81 trees planted on Staring Lane median between Perkins and Highland Roads
BATON ROUGE - A local non-profit planted 81 trees at the median of Staring Lane between Perkins and Highland Roads this week. Baton Rouge Green said they planted the trees after they planted 75 trees at the I-10/I-12 split. All tree species planted are native to Louisiana.
Never tried Middendorf’s thin fried catfish? Order it at this pop-up in Baton Rouge
Longtime Louisiana seafood restaurant Middendorf's will be selling its "world famous" thin fried catfish in Baton Rouge during a two-week pop-up.
Officials investigate two separate shootings that left 4 people hurt in Baton Rouge
Officials are investigating after a two reported shootings in Baton Rouge on Friday night.
Councilman Darryl Hurst announces Pet Pantry Pick Up scheduled for Monday
BATON ROUGE — Councilman Darryl Hurst announced a Pet Pantry Pick Up for residents in District 5 on Friday. The pantry, hosted in partnership with Companion Animal Alliance, will provide free pet food and essential pet supplies to residents in need. "Pets are an important part of many households,...
Baton Rouge thief accused of selling stolen cars pleads guilty
BATON ROUGE — A man accused of selling stolen cars to residents in Baton Rouge pleaded guilty on Tuesday. According to arrest records, 36-year-old Calvin Scott pleaded guilty to illegal possession of stolen things after being arrested in March 2025 for allegedly stealing three vehicles. Arrest warrants filed on...
Firefighters from across Ascension Parish battle massive trailer fire in Dutchtown
GEISMAR — A massive fire continued to light up the night sky in Dutchtown Friday night as firefighters battled a blaze that began earlier in the afternoon and reignited. The Geismar Fire Department, along with volunteer departments from across Ascension Parish, had been fighting the fire at a trailer home on Deck...
New Lounge Peyton Place Lounge is Headed to Baton Rouge
Peyton Place Lounge will open on 1533 N Acadian Thruway, which formerly housed The J Spot Bar & Lounge
22-year-old arrested in alleged rape of 94-year-old woman | “Horrendous, unacceptable. I don’t really...
BATON ROUGE — A 22-year-old man is now behind bars, accused of raping a 94-year-old woman and then hiding out at an apartment complex in Baton Rouge until officers found and arrested him. Jeremiah Taylor, 22, was arrested late Friday morning after officers and the U.S. Marshal’s Task Force spent several hours...
Denham Springs Ochsner location temporarily closed after losing power
Ochsner Baton Rouge confirmed the temporary closure of one of its facilities after a car crash caused a power outage Thursday.
2une In Previews: Mt. Zion First Baptist Church celebrating rededication this weekend
BATON ROUGE — Mt. Zion First Baptist Church is unveiling major renovations to the 168-year-old house of worship this weekend. The church where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once preached will hold a rededication ceremony on Saturday at 4 p.m., an event that will include an appearance from Rev. Dr. W. Franklyn...
