New funds for Acadiana projects; Gov. Landry’s exec order to protect ratepayers; LSU students...
Money is coming to Acadiana. Lawmakers recently approved funding to build the new I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles after state lawmakers gave the project priority status in the new state budget. Legislators also allocated millions to help the University of Louisiana-Lafayette with a budget deficit. Christiaa
BRPD: Louisiana man with BAC over two times legal limit injures two in crash
A Port Allen man is accused of injuring two people after driving into oncoming traffic and hitting another vehicle head-on.
Baton Rouge’s newest Mexican restaurant has quality margaritas, $5 tacos. See the full menu.
Inside Baton Rouge’s newest Mexican restaurant, pink walls and tropical plants give a summer-hideaway feel, a fitting backdrop for $5 tacos paired with a margarita. Vals, at 7242 Perkins Road, opened its second location inside the former Rock Paper Taco building. The New Orleans-born business opened its original locati
BRPD: 4 people injured after pair of early evening shootings in Baton Rouge on...
BATON ROUGE — Four people were struck by gunfire on Independence Day in two separate shootings that happened about an hour and a half apart, Baton Rouge Police officials said Monday. At around 5:20 p.m. on Saturday, BRPD officials responded to reports of a shooting along Fairchild Street. Police...
Baton Rouge area thrift store reopens soon after renovations
A thrift store operated by St. Vincent de Paul Baton Rouge is set to reopen Saturday after renovations.
2 arrested following the fatal shooting of a Baton Rouge man in Evangeline Parish
VILLE PLATTE — Two people were arrested for the fatal shooting of a Baton Rouge man in Evangeline Parish, according to the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office. On March 30 around 11:30 p.m., deputies responded to a reported shooting on Cheryl Street, where they located 24-year-old Jonah Lee of Baton Rouge lying in the r
Man from Honduras sentenced for attempted coercion and enticement of a minor
A man from Honduras was sentenced to 10 years after pleading guilty to attempted coercion and enticement of a minor.
Suspect’s bid to drop first-degree rape charge in Madison Brooks case rejected, report says
BATON ROUGE — A judge declined to dismiss a first-degree rape charge for a suspect accused of raping Madison Brooks, The Advocate reported Monday. Desmond Carter, 21, one of three suspects in the rape of Brooks in a vehicle before her death, faces charges of first-degree and third-degree rape. His trial is scheduled fo
Man wanted in Addis child death case turns himself in, police say
A man was arrested Monday in connection with the death of a 7-year-old child in Addis.
Carjacking suspect accused of firing gun on interstate, grazing driver’s head
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A woman is facing multiple felony charges after Baton Rouge police say she fired a revolver on I-110, grazing a driver in the head, on Sunday. Leila Ann Habib, 63, was booked on one count of attempted second-degree murder, one count of aggravated criminal damage to property, one count of simpl
