Baton Rouge LA

On Siegen Lane, Buns is redefining what fast casual can look like in Baton Rouge. At first glance, it reads as a modern burger spot — handcrafted burgers, premium Philly steak, fresh crispy wings, bread baked fresh daily, meats prepared in house. But after sitting down with owner Don, it becomes clear that Buns is...

A pedestrian has died after being struck by an off-duty deputy on Tuesday night, Mar. 3, in Baton Rouge, officials say.

Identical twin brothers from Livingston Parish are celebrating a rare family milestone after both welcoming baby boys on the exact same day at Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge.

Fred’s Bar & Grill, the classic staple in LSU nightlife and student traditions, introduced a new concept Sunday with its first ever vintage clothes and arts market sponsored by Off-Campus Vintage Market. Locally sourced vendors, pounds of crawfish and warm weather made this the perfect event for an afternoon...

Tsunami restaurants in Louisiana have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, listing millions in debt while continuing operations statewide.

A Baton Rouge couple was arrested by Louisiana Bureau of Investigation agents in February for attempting to defraud an insurance company of $30,000 over a car crash. Investigators found the pair was not in the car at the time of the alleged incident. Agents from the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation...

Shintech announced Wednesday it will spend $3.4 billion to boost manufacturing capacity at its Plaquemine chemical plant, a move that will create 163 good-paying jobs. The jobs will have an average annual salary of more than $117,000, according to Louisiana Economic Development. The expansion is also expected to...

ST. GEORGE — One person was taken to the hospital after a Wednesday afternoon crash at the intersection of Highland Road and Pecue Lane. St. George Fire officials said that Highland was closed as a result of the wreck, which was first reported around noon. By 12:40 p.m., the roadway had been reopened.

Jurors failed to find consensus Tuesday in a murder trial where they were asked to consider a self-defense argument even though the victim was killed in his own home. After seven days of trial, a hung jury delivered a mistrial for 32-year-old Joel Johnson, who was charged with the second-degree murder of Byron...

BATON ROUGE — St. Vincent de Paul has closed its thrift store location along Plank Road, but plans to open a new store along Greenwell Springs Road. The organization announced the closure of its 2665 Plank Road store on social media Wednesday. "Don’t worry, you can still visit us...