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Power outage at Livonia substation causes outages across Pointe Coupee Parish

LIVONIA — A power outage at a Livonia substation is causing outages along Highway 190, according to PC Electric. The outage comes as PC Electric's power provider has lost transmission to the Livonia substation. Crews are currently working to address the issue. At this time, there is no estimated restoration time.

Livonia, LA · 15h

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East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 2d

Two candidates headed to runoff for EBR School Board District 3

BATON ROUGE — East Baton Rouge Parish voters will choose between two candidates in the District 3 school board runoff in one month. Four candidates originally ran for the seat. On election day, incumbent Carla Powell got more than 4,700 votes, and Thomasina Joseph got about 2,800 votes, sending them into a runoff.

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Louisiana leads nation in reported flu cases as health officials urge precautions

BATON ROUGE — Louisiana is leading the nation in reported flu cases, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as health officials encourage residents to take precautions to prevent the spread of the virus. While flu activity remains lower in the Baton Rouge area,...

Louisiana · 2d

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Licensing Board for Contractors member, his son sued by subcontractors for combined $435,000

BATON ROUGE — A Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors member and his son are being sued by subcontractors who allege they are owed more than $430,000 for work. According to suits filed in the 19th JDC, Harvey Honore Jr. and his son Aaron Honore, as part of Harvey Honore and Company, did not pay the subcontractors a combined $434,654.34 for work performed on multiple construction projects. The lawsuits also ask the Honores to pay legal fees and interest.

Louisiana · 3d

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Baton Rouge Weighs Cost of Going It Alone as City-Parish Separation Debate Advances

BATON ROUGE, La. — Baton Rouge is moving closer to a formal examination of whether it can afford to govern itself independently of East Baton Rouge Parish, raising questions about who controls local tax dollars, how public services would be funded, and whether the city’s current government structure adequately represents its residents.

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A Baton Rouge judge orders LSU and Will Wade to roster RJ Luis without fear of SEC penalties

RJ Luis remains legally allowed to play for LSU despite not appearing on a college basketball court since March 2025 and entering the 2025 NBA Draft. The former St. John’s star is eligible to play for coach Will Wade after state district judge Will Jorden in East Baton Rouge Parish said Friday he intends to sign a court order that will make LSU roster Luis and enjoins the SEC, barring the conference from imposing any penalties on the program for adding him to its roster. But Jorden will not fulfill the entirety of Luis’ legal team's request, which included enjoining LSU.

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A decade of Baton Rouge budgets reveals steady decline in nonprofit funding before zeroing out

BATON ROUGE - Several taxpayer-funded agencies are coping with a harsh reality, going from fully funded to nothing. It's a reality organizations around East Baton Rouge Parish are grappling with as the Metro Council prepares its next budget because COVID-19-era American Rescue Plan money depleted. Meaning, the city-parish has to...

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New multimillion-dollar proposal to illuminate Baton Rouge skyline

A Baton Rouge man with a passion for and knowledge of bridges and roads has presented a plan to the Baton Rouge Area Foundation to change the skyline of Louisiana's capital city.

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This Louisiana Downtown Christmas Festival Brings Holiday Lights And A Big Tree Lighting

Six tons of real snow get trucked into a Louisiana downtown for one December day. Yes, real snow, in a state where most kids own more rain boots than mittens. That snow is only one piece of the fun. A mayor flips the switch on about half a million lights, and Santa helps with the countdown. Then fireworks burst over the Mississippi River.

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Louisiana Parole Project adds more housing to help people rebuild their lives

The Louisiana Parole Project is expanding its housing program in Baton Rouge to provide stable accommodations for formerly incarcerated individuals seeking to rebuild their lives.

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Jeff Landry enters bet with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ahead of LSU-Texas game

BATON ROUGE — Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has entered a bet with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ahead of the LSU-Texas game on Saturday. "I bet you a sack of crawfish against a rack of ribeyes that my Tigers are gonna beat your Longhorns," Landry said in a video posted Friday in front of the Jack and Priscilla Andonie Museum on LSU's campus.

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Community: New Schools for Baton Rouge honors John Spain; Iberville pageant winners recognized

New Schools for Baton Rouge recently honored co-founder and longtime board member John Spain with the title of board member emeritus in recognition of his years of service, leadership and dedication to improving educational opportunities for Baton Rouge children. Surrounded by fellow board members and colleagues, Spain was presented with...

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Public notices for Nov. 13, 2026

The Department of State, Secretary of State Nancy Landry is proposing to contract for the drayage or hauling of voting machines and related election material in and for the parish of St. Mary and will receive sealed bids thereon until December 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM CST. All interested parties...

St Mary Parish, LA · 2d

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LSU’s Louisiana Rural Education Summit brings together education leaders to discuss needs for rural schools

Education leaders gathered Friday to discuss funding shortfalls, workforce development and other needs affecting schools in rural Louisiana at the inaugural Louisiana Rural Education Summit hosted by LSU’s College of Human Sciences and Education. Attendees participated in panels, breakout sessions and network opportunities to learn more about why rural...

Louisiana · 19h

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Livingston Parish, state officials clean up nitric acid leak along Florida Boulevard in Walker

WALKER — The Livingston Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness responded to a nitric acid leak along Florida Boulevard in Walker. According to officials, the leak was reported Wednesday afternoon. By 7:20 p.m., the issue was resolved. The leak came from a parked tank trailer and caused...

Walker, LA · 2d

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Vintage and Boutique Shop Coming to Livingston Parish

Gram's Mercantile will combine a vintage store, boutique shop, and a community hub

Livingston Parish, LA · 1d

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Livingston Parish Planning and Zoning Commission approves final site plan for 400-person event center

MAUREPAS — The Livingston Parish Planning and Zoning Commission approved the final site plan for an event center that will serve as the centerpiece of a mixed-use development along the Diversion Canal in Maurepas. The commission approved the plans for the proposed Destination Diversion Joe Moore Event Center at...

Maurepas, LA · 1d

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Drones will soon be circling Ponchatoula neighborhoods

Ponchatoula can soon expect to hear the sounds of drones circling in the sky. Alphabet-owned Wing drone delivery service is partnering with retail giant Walmart to drop off purchases of 2.75 pounds or less to Ponchatoula residents. A representative from Wing during the City Council meeting this past Monday explained...

Ponchatoula, LA · 2d

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Ascension Parish, LA · 4d

Former candidate for Ascension president testifies about tape he claims was used to defame him

A former candidate for Ascension Parish president whose secretly recorded conversation is at the center of a six-year legal battle took the stand Tuesday to testify about his allegations of defamation against a local insurance agent. Murphy Painter Sr.'s lawsuit centers on a February 2019 conversation he had with local...

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