An early offensive outpouring decided Game 2 of the U-High-Newman state title series
Newman evened the series against University High with a big offensive showing.
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What's on the May 16 ballot? A possible St. George school system, teacher pay raises, more
Five constitutional amendments, a St. George School system and more are on the May 16 ballot. Here’s what you need to know.
Lori Melancon out as head of Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership
During her tenure as head of the organization, it was rebranded as the Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership to better reflect its role as a regional economic development organization.
Man wanted by Baton Rouge Police for allegedly raping a woman while her child was in their apartment
Police are looking for a man who allegedly beat and raped a woman at a Baton Rouge apartment complex.
Nottoway owners sue, claim Iberville Parish president told firefighters to stand down as mansion burned
The suit claims the Parish President told firefighter to stand down.
Caleb Wilson receives posthumous degree as hundreds graduate from Southern University: ‘We love you’
Southern University celebrated its graduates Friday and awarded a posthumous degree to Caleb Wilson, who died in an alleged fraternity hazing incident last year.
ESPN’s ‘College Gameday’ is reportedly coming to Baton Rouge for Lane Kiffin’s LSU debut
Coach Lane Kiffin’s LSU football program has another high-profile season opener this coming season at home against Clemson, and ESPN wants its signature college football show to be there for it.
Advocates back latest master plan for downtown Baton Rouge: ‘A place we can all call home’
Plan Baton Rouge III, the third part of a master plan for downtown Baton Rouge, was unveiled at a Downtown Development District meeting where attendees voiced support for the plan’s focus on the Mississipp...
Mayor’s proposed raises for Baton Rouge city workers stir concerns over pension system stability
Some conservative members of the East Baton Rouge Metro Council fear that Mayor-President Sid Edwards’ sweeping raises for city-parish workers could harm the city-parish’s pension system.
LSU’s Lane Kiffin addresses comments about challenges of bringing Black players to Ole Miss
LSU football coach Lane Kiffin offered an apology to On3 on Tuesday for the controversial comments he gave to Vanity Fair recently about the challenges of recruiting Black players to Ole Miss.
Former Baton Rouge CEO sues health clinic after database error branded him a child molester
The former CEO never returned to his job, and word of his mistaken criminal history “spread like a wildfire,” he testified.
More people could be eligible for death penalty under law passed by Louisiana Legislature
The Louisiana Legislature passed a bill expanding the definition of first-degree murder. Gov. Jeff Landry has signaled support for the measure.
Why early voting results could spell trouble for Louisiana constitutional amendments
Louisiana Democrats turned out in big numbers for early voting in advance of Saturday’s primary elections. The could pose problems for the five constitutional amendments on the ballot.
Livingston Parish could be getting a second Chick-fil-A location. See where.
Calling all chicken lovers: Livingston Parish could soon be getting its second Chick-fil-A restaurant as planning commission signs can be seen in one growing area of the parish.
Third base still a question mark for LSU baseball heading into last few weeks of the season
LSU baseball still must find a reliable everyday third baseman heading into the last few weeks of the season.
The Times-Picayune | The Advocate win ‘Newspaper of the Year’ from Louisiana Press Association
The Times-Picayune | The Advocate was named “Newspaper of the Year,” won the “General Excellence” category and received a bevy of individual awards for staffers in the Louisiana Press Association’s...
Former LSU teammates Flau’jae Johnson, Aneesah Morrow share neat moment during 1st WNBA faceoff
Former LSU women’s basketball teammates Aneesah Morrow and Flau’jae Johnson shared a brief, viral moment in their first WNBA game against each other on Sunday. During the Seattle Storm’s 89-82 win over...
Are you seeing mushrooms circles? Here's what to know about 'fairy rings.'
Louisiana has dealt with an increased amount of rainfall in the past several days. Side effects might be more supernatural than expected.
This Baton Rouge teacher traded the classroom for the great outdoors to teach little ones
Mandeville native Shelley Smith transitioned from 18 years of classroom teaching to founding Little Learners Outdoors in Baton Rouge, focusing on nature-based play and learning for children in a safe environ...
$50 for 6 lunches, no cooking or cleaning: Did I find the best grocery hot food in Baton Rouge?
The beauty in a plate lunch lies in its comforting simplicity and affordability. It
See what’s keeping historic warship the USS Kidd from returning to Baton Rouge
With major repairs completed, the USS Kidd is ready to return to the Baton Rouge riverfront, when the Mississippi River is high enough, officials said.
Sizing up Kim Mulkey's new-look LSU women's basketball roster as the offseason winds down
Kim Mulkey’s LSU women’s basketball team has a new star point guard, a retooled backcourt and one intriguing international signee. Here’s a look at the revamped bunch, which now has 11 players.
No shoestring budget: Estimates suggest financially flush St. George school district
Estimates suggest a St. George school district would result in an estimated net loss of about $60 million a year for East Baton Rouge Parish school system.
The stunning numbers behind LSU’s pitching collapse: 5 takeaways from Georgia series
Here are five takeaways from LSU baseball getting swept by Georgia on the road.