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LSU reinstates law professor suspended for political comments

LSU has reinstated a law professor that it removed from the classroom for making political comments critical of Gov. Jeff Landry in early 2025.  Ken Levy, a tenured professor of criminal law, will make his return to the classroom in the spring semester, two years after he was suspended from teaching.  In an interview, Levy […]

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Helix Community Schools invites residents to day of exploration at Helix Expo

BATON ROUGE — Helix Community Schools invited residents to a day of exploration at the Helix Expo on Saturday. The free event showcased the innovative educational programs, unique learning experiences and opportunities available through the Helix network. Families were given the opportunity to explore academic programs, student resources and...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d
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Walker High Marine Corps JROTC raider team takes home state championship title

BOGALUSA — The Walker High School Marine Corps JROTC Raider program has captured top honors at the All-Service Raider State Championship, bringing home the overall state title in the co-ed division. Held in Bogalusa, the premier competition drew 28 of the top Raider teams from Louisiana, as well as...

Walker, LA · 1d
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Community Coastal Day spotlights work to protect and restore Louisiana's coast

BATON ROUGE - Dozens of people took part in the fourth annual Community Coastal Day at the LSU Center for River Studies in Baton Rouge. The family-friendly event highlighted the work being done to protect and restore Louisiana's coast. Coastal experts called the coast an irreplaceable asset that needs to...

Baton Rouge, LA · 11h
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Support workers in East Baton Rouge public schools to receive an extra $1,000 before the New Year

BATON ROUGE — Support workers in East Baton Rouge public schools will receive an extra $1,000 ahead of the Christmas holidays. The move follows an executive order from Gov. Jeff Landry mandating stipends for school employees around the state. On Thursday, the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board voted...

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Marvin Braud Boat Way in Ascension Parish re-opened after Monday's closure

GONZALES — The Marvin Braud Boatway in Ascension Parish was reopened Friday evening after a 5-day closure. The closure was implemented on Monday due to elevated tidal water in the area.

Ascension Parish, LA · 2d

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Gonzales honors veterans at 2026 Veterans Day Parade

GONZALES — Residents in Gonzales gathered to honor the brave men and women who served in the Armed Forces at the 2026 Veterans Day Parade. The parade traveled along Irma Boulevard before ending along Cornerview Street. The event will be followed by a Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11...

Gonzales, LA · 10h

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CapturePoint Wants 75 Acres Near Fryeburg for 125-Mile CO2 Pipeline

CapturePoint has asked Louisiana's Department of Conservation and Energy for permission to build and operate a 125-mile carbon dioxide pipeline that could cut across seven northwest Louisiana parishes, and the company is already seeking a right-of-way on 75 acres of a small Bienville Parish tree farm owned by Larry Garrett and his brother. A public hearing on the request is set for November 17 in Baton Rouge, and Garrett says he plans to be there even though he worries he cannot afford a lawyer to represent him.

Louisiana · 2d

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Calendar of upcoming Ascension Parish events

Several markets and festivals are scheduled for November and December in Ascension Parish. The Lamar-Dixon Expo Center and Tanger Mall will host multiple events throughout November. Ascension Parish communities, including Donaldsonville and Sorrento, will hold Christmas tree lighting ceremonies in December. Here is a look at upcoming events in Ascension...

Ascension Parish, LA · 3d

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New sidewalks coming to Glasgow Avenue as Baton Rouge addresses pedestrian safety

East Baton Rouge Parish officials broke ground on a new sidewalk project along Glasgow Avenue to improve pedestrian safety following multiple fatalities in the area.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Mayor-President Sid Edwards working to preserve Live After Five concerts despite budget cuts

BATON ROUGE — Funding for the Live After Five concert series has been cut to zero in the newly released East Baton Rouge Parish 2027 budget, though Mayor-President Sid Edwards is working to keep the downtown events going in the spring. Lauren Lambert-Tompkins, a Live After Five board member...

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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7 Louisiana parishes turn blue during midterms

Louisiana · 2d

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Tangipahoa Parish Jail inmates earn special housing after completing Freedom Behind Bars class

AMITE — Four inmates at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail celebrated the completion of a group therapy-type course, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. The Freedom Behind Bars class, led by Wytisha Williams with WLW Restoring and Healing Hearts, aims at empowering people with an understanding of the behaviors associated with various mental health challenges. The goal of the program is to help inmates minimize conflict while incarcerated, as well as reduce recidivism once they are released.

Tangipahoa Parish, LA · 13h

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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 · 3d

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LSU fans should expect added security checks, heavier traffic for Alabama game with First Lady attending

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - LSU said fans should expect increased traffic around campus and additional security checks at the gates ahead of First lady Melania Trump’s attendance at Saturday’s LSU-Alabama football game. The university also announced new tailgating changes and restrictions for the game. Expect extra travel...

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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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 · 3d

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East Baton Rouge's 2027 budget proposal grows by $20M as DA, parish clash over funding

BATON ROUGE — Mayor-President Sid Edwards introduced East Baton Rouge Parish's proposed $1.176 billion operating budget for 2027 during a special Metro Council meeting Thursday. Unlike the 2026 budget, which saw reductions of roughly $15 million, the 2027 plan increases spending by about $20 million. "We're not planning on...

Baton Rouge, LA · 3d

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Festival of Lights 2026 Goes All Day Downtown on Dec. 5, and the Reindeer Run Is Back

Downtown Baton Rouge's tree lighting is getting a much longer lead-in this year. The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge is stretching Festival of Lights into a full day, running from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5. The festival keeps its spot on the first Saturday in December....

Baton Rouge, LA · 3d

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Erin K. Moore tapped to lead Hammond DDD as new executive director

HAMMOND — The Hammond Downtown Development District Board of Directors has appointed Erin K. Moore as the organization's new executive director, effective Nov. 1. Board members unanimously approved her appointment at its regular meeting on Oct. 23. "We had a strong pool of candidates, and Erin stood out at...

Hammond, LA · 3d

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Crews in Walker finishes latest stage of debris-removal project along Middle Colyell Creek

WALKER — Crews in Walker have finished the latest stage of a debris-removal project along Middle Colyell Creek, with their sights set on Hood Road. The removal along approximately 6,000 feet of Middle Colyell Creek, Livingston Parish officials said Wednesday, brings the total debris removal for this cooperative project to 38,000 feet.

Walker, LA · 3d