Extreme heat leads to burn bans in multiple Louisiana parishes
Multiple parishes across Louisiana are under burn bans as extreme summer heat continues.
Louisiana float for 138th Rose Parade features Mardi Gras pelican design
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Louisiana float design for the next New Year’s Day Rose Parade unveiled Thursday features a pelican decked out in Mardi Gras colors. The float, “Bienvenue en Louisiana” – “Welcome to Louisiana,” was designed with all the traditions that make the state...
Southern University School of Nursing holds first-ever white coat ceremony honoring nurse practitioners
The Southern University School of Nursing (SUSON) celebrated its first-ever white coat ceremony for nurse practitioner students on Wednesday, Aug. 19.
Baton Rouge Magnet High student wins 100 Black Men of America’s first national oratorical...
BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge Magnet High School student won a national oratorical competition in New York City. Niles Haymer II, 16, took first place at the 100 Black Men of America's inaugural Oratorical Competition with his speech, "What Leadership Means To Me." "I really felt the words...
Equine WNV Cases Confirmed in Idaho, Indiana, and Louisiana
New equine West Nile virus (WNV) cases have been identified in three states. All positive horses are unvaccinated. In Bannock County, Idaho, a 5-year-old Quarter Horse mare tested positive after becoming mildly ataxic on Aug. 12. She is still alive. In Porter County, Indiana, a 19-year-old Miniature Horse mare tested..
Louisiana approves new K-12 physical education standards
Louisiana education leaders approved new physical education standards Wednesday after a review that began over a year ago.
These 4 companies were named the best employers in Louisiana by Forbes
When it comes to building a career, where you work, and the company you work for, can be one of the most important deciding factors. For workers in search of the best employers, or for employers wanting to create a positive workplace, Forbes has compiled a list of America's best employers by state. A total of 1,365 emp
A new claw arcade is open in Baton Rouge on Siegen Lane. See what’s...
Claw arcades are popping up all around Baton Rouge — the capital city now has four — and the newest one is on Siegen Lane near Crumbl Cookies. Gotcha Claw Arcade is about 5,000 square feet with neon lights and over 100 claw machines. The neon atmosphere is...
BRFD: 6 people displaced from fire at Belhaven Circle home
BATON ROUGE — Six people were displaced after a home in a neighborhood off Wooddale Boulevard caught fire. According to Baton Rouge Fire officials, the Belhaven Circle home caught fire around 5:37 p.m. Firefighters arrived shortly after to find heavy smoke coming from the home and three of the home's occupants standing
Video of Black doll being dragged through LSU student union draws outrage
A woman was seen dragging a Black doll through the student union on Wednesday, Aug. 19.
