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BATON ROUGE — Two right lanes on I-10 east were blocked on the Mississippi River Bridge due to a crash Tuesday morning. The blockage, which was first reported at 5 a.m., was at the La. 30/Nicholson Drive exit near LSU. By 6 a.m., the crash had been cleared and...

ABITA SPRINGS, La. (WAFB) - Retired Army Lt. Col. Chester Pettey served through World War II, Korea, and Vietnam across a 26-year military career. At 101, he faced a different kind of loss — the death of his wife, Virginia. Virginia Pettey died at the couple’s home in Abita...

Two German shepherds, Lux and Pax, patrol the floors of Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital alongside their handlers. Lux is part Czechoslovakian shepherd. They are there to help alleviate anxiety among healthcare workers and patients and to provide another level of security by searching the campus for signs of da

BATON ROUGE - On Tuesday morning, the Office of Social Services is hosting a community event for people in need of financial assistance. Residents of East Baton Rouge Parish have the chance to apply for help with their utility bills at the event, which is being held at the Main Library on Goodwood Boulevard.

A St. Francisville man was arrested on Sunday after being accused of kidnapping.

Reports show that ESPN has cut ties with former LSU star Ryan Clark as part of layoffs across the network.

Here is a list of commercial and residential building permits issued by East Baton Rouge Parish Government from July 13-17. 12201 COURSEY BLVD.: New construction of 48 large storage units within four buildings; this is for building 2, which is 4,992 square feet; applicant, Blake LeBlanc; contractor, LeBlanc & Fresina I

I have read the morning newspaper ever since I was old enough to read — for 71 years — but your recent opinion is enough to make me cancel my subscription and get my news in other places, like so much of the U.S. is already doing. A...

BATON ROUGE — A group of 50 pediatric burn survivors from across Louisiana is heading to Baton Rouge General's Camp Catahoula in Mississippi. The camp, staffed by volunteers from Baton Rouge General, provides burn survivors the chance to share their experiences with other survivors who have faced the same trauma.

BAKER — The recently indicted founder of the Impact Charter School, who was removed from her role as CEO over embezzlement allegations, has started a new school in Baker. Chakesha Scott is launching The Impact School this fall, a "K-8 microschool" located at 4815 Lavey Lane. "Dr. Chakesha Scott...