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The Louisiana Parole Project is highlighting Second Chance Month by helping formerly incarcerated people rebuild their lives after prison.

BATON ROUGE — Bally's Hotel and Casino celebrated the 1-year anniversary of its downtown Baton Rouge location on Monday. The downtown area's first land-based casino was gifted new artwork by local artist Jacob Zumo to commemorate the occasion. Zumo said the artwork represents what makes the downtown community so...

I don't indulge in sushi cuisine very much, and usually don’t know what to order from such restaurants. Most of the time, I’m relatively indifferent to the rolls placed in front of me. So when I ordered the Hung Lo from Tsunami, I was impressed and thoroughly enjoyed...

BATON ROUGE — Gad Black, accused of killing a Baton Rouge Police sergeant in an “intentional, targeted hit” in June 2025?, wants to represent himself in court, his attorney said Monday. Black, 42, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Sgt. Caleb Eisworth, whose motorcycle was deliberately hit by a truck on June […] The post Man accused of killing BRPD officer wants...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The man accused of killing Baton Rouge Police Sergeant Caleb Eisworth erupted in court, yelling about justice, freedom and calling himself God. It was a full courtroom when Gad Black said he wanted to represent himself in a first-degree murder case. “I don’t want to...

BATON ROUGE — Investigators with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office are searching for a man wanted on theft-related charges. According to Capital Region Crime Stoppers, deputies are searching for Farron Tackno. Tackno currently faces multiple arrest warrants on theft-related charges, with additional charges pending. One of the...

A man who was shot showed up at a hospital on Sunday night, EBRSO said.

The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested a woman accused of a shooting in March.

Southern University Law Center proudly announces the honorees for the 2026 Alumni and Friends Round-Up, happening April 8-11 recognizing alumni who have made significant contributions to the legal profession and their communities. This year’s honorees include outstanding individuals selected for the Judicial Wall of Fame, Distinguished Alumni Award, and Hall...

Looking for something useful without spending a dime? Here are a few free items available around the St. George area right now — from garden goodies to furniture and kids’ toys.