One person dead following shooting incident in Louisiana
LOUISIANA — One person was killed and another injured in an early morning shooting Monday along North 16th Street, according to authorities. Officials said first responders were dispatched around 2:45 a.m. to the area near the intersection of North 16th and Bay streets, where they discovered two individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. The East Baton […] The post One person dead following shooting incident in...
Baton Rouge Constable’s Office to conduct city court warrant pick-ups on Monday
BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Constable's Office is conducting city court warrant pick-ups on Monday in an attempt to address the backlog of over 100,000 outstanding warrants. The initiative follows a Warrant Resolution Clinic held in March, which allowed residents to address outstanding warrants by connecting with legal...
Ciara Gray to sign with LSU on a Track Scholarship on Tuesday
The administration and athletic department of Jonesboro-Hodge High School invite you to join in the witnessing of Ciara Gray signing a track scholarship with Louisiana State University (LSU) in Baton Rouge. The official proceedings will take place at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, May 5th, in the Library at Jonesboro-Hodge High School, located at 225 Pershing Hwy in Jonesboro.
Juvenile struck after exchanging gunfire along Devore Drive in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE — A juvenile was struck by gunfire along Devore Drive on Sunday afternoon, according to emergency officials. According to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, the shooting occurred around 1:45 p.m. when a male exited a vehicle and began exchanging gunfire with a juvenile before fleeing.
Phillips’ early struggles too much for South Carolina to overcome in loss to LSU
While Amp Phillips was pitching on Saturdays, he was the clear ace of South Carolina’s rotation, even if he didn’t own the official title. The Gamecocks could always count on him to deliver a quality outing and give them a chance to win the series or even it up heading into the finale. But after tossing eight shutout innings at Missouri on April 10...
National Charity League honors 21 Baton Rouge area high school seniors for community service
The River Road Chapter of the National Charity League recently honored 21 Baton Rouge area high school seniors for their community volunteer work. The young women have served more than 4,000 hours at local charitable organizations over the past six years. From seventh grade through their senior year of high school, they participated in cultural activities, leadership development and volunteer opportunities in the community...
‘I’m on my way. Hide’: Nurse recalls response to mass shooting at Mall of...
"The noise was something I will never forget." A nurse recounts the mass shooting at Mall of Louisiana and what can be done in the future if it happens again.
BRPD trying to identify suspect that robbed 70-year-old at gunpoint on Florida Boulevard
BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying someone accused of robbing a 70-year-old at gunpoint. Police say on April 20, 2026, at approximately 4:00 p.m., the suspect robbed a 70-year-old victim at gunpoint in the parking lot of 3140 Florida Boulevard. The suspect then forced the victim to drive to the area...
Walker man sentenced to 282 months in prison on drug distribution charges
A Walker man was sentenced to over 23 years after being convicted of drug distribution in Louisiana.
Traffic signals out along South Range Avenue in Denham Springs after driver strikes electrical...
DENHAM SPRINGS — Several traffic signals in Denham Springs were non-functional on Saturday after a driver crashed into an electrical pole, according to the Denham Springs Police Department. Officers said that a driver crashed into an electrical pole along South Range Avenue around 12:45 a.m. on Saturday, causing the...

















