Lifestyle
Baton Rouge Student Earns Prestigious Gold Congressional Award
Stephen Sclafani recognized for 1,000+ hours of service, personal development, and exploration
UNO Students, Alumni Weigh In on Return to LSU System
Survey shows mixed reactions to school's transition, with concerns about identity and benefits
Tattoo Regret Drives Growing Demand for Laser Removal
Younger generations seek to cover up impulsive body art as tattoos become more mainstream
Crime
All Eight Inmates Captured After Louisiana Jail Escape
Authorities say all escapees from River Bend Detention Center are back in custody after intense multi-agency manhunt.
Baton Rouge police investigate fatal shooting on Gwenadele Avenue
John Earl Thomas, 46, died from his injuries after the November 2025 incident
FBI Subpoenas Baton Rouge Mayor-President's Office in CATS Corruption Probe
Arrests made in ongoing investigation into alleged misconduct tied to Capital Area Transit System contracts
Health
Rapper Kevin Gates Claims He Could Have Cured His Father's AIDS
Gates opened up about his father's death and his belief in holistic medicine
FMOL Health announces pay increases across all markets
Minimum wage and salary increase announced for health system, including Our Lady of Lourdes
FMOL Health Announces Minimum Wage and Salary Increase
Health system raises minimum hire rate to $15 per hour across all markets.
Business
Roundup: Costco Rotisserie Lawsuit, US Jobless Claims, Home Depot Layoffs
Costco faces class action over rotisserie chicken, US jobless claims dip slightly, Home Depot cuts 800 jobs and mandates return to office
Brown & Root Moves Engineering Hub to Metairie
Shift from Baton Rouge to New Orleans suburb signals strategic investment in Greater New Orleans region.
Louisiana Treasurer Delivers $163K in Unclaimed Property to Southern University System
The funds will be shared across all Southern University campuses and entities.
Sports
LSU Expected to Name New Assistant GM Under Lane Kiffin
JR Belton, a valued staffer under previous LSU coaches, is expected to be promoted to an expanded role.
Clemson Football Faces LSU as Double-Digit Underdogs in 2026 Opener
Dabo Swinney's Clemson to Take on Lane Kiffin's Revamped LSU Squad in Season Kickoff
LSU Baseball Unveils 2026 Starting Rotation
Tigers look to defend national title with new-look pitching staff
