Juvenile struck after exchanging gunfire along Devore Drive in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE — A juvenile was struck by gunfire along Devore Drive on Sunday afternoon, according to emergency officials. According to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, the shooting occurred around 1:45 p.m. when a male exited a vehicle and began exchanging gunfire with a juvenile before fleeing.
Phillips’ early struggles too much for South Carolina to overcome in loss to LSU
While Amp Phillips was pitching on Saturdays, he was the clear ace of South Carolina’s rotation, even if he didn’t own the official title. The Gamecocks could always count on him to deliver a quality outing and give them a chance to win the series or even it up heading into the finale. But after tossing eight shutout innings at Missouri on April 10...
National Charity League honors 21 Baton Rouge area high school seniors for community service
The River Road Chapter of the National Charity League recently honored 21 Baton Rouge area high school seniors for their community volunteer work. The young women have served more than 4,000 hours at local charitable organizations over the past six years. From seventh grade through their senior year of high school, they participated in cultural activities, leadership development and volunteer opportunities in the community...
‘I’m on my way. Hide’: Nurse recalls response to mass shooting at Mall of...
"The noise was something I will never forget." A nurse recounts the mass shooting at Mall of Louisiana and what can be done in the future if it happens again.
BRPD trying to identify suspect that robbed 70-year-old at gunpoint on Florida Boulevard
BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying someone accused of robbing a 70-year-old at gunpoint. Police say on April 20, 2026, at approximately 4:00 p.m., the suspect robbed a 70-year-old victim at gunpoint in the parking lot of 3140 Florida Boulevard. The suspect then forced the victim to drive to the area...
Walker man sentenced to 282 months in prison on drug distribution charges
A Walker man was sentenced to over 23 years after being convicted of drug distribution in Louisiana.
Traffic signals out along South Range Avenue in Denham Springs after driver strikes electrical...
DENHAM SPRINGS — Several traffic signals in Denham Springs were non-functional on Saturday after a driver crashed into an electrical pole, according to the Denham Springs Police Department. Officers said that a driver crashed into an electrical pole along South Range Avenue around 12:45 a.m. on Saturday, causing the...
Severe Storms Again This Week: Dallas and South Face Higher Threat Tuesday, Wednesday
Severe storms are expected across the South on Tuesday and Wednesday, with cities like Dallas and Baton Rouge at risk for more severe weather. The first full week of May brings a multiday severe storm event. Storms are possible across the South Tuesday and Wednesday, with cities like Dallas and Baton Rouge able to see yet another round of storms in their area.
Latest Sam Leavitt injury update was exactly what LSU fans were hoping for
Lane Kiffin dishes out a major spring update on QB Sam Leavitt that LSU fans were waiting around since Leavitt's transfer.
Thousands without power in Louisiana
LOUISIANA — More than 2,000 customers across Louisiana are currently without electricity Saturday morning, according to the latest figures from PowerOutage.us. As of the most recent update, approximately 2,109 homes and businesses are without power statewide, accounting for about 0.09% of the more than 2.3 million customers tracked. Louisiana currently ranks seventh in the nation […] The post Thousands without power in Louisiana first appeared on...

















