read more

The West Baton Rouge Shelter and Animal Control began emergency operations on Thursday, March 19, following an executive order by Parish President Riley “PeeWee” Berthelot and recommendations from the CDC, Governor’s Office and National Animal Care and Control Association. Read more

Another of the seven new members on the West Baton Rouge Parish Council member “Moonie” Bergeron is the product of a long line of politicians. Read more

March 19, 2020 Read more

Please note that this list will be updated at 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily.  Read more

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 26 has been canceled.  Read more

In the midst of an international health crisis caused by a virus known as COVID-19, West Baton Rouge Parish officials are now preparing the parish in the event the virus hits it. Read more

Transportation issues in the Louisiana legislature are nothing new to state Sen. Rick Ward III. Read more

The work of the Louisiana 2020 Regular Legislative Session is in full swing as of Monday, Mar. 9. Read more