Louisiana State

Baton Rouge, LA

A Baton Rouge police helicopter crashed in West Baton Rouge Parish early Sunday, and two officers on board were killed. UPDATE: Baton Rouge police chief asks for prayers for 2 heroic officers killed in helicopter crash. The helicopter went down in a field off North Winterfield Road, near U.S. 190.

BRPD helicopter crashes in West Baton Rouge sugar cane field; two officers killed

Louise Hines Myers and Jordan Faircloth are headed to a runoff in the election for a judgeship in East Baton Rouge Parish. Myers received 47% of the vote and Faircloth received 34% of the vote Saturday, according to complete but unofficial results. Because no candidate got more than 50% of the vote, voters will select between the two in an April 29 election.

In race for Baton Rouge judge, Louise Hines Myers and Jordan Faircloth headed to runoff

Two police pilots were killed early Sunday in a Baton Rouge police helicopter crash in Erwinville. Chief Murphy Paul spoke at a news conference Sunday afternoon near the scene but released few details and would take no questions from reporters. "Today is a very emotional day for the men and...

Baton Rouge police chief asks for prayers for 2 heroic officers killed in helicopter crash

East Baton Rouge Councilman Cleve Dunn Jr. was ordered to pay his neighbor over $57,000 in damages after losing a property dispute in court. District Judge Beau Higginbotham on Thursday ordered Dunn to tear down an outdoor pool kitchen in the backyard of his Baton Rouge home, ruling that it violates parish building codes.

EBR councilman ordered to pay $57,000 in damages after losing lawsuit to his neighbor

With the bounty of spring, the Big River Economic and Agricultural Development Alliance is set to begin operating four weekly markets in different areas of Baton Rouge. Starting Tuesday, April 11, the Red Stick Farmers Market will host a group of farmers and food artisans from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. every Tuesday at the Main Library on Goodwood Blvd.

BREADA reopening fresh produce markets to gear up for the bounty of a Louisiana spring

Tennessee State

West Monroe, LA

CBS 42

WEST MONROE, La (KTVE/KARD) — Leave-and-take boxes are becoming popular, especially leave a book-take a book boxes. One West Monroe lady created a unique version of the swap box for the community to enjoy. Audrina Trull created the leave-a-plant-take-a-plant box and tells us how she got the idea. “My daughter Reagan has nephrotic syndrome, which […]

Leave a plant-take a plant box brings happiness to Louisiana community

Georgia State

Update: Police identified the arrested woman as Tiffany Ann Guidry. One of the women wanted for questioning in the death of a Georgia man who died of a drug overdose while on a business trip to Baton Rouge last month has been arrested, police said Friday. Authorities on Thursday issued...

Woman arrested in connection with Nathan Millard case, Baton Rouge police say

New Orleans, LA

Louisiana may not contain a considerable number of railroad museums or scenic train rides as tourist attractions. However, thanks to the important city of New Orleans, the Pelican State has been a key in the movement of freight and passengers since the 19th century. The country's only railroads to run...

Louisiana Scenic Train Rides: A Complete Guide (2023)

As people revolve in and out of the space, some spend five minutes and others linger for 30, admiring the wallpaper, décor and light fixtures. Quite a few may come in with a group of people and stop to sit on the couch, taking turns to pose for a picture in front of the Cher quote: “Mom, I am a rich man.”

Looking for a great selfie spot in Baton Rouge? Try these glam restaurant bathrooms

The River Road Chapter of National Charity League honored 13 Baton Rouge area high school seniors for their community volunteer work on March 11. The young women served more than 1,400 hours at various local charitable organizations over the last six years. As members of National Charity League, each young woman has fulfilled the requirements for participation in cultural activities and leadership development from seventh grade through to their senior year of high school, in addition to the service to Baton Rouge-area charities and nonprofit organizations.

River Road Chapter of National Charity League honors 13 Baton Rouge area high school seniors

Fried oyster salad from Stab's Prime Steak and Seafood. A trip to Stab's is always a treat. When I go, I always try to order something new. This time, I went out of my comfort zone and ordered the fried oyster salad. I know a salad isn't extravagant or unique by any means, but I'm just beginning to try oysters. I started with chargrilled, and now I'm moving on to fried. To be determined if I'll try raw anytime soon.

Fried oyster salad, hot melt sandwich and more: Best things we ate this week

5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Chris Leblanc. 7:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Tommy Castro & The Painkillers. 2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Sam Hogan & The Rhythm Ramblers. 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. OMT Band featuring Floyd Patterson. 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Gregg Martinez featuring TK Hulin and Johnny...

Baton Rouge Blues Festival announces lineup for April 21-23 downtown event

Coco Womack and her two youngest children packed the last of their belongings. She left behind the furniture in Baltimore and had shipped what didn’t fit in her car, using a move to start fresh. That crisp January day, they loaded family pictures and essentials, and in the back, a cage holding her oldest son’s pet boa constrictor.

The touching story of LSU freshman Da’Shawn Womack and his family's move to Baton Rouge

Mississippi State

St. Agnes Catholic Church, 749 East Blvd., will host its Lenten Reflection at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday. Danielle Van Haute, MA, Associate Director of Evangelization, Office of Evangelization and Catechesis, for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge, will present “The Mass is Prayer." Divine Mercy Chaplet and the Sacrament...

Religion Briefs: St. Agnes Lenten Reflections Mass

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What is kratom, and why are Louisiana local officials banning it?

Kratom has become a cause for concern in Louisiana, with two parishes banning it and two others considering a ban for fear of more drug addiction....

What is kratom, and why are Louisiana local officials banning it?

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