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Baker election puts school leadership and judicial experience in the spotlight

BAKER, La. — The future of public education and the leadership of Baker City Court will be among the issues facing voters Nov. 3, when 14 candidates compete for six local offices. The election includes a race for City Court judge and five seats on the Baker City School...

Baker, LA · 9d
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Halloween events happening around the capital area this year

It's October, and that means Halloween is just around the corner!. Across the Capital Area, groups are hosting events to get adults and kids alike in the holiday spirit!. City of Gonzales Trunk or Treat from 6 - 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. City of Gonzales Trick or Treat from...

Baton Rouge, LA · 8d
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Calendar of upcoming Ascension Parish events

Ascension Parish will host several events throughout November, including holiday markets and festivals. The parish will honor veterans with an annual parade Nov. 8 and a ceremony Nov. 11. The Lamar-Dixon Expo Center will be the site for multiple events, including the Merry Market and a health expo. Here is...

Ascension Parish, LA · 9d
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Bicyclist struck by train in Plaquemine Friday evening

PLAQUEMINE — Nearly all railroad crossings within the Plaquemine city limits were temporarily shut down after a bicyclist was struck by a train Friday evening, according to Plaquemine officials. Plaquemine Police Chief Stephen Engolio told WBRZ that the bicyclist was struck at around 5:30 p.m. near Fort Street. The...

Plaquemine, LA · 8d
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Livingston Parish Infrastructure | October 28, 2026

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Livingston Parish, LA · 10d

NOLA.com

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LSU names new leader of Louisiana’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center. See who.

Petter Bjornstad will serve as the new senior vice chancellor and executive director of LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge. The appointment was announced Thursday, capping off a monthslong international search after John Kirwan stepped down from the post in December of last year following a leadership shakeup in the LSU System. Bjornstad will replace interim Senior Vice Chancellor and Executive Director Jennifer Rood.

Baton Rouge, LA · 10d

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Gov. Jeff Landry to speak at Iberville veterans ceremony

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry and state veterans affairs leader Charlton J. Meginley will be featured at Iberville Parish’s annual Salute to Veterans ceremony Nov. 11 in Plaquemine. The ceremony at the Iberville Parish Veterans Memorial will bring together parish leaders, community members and special guests to recognize people who...

Louisiana · 10d

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New Roads residents gathered on False River for day two of the Harvest Festival

NEW ROADS — Residents in New Roads gathered for the second day of the Harvest Festival on False River on Saturday. The Harvest Festival takes place every year on Main Street in New Roads, supporting the local agriculture-based community. The three-day festival featured food, live music with two stages...

New Roads, LA · 7d

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Four neighborhoods came together for an 'EnvisionBR' meeting

BATON ROUGE — A community meeting brought four Baton Rouge neighborhoods together earlier today. People from Bogan Walk, Easy Town, Eden Park and Greenville Extension could join sessions at the Martin Luther King Junior Community Center as part of "EnvisionBR." Organizers plan to share updates, review feedback from August...

Baton Rouge, LA · 9d

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Early Voting Shows Democratic Edge, but GOP Turnout Could Help Letlow

Early Voting Shows Democratic Edge, but GOP Turnout Could Help Letlow

Baton Rouge, LA · 9d

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Donaldsonville Locks Down Worker Housing Rules as Billion-Dollar Plants Loom

Donaldsonville now has a rulebook for temporary worker housing, and it arrives just ahead of a construction crush expected to bring thousands of workers to the west bank of Ascension Parish. The City Council approved the ordinance Tuesday, requiring would-be developers to clear a permit process, a public hearing and a mandatory plan for removing their units. No one gets to drop a worker camp wherever they please.

Donaldsonville, LA · 10d

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Louisiana AG seeks dismissal of death row inmate’s execution lawsuit

The Attorney General's Office filed a reply to support the motion to dismiss a death row inmate's lawsuit against the state.

Louisiana · 10d

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Iberville Parish honors Miss Louisiana, local titleholders

Iberville Parish Council honored several local women for their achievements in pageantry and community representation. Honorees included Miss Louisiana 2026 Shelby Bordelon and Queen Sugar Cadence Robertson. The council recognized the titleholders for representing the parish's culture, heritage, and community values. Parish President Chris Daigle expressed pride in the women...

Iberville Parish, LA · 9d

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Golf carts may become legal on municipal streets in Donaldsonville. See what would be allowed.

Donaldsonville residents have been driving golf carts around town without formal authorization, but city officials are working to legalize their use on municipal streets. The City Council approved an ordinance Tuesday that allows golf carts on municipal roads and sets rules for drivers. Before the ordinance can be fully implemented, the city says it will need to establish permit procedures, obtain decals for the carts and install the required road signs.

Donaldsonville, LA · 8d

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Greater Baton Rouge State Fair Coming To BREC Airline Park Oct. 22 to Nov. 1

The Greater Baton Rouge State Fair returns Oct. 22 through Nov. 1 with Human Cannonball Tina Miser, Louisiana carnival rides, a chili cook-off, musical entertainment, lots of animals, and all the great food, fun and tradition the fair brings every year. The annual event, which has been volunteer-driven since its...

Baton Rouge, LA · 9d

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Babies celebrate Halloween at Baton Rouge General NICU

Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at Baton Rouge General celebrated Halloween by dressing up in costumes.

Baton Rouge, LA · 7d

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Chauna Banks brings Baton Rouge experience and a community-first vision to congressional race

BATON ROUGE, La. — With Louisiana's 6th Congressional District preparing to elect a new representative, Chauna Banks is making a case that experience in local government, a commitment to education and an understanding of neighborhood needs should have a place in the nation's capital. A former East Baton Rouge...

Louisiana · 9d

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Livingston Parish will get $125,000 a year through 2031 for youth substance prevention

DENHAM SPRINGS — Livingston Parish SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) announced a $625,000 federal grant through the White House's Drug-Free Communities Support Program. According to the organization, the grant will provide $125,000 each year through 2031 for a 5-year investment totaling $625,000. The group announced the award as schools...

Livingston Parish, LA · 9d

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At LSU, South Korean ambassador says Hyundai plant makes Louisiana a ‘key diplomatic state’

Louisiana is quickly becoming a “key diplomatic state” as South Korean companies look to invest in the U.S., Ambassador Kang Kyung-wha said during a talk at LSU Tuesday. “The fact that as I, as the Korean ambassador to the United States, have made two visits in less than two months is a good indication of the increasing importance of Louisiana in our bilateral relationship between the United States and the Republic of Korea,” Kang said. “I think this reflects the profound changes that are happening around the globe in geopolitics as well as in economic security.”

Baton Rouge, LA · 11d