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BATON ROUGE — East Baton Rouge Parish is the latest parish in the Capitol Region to issue a burn ban. Mayor-President Sid Edwards issued an emergency proclamation on Friday afternoon temporarily suspending authorized outdoor burning throughout East Baton Rouge Parish in response to ongoing dry weather conditions, low soil moisture, elevated fire danger and recent fire activity.

BATON ROUGE — Night lane and ramp closures are planned on Interstate 10 and Interstate 110 in Baton Rouge as part of the I-10 Widening Project. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development said weather could affect the construction schedule and change the closures. From 10 p.m. to 5...

With injuries piling up and the Tigers struggling to close out road games, LSU head coach Lane Kiffin is preparing to explore changes to his lineup and schemes. The timing could prove crucial, with No. 18 LSU heading to Jordan-Hare Stadium to face an Auburn team fresh off a statement win over Georgia. “We know we’ve had a lot of injuries,” Kiffin said on The Lane Kiffin Show at WBRZ on October 23. “So are there, with two weeks, are there things we could move around and try different schemes or p

The 18-year-old son of Baton Rouge rapper Boosie was arrested in Livingston Parish on Thursday, Oct. 22.

A major development in the search for Christine Munn-Holliday brings an arrest, but her family is still searching for answers.

Kim Mulkey’s LSU earned a massive victory during its preseason campaign, beating the University of North Texas at Dallas in a historic 159-31 beatdown at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Thursday. Former transfer guard MiLaysia Fulwiley led the team in scoring and assists, putting up 32 and 17, along with six rebounds and seven steals. Zakiyah Johnson added 23 points and 10 rebounds while Mikaylah Williams scored 22 points and grabbed 11 steals to go with eight assists and seven rebounds. Th

LSU president Wade Rousse announced immediate gameday changes after the altercations that took place last weekend.

By Misty Castile | The Center Square Louisiana State University officials and Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill asked a federal judge Tuesday to dismiss the Southeastern Conference’s lawsuit, arguing the university […]

John Haydel had no pulse when he collapsed at the ExxonMobil plant in Port Allen in August. Thursday, he thanked the coworkers and parish paramedics who brought him back.

Duke Bardwell, the renowned bassist known for his work with Elvis Presley, passed away on October 20, 2024. His musical legacy and contributions to the industry have left a lasting impact on fans and fellow musicians alike. He was a native of Baton Rouge. Duke Bardwell’s Legacy was marked by...