Junior League of Baton Rouge creates family fun with Touch-A-Truck fundraiser
The Junior League of Baton Rouge is back with its annual Touch-A-Truck fundraiser on Saturday.
Four suspects charged in connection with shootout that led to death of 8-year-old boy
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office identified the 8-year-old boy who died after a shootout in Baton Rouge on Sunday, March 8. Davian Nicholas was taken to a hospital and died from injuries sustained in the shooting on San Juan Drive, EBRSO confirmed.
Disturbing Video Shows Louisiana Man Falling From Bucket Truck
In Baton Rouge, a day took a terrifying turn for a worker when flames engulfed his bucket truck, leaving everyone on edge.
Louisiana Weather Alert: Shreveport and Baton Rouge Residents Urged to Prepare for Tornado Risk...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Baton Rouge, Louisiana – As spring storm systems intensify across the United States, emergency officials are urging Louisiana residents to review tornado safety plans now as severe weather threats increase...
EBR Schools hosting “Raise the Bar, Win a Car” event
Judge Wilson Fields and Superintendent Lamont Cole talk about the "Raise the Bar, Win a Car" event.
LSU’s Recent Slide Has ‘Locked On LSU’ Host Raising Alarms About a Rare Trend
Matt Moscona pointed out that LSU’s recent non-conference slump mirrors a rare stretch not seen since 2007, raising concerns despite the team’s strong talent level. The post LSU’s Recent Slide Has ‘Locked On LSU’ Host Raising Alarms About a Rare Trend originally published on Total Pro Sports .
PVC giant Shintech to invest $3.4B in Louisiana expansion
Shintech, the world’s largest producer of polyvinyl chloride, plans to spend $3.4 billion expanding production capacity at its existing facility in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, the company said last week. The project will be done in phases, beginning with construction of a second ethylene unit and a fourth...
New Iberville Democratic Executive Committee chair outlines goals
Kobe Kelson has stepped into a new role as chairman of the Iberville Parish Democratic Executive Committee, and he touts a vision centered on organization, preparation and long-term growth. He is an Iberville Parish native and graduate of Southern University and its Nelson Mandela College. Kelson touts a dynamic...
Cuban sandwich, bao buns and more best things we ate this week in Baton...
Cuban sandwich and empanada from Sazon Latin Grill. When people ask me about good restaurants in Baton Rouge, I’m quick to name Sazon Latin Grill, a family-owned spot on O’Neal Lane. When I had a hankering for a Cuban sandwich, I knew just the place. The Cuban empanada...
St. George Fire: Kinglet Drive closed after malfunctioning hydrant creates ‘dangerous situation’
ST. GEORGE — Kinglet Drive in St. George was closed Monday afternoon after a malfunctioning hydrant created a "dangerous situation." The St. George Fire Department and the Baton Rouge Water Company were notified of the incident around 12:30 p.m. Kinglet Drive was closed as emergency responders arrived at the...
