Baton Rouge LA

BATON ROUGE — A new hotel opened along Howell Boulevard in Baton Rouge Wednesday morning. Councilman Anthony Kenney Junior joined Athena Hospitality Group to cut the ribbon for the new WoodSpring Suites hotel. Kenney said the hotel adds lodging for tourists, sports teams and business travelers. He also said...

JENNINGS, La. (KPLC) - Two people are facing felony charges after leading Jennings police on a high-speed chase along Interstate 10 in a carjacked vehicle Tuesday night. Around 6 p.m., officers were alerted to a carjacking in East Baton Rouge involving two armed suspects and a stolen maroon Dodge Charger Scat Pack.

BATON ROUGE— In the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, LSU tied for No. 202, dropping 33 ranks from its position last year. The rankings evaluate institutions based on graduation rates, faculty resources, financial resources, student outcomes and academic reputation among other factors. LSU’s ranking

BATON ROUGE - City leaders are considering new strategies and efforts to catch and crack down on blight, especially illegal trash dumping. The city plans to hide cameras around the city. It's not the first time the city has placed cameras in discreet locations. They installed 16 cameras at the...

Investigators found several items of interest during a search in Zachary connected to the disappearances of two women.

Welcome to your Team 2 Traffic morning commute guide. This story will be updated as traffic occurs in and around the capital area to help you know what to expect on the roads each day. The main Plaquemine ferry is in service 4:30am- 7:45pm. A second ferry runs from 5:15-...

Zachary High will celebrate its 2026 homecoming game at 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 25, against Warren Easton. Zachary Community Schools District schools will dismiss early that day. The homecoming parade rolls at 3 p.m., and the theme is "Like, Totally Homecoming! (the 90s)”. As part of the school’s celebrations,...

This is the result of an unfortunate confluence of events, but it’s still making things pretty tough on the Aggies.

The interview phase of an investigation into a Baton Rouge bishop's handling of a sexual misconduct accusation against a priest has wrapped up and was sent to the Vatican’s Dicastery for Bishops, according to the National Catholic Register.

Zachary police announced they have found several items at the Ash Street home of Thomas Morris in the ongoing search for Madison Allen and Stephanie Hevia. Police said that after a thorough search of the property, which started on Monday, Sept. 14, they have recovered several items that are being investigated.