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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.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d
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How Make-A-Wish helped a Louisiana teen reach her big city goal

Reese Landry, a 14-year-old from Prairieville, Louisiana is fulfilling her dream of visiting New York City with support from the Make-A-Wish Foundation and local CPA firm Mauldin & Jenkins. When asked, “What is the first thing that you want to do in New York City?”. “Food, like Little Italy,...

Prairieville, LA · 1d
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BREC proposes $28M investment into historic Brooks Park: ‘A legacy of our community’

BREC has multimillion-dollar plans for a new recreation and aquatic center at historic Brooks Park, which Old South Baton Rouge residents say the area has needed for a long time. The parks and recreation agency has requested $22.4 million in state funding for Brooks Park to advance a proposed $28...

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d
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Parish to put up $4 million toward $60 million YMCA hub at RPCC campus

On Tuesday Ascension Parish Council’s Finance Committee recommended allocating $4 million, from the Mega Infrastructure Fund, for the Ascension Parish Community Hub project on the campus of River Parishes Community College. 88% of the $60 million project is being funded with state dollars, the 12% match requirement satisfied by parish dollars combined with $2 million from Ascension Parish Schools. The Hub will house a full-service YMCA which will house AP Schools’ Early College Option Program along with a Small Business Incubator and classroom space.

Ascension Parish, LA · 1d
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LSU law professor reinstated after suspension over political remarks in class nearly two years ago

LSU has reinstated a law professor after his suspension. He will resume teaching in the spring 2027 semester. LSU removed Ken Levy, a professor at the Paul M. Hebert Law Center, from the classroom in January 2025. The removal followed remarks he made about President Donald Trump and Gov. Jeff Landry during his criminal procedure class. After a series of court rulings, LSU has reinstated him, and he will return to the classroom next semester.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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

Clayton was asked whether he will proceed with further action if Wade decides not to play Luis during the season. “If he doesn't put out to the satisfaction of coach Wade, then he doesn't — I mean, you can't order coach Wade to play him,” Clayton said. “That's up to the coach's discretion. But you cannot be arbitrary and capricious toward this kid and say that he's eligible, the coach wants him and everybody thinks he's one of the best players around. So you can't just block him because of what (SEC commissioner Greg) Sankey did post facto, and creating some law prohibiting this kid from playing.”

Baton Rouge, LA · 18h

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Veteran graduates from 19th JDC treatment court after 30 years battling alcohol addiction

After 20 years in the military and decades battling alcohol addiction, Jeremy Ocampo is beginning a new chapter.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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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...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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2 Your Town Plaquemine: City leaders working to revamp historic downtown

PLAQUEMINE — Plaquemine has a new downtown roadmap aimed at bringing more businesses, residents and visitors back to the historic district. Multiple sites in the district are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and leaders want to build on that history. Some grand homes and historic buildings are starting to find new life.

Plaquemine, LA · 2d

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Lafourche Parish School District celebrates grand opening of new state-of-the-art Transportation Center in Lockport

The Lafourche Parish School District (LPSD) celebrated a major investment in student transportation and safety with the ribbon cutting of its brand-new, state-of-the-art Transportation Center in Lockport, along with the official launch of its new partnership with First Student. The new transportation hub represents a significant step forward for the...

Lafourche Parish, LA · 1d

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Bloom Energy Supports Louisiana Disaster Relief Ahead of Texas-LSU Matchup

As Baton Rouge gets ready for the Texas-LSU matchup, Bloom Energy is joining the community off the field to support two organizations making a difference for families across Louisiana. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261113756487/en/. On Friday, Bloom Energy visited Baton Rouge Fire Station 12...

Baton Rouge, LA · 18h

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"Don't tell your mom": Brusly veteran asks fellow vets to steer young people toward service

Air Force veteran Warren Lejeune asked Brusly's veterans to point young people toward military service. Plus, the parish Veterans Day celebration at the West Baton Rouge Museum.

Brusly, LA · 2d

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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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A Louisiana builder’s huge donations could transform LSU’s construction school. See how.

LSU is poised to transform its School of Construction with a major endowment and a state-of-the art new building, thanks to massive donations from an LSU alum and Louisiana construction tycoon, the school announced Tuesday. “Construction is no longer a low-tech industry,” Vicki Colvin, dean of the College of Engineering,...

Baton Rouge, LA · 3d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 1d

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2 East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority executives placed on leave pending audit

The East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority (EBRPHA) board voted Thursday to retain a company to perform an audit into alleged misappropriation.

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 1d

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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...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Tree trimming near Entergy power lines brings rolling lane closures to St. George

ST. GEORGE — Drivers in St. George will find temporary rolling lane closures for tree trimming services near Entergy power lines. The closures will run from Nov. 16 through Dec. 11. Work will happen Monday through Saturday between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Affected roads include Drusilla Drive, Baker...

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d