There are a lot of people and businesses that stand to benefit when you consider revenue and tourism, but what about those people that lose everything from gambling?
The state’s Attorney General Jeff Landry is now getting involved in the search for solutions, which is an unprecedented approach to fighting crime in Louisiana’s capital city.
Senior James Robinson started “Be Heard,” a club where students from different grades meet three times a week to about the problems they are going through
The investigation into the drug-smuggling scheme started back on Sunday, Jan. 16 as deputies had learned about a plot to bring illegal narcotics into the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Jail.
Families Helping Families of Greater Baton Rouge is offering free captioned telephone services Thursday, Jan. 27 for anyone who may be hearing impaired and in need of assistance.
Residents can learn more about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits at the Eden Park Branch Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 26.
LSU president Dr. William Tate IV sent out a letter on Wednesday, Jan. 26, to faculty and staff letting them know the university is extending the option for remote or in-person teaching for another two weeks.
The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office has released a new report that shows the LSU Athletic Department lost more than $10 million in 2021 but one sport actually made money.
According to authorities with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office, Lionel Stone, was arrested on several charges including aggravated criminal damage to property and attempted second degree murder.
“Caniacs” in West Baton Rouge will soon have a go-to restaurant closer to home as Raising Cane’s gears up to open its new location on LA-1, in front of Walmart.
East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome granted a one-on-one interview on Tuesday, Jan. 25, to talk about the rising crime rate across the Capital City.
A woman has been arrested for alleged domestic abuse aggravated assault, domestic abuse battery child endangerment according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office.
The Louisiana Public Service Commission approved a plan that commissioners say will increase competition among energy providers and usher in lower rates across the state.
After taking on a pandemic and four major disasters over the last two years, the meter gauge on Louisiana’s unemployment trust fund is approaching empty.
Chief Jimmy Travis said that deputies and units from the Hammond Police Force were able to arrest the 17-year-old suspect that was traveling south on I-55 upwards of 130 miles per hour Monday night.
The Office of Motor Vehicles announced Tuesday, Jan. 25 that its Baton Rouge location will be temporarily closed for the remainder of the week due to COVID-19 precautions.
A “cold case” is one step closer to closure this week after Baton Rouge Police Department arrested a man for allegedly killing Cornell Cummings, 36, nearly eight years ago.
For every football game, basketball game, and gymnastics meet the LSU Tiger Girls are there on the sidelines dancing and cheering on the players. Now someone is finally cheering on them.
Gov. John Bel Edwards was joined by First Lady Donna Edwards and Dr. Dana Hunter to officially announce the state’s first Human Trafficking Prevention Resource Center and advocacy campaign.
A cousin of Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette was identified as the man found shot to death Jan. 21 outside a church in the Lower 9th Ward.
Fox did use any words to deliver his message but fans we pumped to see his reply to disgruntled former Saint Eli Apple with a retro NBA gif of Russell Westbrook making a confused face.
The Southern men and women’s basketball team continues to impress in Southwestern Athletic play as they knocked off Mississippi Valley State on Monday, Jan. 24.
Commissioner of Higher Education Kim Hunter Reed and State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley will launch a statewide dual enrollment portal at the Jump Start Convention Tuesday, Jan. 25.
In his budget proposal to lawmakers, Governor John Bel Edwards hopes to see a pay raise that includes an extra $1,500 for K-12 teachers and $750 for school support staff.
The 2022 regular legislative session is knocking at the door, and on Monday, Jan. 24, Gov. John Bel Edwards laid out his focus for the budget — education and infrastructure.
Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul said he understands crime fighting strategies “might not meet your expectations at this time,” but his department along with East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office, Louisiana State Police, and federal agencies are working hard to stop the bloodshed on Baton Rouge’s streets.
