Lifestyle
East Baton Rouge Schools Propose New Security Device
Superintendent LaMont Cole says the RhinoWare Lockdown System could cost $3.5 million to install districtwide.
WWII Veteran Celebrates 99th Birthday in Baton Rouge
Sebastian DiPalma marked the milestone with the Navy Club of Baton Rouge.
Louisiana Bill Proposes Voting Process for Public School Charter Conversions
Legislation would require approval from school employees and parents before a public school can become a charter school.
Business
Hundreds of Louisiana Restaurants Cited for Imported Seafood Labeling Violations
State health officials fined over 300 restaurants for failing to disclose imported shrimp and crawfish on menus in 2025.
Baton Rouge Auto Dealer Builds Billion-Dollar Empire with Unlikely Partner
Joe Agresti's gamble on a failing Mercedes-Benz dealership and partnership with Nick Saban has transformed into a diverse business empire.
Louisiana Targets $19B Highway Backlog
State officials aim to prioritize maintenance projects, especially on rural roads and bridges, to reduce the estimated $19 billion backlog.
Weather
Hourly Weather Report for Mid City, Baton Rouge
Real-time forecast and conditions as of 4:37 AM UTC
Cold Front Brings Rain and Brief Cool-Down
Chilly mornings ahead, but warmer weather on the way for the weekend.
Another Storm-Related Death in Louisiana
65-year-old man dies of hypothermia during extended power outage
Crime
Authorities Search for Runaway Teen from Baton Rouge Group Home
17-year-old Shonnia Hamilton fled Youth Oasis Children's Shelter on Friday night
BBB Warns of Romance Scams Ahead of Valentine's Day
Scammers target dating apps and social media as shoppers search for love and deals.
Four Arrested in Baton Rouge Drug Trafficking Probe
Suspects charged with possession and distribution of various narcotics
Health
Cancer Center Offers Outpatient CAR-T Cell Therapy
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Baton Rouge becomes first in region to provide groundbreaking treatment without hospital stay.
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
