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State Rep. Mike Bayham (R-Chalmette) is “gravely ill,” according to a statement his office released on Wednesday.
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Former LSU basketball coach Dale Brown is being remembered for much more than his accomplishments on the court. Family members, friends and loved ones gathered at St. George Catholic Church to cele…
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A utility resource fair is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12 at the East Baton Rouge Public Library’s Scotlandville Branch.
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Louisiana residents donated over $16,000 to the Military Family Assistance Fund via OMV donations between September 2025 and October 2026.
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The 2027 Louisiana High School Hall of Fame class features ten honorees to be celebrated at a ceremony in Baton Rouge.
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A third suspect has been arrested in the case of an alleged drug deal shooting death in the Village of Tangipahoa.
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Duck hunting season is underway in Louisiana’s west zone. Learn about licensing requirements and bag limits here.
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Stock up on cranberry sauce, gingerbread cookies and more with the return of Trader Joe’s holiday items.
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Families in the Baton Rouge area can get free turkeys from community-driven giveaways ahead of Thanksgiving Day.
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President Trump shouted out Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s attendance at a Veteran’s Day wreath-laying ceremony in Arlington National Cemetery, prompting applause from the assembled crowd. “I had…
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United Cajun Navy founder Todd Terrell was presented with the Key to the City of Baton Rouge by Mayor-President Sid Edwards on November 10 for his humanitarian work and disaster response efforts.
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Mississippi Senate candidate Scott Colom (D) extended his slim lead by more than 3,000 votes over Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) ahead of two crucial ballot deadlines in the week after Democrats s…
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Baton Rouge Gallery is bringing art lovers together for its 18th annual KINETICS art auction this Friday.
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A 24-carat fancy intense pink diamond ring sold Tuesday at auction for 12.1 million Swiss francs (more than $14.6 million), in the middle of the expected range, Christie’s said.
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After a 13-year wait since its last main installment, “Grand Theft Auto VI” is preparing for another big score. The latest chapter arrives Nov. 19 with a return to the neon-soaked streets of Vice C…
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Baton Rouge residents got a closer look at updated plans for the I-10 widening project Tuesday evening, raising questions about how construction could affect their neighborhoods, daily commutes and…
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Drivers traveling along Louisiana Highway 995 in Iberville Parish now have a new bridge over False Branch Bayou, replacing an aging structure that officials say struggled to accommodate heavy agric…
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On Tuesday, Cassidy weighed in on commentary regarding midterm elections, measles, and what’s to come for Cassidy after Congresswoman Julia Letlow won the Senate seat in the Nov. 3 election.
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Baton Rouge Regional Airport has transitioned to an independent airport authority to streamline decision-making and increase competitiveness for flights and investment.
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