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Family and friends gathered on Greenwell Springs Road to pray for John Le Nguyen, whose killer is still unidentified three months later.
Madison Harris was found unresponsive with a gunshot wound; police have not named a suspect or motive.
Shawnta Davis-Ned, 40, failed a breath test after a crash near Duson, troopers say, and now faces vehicular homicide charges.
Arts & Culture in ...
The South Baton Rouge venue once hosted James Brown and Martin Luther King Jr. — now it has an esports lounge and recording studio too.
A new ranking puts Baton Rouge behind only Memphis and Jackson for deadly after-dark crashes.
A driver faces two homicide counts after troopers say he struck a turning Jeep on Highway 389, killing both occupants.
Weather & Environment in ...
Baton Rouge gets a warm, cloudy Sunday with a few midday storms before a wetter system begins Tuesday, with stronger storms possible Tuesday night.
Ethan Hallman allegedly offered two 18-year-old women a ride before driving them to an apartment, deputies say.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Hot-air balloon rides, a Chili Dog Eating Contest and zydeco from Rockin' Dopsie Jr. headline the third annual bash at Pelican Park.
Community & Society in ...
Day two of the 15th annual Harvest Festival drew New Roads families back to Main Street, with a new ride operator and fresh safety inspections in place.
The crash cut off access to City Heights and The Preserve at Old Dutchtown before the road reopened.
Lori Ott and Tim Bellan turn a Butler Greenwood cottage into their own Versailles every fall, wigs and all.
Kevin Williams, 56, is in critical condition after a struggle with deputies at his Bossier City home.
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