+2 Scott Colom’s lead grows in US Senate race. Which Mississippi counties will decide winner? By JUSTIN MITCHELL | Staff writer Updated 26 mins ago Mississippi could be the next state to join the blue wave of flipped congressional seats in the 2026 midterm elections as Democrat Scott Colom’s lead over Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith…
Two men die in separate crashes, State Police say BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer 2 hrs ago A pedestrian and a driver were killed in two separate crashes Wednesday night, Louisiana State Police said.
Baton Rouge home prices see dramatic uptick post-COVID, regulatory costs emerge as large burden BY IANNE SALVOSA | Staff writer 6 hrs ago Home prices in Baton Rouge are still creeping up, but the largest contributor may not be what you expect, a National Association of Home Builders economist said.
+4 As Democrats take Congress, Mike Johnson steps aside — and Steve Scalise steps up BY MARK BALLARD | Staff writer Updated 2 hrs ago WASHINGTON – The two Louisiana Republicans who run the U.S. House and have shepherded President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda into law are set to lose those top spots in the face of an his…
+2 How the blue wave almost tilted Louisiana’s Senate race — but Julia Letlow narrowly won BY TYLER BRIDGES | Staff writer 6 hrs ago Jamie Davis rode the same wave that turned the nation blue in Tuesday night’s midterm elections, but that wave in Louisiana crested just short of sending the Democratic candidate to the Senate.
+3 Baton Rouge to receive $64 million crime-fighting federal grant. Here’s why. BY BLAKE LESCHBER | Staff writer 17 hrs ago Baton Rouge will receive nearly $64 million in federal funds to expand officer patrols, hire more prosecutors and improve police technology in the parish.
91 student robbed of Jordan sneakers at gunpoint in campus parking lot, police say BY OLIVIA TEES | Staff writer Updated 18 hrs ago An 91 student was held at gunpoint and robbed after trying to sell a pair of Jordan sneakers in the West Campus Apartment parking lot, police say.
+2 A blue wave in Mississippi? Why GOP is on high alert as US Senate race comes down to the wire BY MARTHA SANCHEZ | Staff writerUpdated 13 hrs ago The tight race for a U.S. Senate seat in Mississippi stunned some political pundits around the country on Wednesday, even as Democrats reveled in a wave of midterm triumphs.
AG fails to have Baton Rouge judge booted from corruption case against Cleve Dunn, others BY PATRICK SLOAN-TURNER | Staff writer 19 hrs ago An ad hoc judge on Wednesday rejected a bid by Attorney General Liz Murrill’s office to remove the judge presiding over a corruption case involving a city-parish official and the local transit…
First lady Melania Trump to attend the 91-Alabama game on Saturday BY CLAIRE GRUNEWALD | Staff writer 19 hrs ago First lady Melania Trump is traveling to Baton Rouge to attend the 91-Alabama football game Saturday and to advance her university scholarship initiative.
Man followed 91 student on campus and left bloody scene after pistol-whipping him, police say BY OLIVIA TEES | Staff writer Updated 17 hrs ago A Lafayette man allegedly pistol-whipped an 91 student in the Business Education Complex in early October after following him from the victim’s apartment, police said.
By the numbers: 4 key takeaways from Louisiana’s incredibly close race for U.S. Senate BY MARCO CARTOLANO | Staff writer Updated 18 hrs ago Julia Letlow came out victorious on Tuesday in the race to become Louisiana’s next senator — a contest that was unexpectedly close as voters rallied around Democrat Jamie Davis.
State auditor examining Gonzales City Hall credit card transactions, usage agreements BY ANNAKATE FREELAND | Staff writer 21 hrs ago The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office has been conducting an investigative audit of the city of Gonzales’ finances for several weeks, requesting the city’s records and rental and usage ag…
+2 Jamie Davis congratulates Julia Letlow on Louisiana Senate win, says Jeff Landry ‘on notice’ BY ALYSE PFEIL | Staff writer Updated 16 hrs ago After narrowly losing Louisiana’s race for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, Democrat Jamie Davis issued a statement Wednesday morning congratulating his opponent, Republican Julia Letlow, on her victory.
Louisiana’s Steve Scalise will run for GOP minority leader after Democrats take Congress BY MARK BALLARD | Staff writer Updated 21 hrs ago WASHINGTON — House Majority Leader Steve Scalise announced Wednesday afternoon he’s running for the top House job available to Republicans now that they are in the minority.
Incumbents fall in Zachary City Council races, but hold on to School Board seats BY OLIVIA McCLURE | Contributing writer Nov 4, 2026 A shakeup of the Zachary City Council is on the way, with voters ousting three incumbents on the five-person body and returning a former member to office in Tuesday’s election.
Louisiana’s Mike Johnson will not run for minority leader after Democrats sweep GOP out of House BY MARK BALLARD | Staff writer Updated 20 hrs ago After Democrats swept Republicans out of control of Congress, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson told staff Wednesday morning that he would not run for the top job now that Republicans are in t…
+3 Doyle football fans will have a place to call home. See how it will look. BY GIGI LIMAN | Staff writer Nov 4, 2026 Livingston Parish’s Doyle High School has announced the most significant step yet in its ambitious effort to bring football back to Livingston: the construction of a football field and athleti…
Mississippi’s US Senate race separated by 65 votes. What’s at stake for Colom, Hyde-Smith? By JUSTIN MITCHELL | Staff writer Updated 18 hrs ago One of the most surprising races of the 2026 midterm elections is the unexpectedly close battle for a U.S. Senate seat in Mississippi, where Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith and her Democ…
Atlantic disturbance’s chances of strengthening grow late into hurricane season BY MARCO CARTOLANO | Staff writer Nov 4, 2026 A broad area of low pressure was forming in the central and western Atlantic Wednesday morning and the system could further develop, forecasters with the National Hurricane Center said.
Hammond Rotary invites families to 18th annual Movie Night Under the Stars Community news report Nov 4, 2026 Grab your lawn chairs, gather the family, and get ready for a night of holiday fun as the Hammond Rotary invites the community to its free 18th annual Movie Night Under the Stars.
Around Livingston for Nov. 4, 2026 BY DARLENE DENSTORFF | Community news editor Nov 4, 2026 Walker plans celebration for veterans
+4 Holy Rosary’s La Fête des Bayous celebrates with trick-or-treating, karaoke, cooking contests BY WENDY LOUP | Contributing writer Nov 4, 2026 The 10th annual Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church’s La Fête des Bayous kicked off with Boo with the Badge Thursday in St. Amant.
+17 East Feliciana captures District 9-1A title with win over Kentwood BY Richard Meek | Contributing writer Nov 4, 2026 East Feliciana
Catch up on fall sports at Zachary Youth Park and other athletic action BY WARREN BRADY | Contributing writer Nov 4, 2026 Gordon "Pee-Wee" Leblanc provided an update on goings on “under the bright stadium lights of the Zachary Youth Park.”
Around Ascension for Nov. 4, 2026 BY DARLENE DENSTORFF | Staff writer Nov 4, 2026 Tanger Outlets light up for holidays
West Feliciana Parish Detention Center bookings for Sept. 19-27, 2026 Community news report Nov 4, 2026 The following people were booked into the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center between Sept. 19-27.
+10 Zachary High showcases student life Community news report Nov 4, 2026 The Zachary High School Bronco Land Showcase took place Thursday, Oct. 29 at the school.