‘Revive Plank Road’ initiative aims to bring jobs and hope back to North Baton...
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...
Louisiana Wildlife Agents Cite Three for Massive Shrimp Overcatch
Three Louisiana men were cited after wildlife agents say they were caught with more than 150 pounds of shrimp over the legal limit on the Pointe-aux-Chenes WMA.
East Baton Rouge coroner called after crash on I-12 early Friday morning
The East Baton Rouge Coroner's Office was called to a crash on I-12 eastbound between Jefferson Highway and Airline Highway early Friday morning, causing traffic to be diverted onto Essen Lane and causing congestion to approach College Drive.
Coroner’s office identifies person killed in shooting on Tennessee Street in Baton Rouge
The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office identified the person who died in a shooting on Tennessee Street.
I-TEAM: State won’t call LOSFA outage a hack
West Baton Rouge voters to decide drainage tax renewal fate again. West Baton Rouge Parish residents will decide whether to approve a drainage tax renewal next month—one that already failed once. Updated: 1 hour ago. Click now to watch live news & weather. Baton Rouge extends contract to tackle...
Baton Rouge Metro Council caps boot removal fees, adds new rules for companies
Members of the East Baton Rouge Metro Council capped the price companies can charge to de-boot a vehicle parked on private property in the city-parish. The council unanimously approved amending the city-parish booting ordinance Wednesday night, adding several other regulations like a requirement for booting companies...
Louisiana Man Faces Animal Cruelty Charge for Killing Family Pet
Deputies say a Baton Rouge man was arrested after admitting to killing a family’s dog after a heated argument.
Officials weigh in on Plank Road’s future at public meeting
BATON ROUGE — Public officials came together Tuesday to share their vision for the future of Plank Road. The meeting was part of "Revive Plank Road," an initiative led by Councilman Darryl Hurst aimed at transforming one of the city’s most overlooked corridors into a thriving economic district.
Winning Powerball ticket sold in Denham Springs worth $100,000
A $100,000 winning Powerball ticket was sold at Murphy Express #8510 in Denham Springs, Louisiana for the Wednesday, Oct. 8 drawing.
Three men cited for Shrimp and Fishing Violations on Pointe-aux-Chenes Wildlife Management Area
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited three subjects for Wildlife Management Area violations in Terrebonne Parish on October 4. Agents cited Jose Ernesto Canales, 38, Victor Funes-Carcamo, 43, both of Baton Rouge, and Roy Junior Rowley, 48, of Denham Springs, for violating rules and...
