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‘No Kings’ protest held in Baton Rouge along with hundreds of similar demonstrations across the US
Hundreds of people participated in a “No Kings” protest in downtown Baton Rouge on Saturday, June 14. The protestors filled ...
Louisiana plays a ‘wait-and-see game’ after approving a slate of bills to lower insurance rates
The Louisiana Legislature wrapped up its 2025 regular session Thursday having passed an agenda to try to lower insurance ...
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Federal and local authorities raid Baton Rouge massage parlors, 10 females detained by ICE
Nine massage parlors across Baton Rouge were raided by a mix of local and federal law enforcement agents Tuesday, resulting ...
Louisiana Legislative Session wraps up with moves on insurance, education, and infrastructure
BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana lawmakers wrapped up a busy regular legislative session Thursday, passing bills on a wide range ...
Louisiana’s 2025 legislative session ends with governor saying he plans to call a special session
Louisiana lawmakers concluded their 2025 legislative session on Thursday by passing the state’s $51 billion budget.
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Despite Baton Rouge massage parlor crackdown, DA says owners remain elusive
The crackdown comes at a time when Louisiana lawmakers are looking to impose stricter regulations and oversight on massage ...
Louisiana is the latest Republican-led state expanding its role in immigration enforcement
Louisiana's GOP-dominated Legislature passed a package of bills this week that were designed to aid in federal crackdowns on ...
Mental health support now available for youth around Baton Rouge, in person or virtual
Children and young adults in the Greater Baton Rouge area facing mental health issues can now talk to medical professionals, ...
Former contracted employee for City of Baton Rouge sentenced for child porn
Blake Joseph Steiner, 37, of Baton Rouge, was sentenced to 86 months in prison on Monday, June 9, 2025. He pleaded guilty in ...
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Blue Bayou Waterpark in Baton Rouge reopening under new ownership and name
A popular Baton Rouge water park is set to make a splash under new ownership next year. Mandeville-based Leisure Sports and ...
Louisiana legislative session ends. Here's what lawmakers accomplished
YOU KNOW THE COUNTDOWN IS ON LESS THAN TWO HOURS NOW UNTIL SESSION OFFICIALLY HAS TO WRAP. AND YOU CAN CERTAINLY FEEL THAT CRUNCH HERE AT THE CAPITOL. THAT PRIORITY TO GET EVERYTHING DONE. NOW, TODAY, ...