Iberville community launches fundraiser to help Juliana Salvato
“Juliana’s Journey,” a community benefit fundraiser to help cover the medical challenges, is set for Saturday, Aug. 1 at Bayou Plaquemine Waterfront Park. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The event is geared toward raising proceeds for Juliana, born at 27 weeks and weighing...
Art exhibition explores legacy of slavery in Louisiana
Three local organizations in Baton Rouge, Louisiana are presenting a multi-site art exhibition from August 1-23, featuring contemporary art that explores the legacy of slavery through photography and film.
These 6 public high schools are the best in Louisiana and here’s why
When it comes to securing the best education, where you attend high school can be a major factor in educational success. U.S. News & World Report has assessed over 24,000 public high schools in the U.S., and 312 Louisiana schools made its ranking. Below are the top six high schools...
Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit on Airline Highway, officials say
One person was taken to the hospital in stable condition after they were hit on Airline Highway Tuesday morning, officials said.
Woman who allegedly stole $3,500 worth of merchandise from Lululemon arrested
BATON ROUGE- An 18-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday, six months after she allegedly stole $3,500 worth of merchandise from Lululemon. On Jan. 10, Teandrea Croon and another woman entered the Lululemon on Perkins Road, walked around the store, grabbed about $3,500 worth of merchandise and ran out the front door, acco
Baton Rouge judge temporarily blocks legislation that would have cut three Orleans Parish Criminal...
A law that would have removed three Orleans Parish Criminal Court judges was temporarily blocked by a Baton Rouge judge on Tuesday, July 14.
What to know about Baton Rouge landfill being searched for body of missing 15-year-old...
The East Baton Rouge Landfill has been under investigation for the past two weeks as law enforcement has geared up to find the body of a missing teen they believe ended up there. The search for 15-year-old Ja’Derrius Minnieweather’s body started in the early hours of Monday with search teams...
LSU Vet Med warns residents to watch for wildlife, pet safety ahead of expected...
Ahead of heavy rain expected for parts of southern Louisiana through the end of the week, Louisiana State University's School of Veterinary Medicine warns residents to keep pets inside and away from wildlife displaced by flooding.
EBRSO investigating shots fired on Greenwell Springs Road
The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office responded in the early morning hours to a shots fired call on Greenwell Springs Road.
One killed in wreck along Old Hammond Highway
BATON ROUGE - One person was killed in a car wreck along Old Hammond Highway near Millerville Road on Tuesday, sources said. Officials said a vehicle ran into a pole, and the driver died at the scene. No more information was immediately available.
