LPSO K9 catches fleeing shoplifting suspect outside of store
A suspect is in custody after a foot chase with an LPSO K9 on Monday, Nov. 10.
Baton Rouge Diocese Adds Father Martin Ward to ‘Saintly Seven’ Wall Honoring Black Catholics
On November 7, 2025, the Diocese of Baton Rouge added a seventh portrait to its 'wall of saints.' This wall honors African American Catholics who are being considered for sainthood. The new portrait is of Servant of God Father Martin Porres Maria Ward, a Conventual Franciscan friar. His life and ministry have been...
Lawsuit Filed After Louisiana 8th Grader Expelled in AI Scandal
A Baton Rouge legal team says it will file a federal lawsuit against the Lafourche Parish School District after a 13-year-old Sixth Ward Middle School student was expelled for hitting a male classmate.
Louisiana pastor says woman has ‘spirit of a witch’ after she called seeking baby...
A Kentucky woman has gone viral on TikTok after posting a series of videos in which she calls various religious institutions to see if they will help feed a starving baby . Nikalie Monroe has been calling churches saying that she has run out of formula for her two month old baby and asking if the church could help...
Thanksgiving 2025: Places in Baton Rouge offering catering, to-go meals
Here are some Baton Rouge restaurants and stores offering catering and to-go options this year.
Baton Rouge shelter to host annual Christmas event fundraiser
Capital Area Animal Welfare Society (CAAWS) is hosting its 32nd annual Santa CAAWS event this Sunday, Nov. 16.
TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Monday Morning Commute
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-...
Company helping Baton Rouge farmers market shoppers who use SNAP
Baton Rouge SNAP recipients can take advantage of a company's generous offer of money to be used to shop for fresh fruits and vegetables at a farmers market.
Pet rescue in Walker urgently asks for help with puppy surplus
WALKER — Rescue Rehome Repeat of South Louisiana is urgently asking for the public's help as it handles a surplus of puppies in need of homes. The rescue program said it took in 58 pups in 14 days, with vet costs totaling more than $15,000. The large total comes from each puppy needing around $350 in vet exams when...
Local Veteran Returns to LSU, Pursues Cybersecurity to Continue Serving Community
Scott Sonnier has returned to Louisiana State University (LSU) after a career in the Navy and federal government. He first enrolled at LSU in 2001 but left to serve after the 9/11 attacks. Following his military service and ten years in federal employment, Sonnier retired for medical reasons and came back to...
