Alleged drug dealer arrested after traffic stop, police chase in Baton Rouge
On Wednesday, the Baton Rouge Police Department arrested Sedrick Tasco, 50, on charges of drug trafficking, possession of a stolen handgun, and aggravated flight from an officer after a vehicle pursuit.
Resident says city stopped maintaining overgrown ditch near her home 6 years ago
BATON ROUGE — A resident says she has spent years trying to get someone to take responsibility for maintaining an overgrown servitude near her home, but keeps getting the runaround. Debra Gaspard has lived in her home for more than three decades. For 12 of those years, she said...
This Freshman Could Become LSU’s Next Superstar
LSU brought in the No. 1 recruiting class in the 2026 cycle, a class full of stars.
BRPD attempting to ID driver involved in hit-and-run that left juvenile pedestrian with broken...
BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department is attempting to identify a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that left a juvenile pedestrian injured in late May. Around 5 p.m. on May 29, a dark-colored compact vehicle traveling near North Foster Drive and Airline Highway struck a male juvenile as he was crossing
A Baton Rouge gun violence activist wants stricter street monitoring this July 4th
BATON ROUGE — With the Fourth of July approaching, police and residents are warning people not to fire guns into the air during celebrations. Baton Rouge police say anyone who does could face charges. They have responded to numerous reports of guns being fired into the air and into the ground during past celebrations.
When America declared independence, Baton Rouge said no thanks
When the American Revolution happened, Baton Rouge sat on the other side. While 13 colonies moved toward independence, the settlement on the bluff above the Mississippi River remained part of British West Florida, the 14th colony, which stayed loyal to the king. They were invited to Philadelphia to sign the...
Lightning strike causes attic fire on Wynstone Drive in Galvez, fire officials say
GALVEZ - A lightning strike caused a fire at a home on Wynstone Drive, the Galvez-Lake Volunteer Fire Department said Thursday. Officials said they responded to reports of smoke coming from the roof of a residence. Crews found smoke and a small fire, which was caused by a lightning strike.
Louisiana ends inspection stickers, but Baton Rouge emissions tests remain ‘a gray area’
You can no longer get a ticket for not having a state inspection sticker on your windshield after Louisiana put an end to the vehicle safety checks. But since that law passed, a question has lingered for drivers in the Baton Rouge region: What do we do about emissions tests that are still required under specific federa
Half of 19th JDC approved ankle monitor companies have been subpoenaed for violation data
BATON ROUGE — Four of the eight ankle monitoring companies approved to work with the 19th Judicial District Court have been subpoenaed by prosecutors. Attorney General Liz Murrill weighed in on recent ankle monitor issues at the 19 JDC, with her concerns centered on the re-arrest of State Police Lt. James Jefferson for
See which Baton Rouge streets to close for Fourth of July festivities
Some downtown Baton Rouge streets will be closed Saturday during Fourth of July festivities.
