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Davis hints at 2027 governor bid, puts Landry ‘on notice’ after narrow Senate loss

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The last votes had barely been counted in Louisiana’s U.S. Senate race before candidate Jamie Davis hinted he might run for governor next year. “Jeff Landry, you’re on notice, buddy,” Davis told supporters at his election night watch party in downtown Baton Rouge on Tuesday night.

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Meet your new East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools board members

BATON ROUGE — Election results rolled in Tuesday night, outlining the next chapter of leadership for the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board. Democratic candidate Kimberly Bainguel has been elected to the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board representing District 1. Bainguel defeated Republican Megan Garretson with 8,121 votes.

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 4d
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Louisiana residents encouraged to participate in statewide community health survey

The LSU AgCenter Webster and Claiborne Parish Nutrition Education program is encouraging residents to make their voices heard by participating in the Louisiana Community Health Survey, an initiative aimed at identifying healthcare access challenges and community health needs across the state. The survey, promoted on behalf of the Office of...

Louisiana · 4d
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EBR Mayor-President proposes $1.2 billion budget, but district attorney says funding still falls short

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - East Baton Rouge Parish is preparing for a new year with a proposed $1.247 billion budget that prioritizes public safety, neighborhood improvements, and homelessness outreach. Mayor-President Sid Edwards presented his proposed 2027 operating budget to the Metro Council, outlining a spending plan that he says...

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 2d
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Around Zachary for Nov. 4, 2026

The celebration of Veterans Day will start with a flag raising at 7:30 a.m. Nov. 13 at Zachary High. The Salute to Veterans parade will start immediately after, heading from the school to Bank of Zachary. Library closed Veterans Day. All locations of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library will...

Zachary, LA · 5d

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See who won the race for district attorney of Livingston, Tangipahoa, St. Helena parishes

Brad Cascio will take over the 21st Judicial District Attorney's Office, defeating Sherman Mack on Tuesday to become the top prosecutor for Livingston, Tangipahoa and St. Helena parishes. Cascio swept all three parishes, earning 64% of the vote in Livingston Parish, 66% in Tangipahoa Parish and 54% in St. Helena...

Livingston Parish, LA · 4d

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Around Livingston for Nov. 4, 2026

The city is honoring the brave men and women who have served — and continue to serve — our country with a parade and lunch Saturday, Nov. 7. The parade lines up at 8 a.m. at Walker High School, 12646 Burgess Ave., and rolls at 10 a.m. A...

Livingston Parish, LA · 4d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 3d