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BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge woman was arrested at a Super 8 Motel for human trafficking after police say she prostituted a 15-year-old girl and herself across southeast Louisiana. Officers were called to the Super 8 Motel off of Sherwood Forest Boulevard just after 7 p.m. It was there...

Warren Mitchell III, 26, was indicted by a grand jury for the second-degree murder of St. Gabriel Police Department Captain Devin Boutte, who was found stabbed and beaten to death in his home on July 6.

READINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A New York man has been charged with the fatal hit-and-run death of a Baton Rouge man in New Jersey, local outlet WRNJ reported. Marshall J. Vizinat, 57, was killed Sept. 28 after being struck by a truck with an attached trailer while standing outside his car along I-78 near Readington...

(10/09/25) BATON ROUGE, La. — There are few things in life more satisfying than enjoying a delicious meal prepared by an inventive chef, whether at a Michelin Star restaurant or in the comfort of one’s own home. Yet for those suffering from dysphagia, that simple pleasure can sometimes...

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — As the federal government shutdown continues, questions about its potential impact on air travel are growing. But at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR), operations are running smoothly, even as travel picks up for LSU and Southern University homecoming weekends. “We haven’t...

Louisiana Ethics Board fails to collect $2.7 million in overdue fines. LA Ethics Board failed to collect $2.7M in late fines from officials for unfiled financial disclosures, per May 27 LLA report. Hand, foot, and mouth disease cases rise in local daycares. Updated: 6 hours ago. Ochsner doctors note an...

Lafourche Parish prosecutors found "several inconsistencies" in Louisiana State Police investigation of Kyren Lacy crash, contradicting claims that led to arrest.

The challenges of motherhood helped birth a new ministry for Victoria Brock. The 28-year-old Zachary mother said the birth of her son two years ago brought a mixture of joy and fear, which ultimately led her on a renewed walk with God and set her on a path to serve others.

Questions about the mental fitness of a Baton Rouge TikTok star known to his millions of followers as Mr. Prada prompted a judge to appoint two doctors to evaluate if he is competent to stand trial. The popular social media personality, whose real name is Terryon Ishmael Thomas, was indicted...

BATON ROUGE – North Baton Rouge is getting a long-awaited boost as Councilman Darryl Hurst launches “Revive Plank Road”, a new initiative aimed at transforming one of the city’s most underserved corridors into a center of opportunity. For decades, residents have said North Baton Rouge has...