Politics
Louisiana Lawmakers Debate Renaming Highways in Franklin Parish
Bills in the state legislature focus on designating parts of U.S. Highway 425 and Louisiana State Highway 17 with new names
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
Lifestyle
Baton Rouge's Wearing of the Green Parade Draws Crowds
Annual St. Patrick's Day celebration features over 90 floats, food, and multigenerational gatherings.
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.
Business
Baton Rouge Pharma Firm Outpaces Big Pharma
SOLA Pharmaceuticals leverages data-driven systems and contract manufacturing to rapidly bring generic drugs to market.
Stepful to Be Featured on Now We Know! with Steve Guttenberg
Airing March 14, 2026 on CNBC
BREC Completes 2024 Audit After Delays
The Louisiana parks agency says the audit will be posted in the coming weeks.
Crime
Suspended New Roads firefighter arrested for misconduct with teens
Aaron Edwards, who worked for multiple fire departments, was arrested after a state police investigation.
Woman testifies in Melanie Curtin's rape, video voyeurism trial
Witness describes abusive marriage to convicted sex offender Dennis Perkins
Epstein Victims Failed by Many, Says Letter
Letter writer questions where parents were as underage girls were abused.
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
