Baton Rouge heats up into the 80s Friday, then faces increasing shower and thunderstorm chances through Halloween weekend. A cooler, more unsettled pattern arrives midweek.

William Carroll, 56, allegedly told two Hooters workers on Airport Boulevard he rapes and kills. He posted $6,000 bond.

An officer was treated for an apparent arm injury, police say.

Hannah Amoroso literally ran District 7's 35-mile border to launch her bid. Outside groups are spending anyway.

Ka’Mya J’Nae, daughter of a Walk-On’s employee, died after running into a vehicle’s path following a restaurant event.

Carla Powell-Lewis defends her District 3 seat as Scotlandville High's enrollment has fallen by half in a decade.

A body was discovered along North 3rd Street near the Louisiana State Capitol as investigators await autopsy results.

Tebbe Jackson challenges Board President Shashonnie Steward again, this time with no runoff and a post-indictment cloud over the district.

The 1924 school now holds a 200-seat auditorium and rotating art shows. Its director wants kids to know Pointe Coupee's story.

The Human Jukebox leads a second line from the Art & Science Museum to City Hall, with actor Meagan Good set to appear.

Ascension Parish leaders want rules in place before any developer breaks ground, even as one eyes a Sorrento site.

A new grand jury filing cuts Superintendent LaMont Cole's charges to three counts, but he still faces trial on bribery allegations.

A witness says the gunman walked past a food truck outside Da Hole before opening fire on Airline Highway.