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• Subject of documentary arrested for rape bonds out of the Livingston Parish Detention Center Play Video

  May 16, 2026 8:02 PM

  LIVINGSTON — The subject of a documentary who was arrested for rape bonded out of the Livingston Parish Detention Center on Friday. Ricky Foster , 46, was originally arrested on April 1 after he was accused of 10 counts of third-degree rape, 10 counts of extortion and four counts... more »

• Senate panel aims to draw new congressional maps this week amid strident views from both sides Play Video

  May 11, 2026 11:32 AM

  BATON ROUGE – After a tumultuous day-long hearing Friday, lawmakers will try to break through the tension this week and propose new maps for Louisiana’s six congressional districts. A Senate panel is expected to resume debate Wednesday, and what it decides could largely carry through both chambers as the... more »

• Discussions over Louisiana's congressional districts heat up at Capitol Play Video

  May 8, 2026 3:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Several lawmakers met at the Louisiana Capitol on Friday to discuss the redrawing of congressional maps as the Supreme Court ruled that Louisiana's current maps are racially gerrymandered. Governor Jeff Landry signed an executive order suspending the U.S. House primary elections on April 30, leading to... more »

• Trump says a 'final proposal' to rescue Spirit Airlines is under consideration Play Video

  May 1, 2026 6:24 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that his administration was still weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines, with talks ongoing and no final decision yet on whether to move forward with a potential bailout for a carrier mired in bankruptcy proceedings for the second time in less... more »

• St. James Baptist Church holds special Good Friday service in Baton Rouge Play Video

  April 3, 2026 4:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The St. James Baptist Church on North 44th Street in Baton Rouge held a special service in honor of Good Friday. The church's Good Friday Worship Experience allowed residents to join together and celebrate in preparation for the Easter holiday. Those in attendance were served... more »

• Louisiana Christian Resource Center hosts inaugural Good Friday Unity Service

  April 3, 2026 11:47 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Christian Resource Center held its inaugural Good Friday Unity Service on Friday. The special community worship experience brought together multiple ministry leaders and congregations from across the Baton Rouge area for a service centered on "The 7 Last Sayings of Christ from the Cross."... more »

• Annual Way of the Cross held in downtown Baton Rouge on Good Friday Play Video

  April 3, 2026 10:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, along with the St. Joseph Cathedral, held the annual Way of the Cross in Downtown Baton Rouge on Good Friday. The Way of the Cross is a symbolic pilgrimage that highlights Jesus' suffering before his death, offering... more »

• Tangipahoa deputies arrest man accused of holding woman captive for more than 24 hours Play Video

  March 13, 2026 1:30 PM

  UNEEDUS — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a man on Friday, accused of kidnapping a woman. According to deputies, 30-year-old Brice Anthony kidnapped a woman on Tuesday who had a protective order against him. Anthony allegedly held the woman against her will for more than 24 hours, during... more »

• Ponchatoula High School experiences power outage; students being sent home early

  March 13, 2026 10:12 AM

  PONCHATOULA — Ponchatoula High School experienced a power outage on Friday morning. The school initially said that Entergy identified the issue, but later said that Entergy was not able to restore power to the school on Friday morning. "We are coordinating buses to pick up students and transfer... more »

• U.S. Department of Education opens investigation into the Louisiana Board of Regents over DEI targets Play Video

  February 13, 2026 5:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights opened an investigation into the Louisiana Board of Regents on Friday to determine if its Master Plan for Higher Education violated a portion of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by allowing racially-exclusionary practices and initiatives. In... more »

• River Parishes Community College breaks ground on new Hyundai Steel training center Play Video

  February 6, 2026 6:33 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — River Parishes Community College, alongside Hyundai Steel , broke ground on a new training center in Donaldsonville on Friday. The new training center, planned to open in 2027, will offer students of RPCC a new steel-industry-focused curriculum aligned directly to Hyundai Steel's workforce needs. The new... more »

• One injured in second Friday night shooting on North Ardenwood Drive Play Video

  January 24, 2026 2:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police are investigating a Friday night shooting on North Ardenwood Drive that left one injured. According to the department, the shooting occurred around 9:45 p.m., shortly after another shooting at 6:54 p.m. injured a 13 -year-old inside a home. Police said the 33-year-old... more »

• Louisiana Lights return for second year at the Burden Museum and Gardens Play Video

  November 28, 2025 6:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana Lights returned for its second year at the Burden Museum and Gardens in Baton Rouge on Friday. Louisiana Lights takes guests on a journey through gardens and tunnels of light as they enjoy food and drinks during the holiday season. This year, the event... more »

• Christmas tree farms expect big business for Black Friday Play Video

  November 28, 2025 6:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Some businesses selling Christmas trees in Baton Rouge said Black Friday is the busiest day of the season for tree sales. According to a 2024 report from Square , Black Friday saw the highest amount of tree sales, with other popular dates like the first and... more »

• Funeral held for former West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Mike Cazes in Brusly Play Video

  November 28, 2025 11:32 AM

  BRUSLY - The funeral for former West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Mike Cazes took place on Friday at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Brusly. Cazes served five terms as the chief law enforcement officer for West Baton Rouge Parish and worked at the local sheriff's office... more »

• Southern University releases statement on video showing altercation between fan and BRPD officer Play Video

  November 17, 2025 7:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Southern University released a statement regarding a video showing a Baton Rouge Police Department Officer appearing to grab a person by the neck at the Southern University vs. Texas Southern University football game on Saturday night. The video shows a group of people standing in the... more »

• Man accused in stabbing death of St. Gabriel officer indicted by grand jury Play Video

  October 10, 2025 11:20 AM

  ST. GABRIEL — A man arrested over the summer for allegedly killing a St. Gabriel Police officer was indicted Friday by an Iberville Parish grand jury. Warren Mitchell III, 26, is accused of killing Capt. Devin Boutte, a 12-year veteran of the St. Gabriel Police Department. Boutte was found... more »

• Traveling catfishing tournament makes way to River Parishes on Friday Play Video

  September 18, 2025 11:29 AM

  LAPLACE - Calling all fishermen! The King Kat Tournament Trail, a traveling catfishing competition, is kicking off on Friday in Lac des Allemands. In addition to the tournament, participants can enjoy local cuisine, live music, and family-friendly activities. Spectators are encouraged to come out and cheer on their... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: most comfortable night since June ahead for some, humidity to return Play Video

  August 26, 2025 4:17 PM

  The rest of the week brings a dip in humidity, followed by a gradual rise, then a growing chance of rain by Friday into the weekend. If you’ve got Labor Day plans, don’t cancel them, but keep an eye on the forecast. Tonight and Tomorrow: Expect mainly clear skies... more »

• Baker house burns to the ground, leaves man with burns all over body Play Video

  August 8, 2025 10:11 AM

  BAKER — A Baker house burned to the ground and left one person with burns all over his body on Friday. Baker Police Chief Carl Dunn said that police responded to the fire on Southwest Drive with firefighters. A woman at the scene said that the explosion the... more »

• Trump demands official overseeing jobs data be fired after dismal employment report Play Video

  August 1, 2025 3:10 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday called for the firing of the head of the agency that produces the monthly jobs figures after a report showed hiring slowed in July and was much weaker in May and June than previously reported. Trump in a post on his... more »

• Baton Rouge councilmember hosting a pet food giveaway event with Companion Animal Alliance on Friday

  December 10, 2024 6:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge councilman is partnering with the a local community center and Companion Animal Alliance to host a free pet food giveaway to assist pet owners this holiday season. Darryl Hurst (D) said the event will take place Friday and start at 8 a.m. at... more »

• Central High School will close Friday for semifinals preparation

  December 2, 2024 12:41 PM

  CENTRAL - The Wildcats football team has made it to the state semifinals! The school system posted to social media Monday saying that since so many students, parents, and teachers will be traveling to Monroe for the game to support the team, officials made the decision to close the... more »

• Police still investigating circumstances around stolen EBR school bus found repainted white and red Play Video

  August 13, 2024 4:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE — An East Baton Rouge Parish school bus that went missing over the weekend was found by the Baton Rouge Police Department, but it was repainted white and given new, red rims. The bus was reported missing on Friday and found by police on Sunday. The words... more »

• Our Lady of the Lake hosting cancer survivor day celebration honoring patients, survivors, caretakers Play Video

  June 14, 2024 8:11 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute is hosting a Cancer Survivor Day celebration at noon on Friday. The second annual event is meant to honor cancer patients, cancer survivors, caretakers, family and friends. The event will feature guest speakers sharing their cancer stories, pet therapy,... more »

• Friday's Health Report: Finding what sunscreen is right for you, your skin Play Video

  June 7, 2024 5:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE — We all know sunscreen should be part of our daily skincare routines. But there are so many options. There are some things to take into account when you are browsing the sunscreen aisle. "Sunscreens come in a lot of different forms. Things to look out for... more »

• Friday's Health Report: New development in stomach cancer treatment is more direct, effective Play Video

  May 31, 2024 5:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Most stomach cancers are found when the disease has spread beyond the stomach and a cure is less likely. A new approach to treatment called HIPEC delivers heated-liquid chemotherapy directly to the abdomen, where it can target the cancer. During a HIPEC treatment, the abdominal cavity... more »

• Friday's Health Report: As marijuana continues to be legalized, pot overtakes alcohol as preferred vice Play Video

  May 24, 2024 6:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE — More Americans now use marijuana daily over alcohol, a new national survey on drug use shows. Around 17.7 million people reported using cannabis every day or just about every day, the U.S. National Survey on Drug Use and Health said. That is compared to 14.7... more »

• Friday's Health Report: Surgeries can strengthen, stabilize spine for osteopenia, osteoporosis patients Play Video

  May 17, 2024 3:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Osteopenia and osteoporosis are both conditions in which bones become less dense and can break more easily. Bone density issues are common among spinal surgery patients who are 50 and older. Making sure a patient's bones are as healthy as possible before undergoing spinal surgery has... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: strong storms possible as workweek ends Play Video

  June 9, 2022 6:12 PM

  It now appears that the best chance of rain in the 7-Day Forecast will come on Friday. In fact, some strong boomers could fire up just as many of us are starting the weekend. Next 24 Hours: Any showers than manage to develop will diminish into the evening hours.... more »

• Ice Skating on the River returns to Baton Rouge Play Video

  December 14, 2021 9:01 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A fun-filled wintertime tradition is returning to the Raising Cane’s River Center this week. Ice Skating on the River kicks off Friday, December 17, as the venue is transformed into a Winter Wonderland. Ice Skating on the River will offer 75-minute sessions nearly every... more »

• 'Friday' actor Anthony 'AJ' Johnson dead at 55

  September 21, 2021 5:48 AM

  Entertainers are mourning the loss of actor Anthony "AJ" Johnson, an actor widely known for his performance as Ezal in the 1995 hit comedy, 'Friday.' Johnson's representative, LyNea Bell, confirmed Monday that he passed away at 55 years of age. "The world of Comedy has truly been shaken,... more »

• Man charged with negligent homicide in shooting

  June 17, 2021 9:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man was arrested for negligent homicide after a shooting left one dead in an East Baton Rouge neighborhood Thursday night. Police say Israel Crockett, 21, was shot on Ford Street around 8 p.m. Thursday. Crockett was taken to a hospital where he later died. ... more »

• Friday's Health Report Play Video

  April 23, 2021 7:12 PM

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  March 5, 2021 3:11 PM

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• Sweating in the stadium, refreshments served Sunday night Play Video

  October 13, 2017 6:29 AM

  The week will end dry and hot. A cold front will offer much cooler and drier air by early next week. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Friday will be sunny with highs temperatures near 90 degrees. Humidity will still be in check. Overnight will be clear with low... more »

• LSU faces Oregon State in CWS Friday

  June 23, 2017 12:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE – LSU looks to move one step closer to the College World Series Finals when they face Oregon State (56-4) at 2 p.m. Friday at TD Ameritrade Park. The Tigers (50-18) must defeat Oregon State on Friday and Saturday in order to advance to the... more »

• Sobriety checkpoint to be conducted in Livingston Parish

  May 25, 2017 4:37 PM

  LIVINGSTON – The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office, along with other local law enforcement agencies, will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on Friday. The checkpoint is an effort to protect citizens from those who drink and drive. Specifics about the location of the checkpoint will not be released in advance.... more »

• LSU graduates largest class at 2017 spring commencement ceremony

  May 12, 2017 5:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Louisiana State University graduated its largest class at Friday's spring commencement ceremony. The university awarded a total of 4,163 degrees. The overall class of 2016-2017 included the most degrees awarded to women, African American and Asian American students. According to the university, the 2017 graduating... more »

• Changing weather into the weekend

  January 8, 2016 7:08 AM

  After a milder end to the work week, a cold front will bring rain and much cooler temperatures over the weekend. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Friday will feature morning clouds and fog followed by a few breaks of afternoon sun. Because of the considerable cloudiness... more »

• Game on: a weekend without rain

  November 13, 2015 7:19 AM

  Calm weather and cooler air will highlight the weekend. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: The week will end with a mixture of sun and high clouds. Temperatures will make it into the mid 60s for most, but could potentially stay a little lower if thicker clouds filter out... more »

• October 30, 2015 Morning News Pop Play Video

  October 30, 2015 7:43 AM

  Here are today's top stories: Fire marshal investigating accident at GBR State Fair Baton Rouge Halloween Parade moved up due to weather concerns BRPD investigating deadly park shooting Heavy rain, strong storms expected on Halloween Updates all day, every day: FACEBOOK |... more »

• 13-mile-long traffic jam complicated Friday commute home

  October 16, 2015 7:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Friday traffic fiasco returned this week with a traffic jam that stretched 13 miles. An earlier crash slowed traffic on I-10 West from Bluebonnet to Highway 415 in West Baton Rouge. There were subsequent crashes in the jam that slowed traffic even more. Eastbound... more »

• One man is dead after being stabbed by his girlfriend

  October 3, 2015 1:00 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE, La. - A domestic dispute ended deadly Friday night. Ascension Parish Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to reports of yelling and screaming coming from the 18000 block of Pinehurst Dr. Upon arrival, the deputies found blood throughout the house, but no one was home. Shortly after, the Sheriff's... more »