Former BRPD Chief Jeff LeDuff reflects on the life and legacy of former EBR Mayor-President Melvin "Kip" Holden.

First Street in Addis will be closed on Wednesday afternoon for parade honoring American Idol contestant John Foster.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A privilege and an opportunity—that’s exactly how Melvin “Kip” Holden looked at public service.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - There’s still time to purchase a $50 raffle ticket for this year’s Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital ‘Driving the Future’ fundraiser. Tickets can be purchased until 11 ...

Former East Baton Rouge Parish Wednesday morning, May 14, at 72. Officials confirmed former East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Melvin “Kip” Holden died on Wednesday morning, May 14. He was 72.

Officials confirmed f Melvin “Kip” Holden died on Wednesday morning, May 14. He was 72. Raffle tickets are $50 each, giving you a chance to win one of five 2025 Lexus vehicles. Multiple municipalities ...

John Foster's former teacher reflects on him recently attending Brusly High and now he's competing in American Idol.

Former East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Kip Holden died on Wednesday morning, May 14, at 72. Former EBR Mayor-President Kip Holden died on May 14 at age 72. Officials confirmed former East ...

Addis native John Foster is heading home to celebrate his Top 3 spot in American Idol, and both Addis and Plaquemine city officials are preparing to give him a Louisiana-style welcome home. Eight ...

Officials discuss safety measures for the concert happening in Plaquemine as part of John Foster's "Hometown Visit" for American Idol.

Multiple municipalities and law enforcement agencies came together to plan John Foster's hometown visit for American Idol.

At the Louisiana Capitol, LA GATOR scholarships are fully funded in the budget proposal set forth in House Bill 1.