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An A-rated charter school in Slaughter is poised to open a new elementary school in the town, but only if it agrees to cut its planned enrollment in half. Slaughter Community Charter School’s application for a new campus earned preliminary approval Tuesday. The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, or

The Sunshine Bridge will have right eastbound lane closures through Aug. 28 and right westbound lane closures Sept. 14-25 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day, per the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. According to the DOTD announcement, the partial closures will allow crews to conduct an inspection of the

A Baton Rouge program is giving young people who have gotten in trouble with the law a second chance to build a better future.

BATON ROUGE — A new counselor starts her first full school year serving members of the LSU Tiger Marching Band and students within the College of Music and Dramatic Arts. Sharae Vicknair, the embedded clinician, says the counseling position provides accessible mental health and wellness services. Vicknair initially beg

CENTRAL — A crash on Hooper Road in Central caused both lanes of traffic to be blocked Wednesday morning. According to a city alert system, the crash happened just east of Devall Road around 7 a.m. By 7:45 a.m., the crash was cleared and the roadway reopened. One person...

An ad hoc judge ruled that 23rd Judicial District Court Judge Steven Tureau can remain on the ballot for reelection, rejecting a challenge to his candidacy filed over questions about his tax filings.

DENHAM SPRINGS — Denham Springs' Spring Park is one step closer to reopening a safe access path to the historic namesake springs of the town thanks to a community collaboration. A key step, new tables being delivered, was completed Tuesday. "This milestone is a true testament to our community...

BATON ROUGE — A woman accused of selling drugs to a man who later overdosed has been arrested by East Baton Rouge Parish deputies on murder charges. According to deputies, 27-year-old Austin Cruz overdosed on July 2. In Cruz's pocket, deputies found two suspect Xanax pills inside a clear...

A Montgomery County man accused of sexually abusing a child for years and fleeing Texas twice is now connected to the search for a missing Louisiana mother and her 10-year-old daughter. A Montgomery County man accused of sexually abusing a child for years and fleeing Texas twice using multiple aliases...

When Val Browning’s friend suggested he participate in a local prison visitation program with the Louisiana Parole Project, he agreed, but, before his visit in May 2023, he said he didn't expect to get much out of the experience. “I expected everybody that I met to have a long...