$900 million in FEMA funding allegedly awaits Homeland Security Kristi Noem’s approval
BATON ROUGE - Over $900 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency grants and loans allegedly await Homeland Security Kristi Noem's approval due to her policy of personally reviewing major spending, according to The Hill. The policy of Noem personally approving expenditures that cost $100,000 or more has...
The Best Baton Rouge Christmas Lights to Catch Before the Year Ends
Even after Christmas passes, Baton Rouge doesn’t flip its switch off. From neighborhood displays to drive-through shows and garden walks, the city keeps glowing through the final week of December. Whether you’re an LSU student staying in town or a local family looking for a festive activity, these are the best places...
From Olivia to Elijah: Top baby names of 2025
Baby names are always a reflection of the times, and the trends we’re seeing in 2025 show parents are balancing creativity with tradition.
Comedian Desi Banks to make tour stop in Baton Rouge in 2026
The comedy show, scheduled for Friday, May 29, 2026, will begin at 7 p.m. inside the Baton Rouge River Center Theater.
Family honors fallen Iberville Parish deputy Charles Riley with bonfire on Christmas Eve
The family of Charles Riley, a deputy killed in the line of duty in October, is being honored with a bonfire in south Louisiana, while lawmakers have introduced the Back the Blue Act to increase penalties for criminals who target law enforcement officers.
RPCC Chancellor Quintin D. Taylor named Donaldsonville Mardi Gras grand marshal
The Krewe of Dville’s 2026 Mardi Gras parade presented by the City of Donaldsonville and CF Industries will roll through Marchand Drive and Railroad Avenue on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at 2 p.m. The grand marshal will be Quintin D. Taylor, the chancellor of River Parishes Community College in...
APSO’s Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce arrests Donaldsonville man
Detectives with the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office’s Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce, in coordination with the Office of the Louisiana Attorney General, have arrested Connor Landry, 23, of Donaldsonville Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Materials, Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile, and Computer Aided...
BRPD: Woman claims to have been allegedly assaulted by relative before having car stolen
BATON ROUGE - A woman claimed to have been assaulted by a relative before having her car stolen, Baton Rouge Police said. On Dec. 19, the woman told police that 42-year-old Andrea Anthony allegedly assaulted her before taking her vehicle earlier that day. According to arrest records, officers, having learned...
City of Gonzales window access on Fridays closes beginning in January
The City of Gonzales announced drive-through window access to city hall on Fridays will be terminated beginning in January 2026. "Some months back the City of Gonzales transitioned to four day works weeks, with one exception, in keeping with the practice of neighboring municipal and governmental entities," an update...
House fire in Baton Rouge leaves home a total loss; no injuries reported
A house fire caused by an unattended space heater destroyed a home in Baton Rouge on Saturday afternoon.
