Plaquemine man pleads guilty to dealing cocaine, fentanyl and multiple drugs weeks before trial
PLAQUEMINE — A Plaquemine man pleaded guilty in Eighteenth Judicial District Court as a jury was being selected for his trial on drug charges stemming from an Aug. 2025 arrest. Malcolm "Fish" Jackson, 54, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine, crack cocaine, hydrocodone, oxycodone, Xanax and...
Attorney Franz Borghardt Breaks Down LSU-SEC Dispute and DeRidder Mayor Sentencing
Attorney Franz Borghardt joined Mornings With Brian Haldane for another edition of “Legally Served,” tackling two Louisiana stories with major legal implications: the escalating dispute between LSU and the SEC and the controversial sentencing of former DeRidder Mayor Misty Roberts. LSU and the SEC Face Legal Showdown.
Deputies arrest man accused of multiple vehicle break-ins in Denham Springs subdivision
DENHAM SPRINGS — Early Wednesday morning, deputies booked a man wanted on several felony warrants for burglary after he allegedly broke into several cars in a Denham Springs subdivision. Livingston Parish deputies responded to several reports of vehicle burglaries in the Plantation Garden Homes subdivision on Tuesday.
Amazon manager hears noise concerns about Baton Rouge drone delivery service
About two months after the launch of Amazon delivery drones in Baton Rouge, the head of local operations says the technology will keep growing, while addressing questions about the drones’ noise. The drones, which can deliver items up to 5 pounds in an hour or less, have been met...
Zachary city council, mayor clash over check-signing policy during tense meeting
ZACHARY — A discussion about check-writing policies turned into a heated exchange between Zachary city council members and Mayor David McDavid during last night's city council meeting. Councilwoman Amber DeVirgilio raised an item on the agenda, calling for a discussion and hoping to get clarity about the city's check-w
Iberville Parish stolen materials case leads to 3 arrests in Bayou Blue
BAYOU BLUE — Two men were arrested and a third was taken into custody after detectives recovered stolen materials from a home in the Bayou Blue area, according to Sheriff Brett Stassi. The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office received a report of stolen materials in the area. Detectives investigated and...
WATCH: Vehicle burglary suspect captured in Denham Springs neighborhood
VIDEO: Deputies caught a vehicle burglary suspect in Denham Springs.
Louisiana Law Forces Utilities To Repay Overcharges Within 90 Days
Louisiana utility customers who get overcharged now have a hard deadline working in their favor. A new state law, Act 553, requires water, gas and electric providers across Louisiana to reimburse overcharged customers in full within 90 days of when the error is discovered or reasonably should have been discovered.
Greg Johnson named next leader of Port of Greater Baton Rouge
Greg Johnson has been named the next executive director of the Port of Greater Baton Rouge and is set to succeed Jay Hardman on December 1.
Magnolia Children’s Group: A Soft Place to Land
A new Baton Rouge nonprofit, Magnolia Children’s Group, is working to create something children entering foster care desperately need: safety, stability, dignity – and a soft place to land. There are some stories I share on Baton Rouge Family Fun because they’re wonderful things happening in our community....
