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Community Events Bring Families Into the Conversation. Louisiana has battled the fentanyl crisis for years. Baton Rouge has lived through some of the toughest moments. Today, the region shows early signs of progress. The new docuseries Fentanyl Stories helps explain why those changes matter. Dr. Beau Clark, the East...

A ***WINTER STORM WATCH*** will go into effect for East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Northern Livingston, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana, East Feliciana, St. Helena, and Northern Tangipahoa Parishes, as well as Amite and Wilkinson Counties on Sunday. This region highlights the "rain/freezing rain...

East Baton Rouge Parish families can expect clarity today on whether schools will open Monday as winter weather approaches. Superintendent LaMont Cole says safety remains the top priority as he evaluates conditions that could impact students, families, and staff across the parish. He works closely with city and state...

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana Illuminator) – The Mississippi River Delta is sinking faster than any other delta in the world, according to a new study from the University of California. The study aims to better guide coastal restoration and advise leaders, scientists and people living and working in coastal...

If you want a taste of India, look no further than the edge of campus where Gunpowder Indian Cuisine is serving up authentic and flavorful dishes from halfway around the world. Gunpowder is coming up on its one-year anniversary next month. Despite being open this long, many people I know...

Istrouma at Sugar Farms is moving from St. Gabriel to the capital city

Writers: Shelly Kleinpeter at [email protected] and Olivia McClure at [email protected]. With a massive winter storm expected to affect much of the state early next week, the LSU AgCenter has tips to protect your home and plants. For your home, the LaHouse Research and Education Center shares practical advice...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Baton Rouge, Louisiana – A prolonged stretch of colder-than-normal weather is expected to take hold across Louisiana from Friday through early the following week, bringing sustained chilly conditions,...

A convicted felon from Baton Rouge is facing multiple drugs charges after police found over 4.6 pounds of marijuana, fentanyl, cocaine and a gun during searches.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a deadly crash that happened early Friday morning, Jan 23. The East Baton Rouge Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Toby Howard, 48. Police said Howard was walking up the exit ramp when he was hit by...