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Louisiana Renaissance Festival in Hammond

Louisiana's Renaissance Festival. Founded by veterans, built for families, and a Hammond fall tradition for more than 25 years. Every fall, the Louisiana Renaissance Festival turns the Hammond countryside into a 16th-century English village, and you're invited. Wander lanes lined with more than 600 artisans, performers, and craftspeople. Watch knights...

Hammond, LA · 6d
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Hillar Moore defeats Ryan Thompson to win another term as East Baton Rouge district attorney

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Hillar Moore III has won reelection as East Baton Rouge Parish district attorney, defeating Ryan Thompson in the first contested election for the position in nearly two decades. With all 329 precincts reporting Tuesday, Nov. 3, Moore received 85,409 votes, or 58%, compared with Thompson’s...

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 5d
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Ascension DA is using habitual offender law more to slow revolving door

GONZALES, La. (WAFB) - District Attorney Ricky Babin of the 23rd JDC said he now uses the habitual offender law about twice a month, compared with about twice a year when he was first elected two decades ago. Babin said the law is a tool to prevent people who are...

Ascension Parish, LA · 7d
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First Lady Melania Trump attending LSU vs. Alabama football game this weekend

First Lady Melania Trump is expected to attend the LSU vs. Alabama game in Baton Rouge this weekend, according to a statement from the Office of the First Lady. First Lady Melania Trump and LSU have secured $5 million for a permanent scholarship endowment supporting LSU students who have experienced foster care.

Baton Rouge, LA · 4d
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Baton Rouge had two Ignite tutoring sites rank in the top 10 nationwide for reading growth

BATON ROUGE — Claiborne and Capitol Elementary ranked in the top 10 schools nationwide for reading growth through the "Ignite" tutoring program. At Claiborne, 84% of students met or exceeded reading goals set by the program. At Capitol, 92% did. The national program is run by Teach For America...

Baton Rouge, LA · 4d

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Investigative Unit: Election officials explain why EBR early, mail-in voting results came in late

BATON ROUGE — East Baton Rouge Parish early voting and mail-in results were delayed Tuesday night after election officials said they had to restart the counting process because of a scanning issue, coupled with an unusually long ballot. Voting officials began opening early, absentee and mail-in ballots well before...

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 5d

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LSU student runs in national marathon honoring fallen soldiers

Brooke McGee said she was born with the LSU Tiger spirit in her veins. Being from Slidell, Louisiana, she’s gone to sporting events and supported LSU ever since she was a little girl. She was set on LSU when it came time to apply for college. “[LSU] was the...

Baton Rouge, LA · 4d

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C. Denise Marcelle Takes Decades of Legal and Public Service Experience Into Justice of the Peace Race

BATON ROUGE, La. — For C. Denise Marcelle, public service has taken her through the halls of the Louisiana Legislature, the chambers of local government, and more than three decades of work in the legal profession. Now, she is seeking to bring that experience to the East Baton Rouge Parish Justice of the Peace, District 4 office.

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 7d

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Former judge who was disqualified over tax filings hired as a prosecutor

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Former 23rd JDC Judge Steven Tureau, who was disqualified from running for re-election because he did not file his state income taxes, was hired as a felony prosecutor for the same judicial district. District Attorney Ricky Babin said today is Tureau’s first day on the...

Ascension Parish, LA · 7d

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Denham Springs mayoral race projected to head to runoff

DENHAM SPRINGS — The Denham Springs mayoral race is projected to go to a runoff between Republican candidates Jim Gilbert and Ben Harris. Complete but unofficial returns show Harris won 41% of the vote and Gilbert won 33%. No-party candidate John Cavalier will not advance to the runoff, with...

Denham Springs, LA · 5d

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‘The Wizard of Oz’ coming to Denham Springs

Christian Youth Theater is scheduled to perform The Wizard of Oz at Abundant Life Church in Denham Springs from Thursday through Saturday.

Denham Springs, LA · 6d

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Ryan Thompson makes case for change in East Baton Rouge DA race

Today is Election Day and attorney Ryan Thompson is asking East Baton Rouge Parish voters to take a new look at the District Attorney’s Office and how it handles crime, accountability and justice.

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 6d

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State auditor examining Gonzales City Hall credit card transactions, usage agreements

The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office has been conducting an investigative audit of the city of Gonzales’ finances for several weeks, requesting the city’s records and rental and usage agreements. Michael Waguespack, the state’s legislative auditor, confirmed the audit is investigative, but declined to comment further on its...

Gonzales, LA · 5d

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Visit Baton Rouge gets permit for new $5 million office, Landmark Bank to build branch

Here is a list of commercial and residential building permits issued by East Baton Rouge Parish Government from Oct. 19-30. 232 LAFAYETTE ST.: interior demolition, renovations and buildout of a 12,310-square-foot building for new offices for Visit Baton Rouge, $5 million; applicant, Lisa Nice; contractor, Build Commercial Construction. 8125 JEFFERSON...

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 7d

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Historic firsts: Candidates break barriers in 2026 midterm elections

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The 2026 midterm election brought a wave of historic victories Tuesday (Nov. 3), with candidates across the country breaking barriers in races for governor, the U.S. Senate, and other elected offices. From the nation’s first Black woman governor to the first openly gay man elected...

Baton Rouge, LA · 4d

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D'Aquila wins race for 20th Judicial District Attorney

Republican Cy D’Aquila Jr. beat independent Kenneth Fabre on Tuesday to be the next district attorney for East and West Feliciana parishes, bringing a new face to a powerful role for the first time in nearly two and a half decades. D'Aquila beat Fabre by a nearly 2-to-1 in...

West Feliciana Parish, LA · 5d

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Woods and White head to a Dec. 12 runoff for Division C judge

Victor Woods Jr. and Lori White are headed to a Dec. 12 runoff for Division C judge. West Baton Rouge renewed its health unit tax by 213 votes, and two Iberville races came down to single digits

Iberville Parish, LA · 5d

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Man charged with mailing powder to officials ahead of election, including in Louisiana

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Federal authorities have charged an Oklahoma man with sending hundreds of letters containing nonhazardous white powder to public officials ahead of the 2024 and 2026 elections. The powders turned out to be yeast or flour, though not all letters have been fully tested, the FBI...

Louisiana · 6d

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Old Governor’s Mansion announces arts contest winners

The Louisiana Old Governor's Mansion announced the winners of its annual Arts in the Mansion competition, with student artwork remaining on display until November 15.

Baton Rouge, LA · 5d

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Greater Baton Rouge Outpaces the Nation: Inside the Q3 Economic Boom

The Greater Baton Rouge economy is outperforming national trends in job creation and wage growth, according to economic data shared by Andrew Fitzgerald. While the region experiences strong momentum driven by high-paying construction and healthcare sectors, it also faces classic economic headwinds like rising housing costs and inflation. Employment and...

Baton Rouge, LA · 6d