Crime
Louisiana Proposes Registry for Animal Abuse Felons
New bill aims to track offenders convicted of certain animal-related crimes.
Baton Rouge Police Investigating Deadly Double Shooting
One person killed, another injured in incident near apartment complex
One Critically Injured in Central Crash
Greenwell Springs Road closed after single-vehicle incident
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
Health
Routine Home Cleaning Supports Healthier Indoor Air in Louisiana
Dust, pet dander, pollen, and mold spores can circulate and contribute to respiratory issues if not properly addressed.
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
Business
Marcus & Millichap Facilitates $40 Million Hospitality Asset Sale in Baton Rouge
Northshore Development acquires the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center, a prominent downtown hotel overlooking the Mississippi River.
Velocity FBO Network Acquires BTR Jet Center
Tallvine-backed FBO network expands footprint with Louisiana acquisition
Raising Cane's sues Boston landlord over 'offensive' chicken odor
The fast-food chain claims the landlord is trying to evict them over the smell of their signature chicken fingers.
Science
LSU Develops Biodegradable Mardi Gras Beads to Reduce Waste
New 'PlantMe Beads' made from 3D-printed starch-based material with okra seeds aim to make Carnival season more sustainable
LSU Develops Biodegradable Mardi Gras Beads
New Orleans parades to feature algae-based beads that dissolve naturally
High-Resolution Data Helps Predict Coastal Change
Detailed environmental monitoring allows early identification of risks and opportunities for coastal communities
