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Meet LSU alumnus John Newman, “The Duckman,” who is spending his retirement feeding the critters of Baton Rouge. Newman, 66, began visiting the ducks when his late wife was placed on hospice care in June 2022. Now, he makes a daily trip to Wampold Park, Campus Lake, Stanford near Hyacinth and City Park Lake.

Athlon Sports' Steven Lassan updates bowl and playoff projections after Week 1.

BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Association of the Deaf has expanded its services in the Capital Area and beyond, providing access to hearing aids and assistive technology for a statewide community of more than 200,000 deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing and late-deafened individuals. The LAD, which now does business...

A Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division agent was recognized for his waterfowl enforcement efforts at the Sept. 3 Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission meeting in Baton Rouge. Senior Agent Joshua Schilling, of Jefferson, received the Louisiana Waterfowl Enforcement Officer of the Yea

BATON ROUGE, La. — The latest fuel-price numbers tell two stories in Baton Rouge: Gasoline is becoming more expensive for drivers, while diesel is reaching levels that could put additional pressure on the cost of moving goods and running businesses. Regular gasoline averaged $3.7685 per gallon in the Baton...

A Prairieville woman was arrested on multiple charges in connection with a Monday two-vehicle crash on I-10 East at Highland Road.

A 16-year-old Port Allen High School student has been arrested and charged with terrorizing after confessing to writing a threatening note found on campus on Sept. 3. The Sheriff's Office announced the arrest five days after the incident.

BATON ROUGE - The former head of Impact Charter School pleaded not guilty to theft and embezzlement charges in federal court Tuesday. Chakesha Scott was indicted in July after allegedly diverting more than $2 million to a bank account for a separate organization called Friends of Impact Charter School, where she also s

The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Darius Chambers, who was found dead in the roadway near Washington Avenue early Tuesday morning.

BATON ROUGE — The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a scam caller claiming to be "Sgt. Willis." The scammer is calling residents, claiming they have missed a Federal Grand Jury subpoena and have an outstanding warrant. The caller then demands payment to avoid arrest, according to the West