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New Roads Fly-In Draws Crowds With Warplanes and Veterans Memorial Tribute

Residents in New Roads spent Saturday surrounded by airplanes, military displays and family-friendly fun at the False River Regional Airport Fly-In. The event drew pilots and spectators alike to the small-town airfield for a day blending aviation spectacle with hometown tradition. The fly-in featured an up-close look at military aircraft...

New Roads, LA · 1d

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The Mississippi is holding Baton Rouge’s warship hostage

It needs 32 feet of water to get back into its cradle. This spring, the river never hit 30.

Baton Rouge, LA · 4d

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Train traffic through town of Livingston expected to increase through next several weeks

LIVINGSTON — Train traffic through the town of Livingston is expected to increase over the next several weeks, local police said Friday. The increase in traffic is due to maintenance on connecting railroads. The maintenance is scheduled to last around six weeks.

Livingston, LA · 3d

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Collis Temple Jr. issued $25,000 ethics fine linked to property for Bridge Center for Hope site

Collis Temple Jr., a prominent Baton Rouge business owner, has been fined $25,000 by the Louisiana Board of Ethics related to the leasing of his property to a city-parish organization whose board he served on. The Ethics Board accused Temple of suggesting an office building he owned on Florida Boulevard...

Baton Rouge, LA · 3d

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Veterans Day Celebrations Planned Across Capital Region

Veterans Day celebrations will be happening across the Capital Region. On Saturday, Walker will hold its Veterans Day Parade. It will step off at 10 a.m. at Walker High School. After the parade, there will be a lunch served for veterans and parade participants at the Walker Community Center at 11:30 a.m.

Baton Rouge, LA · 3d

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Tangipahoa Parish Jail inmates earn special housing after completing Freedom Behind Bars class

AMITE — Four inmates at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail celebrated the completion of a group therapy-type course, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. The Freedom Behind Bars class, led by Wytisha Williams with WLW Restoring and Healing Hearts, aims at empowering people with an understanding of the behaviors associated with various mental health challenges. The goal of the program is to help inmates minimize conflict while incarcerated, as well as reduce recidivism once they are released.

Tangipahoa Parish, LA · 1d

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Chauna Banks' Election-Night Comeback Puts Baton Rouge in the Center of Louisiana's Congressional Race

BATON ROUGE, La. — When Chauna Banks went to bed on election night, she was sitting in third place in the race for Louisiana's 6th Congressional District. By the time the final returns came in, the former East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Councilwoman had moved to the top of the field, finishing ahead of nine opponents and securing a place in the Dec. 12 runoff.

Baton Rouge, LA · 3d

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Walker High Marine Corps JROTC raider team takes home state championship title

BOGALUSA — The Walker High School Marine Corps JROTC Raider program has captured top honors at the All-Service Raider State Championship, bringing home the overall state title in the co-ed division. Held in Bogalusa, the premier competition drew 28 of the top Raider teams from Louisiana, as well as...

Walker, LA · 1d

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Baton Rouge Turns Up the Holiday Season With Jazz, Comedy and White Light Night

BATON ROUGE, La. — Jazz, rock, comedy and neighborhood art celebrations will share the spotlight in Baton Rouge as the city heads into the holiday season, with November’s entertainment calendar building toward a particularly busy night Nov. 20. That Friday will bring White Light Night to Mid City,...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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More Than 100 Bonfires Line the Mississippi Levee on Christmas Eve in Louisiana. Here’s How to See Them Lit

Every Christmas Eve, families in St. James Parish, Louisiana, light more than 100 bonfires along...

New Orleans, LA · 4d

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Marcelle Takes First-Place Finish Into December Runoff as Justice of the Peace Race Enters New Era

BATON ROUGE, La. — A career spanning the Louisiana Legislature, local government and more than three decades in the legal profession is now at the center of C. Denise Marcelle's bid for a seat on the East Baton Rouge Parish Justice of the Peace Court. Marcelle finished first among...

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 3d

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‘Is the damage done?’: Metro Council receives first budget after cuts sparked by St. George

A year after pushing through significant cuts in staff and services, Mayor-President Sid Edwards on Thursday presented his proposed 2027 budget, which reflects a recent pay raise for city-parish workers, particularly police, but also recently approved hikes in health insurance premiums for those same employees. “As we enter our third...

Baton Rouge, LA · 4d

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Louisiana lawmakers, business owners weigh incentives, enforcement to curb blight

BATON ROUGE - Blight is an issue lawmakers have tried to tackle every year, but now there’s an attempt to change strategy. Friday, state leaders met at the capitol, discussing potential policies and incentives to stop the dumping of tires and encourage restoration of abandoned buildings. State Sen. Regina Barrow, D-Baton Rouge, says statewide policies don’t work when the definition of blight is inconsistent.

Louisiana · 2d

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Gonzales honors veterans at 2026 Veterans Day Parade

GONZALES — Residents in Gonzales gathered to honor the brave men and women who served in the Armed Forces at the 2026 Veterans Day Parade. The parade traveled along Irma Boulevard before ending along Cornerview Street. The event will be followed by a Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11...

Gonzales, LA · 1d

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LSU reinstates law professor suspended for political comments

LSU has reinstated a law professor that it removed from the classroom for making political comments critical of Gov. Jeff Landry in early 2025. Ken Levy, a tenured professor of criminal law, will make his return to the classroom in the spring semester, two years after he was suspended from teaching. In an interview, Levy […]

Baton Rouge, LA · 3d

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Support workers in East Baton Rouge public schools to receive an extra $1,000 before the New Year

BATON ROUGE — Support workers in East Baton Rouge public schools will receive an extra $1,000 ahead of the Christmas holidays. The move follows an executive order from Gov. Jeff Landry mandating stipends for school employees around the state. On Thursday, the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board voted...

Baton Rouge, LA · 3d

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La. 69 closed in Assumption due to broken utility pole

NAPOLEONVILLE — La. 69 is completely shut down due to a broken utility pole, the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office shared on Sunday morning. According to the department, repairs are expected to take several hours. Drivers in the area should expect delays and seek an alternate route.

Assumption Parish, LA · 1d

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Parts of Railroad Avenue in Plaquemine to close as crews works to improve road conditions

PLAQUEMINE — Parts of Railroad Avenue in Plaquemine are scheduled to close for milling and paving work in the coming week. According to the traffic alert, the work is meant to improve road conditions and provide a smoother and safer driving surface. All work is weather permitting. From 7...

Plaquemine, LA · 2d

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New sidewalks coming to Glasgow Avenue as Baton Rouge addresses pedestrian safety

East Baton Rouge Parish officials broke ground on a new sidewalk project along Glasgow Avenue to improve pedestrian safety following multiple fatalities in the area.

Baton Rouge, LA · 3d

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Marvin Braud Boat Way in Ascension Parish re-opened after Monday's closure

GONZALES — The Marvin Braud Boatway in Ascension Parish was reopened Friday evening after a 5-day closure. The closure was implemented on Monday due to elevated tidal water in the area.

Ascension Parish, LA · 2d