Baton Rouge Police Officer Seen Assisting Elderly Person in Crosswalk
In a city bustling with night traffic, one officer's quick thinking turned a dangerous crossing into a moment of safety and kindness. What happened next was truly inspiring.
Golfers voice concerns as City Park redevelopment plan moves forward in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE — A major effort to redevelop one of the city’s most popular parks is underway, but possible changes tied to the plan are raising concerns among some in the community. The project, led by the Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge...
Letters: Lawyer TV ads can influence jury awards
With all due respect to my colleague Fred Herman, he misses the point. Billboards, radio spots and TV ads for plaintiffs' lawyers all tout “big paydays” of the millions that lawyers have obtained for their clients. These ads have desensitized jurors to the value of a dollar, driving...
Electrical fault sparks $50K damage in Baton Rouge house fire
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Baton Rouge Fire Department (BRFD) responded to a house fire Saturday afternoon. Firefighters responded to the 2200 block of Idle Oaks Drive around 6:01 p.m. Saturday, March 21. Upon arrival, crews found two residents outside the home and heavy smoke coming from the front door.
St. Luke’s Church rebuilds after fire, raises millions for new beginning
BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge church destroyed by fire two years ago is now taking a major step toward rebuilding, turning loss into a message of hope. For members at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, the effort is about more than reconstructing a building. It’s about restoring a place that has long been at the heart of...
New law firm formed; new executive director at chamber; hospital picks new chief of...
South Louisiana businesses and nonprofit groups recently announced the following promotions, new hires and resignations. Dr. Lin Dang was elected to serve as the chief of the medical staff at Woman's Hospital and a member of its board of directors for a one-year term. Dang previously served as vice chief of staff,...
Mother, accused of turning blind eye to daughter’s reports of molestation, now granted bond
A Baton Rouge woman has spent six months in jail over allegations she ignored her young daughter's reports that a family friend had been molesting her. Now, the mother's family is trying to clear her name. Kadijah Selders, 32, has been in the East Baton Rouge Parish jail since September...
Baton Rouge man convicted in killings of two women in abandoned apartment, 7 months...
Jurors found a Baton Rouge man guilty Friday night on reduced charges for the killings of two women found in the same abandoned apartment unit, seven months apart. Police originally believed the first victim, 26-year-old Christina Hobbs, had shot herself on Dec. 26, 2022, and only marked the defendant, 37-year-old...
Local nurseries see economic boom from first weekend of Spring
BATON ROUGE - Spring is officially here, and with the warmer weather comes a surge in business at nurseries. Now that winter is officially over, Geraldine Walker said she's ready to get back to gardening. "It's beautiful, it's warm, the weather's getting right for plants to get transplanted into bigger...
🚧 Multiple Skilled Trade Openings in Iberville Parish, LA
The industrial job scene in Iberville Parish is buzzing, especially around Sunshine, LA. VLS Environmental Solutions is hiring for several hands-on roles that keep their marine and repair operations running strong.
