Crime
Baton Rouge Man Charged in Brutal Assault of 94-Year-Old
Jeremiah Taylor, a repeat offender, accused of raping elderly woman in her home
Kindergartener brings loaded gun to Baton Rouge school, mother arrested
Authorities say the 5-year-old student showed the gun to another child, prompting a school lockdown and the mother's arrest.
Texas Man Arrested in Louisiana Child Exploitation Case
Kyler Bradley Montelaro charged with 12 counts of distributing child sexual abuse material
Lifestyle
Phi Kappa Phi Elects New Members
Honor society inducts top students, faculty, and staff from Mercer University
Louisiana DCFS Reports Major Improvements in Call Response Times
Agency head says backlog of cases has been reduced and response times have dropped by over 90%
R&B Lounge Relocating To Larger Bennington Ave Space In Baton Rouge
The popular cocktail spot is moving from a plaza suite to a standalone building to accommodate growth.
Business
Louisiana Landowners Rush to File Oil Field Contamination Lawsuits
Lawyers file over a dozen new cases ahead of state law changes expected to make future legacy cases harder to win.
Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Seeks Discounts for Fortified Roofs
New benchmarks aim to incentivize homeowners to install hurricane-resistant roofs
Labor Shortage Threatens Louisiana Crawfish Production
Federal immigration caps leave some packing facilities without a workforce, causing closures for the season.
Health
Experts Offer Tips to Cope with Distressing News
Mental health professionals provide guidance on managing anxiety and stress from constant news coverage.
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
Science
LSU Launches Program to Help Communities Navigate Energy Transition
New initiative aims to support local leaders as renewable and carbon capture projects rapidly emerge across the Southeast.
Retired General Warns of Carbon Capture Risks in Louisiana
Honore says carbon storage threatens state's water supply and public health
Understanding Water Quality Monitoring: Key Parameters That Indicate Ecosystem Health
Water quality monitoring provides measurable insight into the condition of aquatic systems
