Baton Rouge Downtown Development: Housing, Retail and Riverfront Growth Take Center Stage
Whitney Hoffman Sayal, executive director of Baton Rouge’s Downtown Development District, joined Mornings With Brian Haldane to discuss the future of downtown Baton Rouge and the strategies shaping its next phase of growth. Downtown Baton Rouge Shows Strong Momentum. Hoffman Sayal described Baton Rouge as an “emerging
Salvation Army of Greater Baton Rouge eliminates $10 nightly fee previously charged for Center...
BATON ROUGE — The Salvation Army of Greater Baton Rouge has eliminated its $10 nightly fee previously charged to guests staying at its Center of Hope Emergency Shelter. The Center of Hope provides emergency shelter, meals, case management, and supportive services to men experiencing homelessness in the Greater Baton Ro
Jennings, Baton Rouge concrete companies join forces to tackle Louisiana’s construction surge
Baton Rouge-based HRM Concrete and Jennings-based Port Aggregates have formed HPDC, a joint venture with two out-of-state companies, Concrete Supply Co. and Dawkins On-Site Concrete. The venture will supply concrete and construction aggregates for major projects across Louisiana. The partnership comes as Louisiana face
Plaquemine man pleads guilty to dealing cocaine, fentanyl and multiple drugs weeks before trial
PLAQUEMINE — A Plaquemine man pleaded guilty in Eighteenth Judicial District Court as a jury was being selected for his trial on drug charges stemming from an Aug. 2025 arrest. Malcolm "Fish" Jackson, 54, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine, crack cocaine, hydrocodone, oxycodone, Xanax and...
Attorney Franz Borghardt Breaks Down LSU-SEC Dispute and DeRidder Mayor Sentencing
Attorney Franz Borghardt joined Mornings With Brian Haldane for another edition of “Legally Served,” tackling two Louisiana stories with major legal implications: the escalating dispute between LSU and the SEC and the controversial sentencing of former DeRidder Mayor Misty Roberts. LSU and the SEC Face Legal Showdown.
Deputies arrest man accused of multiple vehicle break-ins in Denham Springs subdivision
DENHAM SPRINGS — Early Wednesday morning, deputies booked a man wanted on several felony warrants for burglary after he allegedly broke into several cars in a Denham Springs subdivision. Livingston Parish deputies responded to several reports of vehicle burglaries in the Plantation Garden Homes subdivision on Tuesday.
Amazon manager hears noise concerns about Baton Rouge drone delivery service
About two months after the launch of Amazon delivery drones in Baton Rouge, the head of local operations says the technology will keep growing, while addressing questions about the drones’ noise. The drones, which can deliver items up to 5 pounds in an hour or less, have been met...
Zachary city council, mayor clash over check-signing policy during tense meeting
ZACHARY — A discussion about check-writing policies turned into a heated exchange between Zachary city council members and Mayor David McDavid during last night's city council meeting. Councilwoman Amber DeVirgilio raised an item on the agenda, calling for a discussion and hoping to get clarity about the city's check-w
Iberville Parish stolen materials case leads to 3 arrests in Bayou Blue
BAYOU BLUE — Two men were arrested and a third was taken into custody after detectives recovered stolen materials from a home in the Bayou Blue area, according to Sheriff Brett Stassi. The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office received a report of stolen materials in the area. Detectives investigated and...
WATCH: Vehicle burglary suspect captured in Denham Springs neighborhood
VIDEO: Deputies caught a vehicle burglary suspect in Denham Springs.
