Claudette Colvin, arrested at 15 for refusing to give up her bus seat, helped force the Supreme Court decision that ended bus ...

Louisiana residents using SNAP benefits will no longer be able to buy candy, soda, or energy drinks starting Feb. 18. The ...

Data shows Louisiana State Police use force against Black residents at far higher rates than their share of the population, ...

Southern University has formed a presidential search committee to identify finalists for system president following last year ...

BAKER, La. — Construction is progressing on the Groom Road Corridor Upgrade, a major infrastructure initiative funded through the MoveBR Enhancement Program, as crews advance deeper into active work ...

BATON ROUGE, La. — Mid City will come alive Friday evening as the neighborhood hosts its annual celebration of art, food, and culture. The popular White Light Night festival returns from 6 p.m. to 10 ...

BATON ROUGE, La. — Mayor-President Sid Edwards laid off four employees Monday in response to voter rejection of his three-tier tax plan, part of a 12% budget reduction aimed at stabilizing city ...

BATON ROUGE, La. — Mayor-President Sid Edwards has unveiled a $1.1 billion operating budget for 2026 that calls for cutting more than 400 positions within city-parish government—a move driven by the ...

Baton Rouge, La. — Gary Chambers is escalating his criticism of Mayor Sid Edwards, accusing him of prioritizing political strategy over public safety and community well-being. Chambers’ concerns come ...

Workers prepare for the transformation of two Baton Rouge Winn-Dixie stores into Super 1 Foods, part of Brookshire Grocery Co.’s expansion in South Louisiana. BATON ROUGE, La. — Two familiar ...

BATON ROUGE, La. —The NAACP Louisiana State Conference is set to bring its 83rd annual convention to Baton Rouge Oct. 2–4, marking a pivotal gathering for civil rights advocates, faith leaders, and ...

BATON ROUGE, La. — NAACP State President Michael McClanahan and activist Eugene Collins were vindicated Monday in a federal court ruling that affirmed their First Amendment rights, ending an ...