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Burn ban underway in East Feliciana Parish after firefighters battle 15 fires in one day

BY JAMES MINTON | Contributing writer
1 hr ago

East Feliciana Parish Police Jury President Louis Kent urged parish residents Tuesday to heed a ban on open outdoor burning after parish firefighters battled 15 separate blazes on La. 67 north…

Another former Baton Rouge charter school official facing Louisiana ethics charges

BY CHARLES LUSSIER | Staff writer
2 hrs ago

For the second time in a month, a former board member for a charter school network in Baton Rouge is accused of violating state ethics law when she accepted lucrative contracts from the school…

Denham Springs man pleads guilty to distribution of child porn, DOJ says

By GABBY JIMENEZ | Staff writer
4 hrs ago

A Denham Springs man has pled guilty to distribution of child pornography, the U.S. Department of Justice said in a news release Wednesday.

Baton Rouge is voting on changes to the Plan of Government. What does that mean?

BY PATRICK SLOAN-TURNER | Staff writer
6 hrs ago

Baton Rouge voters have a proposition on their ballots this election to amend the parish's Plan of Government.

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Livingston Parish School Board candidates discuss how to handle teacher pay, other issues

BY CLAIRE GRUNEWALD | Staff writer
8 hrs ago

Meet the Livingston Parish School Board District 2 candidates

Home Bank net income up $1.3 million in third quarter

BY ADAM DAIGLE | Staff writer
8 hrs ago

Lafayette-based Home Bancorp Inc., the parent company of Home Bank, generated $9.4 million of net income during the third quarter, up from the $8.1 million in the second quarter.

How will AI impact Louisiana tech firms? Tulane's Startup Report gauges local fears, hopes.

BY RICH COLLINS | Staff writer
Updated 3 hrs ago

Louisiana entrepreneurs are both intrigued and anxious about the power of artificial intelligence.

New Orleans braces for 'next-level' Taylor Swift fandom. Meet Louisiana's Super Swifties.

By EMILY WOODRUFF | Staff writer
12 hrs ago

In Beth Anne Merida’s math classroom at Mount Carmel Academy, Taylor Swift fandom runs deep.

Elementary school's risks next to Louisiana chemical plant heard in federal court

BY JOSIE ABUGOV | Staff writer
23 hrs ago

Fifth Ward Elementary School sits in a U.S. census tract with the highest risk of cancer from air pollution in the country, EPA says.

Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders sickens 49 people in 10 states

BY JONEL ALECCIA | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
23 hrs ago

E. coli food poisoning linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers has sickened at least 49 people in 10 states, including one person who died and 10 who were hospitalized, federal health …

Baton Rouge officer suspended after internal review shows he used Taser on handcuffed teen

BY MATT BRUCE | Staff writer
Oct 22, 2024

A Baton Rouge police officer tied to BRAVE Cave abuse allegations served a weeklong suspension earlier this month, according to discipline records obtained by The Advocate.

Judge grants more time for new rules on Gulf of Mexico endangered species, a win for oil and gas

BY MARK SCHLEIFSTEIN | Staff writer
Updated 58 mins ago

A federal judge has granted more time to rewrite rules governing endangered species in the Gulf of Mexico, granting a victory to oil and gas interests and officials who argued the previous dea…

Louisiana's 2020 Teacher of the Year sues state to stop Ten Commandments law

By PATRICK WALL | Staff writer
Updated 19 hrs ago

Louisiana’s 2020 Teacher of the Year is suing the state over a new law that requires public schools to post the Ten Commandments, arguing it makes teachers complicit in promoting religion and …

After gas leak, Shenandoah Elementary reopens without incident, fire official says

BY QUINN COFFMAN | Staff writer
Oct 22, 2024

Shenandoah Elementary School was briefly evacuated Tuesday morning after a smell of gas was discovered.

Who was buried at site of proposed Louisiana plastics plant? New research points to enslaved people.

BY JOSIE ABUGOV | Staff writer
Oct 22, 2024

Genealogical research by the Louisiana Bucket Brigade uncovered information about five enslaved people from the former Buena Vista plantation, now the site of a proposed plastics plant.

Baton Rouge man arrested in St. Tammany Parish for solicitation of a minor, State Police say

BY QUINN COFFMAN | Staff writer
Oct 22, 2024

A Baton Rouge man has been arrested on allegations he attempted to engage in sexual acts with a minor, Louisiana State Police reports.

School bus and car crash near Addis, several students injured, West Baton Rouge EMS says

By GABBY JIMENEZ | Staff writer
Oct 22, 2024

Several students were injured in a crash Tuesday morning involving a school bus and a car on La. 1 southbound near Addis, an EMS spokesman said.

Ascension Parish's famous Jambalaya Festival is moving — and parts will be inside

BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer
Oct 22, 2024

After years of fun in the heart of Gonzales, the annual Jambalaya Festival will be moving next year.

Zachary Police bookings for Oct. 10-16, 2024

Community news report
Oct 22, 2024

The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison or issued a summons by the Zachary Police Department from Oct. 10-16:

WVFC makes SAFE donations

Community news report
Oct 22, 2024

Wednesday Volunteers for Family and Community met Oct. 2 at the BBQ Station Restaurant in Independence.

Zachary council questions why its taking so long to revise development code

BY OLIVIA McCLURE | Contributing writer
Oct 22, 2024

Zachary City Council members aren’t happy about how long it’s taking an outside firm to revise key sections of the city’s development code — a delay they believe is impeding enforcement of exi…

East and West Feliciana Council on Aging activities starting Oct. 23, 2024

Community news report
Updated 5 mins ago

The schedules for West and East Feliciana Council on Aging facilities are as follows:

St Amant takes lead in rivalry with East Ascension

BY TROY LeBOEUF | Contributing writer
Oct 22, 2024

Arguably the best rivalry in Louisiana high school football lived up to its billing as St. Amant edged East Ascension 17-12 Friday at Spartan Stadium.

Around Ascension for Oct. 23, 2024

BY DARLENE DENSTORFF | Staff writer
Oct 22, 2024

Early voting continues

Around the Felicianas for Oct. 23, 2024

BY LEILA PITCHFORD | Staff writer
Oct 22, 2024

Slaughter Fall Festival

Nature on the Geaux brings wildlife presentation to Livingston Parish Book Festival

Community news report
Oct 22, 2024

Nature on the Geaux, which aims to foster a deeper connection to wildlife and nature through engaging and educational programs, will present a special “Creepy Critters” show during this year’s…

North Oaks Cardiology Clinic welcomes physician assistant Hailey Detillier

Community news report
Oct 22, 2024

Physician Assistant Hailey M. Detillier has joined North Oaks Cardiology Clinic’s network of providers.

Firefighters bring fire safety tips to children at local day cares, preschools

Community news report
Oct 22, 2024

Members of the St. Amant and Fifth Ward Volunteer Fire Department recently shared fire safety tips with children during visits to La Petite Day Care, Safe Harbor Day Care, Kidz Corner Day Care…