Gabriella Mercurio

The Baton Rouge constable is expanding her free youth mentorship program to children as young as six years old this summer, including gun safety lessons after a 10-year-old girl died in an accidental shooting earlier this year.

The city of Zachary is looking for new tenants to move into two long-vacant landmarks downtown.

River Parishes Community College is adding night classes for process technology program in Donaldsonville this fall.

Leaders with the Zachary Community School District are asking voters to renew a tax that would give raises to all employees after a broader proposal failed in November.

State leaders and emergency officials are launching Louisiana’s first youth ATV/UTV safety task force in response to serious crashes and traumatic injuries involving teen riders.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - State leaders and emergency officials are launching Louisiana's first youth ATV/UTV safety task force in response to serious crashes and traumatic injuries involving teen riders.

Voters across the Capital Region will see a mix of major races and local tax propositions on the ballot.

For the first time, there is a dedicated revenue stream for flood protection for the Amite River Basin.

The Baker Fire Department is asking voters to approve a new property tax to hire more firefighters and staff a new station as call volume increases.

Samaritan's Purse will remain in Avoyelles Parish until recovery work is complete. The organization is seeking additional volunteers. Those interested can visit Hessmer Baptist Church at 2927 Main Street at 7 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. or call 337-331-5968. Homeowners needing assistance can call 833-747-1234.