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East Baton Rouge voters make new justice of the peace selections, who now serve parish-wide

Voters in East Baton Rouge have elected a fresh cohort of Justices of the Peace, and, for the first time, their jurisdiction is parish-wide. Of the six elected positions, four were decided Tuesday in the Nov. 3 midterm elections: Mark Miley of District 3 was the only justice of the peace elected outright. The other races — Districts 4, 5 & 6 — are all heading to runoffs.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d
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Meet the Baton Rouge head of one of Louisiana’s largest law firms

In 2000, a stock market bubble from online commerce began to burst not long before corporate attorney Ted Jones began his career in San Francisco. Louisiana is starkly different from where he began his career, he said, since most businesses in the Pelican State are small and family-owned and use traditional lines of credit to finance their company. On the other hand, Silicon Valley is the heart of the venture capital industry, where startups look to scale.

Baton Rouge, LA · 22h
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Grand jury indicts former Christian Academy teacher on charges involving four juveniles

A West Baton Rouge Parish grand jury has indicted former Christian Academy of Louisiana teacher Brandon Greely on five felony counts involving four juveniles. The school says Greely resigned in March 2023, about four months after a student's complaint.

Port Allen, LA · 1d

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Play pool, video games and more at new store in outlet mall at Tanger Outlets

If you enjoy playing pool, video games, or foosball, a new place is opening soon in Ascension Parish.

Ascension Parish, LA · 12h

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Carli-Co Cafe in Gonzales: Shrimp and Grits, Pork and Pancakes, and Weekday Lunch Specials on Airline Highway

Out early in Ascension Parish? Carli-Co Cafe opens at 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday on the corner of Airline Highway and Bayou Narcisse Road in Gonzales. The cafe calls itself a true mom-and-pop breakfast and lunch spot, known for generous portions and homestyle Southern cooking. Breakfast Plates Worth the Early...

Gonzales, LA · 1d

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Baton Rouge contractor arrested after homeowner disputes foundation repair claim

BATON ROUGE — A man previously arrested for contractor fraud was arrested on similar fraud charges on Thursday by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office. On Oct. 27, deputies spoke with a man who claimed he hired John Stacey of Compton Builders to perform various repairs and improvements to his residence.

Baton Rouge, LA · 16h

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Plaquemine and North Iberville included in USDA food pickup program

PLAQUEMINE — The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, the Iberville Parish Council and the Office of Social Services are starting distribution of food commodities donated by USDA for families in need in Bayou Pigeon, Bayou Sorrel, North Iberville and Plaquemine. Only clients who qualify under Greater Baton Rouge Food...

Plaquemine, LA · 6h

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Judge sets trial dates for DA's lawsuit against East Baton Rouge Parish

BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge judge has set the trial dates for District Attorney Hillar Moore’s lawsuit against East Baton Rouge Parish, Mayor-President Sid Edwards and the Metro Council. Moore initially filed suit against the city-parish government in April for millions of dollars in an effort to...

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 1d

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Support staff in Baton Rouge school poised to receive $1,000 checks before Christmas

Support workers in Baton Rouge public schools are in line to receive $1,000 one-time checks just in time for Christmas. The move is meant to ensure compliance with an executive order from Gov. Jeff Landry mandating stipends this year for school employees across the state. Teachers, however, are not expected...

Baton Rouge, LA · 21h

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Baton Rouge’s Flower Fest develops new role and names its first chairperson. See who.

Flower Fest, a Baton Rouge nonprofit that raises money for St. Jude, has named its chair for the 2027 event. Allison Dumas will be the first person to handle this role within the organization. “Since the creation of the Flower Fest, the primary direction has fallen upon a small core...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Angel Reese Credits Kim Mulkey’s Coaching as She Makes WNBA Prediction About LSU Star Mikaylah Williams

On Thursday, Kim Mulkey’s team put the country on notice with their blowout win, dismantling Texas Southern 131-22 for the largest win (109 points) in NCAA Division I history. Angel Reese, one of Mulkey’s best students, watched from the sideline with a smile on her face. Having played under the legendary coach for two years, the WNBA star knew that the result wasn’t an accident, but a direct result of Mulkey’s elite coaching away from the cameras. “Honestly, I think any player that plays under Coach Mulkey, I think it makes it easy going into the W because you’re coached so hard in college, an...

Baton Rouge, LA · 12h

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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 · 10h

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Former LSU Coach Johnny Jones Faces an Emotional Reunion Friday Night

Johnny Jones will see his former team on Friday night.

Baton Rouge, LA · 11h

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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 · 1d

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St. Vincent de Paul hosts Neighbors Helping Neighbors food drive

St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge will host its second annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors Drive-Thru Food Drive on Saturday, Nov. 7, to collect donations for local families facing food insecurity.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Crawford's Restaurant Has Been Frying Fish on Staring Lane Since 1984: Plates, Po-Boys and Party Trays to Know

Some Baton Rouge restaurants chase trends. Crawford's Restaurant has spent more than 40 years perfecting one thing: a basket of fried fish. The family-owned spot at 1980 Staring Lane opened in 1984, and the menu still revolves around what the kitchen simply calls Crawford's fish. Start with the fish. The...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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The Dough House on Airline Highway: Scratch-Made Kolaches, Breakfast Tacos and Party Trays Every Morning

Early shift on the Airline Highway side of town? The Dough House opens at 6 a.m. every day, and its dough is made from scratch each morning for a lineup of sweet and savory kolaches, breakfast tacos, cinnamon rolls and more. The shop opened in summer 2021 as the Airline location of The Kolache Kitchen and took the name The Dough House in November 2024.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Car booted downtown after parking payment mix-up

BATON ROUGE - A couple's night out with their granddaughter and friends took an unexpected turn last Friday night when their car was booted, despite having proof they'd paid for parking. Denise and Shane Laiche said they used a downtown parking lot on River Road at Convention Street while attending...

Baton Rouge, LA · 9h

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Veterans Day events, Fall Garden Party, Art After Hours at LASM and more: Around Baton Rouge

The following is a calendar of community events in the Baton Rouge area from Friday through Thursday, Nov. 12. VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE: 11 a.m., Galvez Plaza, downtown. With Mayor Sid Edwards, a Color Guard and the Florida Street Blowhards. visitbatonrouge.com. BINGO LOCO: 5 p.m. and 9 p.m., Chelsea's Live, 1010...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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City of Port Allen announces planned power outage for Sunday night

PORT ALLEN — The city of Port Allen announced a planned power outage that will extend from Sunday night into Monday morning. The outage, being done so Entergy can perform a circuit upgrade, will take place from 10 p.m. on Sunday to 4 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 9. The...

Port Allen, LA · 12h