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Two more people were indicted in connection with a theft investigation into the Capital Area Transportation System (CATS).

Multiple award-winning actress Viola Davis is set to begin shooting the feature film "Ally Clark" in Baton Rouge on April 1, according to the Film & Television Industry Alliance. In the thriller, "Investigator Ally Clark uncovers a global conspiracy after a friend’s suspicious death, a journey that spans Washington,...

BATON ROUGE - A juvenile was injured in a shooting on North Ardenwood Drive, the Baton Rouge Police Department confirmed on Friday. The call came in around 6:54 around the 600 block. Officials said the victim was taken to the hospital in stable condition.

A Denham Springs man was arrested after a DWI investigation in Baton Rouge.

The first BREC Commission meeting of 2026 saw relatively few remarks about the layoffs announced last week, although one commissioner suggested there should have been more dialogue between the BREC administration and commissioners before the decision. In a Jan. 16 news release, BREC announced it would be immediately...

BATON ROUGE — Due to this weekend's winter weather, various school systems have announced remote learning for Monday, Jan. 26. The following schools shifted their schedules due to the possibility of icy road conditions and power outages:. EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH. - Diocese of Baton Rouge: Sacred Heart of...

The U.S. Postal Service is offering a $150,000 reward if you can help them find the person responsible for an attempted robbery of a Baton Rouge mail carrier.

BATON ROUGE — A 48-year-old pedestrian died early Friday morning after a crash along I-10 near the South Acadian Thruway off-ramp, the East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office said. Officials at the coroner's office said that Toby Howard died in the crash. Baton Rouge Police said Howard was walking...

BATON ROUGE — This Saturday, there will be a free car maintenance class for women in Baton Rouge. This is a great opportunity for women to learn about cars, organizers said. The event is being hosted by Councilman Darryl Hurst, in partnership with We Pull Up car services and the Beta Psi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha...

BATON ROUGE — Governments and organizations are announcing closures in preparation of a winter storm this weekend. See a full list of closures in the area below:. All state offices will close at noon on Sunday and stay closed through Monday. East Baton Rouge Parish. - The East Baton...