Crime
Baton Rouge Father Charged with Cruelty After Alleged Belt Beating of Daughter
The 6-year-old girl suffered severe welts after being punished for bad grades.
Baton Rouge police seek suspect in $15K identity theft scheme targeting elderly
The suspect reportedly convinced the victim to withdraw thousands of dollars from his bank account.
Man Arrested for Shooting at Walmart in Port Allen
Suspect apprehended in Mississippi, to be extradited to West Baton Rouge Parish
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
New Sepsis Test Promises to Save Lives
A rapid diagnostic test developed in Louisiana aims to revolutionize sepsis detection and treatment.
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
Business
Falaya Expands into Three New States
Real estate startup sees revenue and listings climb as it grows across the country.
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
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.
