Marshawn Kamise speaks during a Louisiana legislative redistricting hearing in Baton Rouge, where he criticized the proposed congressional map and raised concerns about Black voting power and ...

Civil rights activist and former U.S. Senate candidate Gary Chambers Jr. speaks during a heated Louisiana Senate committee hearing on congressional redistricting in Baton Rouge on Friday, May 9, 2026, ...

The celebrations will highlight generations of service, resilience, and cultural contributions that helped shape the region’s ...

Baton Rouge, La. — Southern University has moved forward with a formal effort to select its next system president, naming a wide-ranging search committee tasked with identifying finalists amid ...

Baton Rouge, La. — In a little-publicized vote, the Baton Rouge Metro Council on Wednesday approved a contract allowing the Baton Rouge Police Department to participate in the reality television ...

BATON ROUGE, La. — BREC Superintendent Corey Wilson announced Thursday that he will not seek an extension of his contract, signaling the end of his tenure leading East Baton Rouge Parish’s park system ...

Members of the Capital Area Groundwater Commission attend a recent meeting in Baton Rouge as debate over the agency's future unfolds at the Louisiana State Capitol. BATON ROUGE, La. — A state bill ...

It’s said that produce grown in your backyard tastes better than store-bought. What if the food is grown in your local community garden? A local group, called Baton Roots, is working to make sure that ...

NEW ORLEANS — A deadly attack early Wednesday morning on Bourbon Street has left at least 10 dead and dozens injured, prompting an intensified investigation led by the FBI, with city officials vowing ...

President Joe Biden presents the Presidential Citizens Medal to Congressman Bennie Thompson and former Congresswoman Liz Cheney at the White House on January 6, 2025. The ceremony honored 20 Americans ...

Community leaders and health advocates review Louisiana Department of Health data on rising STI cases in Baton Rouge, highlighting the need for education, testing, and prevention programs. BATON ROUGE ...

Workers prepare for the transformation of two Baton Rouge Winn-Dixie stores into Super 1 Foods, part of Brookshire Grocery Co.’s expansion in South Louisiana. BATON ROUGE, La. — Two familiar ...