Man killed in late-night shooting off Winbourne Avenue
BATON ROUGE — A man was shot and killed off Winbourne Avenue on Wednesday night, Baton Rouge Police said. The shooting happened along Wayne Drive near Winbourne around 11:30 p.m. The coroner's office said Billy Smith, 47, was killed. Baton Rouge Police are investigating the shooting. No additional information...
1 killed in Baton Rouge shooting, coroner’s office confirms
A 47-year-old was killed in a Wednesday shooting in Baton Rouge, the coroner's office confirmed Thursday.
Bass Pro Shops in Denham Springs searched by LSP, deputies after man runs into...
DENHAM SPRINGS — Law enforcement searched a Bass Pro shop Thursday afternoon after officials believed a man they were looking for had run inside the building. Louisiana State Police and Denham Springs Police Department officers searched the building for hours but did not find the person they were looking for.
Dearman’s Diner opening new location in Brickyard South’s shared open-air patio, report says
BATON ROUGE — Dearman's Diner is opening a new location by the end of August, the Baton Rouge Business Report writes. According to the business publication, the new location will be a new concept that blends the diner's 68-year history with a more experimental approach to its menu. The...
Can Landlords Ban Pets in Louisiana? What Renters Need to Know
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! If you’re hunting for an apartment in Baton Rouge or a shotgun house in New Orleans, you’ve probably noticed how many listings say “no pets” without further explanation. Can landlords ban pets in Louisiana, or is that just a scare tactic to we
Ascension Parish native joins Baton Rouge General team
Dr. Lexi Champagne has joined the primary care clinic at Baton Rouge General's neighborhood hospital in Prairieville.
TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Crash blocking two right lanes on I-10 westbound over Mississippi River...
PORT ALLEN — A westbound crash has blocked two right lanes near the La. 1 exit of I-10 in Port Allen. The crash happened around 5:20 a.m. By 6:12 a.m., the roadway had been cleared. Traffic is backed up to Dalrymple Drive with delays reaching about 20 minutes.
LSU’s running back battle is wide open, but one surprise name has the early...
Dilin Jones has emerged as the early favorite in LSU’s crowded running back battle, but Harlem Berry and Caden Durham remain firmly in the mix.
Livingston Parish Public Schools open new $22 million junior high school
WALKER - A new junior high school campus has opened in Walker, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony being held Thursday morning. South Fork Junior High serves grades six through eight and replaces Walker Junior High School. The new campus cost $22 million and spans 80,000 square feet. The school features a...
The 3 most beloved Louisiana restaurants that are now gone
Louisiana recently lost three longtime restaurants with more than 150 combined years of history. The latest goodbyes include a 30-year Baton Rouge favorite, an award-winning New Orleans restaurant and an…
