Victor Woods Jr. and Lori White will face off Dec. 12 for the Division C seat left by Judge Alvin Batiste Jr.'s retirement.

Cecil Harris won District 5's first contested race in 20 years, while Jeff Frizell cruised to a second term in District 3.

Retired judge Toni Higginbotham faces Metro Council member Jen Racca for a District 6 seat tied to evictions.

Kim Landry, 58, flips the 23rd JDC's Division A seat after a 2018 loss and 25 years in Ascension Parish.

A federal judge sided with the Baton Rouge nonprofit on trademark infringement, yet denied it any money or an injunction.

Drivers must be 16 with a license, but crossing state highways remains off-limits until next year.

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

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

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

Fitch's upgrade could mean cheaper borrowing for Louisiana roadwork, but officials warn the gains are fragile.

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

Four of five candidates at the Baton Rouge forum opposed abortion rights, while Democrat Dan McKay broke from the pack.

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