LSU professors publish research on marsh loss after Hurricane Ida, discuss paths forward
Hurricane Ida caused massive marsh loss in the Barataria Basin when it made landfall in 2021. The marsh loss due to Ida is equivalent to 32 years of coastal erosion without hurricanes. Oceanography and coastal sciences associate professors Giulio Mariotti and Tracy Quirk found that not all marshes are equally...
MJ’s Café Is Back, and the Table Is Bigger Than Ever
MJ’s Café is officially reopening its doors next Wednesday, February 18, ushering in a new chapter while staying true to the values that made the café a beloved staple in the first place. Under new ownership, the space is being thoughtfully refreshed with one shared belief guiding the way: food brings people together.
Illness forced Baton Rouge school to close Monday
One elementary school in Baton Rouge closed Monday because more than 40% of students, faculty, and staff are sick or taking care of a child that is ill.
Baton Rouge police arrest 2 connected to business burglaries
Baton Rouge police arrested two men connected to a series of business burglaries.
1 in serious condition after shooting in Baton Rouge, officials say
One person was injured in a Baton Rouge shooting Tuesday night.
Chauna Banks: Grocery store in Scotlandville cautiously welcomed
When the news broke that Harvest Fresh is coming to the greater Scotlandville community, many of us reacted the same way: Finally. Access to fresh, affordable food is a basic necessity that has been missing far too long. “The BLVD at Harding,” a mixed-use development in Howell Place off Harding...
One person seriously injured in shooting along Jackson Avenue
BATON ROUGE — One person was seriously injured in a shooting along Jackson Avenue. Officials told WBRZ that the shooting happened around 9:25 p.m. on Jackson near the intersection of Paulson Street, which is off Greenwell Springs Road. The victim was hospitalized following the shooting. BRPD is investigating the...
Immokalee man arrested for failing to appear in Louisiana court after bar fight
IMMOKALEE, Fla. — An Immokalee man arrested after a bar fight is accused of failing to appear in court in Louisiana, Collier County Sheriff's Office deputies announced on Wednesday. According to a post on its Facebook page, deputies responded to a fight in progress outside an Immokalee bar over...
Baton Rouge, LA – Crime Alert: SVU Arrest in Child Exploitation Case
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Baton Rouge, Louisiana – A multi-agency child exploitation investigation led to the arrest of a Baton Rouge man accused of soliciting a minor online. According to the Louisiana State Police, detectives with...
Hotel Lincoln transformation on track for completion by end of year, developer says
A historic hotel that once housed stars such as Aretha Franklin and James Brown is back under construction. The Hotel Lincoln at 400 Eddie Robinson Drive is undergoing renovations to become a 12-unit apartment building with two commercial spaces. Developer Anthony Kimble hopes to complete the $4.5 million project by...
