Lifestyle
Louisiana Ag Hall of Distinction Inducts Three New Members
Honorees include a forester, a former LSU AgCenter administrator, and an advocate for Louisiana's sugarcane industry.
Baton Rouge Celebrates St. Patrick's Day with Parade
Annual event features kilts, kisses, and community connections.
Phi Kappa Phi Elects New Members
Honor society inducts top students, faculty, and staff from Mercer University
Business
Lawyers Rush to File Oilfield Suits Before New Law Takes Effect
Firms aim to take advantage of 'landowner-friendly' version of Act 312 before it expires
Developers Propose Grocery-Anchored Project in North Baton Rouge
The development is set to go before the Planning Commission for approval.
Baton Rouge banking and insurance leader Bob Greer dies at 77
Greer made an indelible impact on the community through his work and philanthropy.
Politics
Cassidy Calls for Congress to Act on College Sports Reform
Senator hosts roundtable to discuss revenue sharing, collective bargaining, and classifying student-athletes as employees
4 Candidates Vie for Vacant Baton Rouge-Area State House Seat
Insurance costs, infrastructure among top issues heading into March 14 vote
Louisiana Lawmakers Kick Off Legislative Session
Over 1,300 bills filed ahead of the 2026 session starting today
Crime
Epstein Victims Failed by Many, Says Letter
Letter writer questions where parents were as underage girls were abused.
Man arrested for murder after shooting at Baton Rouge hotel
Suspect Daniel Atkins, 36, apprehended in Concordia Parish on outstanding warrants
Fatal Shooting Investigated on North 49th Street in Baton Rouge
Victim identified as 32-year-old Johnathan Archille
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
