Sports
Top 2027 QB Recruit Elijah Haven Narrows List to Alabama, Georgia
The 5-star Louisiana prospect will announce his college decision on April 25.
LSU Cornerback Celebrates Incomplete Pass
Mansoor Delane's energetic reaction highlights defensive stop against South Carolina.
Texas A&M Crushes LSU in Game 1 of Baseball Series
Aggies' Jorian Wilson hits two home runs and drives in four runs in 10-4 victory over Tigers
Lifestyle
Chabad Offers New 'For All Humankind' Course in Baton Rouge
The four-week program explores questions of morality, purpose, and building a just society.
Louisiana Overhauls K-12 Literacy Standards to Emphasize Phonics, Grammar, and Cursive
State education leaders approve major changes to take effect in 2027-28 school year
LSU Libraries Book Bazaar Celebrates 50 Years
Annual used book sale returns to Baton Rouge this April
Politics
Louisiana Notaries Urged to Verify Commission Status After Bond Requirement Hike
New state law increases surety bond for non-attorney notaries from $10,000 to $50,000.
Louisiana House Approves $47B Budget with Doubled Private School Funding
Senate opposition looms as budget advances with contentious increase to private school scholarship program
Louisiana Minimum Wage Bill Fails in House Committee
Proposal to raise state's minimum wage to $12 by 2027 and $15 later rejected along party lines
Weather
Near-record warmth ahead of weekend front
Staying warm and mainly dry ahead of weekend front.
Small Rain Chance to Close Out Work Week
Isolated showers and storms possible Friday, but dry weather expected for weekend events
Gloomy Easter Sunday, dry and cooler start to the workweek
Cooler temperatures follow Easter showers
Science
Soybean Rust Discovered in Louisiana
Growers urged to monitor fields and contact experts as disease poses major threat to yields
Louisiana Urges Residents to Turn Off Lights During Peak Bird Migration
Wildlife group calls for reduced lighting to help millions of birds safely pass through the state
Baton Rouge Residents Urged to Join City Nature Challenge
Louisiana Master Naturalists leading local efforts to document urban wildlife
