Son of Judge Gail Horne Ray returns to court, seeking to have his 1997 rape convictions set aside The son of Baton Rouge District Judge Gail Horne Ray returned to court Wednesday in a bid to have multiple forcible rape charges vacated, nearly 30 years after the crimes were committed.
Recent school shootings in Baker spur creation of violence prevention program In response to recent incidents involving local high schools, the mayor of Baker has announced a violence prevention plan.
U.S. death rate falls to pre-pandemic levels, but Louisiana’s rate is higher. See the data. The U.S. death rate fell 4.6% last year, a return to a trend before COVID-19.
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Business Can a national company help with Louisiana's illegal tire dumping? Walmart uses its recycled rubber. Illegal tire dumps have been a big enough problem that the state created a grant program to …
News Livingston Library board recommends property tax increase for homeowners in a contentious meeting Livingston Parish homeowners could see their tax bills go up in the next year after the Libr…
Sponsored: Molly Kimball Pickle juice, cottage cheese and what really helps cramps My dad is 86, a somewhat regular feature in this column and one of my favorite sources of pr…
News Council members testify as grand jury Baton Rouge corruption investigation continues Two more Baton Rouge officials testified Wednesday before a grand jury as part of the Louisi…
Saints secondary facing key test after losing cornerback Alontae Taylor in free agency At his locker last December, Alontae Taylor began discussing the future of the New Orleans Saints’ cornerbacks. He said he believed Quincy Riley and Kool-Aid McKinstry would be the “best duo” in the league next season.
Southern University athletics’ motivation for NIL merchandise deal and Marshall Faulk’s impact Marshall Faulk is building a culture.
Scott Rabalais: Pete Golding a winner at SEC media days, but 91 and Lane Kiffin still await TAMPA, Fla. — Pete Golding won SEC media days on Wednesday.
Louisiana 2050: What you need to know about our vanishing coast The newspaper’s project examining the future of south Louisiana at a time of climate change,…
Louisiana 2050: Explore the perilous future of our coast with maps and data Louisiana may be the state most at risk from climate change, and the year 2050 could prove t…
Louisiana Inspired: Uplifting stories about your community Louisiana Inspired is a weekly Sunday feature that focuses on people and organizations in Louisiana who are working toward solving problems and making the world a better place.
U.S. death rate falls to pre-pandemic levels, but Louisiana’s rate is higher. See the data. The U.S. death rate fell 4.6% last year, a return to a trend before COVID-19.
Baton Rouge is getting another ‘toasted’ subs spot. See where it’s going and when it’ll open. A new Cheba Hut location is joining the mix in Baton Rouge.
Popular Catholic podcast taps Baton Rouge priest to host family version of 'The Bible in a Year' The Rev. Joshua Johnson, pastor at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and School, hosts Ascension Press’s new Bible in a Year Family Edition podcast for kids aged 7 to 12 and their parents, launching January 1, 2027, aiming to engage families with scripture in an accessible way.
Editorial: Rekindling 91-Tulane, other in-state games good for Louisiana football College sports have provided no shortage of worrisome topics in recent months — transfer portal chaos, revenue sharing, NIL escalation and the SEC’s threat to leave the NCAA altogether among them — but we’d like to take a moment to note one positive recent development: 91’s scheduling of in…
Quin Hillyer: Mayor Moreno gives herself high marks for first six months — and rightly so When New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno earlier this month released a report on her first half-year in office, the fresh air was almost palpable.
Letters: Louisiana’s leaders in the House must push bill to invest in roads and bridges Louisiana’s roads, bridges and highways are the backbone of the Bayou State’s economy, security and energy industry. From hurricane evacuation routes to major freight corridors, our transportation system protects our freedom and helps connect Louisiana’s abundant energy to the rest of America.
+29 Photos: Nolan Wells remembered at memorial service marked by grief, questions and a call for answers
+14 Photos: Never forget; gathering to remember the law enforcement officers were shot in a 2016 ambush
Why does Louisiana have parishes, not counties? Curious Louisiana explores the history Brooklyn Grey Kelley had reason enough to be curious about these questions: Why does Louisia…
Was this site on Pinhook Road in Lafayette the site of two Civil War battles? The Louisiana state historic marker near the Pinhook Bridge says two battles took place ther…
Feu follet or atmospheric mirage? The story behind the mysterious light in Pointe Coupee If you want to see the light, you'll need to plan a trip to Pointe Coupee Parish's countryside.