Louisiana Voting Rights Act Proposed to Strengthen Ballot Access
Advocates rally behind new state-level legislation to protect voting rights as federal protections face uncertainty.
Kiffin Names Two Legendary College Football Trios
Rapper Mystikal Pleads Guilty to Third-Degree Rape in Louisiana
Politics
Baton Rouge DA warns of possible lawsuit over funding crisis
District Attorney Hillar Moore says new funding still isn't enough to meet the needs of his office

Baton Rouge Leaders Discuss Legislative Priorities for East Baton Rouge Parish
Metro Council members meet with state lawmakers to address proposed bills impacting the local community.
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
Lifestyle
Cajun Maintenance Offers Expert Burst Pipe Repair in Baton Rouge
Family-owned plumbing company provides reliable solutions for burst pipes and other plumbing issues

Rotary Club Hosts School Choice Advocate, Meta Inks $27B AI Deal, Meatpacking Workers Strike
Roundup of business news including education, tech, and labor developments
Puppies Hunt for Easter Eggs at Paws & Cotton Tails Event
Annual dog-friendly Easter celebration draws big crowd in Baton Rouge
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
Ponchatoula Man Dies in Ascension Parish Crash
28-year-old Christian Harrell killed after truck leaves road and hits utility pole

Crash on I-10 Eastbound Near Port Allen Blocks Right Lane
Incident causes traffic backup on major Louisiana highway
Suspended New Roads firefighter arrested for misconduct with teens
Aaron Edwards, who worked for multiple fire departments, was arrested after a state police investigation.
Sports
UCLA's Lauren Betts Wanted Rematch With LSU Tigers
The two teams have faced each other in the NCAA tournament the past two seasons.

Texas Tech, Villanova Set for 2026 NCAA Tournament Opener
Lady Raiders return to March Madness for first time since 2013
LSU Women's Basketball Earns No. 2 Seed, Will Host NCAA Tournament Games
The Tigers will host the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament in the PMAC after earning a No. 2 seed.