After late finance report, Ryan Thompson’s donations show he’s trailing in DA race fundraising
As a candidate for district attorney in East Baton Rouge Parish, Ryan Thompson filed a campaign finance report this week, after the state Board of Ethics fined him Monday for missing a deadline to submit the required paperwork. Thompson, a 45-year-old local attorney and civil litigator, was charged a maximum...
Central: Two-vehicle crash knocks out power to traffic light
CENTRAL —- The vehicles involved in a two-vehicle crash Friday morning have now been cleared but the traffic signal at the scene remains without power. It was around 6:25 a.m. on Sept. 25 when Central Police officers responded to the intersection of Hooper and Blackwater roads. Central Police Chief Roger Corcoran told
SEC ‘deeply disappointed’ after LSU, Louisiana AG file to dismiss federal lawsuit
After a brief respite, the Southeastern Conference’s frustrations with LSU and state officials were again aired publicly Friday. The SEC released an evening statement saying it was “deeply disappointed” by Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill filing a motion earlier Friday to dismiss the league’s federal lawsuit agai
Baton Rouge man charged after 5-year-old found with marks on his neck
A 5-year-old boy said his neck hurt "because daddy choked me."
New six-hole short course opens at Country Club of Louisiana
The Country Club of Louisiana opened a new six-hole par 3 short course named The Rook, which features lighting and sound systems for play after dark.
St. Martin Sheriff’s Office calls missing mother-daughter case ‘suspicious circumstances’
The St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the disappearance of a mother and daughter reported missing in late July as a case of suspicious circumstances. The Sheriff’s Office said Danielle Escue Lea, 39, and her 10-year-old daughter, Alayna Lea, were reported missing out of Baton Rouge on July 28. The She
State attorney general Liz Murrill moves to dismiss SEC lawsuit against LSU
BATON ROUGE - Louisiana state attorney general Liz Murrill filed to dismiss the federal lawsuit filed by the Southeastern Conference against LSU amid student-athlete eligibility issues. "Defendants respectfully request an Order of this Honorable Court dismissing all of the SEC’s claims against Defendants in this lawsui
Baton Rouge food news roundup: Fork N Spoon’s final weeks, Dolly Day specials and...
From Oct. 1 through March 27, stop by any Louisiana Sonic location to order the Louisiana Blue Pelican Sonic Slush, a drink originally created by Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser in collaboration with carhops in the Amite Sonic kitchen. The drink blends blue coconut flavor and sweet cream and will help raise awareness for
Bam! Emeril Lagasse second lined to his restaurant ribbon cutting with this iconic Baton...
The wait is over for Emeril’s Chop House in Baton Rouge. The internationally renowned chef’s entrance to his ribbon cutting last night was first heard before it was seen. Drums sounded across the room, and there was Emeril Lagasse walking red-carpet-bound with the Southern University drum line and Mike the Tiger.
A Louisiana chain just opened its first Baton Rouge location. See where, what’s on...
A fried fish chain called Chick O’ Fish just opened its first Baton Rouge location, according to the business’s social media. After Chicky Sandos closed one of its locations in July, a new business took shape at 8121 Florida Blvd. It’s called Chick O’ Fish, and it soft opened on Sept. 23, equipped with indoor dining an
