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Kim Landry unseats longtime Judge Jason Verdigets after 12 years on the bench

ASCENSION PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Longtime 23rd Judicial District Court Judge Jason Verdigets has lost his bid for reelection, ending a 12-year tenure on the bench after challenger Kim Landry defeated him in Tuesday’s election. Landry received 22,867 votes, or 51.6%, compared to Verdigets’ 21,470 votes, or 48.4%, according...

Ascension Parish, LA · 3d
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Jefferson Highway to have intermittent lane closures as crews finish construction

BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advised that Jefferson Highway will have intermittent eastbound and westbound lane closures from Drusilla Lane to Airline Highway beginning on Nov. 15. The closures come as crews work to install an asphalt wearing course on the remaining westbound lane...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d
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State auditor investigates Gonzales city finances, mayor's billboards following anonymous tip

GONZALES — The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office is conducting an investigative audit into the city of Gonzales’ finances, scrutinizing municipal credit card transactions, facility rentals and usage agreements. Gonzales Chief of Staff Wade Petite said that state auditors showed up at City Hall "unannounced" several weeks ago,...

Gonzales, LA · 3d
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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 · 1d
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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 · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Chauna Banks' Election-Night Comeback Puts Baton Rouge in the Center of Louisiana's Congressional Race

BATON ROUGE, La. — When Chauna Banks went to bed on election night, she was sitting in third place in the race for Louisiana's 6th Congressional District. By the time the final returns came in, the former East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Councilwoman had moved to the top of the field, finishing ahead of nine opponents and securing a place in the Dec. 12 runoff.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 6h

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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 · 1d

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Louisiana lawmakers, business owners weigh incentives, enforcement to curb blight

BATON ROUGE - Blight is an issue lawmakers have tried to tackle every year, but now there’s an attempt to change strategy. Friday, state leaders met at the capitol, discussing potential policies and incentives to stop the dumping of tires and encourage restoration of abandoned buildings. State Sen. Regina Barrow, D-Baton Rouge, says statewide policies don’t work when the definition of blight is inconsistent.

Louisiana · 1d

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Parts of Railroad Avenue in Plaquemine to close as crews works to improve road conditions

PLAQUEMINE — Parts of Railroad Avenue in Plaquemine are scheduled to close for milling and paving work in the coming week. According to the traffic alert, the work is meant to improve road conditions and provide a smoother and safer driving surface. All work is weather permitting. From 7...

Plaquemine, LA · 1d

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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 · 1d

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The latest from DOTD on Hwy 30 roundabout project

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is providing an update on H.010960 which is comprised of constructing three new roundabouts along LA 30 in Ascension Parish. The project involves the construction of three roundabouts strategically located along LA 30 at the intersections of I-10 westbound, I-10 eastbound, and St. Landry Avenue.

Ascension Parish, LA · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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City of Port Allen announces planned power outage for Sunday night

PORT ALLEN — The city of Port Allen announced a planned power outage that will extend from Sunday night into Monday morning. The outage, being done so Entergy can perform a circuit upgrade, will take place from 10 p.m. on Sunday to 4 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 9. The...

Port Allen, LA · 1d

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Ascension Parish registrar provides details ahead of Dec. 12 election

Ascension Parish will head to the polls Dec. 12. Voters can register in-person by Nov. 12 or online through Nov. 21. Early voting for the election runs from Nov. 28 to Dec. 5, excluding Nov. 29. Voters can use the free Geaux Vote app to check registration, view sample ballots...

Ascension Parish, LA · 2d