Louisiana State

Baton Rouge, LA

According to the Mayo Clinic, good friends are good for one's health. Not only can they be the source of joy and support in good times and bad, the relationships can:. Help cope with traumas, such as divorce, serious illness, job loss or the death of a loved one. Encourage...

Newcomers Encore: A woman's group that connects people, nurtures friendships in Louisiana

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 Winterville Road, near U.S. 190.

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

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

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

Scott, LA

Carencro, LA

The man who shot and killed two people during a social gathering at an apartment complex in Carencro will spend life in prison without the possibility of parole or probation. Jeremy Edwards pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree murder Friday in front of a packed courtroom filled with the families of 20-year-olds Adam R. Williamson, of Krotz Springs, and Dustin A. Wiltz, of Scott, who were killed on March 30, 2019.

Man who was facing death penalty pleads to life in prison after fatal shootings

At least six public school districts in the Baton Rouge region will have new superintendents when the next school year begins in August. They are part of a larger wave of departures of top K-12 school leaders across Louisiana. The are leaving as worries about COVID continue to recede but other challenges remain, including finding and keeping teachers.

Wave of vacancies at the top hit school districts in Louisiana

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

Colorado State

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA

Dallas, TX

Reader Robert Bailey wonders why East Baton Rouge Parish's property taxes are sent to a business in Dallas for processing. "Aren't there local businesses capable of performing this service?" he asks. First of all, it's worth looking at property taxes themselves. Who collects them? What are they? And, what do...

Curious Louisiana: Why are East Baton Rouge Parish taxes sent to Dallas for processing?

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

The Baton Rouge police helicopter that crashed Sunday, killing two officers aboard, hit a tree before it went down, the FAA said. A preliminary report by the Federal Aviation Administration said the helicopter's tail rotor struck a tree, sending it crashing upside down, the FAA said. The crash happened at...

Baton Rouge Police helicopter hit a tree before crash that killed two officers, FAA says

Alabama State

Naturally, Baton Rougeans will notice the running theme of tigers when the LSU Museum of Art opens "I, Too, Am Thornton Dial" on Thursday, March 30. Now, these are lowercase tigers, because Dial wasn't thinking about LSU when created them in his Alabama studio. He definitely wasn't thinking about the Tigers' football rivalry with Nick Saban's Crimson Tide, either.

From poverty to worldwide recognition: Thornton Dial was the struggling tiger who overcame

Black journalists to hold workshop on media access. The Baton Rouge Area Association of Black Journalists will host a workshop on how to get media access from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at the River Center Branch Library, 250 North Blvd. The workshop will cover topics such as how to...

BRG opens new clinic, Idea Village expands, media workshop scheduled

East Feliciana Parish, LA

Clinton, LA

The schedules for West and East Feliciana Council on Aging facilities are as follows:. 12292 Jackson Road, St. Francisville, (225) 635-6719. Start time for all activities is 10 a.m. First and third Monday: Line dance. Fourth Monday: Religious service. Tuesdays: Nutrition education. Wednesdays: Exercise/yoga. Thursdays: Bible study. Fridays: Bingo/movie/excursion. All...

East and West Feliciana Council on Aging activities for March 29, 2023

Livingston Parish, LA

Denham Springs, LA

Take a photo with the Easter bunny, visit food trucks and more than 175 vendors, and hunt eggs at the Egg-Ceptional Easter Marché from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at North Park, 30372 Eden Church Road, Denham Springs. Denham Springs Hall of Fame deadline Friday. Friday is the...

Around Livingston for March 29, 2023

Youngsville, LA

Bob Luke believes that everyone is inherently good. He also loves a cup of coffee and conversation with friends and strangers. He believes those exchanges are the best ways to learn something new or gain a new perspective. So he decided to put his money where his mouth is and...

With no waitstaff, menus or regular hours, this café isn't your average coffee house

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

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Arrived. For two years, through every winning streak, through every new and encouraging accomplishment, LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey urged her growing legions of fans to tap the brakes. Be patient. Realize that LSU hadn’t won any championships yet. That glory was coming. Oh yes, it surely was, but it would take time.

Scott Rabalais: Suddenly, amazingly, Kim Mulkey's LSU women's basketball program has arrived

Brusly, LA

Retirement hasn’t changed the Rev. George C. Pierce’s commitment to Israelite Missionary Baptist Church in Brusly. “I’m not going anywhere. I’ll be here as long God allows me to be here,” Pierce, with his wife Vidrine by his side, said to members, family and other visitors during a celebration program Sunday at the church in honor of his 48 years of service and his 86th birthday.

Faith Matters: Church honors retired pastor, 86, for 48 years of service

Port Allen, LA

Port Allen High School coach Brian Bizette used his crutches to lean closer to the action. “Everything is fine and it’s about to get better once Ciera (Brown) nails this lift,” Bizette said. Seconds later, he added, “That’s it … ballgame. We did it again. Yes, another title.”

Fambrough: Don't see powerlifting as a true high school sport? Time to rethink that notion

South Carolina State

GREENVILLE, S.C. — It took a trip to the Elite Eight for someone to ask LSU All-American Angel Reese why she wears a legging on her left side in every game. A couple of reasons, Reese said here Saturday, but the biggest one is a scar on her leg from an operation.

Ever wonder why LSU's Angel Reese wears one legging in games? The answer may surprise you

Lafayette, LA

Lutcher, LA

If you do, don’t mention it to the Lutcher or Port Allen girls powerlifting teams. Both teams proved heavy lifting is still their thing at the LHSAA state powerlifting championships. Lutcher claimed its 16th straight title by winning Division II on the third day of the meet held Friday...

Girls rule: Lutcher, Port Allen dominate once again at LHSAA powerlifting meet

LSU has ridden the talents of All-American Angel Reese to its best season in 15 years, but it took a pair of seniors to help push the Tigers into the Elite Eight. Alexis Morris made four free throws in the last 10 seconds, and LaDazhia Williams stepped up with Reese in foul trouble with a season-high 24 points as the Tigers danced into the Elite Eight with a 66-63 victory Friday at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

LSU women survive late rally by Utah to earn first Elite Eight berth since 2008

WP - Arrant (4 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K), LP - James Heiken (1 IP, 4 H, 5 ER, 2 BB, 0 K). Top Hitters - SUL: Beddue 2-3, 2B, 3 RBI’s; Gremillion 2-3, 2 RBI’s; Brown 2-3, RBI: CAR: James Heiken 2-2, 2B, RBI; Landon Victorian 1-2, Koen Beavers 1-2.

Saturday's Area high school baseball, softball scores and reported linescores

GREENVILLE, S.C. — The LSU women’s basketball team got a surprise gift Saturday on the eve of their Elite Eight game with Miami — courtesy of Vanessa Bryant. The widow of late NBA legend Kobe Bryant sent a shipment of Nike Kobe 6 Grinch sneakers to the Tigers’ hotel here.

LSU women's players get surprise gift on eve of Elite Eight game from famous source

Scotlandville, LA

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Letters: Rape, death can't be separated from underage drinking

Even though LSU has a questionable past regarding handling sexual assault cases, the latest incident of a tragic rape and death of a student in no...

Letters: Rape, death can't be separated from underage drinking

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