Baton Rouge public schoolteachers win long-sought raises, averaging $8,500 a year BY CHARLES LUSSIER | Staff writer 5 hrs ago Salaries for public schoolteachers in East Baton Rouge Parish are increasing by an average of $8,500 a year thanks to big raises approved Thursday for the vast majority of employees of the sta…
50-year-old Baton Rouge man wanted for alleged illicit relationship with 16-year-old girl BY OLIVIA TEES | Staff writer 7 hrs ago Baton Rouge police investigating the case of a missing teen learned of an alleged illicit relationship between a 16-year-old girl and a 50-year-old man who now faces criminal charges.
Mother of 2-year-old found in suitcase given 14 years for punching girl in the stomach BY QUINN COFFMAN | Staff writer 9 hrs ago The mother of a murdered 2-year-old girl, whose body was found inside a suitcase buried in a shallow grave in Mississippi, was sentenced to 14 years in prison Thursday for her role in the chil…
Gad Black, accused of fatally running down BRPD Sgt. Caleb Eisworth, declared unfit for trial BY QUINN COFFMAN | Staff writer 11 hrs ago First-degree murder suspect Gad Black, accused of fatally running down Baton Rouge Police Sgt. Caleb Eisworth almost a year ago, was found mentally unfit to stand trial Thursday.
+2 Louisiana lawmakers passed bills to try to keep prescription drug costs down. Will it work? BY ALYSE PFEIL | Staff writer Updated 5 hrs ago Louisiana lawmakers this year took what they hope is another big steptoward lowering the cost of prescription drugs.
See how much Gov. Jeff Landry’s teacher stipend plan would cost each school system By PATRICK WALL | Staff writer 13 hrs ago Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has pitched a plan to pay for teacher stipends with money that would otherwise go to public school systems.
Napoleonville man arrested, accused of sexual battery at assisted living facility, officials say BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer 14 hrs ago A man has been arrested after he was accused of sexual battery against a resident in an assisted living facility near Napoleonville, the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office said.
+2 El Niño is back and could make history. Here’s how it could impact Louisiana’s hurricane season. By KASEY BUBNASH | Staff writer Updated 13 hrs ago El Niño, the climate pattern associated with reduced hurricane and tropical activity in the Atlantic Ocean, is back, and forecasters say it could become one of the biggest events in history.
Two Baton Rouge police officers under investigation in domestic violence cases, chief says BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer 16 hrs ago Two Baton Rouge Police officers have been placed on restricted duty and are under internal investigation, in separate domestic violence cases, the department said.
Two alleged Bleedas members get 35 years each after pleading to ATM hold-ups, attempted murder BY QUINN COFFMAN | Staff writer 18 hrs ago Two alleged members of the Bleedas gang were each sentenced to 35 years in prison after pleading guilty Monday to robbing multiple Baton Rouge ATMs and carrying out an attempted drive-by shoot…
Louisiana fire chief facing misconduct charges over fire during burn ban, spat with police chief BY JOHN SIMERMAN | Staff writer 20 hrs ago As Louisiana broiled in August 2023, the State Fire Marshal issued a burn ban, leaving it to local officials to grant exceptions if needed.
+2 By the numbers: Prosecco, Tito's Vodka are top moneymakers onboard Amtrak Mardi Gras service BY JONAH MEADOWS | Staff writer 20 hrs ago In the nine months since Amtrak launched its Mardi Gras Service between New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama, more than 115,000 people have ridden the new train, generating nearly $4 million in tic…
+2 Louisiana school superintendents warn about proposed education cut: ‘We can’t do this’ By PATRICK WALL | Staff writer 20 hrs ago In public statements and private conversations with lawmakers, Louisiana’s school superintendents are sounding the alarm about Gov. Jeff Landry’s proposal to pay for teacher bonuses by cutting…
Four tax propositions set for Nov. 3 ballot in West Feliciana Parish BY JAMES MINTON | Contributing writer Jun 10, 2026 West Feliciana Parish voters who go to the polls Nov. 3 will be asked to renew three property taxes collected by the parish government.
+2 Metro Council approves Baton Rouge anti-gang partnership with federal agents, despite U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement confusion BY PATRICK SLOAN-TURNER | Staff writer Jun 10, 2026 Amid public confusion about the role of Homeland Security, coupled with fears of potential U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, the Metro Council accepted $1.16 million to house fed…
Elderly man killed in single-vehicle car crash on La. 18 in Ascension Parish on Tuesday evening BY OLIVIA TEES | Staff writer Jun 10, 2026 Police suspect the 74-year old man died who died after he drove off the road in on La. 18 near Mount Bethel Road in Ascension Parish on Tuesday was impaired, State Police said.
Baker man killed in scooter crash along La. 64 in Livingston Parish BY OLIVIA TEES | Staff writer Jun 10, 2026 A Baker man was killed while riding his scooter along La. 64 near Magnolia Garden Court when a car crashed into him on Tuesday night, Louisiana State Police said.
Four Baton Rouge jail guards charged for allegedly beating inmates in areas without cameras BY QUINN COFFMAN | Staff writer Jun 10, 2026 Four guards at the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison were indicted in federal court on Wednesday over accusations that they brought multiple prisoners to areas of the prison without cameras, beat…
Man allegedly shot by former Gonzales mayor candidate dies at hospital police say BY OLIVIA TEES | Staff writer Jun 10, 2026 The man who was allegedly shot by a former Gonzales mayor candidate died at the North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond on Wednesday afternoon.
ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ President Rousse touts goal to raise research rankings as state economic growth driver BY IANNE SALVOSA | Staff writer Jun 10, 2026 ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ System President Wade Rousse said he wants to drive economic growth across Louisiana through ambitious changes at the system's flagship university.
Teen identified as victim in fatal double shooting on Plank Road Tuesday night BY OLIVIA TEES | Staff writer Jun 10, 2026 The East Baton Rouge Coroner’s Office identified one of the victims of the double shooting that happened along Plank Road Tuesday night.
Louisiana Hyundai steel mill agrees to reduce emissions after concerns from environmental groups BY ANNAKATE FREELAND | Staff writer Jun 10, 2026 Following months of criticism from environmental groups, Hyundai-POSCO Louisiana Steel has submitted significant changes to its air permit application for a planned $5.8 billion facility in As…
+2 Louisianans to vote on measure to help replace lead drinking water pipes. 'Need this to pass.' BY JOSIE ABUGOV | Staff writer Jun 10, 2026 If approved, the amendment would permit public funds to be used to identify and remove drinking water lines on private property that violate federal standards.
Four arrested after exchange of gunfire between two vehicles in West Feliciana Parish BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer Jun 10, 2026 Four men have been arrested and one more are wanted, after a fight led to gunfire being exchanged between two vehicles early Saturday, sending one person to the hospital, the West Feliciana Sh…
Man arrested in fatal Baton Rouge shooting, officials say BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer Jun 10, 2026 A suspect has been arrested in a fatal March shooting that killed a 23-year-old man, Baton Rouge Police said.
+4 Multiple suspects involved in Baker High shooting that left 1 injured, police say. 1 in custody. BY TIMOTHY BOONE and OLIVIA TEES | Staff writers Jun 10, 2026 One student was injured and a person of interested was detained following a shooting Wednesday morning at Baker High School — the second incident involving gunfire there this week.Â
One person injured in shooting at Baker High School, officials say BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer Jun 10, 2026 A person was injured in a shooting on the campus of Baker High School on Wednesday morning, officials said.
A U.S. appeals court judge in New Orleans is taking senior status, creating an opening BY MARK BALLARD | Staff writer Updated Jun 10, 2026 Donald Trump will have the chance to name another member to this New Orleans-based bench that hears appeals from three states.