LSU Baseball Defeats McNeese State
Tigers remain undefeated on the season with home win
Baton Rouge Father Charged with Cruelty After Alleged Belt Beating of Daughter
Baton Rouge police seek suspect in $15K identity theft scheme targeting elderly
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
Business
TurnKey Ironworks Expands Offerings with Custom Fabrication
Baton Rouge company now provides specialized metal design and production services.

Community Coffee Names New CFO
Caesar Pereira to succeed retiring Annette Vaccaro as Chief Financial Officer of family-owned coffee brand
CVS Health Launches $5M Scholarship Program for Louisiana Pharmacy Students
Initiative aims to support future pharmacists and expand access to care in the state.
Crime
Man Arrested for Shooting at Walmart in Port Allen
Suspect apprehended in Mississippi, to be extradited to West Baton Rouge Parish

FedEx Driver Accused of Stealing $62,000 in Packages
Authorities found thousands of dollars worth of stolen goods in the driver's storage unit.
Three Second-Degree Murder Trials Set for East Baton Rouge Judges
Defendants accused in separate incidents involving a pregnant woman's death, a wife's stabbing, and a shooting
Lifestyle
Iberville Parish hosts second Black History Month program
Hundreds attend event at Grant Civic Center featuring keynote by Louisiana Supreme Court Justice John Guidry

Nonprofit 'Golden Guys' Respond to Insults and Slurs at Plaquemine Parade
The group says they were subjected to an 'unsafe environment' during their final parade of the season.
Free Events Abound in Baton Rouge This Week
From storytimes to stargazing, there's something for everyone in Louisiana's capital city.
Health
Former Louisiana Health Official Leaves CDC Post
Dr. Ralph Abraham steps down as principal deputy director of the agency

Louisiana Bans SNAP Purchases of Soda, Candy, and Energy Drinks
New restrictions align with 'Make America Healthy Again' initiative
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.