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BATON ROUGE — A teenager was struck by a car along Gardere Lane early Monday morning, officials said. Officials said that the 17-year-old was hit around 6:45 a.m. near the corner of Gardere and Pascagoula Drive. The teen was taken to the hospital in serious condition, officials added.

Authorities are searching for an inmate who escaped during transport in West Baton Rouge Parish on Monday morning, Oct. 6. It’s October… and that means pumpkins, costumes, and … Holiday shopping?. Unveiling of new East Baton Rouge EMS facility happening Monday. Updated: 5 hours ago. The facility...

BATON ROUGE - The Governor's Office of Women's Policy launched a new program on Monday that it said will provide safe and reliable transportation for domestic violence survivors. The Safe Wheels Alliance program will offer a way for victims to get to the IRIS Domestic Violence Center. Baton Rouge Community...

BATON ROUGE, La. — The community is mourning the loss of Leo Wayne Waddell, a respected entrepreneur, committed public servant, who died on Friday in Baton Rouge at the age of 76 following a long illness. Born in Shreveport, Waddell dedicated his career and his passion to North Louisiana,...

After weeks of coded lyric teasers and sparkly website countdowns, the world has finally heard Taylor Swift’s much-anticipated twelfth album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” As has become customary for Swift, the album quickly shattered sales and streaming records within mere hours of its release. Countless LSU...

Casey John Carver is set to become the first of three men tried for rape in the high-profile Madison Brooks rape case later this year, and a new judge could be assigned to determine his guilt or innocence. District Judge Gail Horne Ray has presided over Carver’s case since he...

Health Notes is an occasional listing of health happenings around Louisiana. Have something you'd like to share? Contact us at [email protected]. EPIC-NOLA turns 10, hosting an anniversary celebration. Early Psychosis Intervention Clinic New Orleans, also known as EPIC-NOLA, and its psychosis early...

ERWINVILLE — Multiple agencies are still searching for an inmate from Webster Parish, who is accused of jumping out of a transport van this morning in West Baton Rouge Parish. Besides an on-the-ground search with canines, sources tell UWK that officials are also searching for the man via helicopter and drone units....

LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Waterways in Ascension and Livingston Parish are closed to recreational traffic due to rising water levels. Leaders in both parishes made the announcement on Sunday, October 5, and said the emergency closures took effect at noon. In Livingston Parish, the Amite River and Diversion...

The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Micah Booker on Saturday night.