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• The Village of Tangipahoa launched its first official website on Tuesday

  August 11, 2026 12:40 PM

  TANGIPAHOA — The Village of Tangipahoa launched its first official website on Tuesday. The website provides people with information about elected officials, upcoming community events and public meeting minutes. Users can also easily fill out a contact form for any questions or concerns. The name Tangipahoa comes from... more »

• Hunters for the Hungry 'Clean Out Your Freezer Day' set for Aug. 23

  August 11, 2026 11:43 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana hunters who want to make room in their freezers for the upcoming hunting season and provide meals for those in need can donate fish, meat, and other frozen foods during "Clean Out Your Freezer Day" on Aug. 23. The annual event is organized by Hunters... more »

• THIS WEEK: Prime conditions to see bright meteors streak across the sky Play Video

  August 10, 2026 6:26 PM

  It’s one of the best meteor showers of the year — the Perseids! Peaking on Wednesday night (Aug. 12-13), this year in particular offers one of the best opportunities to see the bright meteor streaks in action. In the right location, an observer could see 50-100 meteors per hour. ... more »

• Bayou L'Ourse man sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to fatal 2023 shooting

  August 10, 2026 5:52 PM

  BAYOU L'OURSE — A man who pleaded guilty to the 2023 shooting death of a 40-year old man in Bayou L'Ourse was sentenced to 40 years on Monday. Joseph Gilchrist Sr., 55, was arrested following the July 2, 2023, shooting of Atanacio Guerrero . Assumption Parish deputies... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Heat set to intensify toward the weekend; tracking the tropics Play Video

  August 10, 2026 4:45 PM

  Afternoon storm chances will fade in the coming days, allowing heat to tighten its grip on the Capital Region. Meanwhile, the Storm Station is tracking several areas of interest across the Atlantic. Tonight & Tomorrow: Following the classic summer setup, afternoon thunderstorms will diminish into the night. Skies will... more »

• Ascension Parish Little League team will play in regional tournament Play Video

  August 10, 2026 4:12 PM

  WACO — The Ascension Parish Little League team will represent Louisiana on Monday in the Southwest Region Tournament championship. The team will be playing in Waco, Texas, against Boerne Little League, representing Texas. The tournament will conclude with a one-game championship following the elimination of one of the teams.... more »

• Livingston Parish Library logged over 80,000 with summer reading program Play Video

  August 10, 2026 12:29 PM

  LIVINGSTON — The Livingston Parish Library summer reading program broke its personal reading records for the second year in a row. Participants in the program logged 81,280 books, marking the highest total in the library's 80-year history and the second straight year that readers have surpassed 80,000 books. ... more »

• East Feliciana OK'd for FEMA Public Assistance after Tropical Storm Arthur Play Video

  August 10, 2026 12:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE — East Feliciana Parish has been approved for FEMA Public Assistance for the major presidential disaster declaration for Tropical Storm Arthur, joining the parishes of Avoyelles, Pointe Coupee, St. Charles, St. Landry and Winn. The incident period covered by the declaration includes damage caused by Tropical Storm... more »

• Man arrested, allegedly raped woman after night of drinking at Baton Rouge bars

  August 9, 2026 9:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man was arrested for allegedly raping a woman who was too intoxicated to consent following a night of bar hopping in the Perkins Road Overpass area. The reported rape happened in the early-morning hours of June 24, an arrest warrant for 24-year-old Elijah Clyde says.... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Daytime downpours sticking around for now; tropics waking up Play Video

  August 9, 2026 7:05 PM

  Sporadic daytime downpours will stick around to start the new week before tapering off, letting heat take center stage by the week’s end. Meanwhile, the tropics are starting to wake up. Tonight & Tomorrow: Afternoon downpours will fade toward nightfall, making way for clearing skies and morning lows in... more »

• 'It's more common than you think:' Pedestrian deaths, injuries on the rise in capital region Play Video

  August 9, 2026 4:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The total number of pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists involved in fatal or severe crashes so far in 2026 is higher than at the same point during the previous year, data from LSU's Center for Analytics and Research in Transportation Safety shows. Greenwell Springs Road, Plank Road,... more »

• Ascension deputies: Juvenile booked on gun theft, car burglary charges along La. Highway 42

  August 7, 2026 4:12 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — A teenager has been arrested in connection with a series of vehicle break-ins and firearm thefts in Prairieville neighborhoods, according to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Bobby Webre said the break-ins happened along La. Highway 42 between the early morning hours of July 31 and the... more »

• LPSO: Officials respond to crash at South Frost Road at La. Highway 42

  August 7, 2026 4:08 PM

  LIVINGSTON - Officials are working a crash on South Frost Road near La. Highway 42, the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said. Deputies said the road would be closed for an "extended period of time." Moderate injuries resulted from the crash. No other information was immediately available. more »

• Port Allen police seek public help identifying 3 women in 2025 stabbing and home invasion Play Video

  August 7, 2026 3:50 PM

  PORT ALLEN — Port Allen police are asking for the public's help identifying three women connected to a 2025 stabbing and home invasion. One woman has already been taken into custody in connection with the case, but three others involved remain unidentified and at large. Anyone with information... more »

• West Nile Virus found in 18 mosquito samples in Tangipahoa Parish this week

  August 7, 2026 3:40 PM

  TANGIPAHOA PARISH — Mosquito samples in the Tangipahoa Parish Mosquito Abatement District have tested positive for West Nile Virus this week. Eighteen samples came back positive and additional treatments will be performed in the most affected areas. So far this year, 82 of the 1,557 samples tested in... more »

• Donaldsonville business hit with graffiti, Ascension Parish sheriff seeks suspect

  August 7, 2026 3:24 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office is looking for a man caught on surveillance video spray painting explicit graffiti on a local business. According to the sheriff's office, the incident happened during the early morning hours of Aug. 4. The suspect spray painted vulgar graffiti on the business.... more »

• Silver Alert issued in East Baton Rouge Parish for missing 64-year-old man Play Video

  August 6, 2026 11:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Louisiana State Police has issued a Silver Alert for a 64-year-old man last seen near Florida Boulevard in Baton Rouge. Chester Baggett was last seen at 14740 Florida Blvd. at approximately 10 p.m. on Aug. 4. Baggett is a white male with blue eyes and... more »

• East Baton Rouge Superintendent back at work after bonding out of jail Play Video

  August 6, 2026 11:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Superintendent LaMont Cole turned himself in at the East Baton Rouge Parish Jail around 11 a.m Thursday. Just three hours after bonding out, he walked into the school board meeting to take his seat. Superintendent Cole was indicted by a grand jury a day before East... more »

• Judge approves $106 million settlement over deadly 2019 Hard Rock Hotel collapse in New Orleans Play Video

  August 6, 2026 8:54 PM

  A judge approved a $106 million settlement Thursday that ends a yearslong legal battle over the deadly 2019 collapse of a Hard Rock Hotel that was under construction in New Orleans. The 18-story hotel project partially collapsed in October 2019 , killing three people and damaging nearby property. A... more »

• Louisiana paid some SNAP recipients too much or too little, and now it could cost $95 million Play Video

  August 6, 2026 8:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The number of Louisiana residents receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits dropped 22 percent in one year, and the state is also dealing with a higher error rate in how those benefits are paid out. According to the Louisiana Department of Health, new work requirement rules... more »

• Baker man accused of stabbing father wanted after cutting off ankle monitor, missing court date Play Video

  August 6, 2026 6:04 PM

  BAKER — A man accused of stabbing his father in January has a warrant out for his arrest after he cut off his ankle monitor and did not show up for a court hearing at the 19th JDC, court records say. Jeremiah Gill, 22, was arrested on attempted first-degree... more »

• Ponchatoula High senior arrested in Tangipahoa Parish after allegedly threatening school shooting Play Video

  August 6, 2026 1:33 PM

  PONCHATOULA — A Ponchatoula High School student was arrested after making threats of violence for the school district’s first day back at school next week, Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Gerald Sticker said on Thursday. Bryanna Kaufman, a 17-year-old senior at Ponchatula High, was booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail on... more »

• Hammond Police searching for suspect in attempted robbery at convenience store

  August 6, 2026 1:17 PM

  HAMMOND – The Hammond Police Department is searching for an attempted robbery suspect. According to police, around 2 a.m. on Aug. 1, officers responded to Rende's Quick Stop on West University Avenue after an attempted robbery. Hammond Police learned that a suspect was attempting to steal merchandise from... more »

• US Labor Department approves Louisiana plan to unify state workforce system Play Video

  August 6, 2026 12:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The U.S. Department of Labor has approved Louisiana's plan to move from 15 local workforce boards to a single statewide system. This change lets the Louisiana Workforce Investment Council take over duties from local boards through June 30, 2028. Officials said the new system aims... more »

• Central Police assistant chief dies after brief battle with illness; department announces funeral details Play Video

  August 6, 2026 12:23 PM

  CENTRAL — Central Police Department Assistant Chief Clifton Ivey has died, the department said Thursday. According to the department, he died after a "brief illness." Ivey started at the department in October 2020. "He was paramount in growing the Department, upgrading equipment, and implementing policies and procedures... more »

• A Denham Springs billboard is giving overdose victims' families a place to remember their loved ones Play Video

  August 5, 2026 6:49 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A billboard in Denham Springs is raising awareness around the dangers of drug poisonings and offering victims' families a place to honor their loved ones. Beth White is one of those family members. Her son, Brandon Reeves, died from a fentanyl overdose at the age of... more »

• Denham Springs accountant pleads guilty to using her employer's credit cards for personal bills

  August 5, 2026 5:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Denham Springs accountant pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud after using company credit cards to pay for personal expenses. Anisha Devall Hunter, 48, entered the plea before U.S. District Court Judge John W. deGravelles, according to officials. The charges stem from Hunter’s... more »

• Plaquemines Parish case against Chevron centers on federal court jurisdiction and state judgment

  August 5, 2026 4:51 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill says the first day of oral arguments in Plaquemine Parish’s case against Chevron centered on whether the case could stay in federal court and what would happen if it does. Previously, a state jury ordered Chevron to pay upward of $740... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: Dodging afternoon storms as students return to class Play Video

  August 5, 2026 4:05 PM

  Summer vacation may be wrapping up for Capital Area students, but summer weather isn't going anywhere. Heat and humidity will continue to spark daily afternoon thunderstorms in the Storm Station forecast. Tonight & Tomorrow: Afternoon thunderstorms will taper off this evening, giving way to clearing skies overnight. Temperatures... more »

• 'Miscarriage of justice': Superintendent LaMont Cole denies corruption allegations in new statement Play Video

  August 5, 2026 2:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Former East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor Pro Tempore LaMont Cole was formally indicted on corruption charges by a grand jury on Wednesday amid the attorney general's probe into the city-parish government. Cole, the current East Baton Rouge Parish School System superintendent, was charged with two counts... more »

• La. 308 closed at La. 1011 bridge in Supreme after 3-car crash; 2 people hospitalized with minor injuries

  August 5, 2026 2:07 PM

  SUPREME — La. 308 is closed at the intersection with the La. 1011 bridge in Supreme due to a three-car crash. The incident was first reported just before noon. Assumption Parish deputies ask drivers to take La. 1 while first responders work the crash. Two people were... more »

• LDH data shows 125 reported cases of cyclosporiasis in Louisiana

  August 5, 2026 1:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE — As of Tuesday, Louisiana has 125 reported cases of cyclosporiasis. Since the outbreak of the parasite, six people have also been hospitalized. No one has died from the infection since the start of this year's "season" for the parasite, which is known to cause diarrhea,... more »

• Tangipahoa Parish deputies investigating shooting at pool party that left 3 people injured Play Video

  August 5, 2026 1:48 PM

  HAMMOND — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting at a pool party that injured three people. According to deputies, dispatchers received multiple calls reporting shots fired along Hinson Road near Old Baton Rouge Highway around 9 p.m. on Saturday. When deputies arrived, they found a... more »

• Zachary Schools expand student opportunities with new programs Play Video

  August 5, 2026 12:18 PM

  ZACHARY — "Excellence Lives Here" is the theme guiding the Zachary Community School District into the 2026-27 academic year. District leaders say the focus is continuing to build on past success while creating more opportunities for students. Superintendent Ben Necaise says the district's approach centers around supporting the... more »

• Boil water advisory issued after water leak at intersection of Perkins Road, South Acadian Thruway Play Video

  August 5, 2026 12:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A boil water advisory has been put in place following a water leak at the intersection of Perkins Road and South Acadian Thruway. The advisory was issued Tuesday after repairs were made to the water main under the street following a leak, Adrienne Mire, CAO and... more »

• BRPD arrests suspect accused of attacking woman, firing shots at her, her children at gas station

  August 5, 2026 11:59 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested a woman after she allegedly attacked another woman and fired a gun at her and her three children at a Greenwell Springs Road gas station. According to a BRPD arrest document, the mother was livestreaming on Facebook at Race Trac... more »

• LSU Alumni Association announces return of Football Fridays at The Cook ahead of 2026-27 season Play Video

  August 5, 2026 11:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The LSU Alumni Association is bringing back Football Fridays at The Cook this fall. The pregame luncheon series, sponsored by Regions Bank, will be held on three Fridays throughout the season. The events invite alumni, fans and supporters to the Lod Cook Alumni Center for "an... more »

• Louisiana Love Our Waterways campaign kicks off Sept. 1 with 140-plus cleanup events

  August 5, 2026 11:34 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Louisiana is gearing up for its first coordinated, month-long waterway cleanup effort, with Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and Keep Louisiana Beautiful calling on more residents to get involved ahead of the Sept. 1 kickoff of Love Our Waterways. More than 140 cleanup events have already been... more »

• 3 juveniles taken into custody after vehicle burglary in Berwick

  August 5, 2026 11:19 AM

  BERWICK — A group of juveniles in Berwick were taken into custody by police after an alleged vehicle burglary. According to Berwick Police, officers responded to reports of a vehicle burglary in which a firearm was stolen on Tuesday. Officers said that surveillance footage quickly led them to identify... more »

• Livingston Police arrest man accused of raping juvenile Play Video

  August 5, 2026 10:24 AM

  LIVINGSTON — Police in the town of Livingston have arrested a man accused of raping a child. Livingston Police officers were contacted by concerned family members last week regarding a possible sexual crime involving their juvenile child. After investigating the allegations, 36-year-old Andrew Robinett was arrested... more »

• Deputies ask public to help identify person accused of using counterfeit money at St. Mary Parish businesses

  August 5, 2026 10:18 AM

  MORGAN CITY — St. Mary Parish deputies are asking members of the public to help identify a person accused of using counterfeit currency at multiple local businesses. The counterfeits were used at businesses during July. The suspect was seen on surveillance footage. Anyone who recognizes the person is... more »

• 40-year-old woman dies after being struck by car along Old Hammond Highway on Monday Play Video

  August 5, 2026 9:05 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A 40-year-old woman died after being struck by a car along Old Hammond Highway earlier this week. The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office says that Elizabeth Ready was struck by a car after falling into the road near Manson Drive on Monday around 10 p.m.... more »

• La. 73 closes between Mackay Road, Manchac Landing Court for bridge inspection

  August 5, 2026 8:49 AM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — In Ascension Parish, La. 73 will be closed between Mackay Road and Manchac Landing Court on Wednesday. The road's north and southbound lanes will both be fully closed between 9 a.m. and noon. The closure is to allow for a scheduled bridge inspection. "Motorists are encouraged... more »

• Kiffin praises Sam Leavitt, says team 'still has a lot of work to do' as LSU's fall practice starts Play Video

  August 5, 2026 7:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A new era of LSU football starts in one month when the Tigers face Clemson in Death Valley on Sept. 5. Ahead of the 2026-27 season, Wednesday marked the first day of fall training camp for the newly led Tigers under head coach Lane Kiffin. ... more »

• Qualifying ends for US House, local races across Capital Region; see which candidates qualified Play Video

  August 5, 2026 12:01 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Candidates seeking seats ranging from the U.S. House to small-town offices could begin filing for this November's election on Wednesday. The mid-summer three-day filing period, which expired Friday afternoon, typically attracts candidates for local offices, but congressional seats were thrown into the mix this year after... more »

• EBR Superintendent speaks publicly for the first time about the AG's investigation into him Play Video

  August 4, 2026 2:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Tuesday morning, East Baton Rouge Parish Schools Superintendent LaMont Cole walked on stage to address nearly 6,000 EBR School District employees for convocation. The majority of his speech focused on motivating the employees for the coming school year. However, at closing, he spoke about being the... more »

• LSU Health New Orleans, Shreveport formally recognized as branch campuses of flagship university

  August 4, 2026 2:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans and LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport, starting this month, are now recognized as branch campuses of the flagship LSU campus in Baton Rouge. The merger was approved by the Board of Trustees of the Southern Association of Colleges and... more »

• Slaughter Community Charter School starts new year Play Video

  August 4, 2026 12:31 PM

  SLAUGHTER - East Feliciana Parish Public Schools start classes on Aug. 11. The district's only Charter school starts on Aug. 5. Slaughter Community Charter School serves grades seventh through 12th. The school is starting off the new year with a new Dean of Academics and Assessments and she... more »

• Bond set for teacher arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of Addis student Play Video

  August 3, 2026 7:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A teacher who was arrested by the Louisiana State Police for alleged sexual exploitation of a student at a school in Addis had his bond set on Monday. Brandon C. Greely , 48, was arrested following a complaint filed in October 2025 with the Louisiana State... more »

• East Baton Rouge's BREC is moving on from years of problems with a new leader Play Video

  August 3, 2026 7:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE — BREC has a new superintendent, and questions are already being raised about his $275,000 salary. Brooks Williams took over the role after his predecessor, Corey Wilson, chose not to renew his contract. Wilson stepped down in March of last year after a series of WBRZ Investigative... more »

• Pointe Coupee couple arrested following death of infant who was previously subject of AMBER Alert Play Video

  August 3, 2026 6:46 PM

  NEW ROADS — The parents of an infant were arrested by the Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office on Thursday in connection with the death of the child. According to the Pointe Coupee Sheriff's Office, 31-year-old Joseph Jackson and 25-year-old Alaysia Carter were arrested on charges of failure to render... more »

• Bridge between La. 77 and Sidney Road over Bayou Grosse Tete to close for inspection

  August 3, 2026 6:22 PM

  GROSSE TETE — The Iberville Parish Government announced that the bridge over Bayou Grosse Tete between La. 77 and Sidney Road will be closed on Friday. The closure will take place as crews from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development perform a routine bridge inspection; however, the drawbridge... more »

• Baton Rouge court to decide if pink attire can be banned from Madison Brooks trial on Tuesday Play Video

  August 3, 2026 6:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE — On Tuesday, a Judge will decide if spectators in the Madison Brooks trial will be banned from wearing pink in the courtroom. Desmond Carter , 21, is one of three men accused of raping Madison Brooks in a vehicle before her death. He currently faces charges... more »

• Ponchatoula Police searching for man wanted in connection to Tractor Supply theft Play Video

  August 3, 2026 5:20 PM

  PONCHATOULA — The Ponchatoula Police Department asked for the public's help on Monday in identifying an individual wanted in relation to a theft at Tractor Supply. According to the department, the man was last seen leaving the scene in a white Jeep with tinted windows. Anyone with... more »

• West Nile Virus detected in West Baton Rouge Parish mosquito sample Play Video

  August 3, 2026 5:11 PM

  PORT ALLEN — A mosquito sample has tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to West Baton Rouge Mosquito Control. Due to the threat of the virus, West Baton Rouge Parish officials have implemented several control measures, including daytime larviciding and multiple nighttime spray truck missions in an attempt... more »

• Search for missing 15-year-old's body in Baton Rouge landfill enters fourth week Play Video

  August 3, 2026 4:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The search at the Baton Rouge landfill for the body of 15-year-old Ja'Derrius Minnieweather entered its fourth week on Monday. Minnieweather disappeared from the "Ghosttown" area of Baton Rouge in early June, with police later arresting 51-year-old Maurice Parms , charging him with first-degree murder in... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Humidity staging a return, time with more comfortable feel fading Play Video

  August 3, 2026 3:48 PM

  Enjoy the slight dip in humidity while it lasts, because time is running out. Summer heat and mugginess will return in full force by the end of the week. Tonight & Tomorrow: Expect a mostly clear night ahead with temperatures bottoming out in the low-to-mid 70s. The front that... more »

• One of the two suspects who escaped Border Patrol has been caught in Tangipahoa Parish Play Video

  August 3, 2026 1:32 PM

  PONCHATOULA — One of two suspects who escaped while being transported through Tangipahoa Parish by Border Patrol agents has been caught, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. According to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office, agents conducted a traffic stop on I-12 eastbound at the Tangipahoa/St. Tammany parish line... more »

• West Baton Rouge officials investigating odor reported along I-10 Play Video

  August 3, 2026 12:46 PM

  PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Parish Government announced on Monday that it received multiple reports from residents about an odor along I-10. According to officials, the smell was reported from I-10 to Highway 1 South, with the West Baton Rouge Fire Department and the Public Utilities Department... more »

• Baton Rouge Symphony's new deal brings higher pay and updated policies for musicians Play Video

  August 3, 2026 12:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Symphony announced on Monday that a new four-year collective bargaining agreement was ratified on Friday. This is the first time an agreement has been negotiated since the 2009/2010 season, with the most notable update being an amended pay scale creating a pay increase... more »

• Southeastern picked second in the Southland Conference preseason poll, prepares to return to practice

  August 3, 2026 11:27 AM

  HAMMOND — The Southeastern Louisiana University football team was the second pick in the Southland Conference preseason poll released on Monday. At the end of the 2025 season, Southeastern finished 15th in the final FCS poll, finishing 9-4 overall and 7-1 in SLC. The Lions made their fourth playoff... more »

• More than 6 pounds of marijuana seized from abandoned car following Denham Springs pursuit Play Video

  August 3, 2026 10:57 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — A vehicle pursuit in Denham Springs on Sunday night led to a large drug bust, according to the Denham Springs Police Department. Officers said the incident occurred around 8:07 p.m. when an officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling on South Range... more »

• New Orleans resident finds body inside bag near City Park Play Video

  August 3, 2026 10:13 AM

  NEW ORLEANS — A resident in New Orleans discovered a bag in a backyard containing a body on Sunday afternoon, according to a report by WWL-TV . Police said the discovery was reported around 5 p.m. on Bancroft Drive near City Park. Details about the person's death or... more »

• Baton Rouge grocery store employee pleads guilty to filming under 9-year-old girl's skirt Play Video

  August 3, 2026 9:32 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge grocery store employee pleaded guilty to receipt of child pornography after being accused of following a 9-year-old girl and filming under her skirt. According to the United States Department of Justice, 26-year-old Jonathan Gibbs was arrested in August 2024 after his manager made... more »

• Sunday Journal: 2027 Teacher of the Year Play Video

  August 3, 2026 8:12 AM

  BATON ROUGE — This week on Sunday Journal, JP sat down with Louisiana's 2027 Teacher of the Year! L ouisiana School for the Visually Impaired's Alisha Butler was honored at this year's Dream Teachers Gala, hosted by the Louisiana Department of Education. "It is so rewarding. Every day... more »

• Louisiana in the midst of deal with SpaceX Play Video

  August 3, 2026 7:57 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Elon Musk has his eyes on expanding SpaceX into Louisiana. According to The Advocate, sources say the state is in the final stages of a deal with the aerospace company. If the deal goes through, the company would build a rocket launching pad on Pecan Island... more »

• Audit: St. Helena officials exceeded travel budget by $125K, spent $13K in public money on holiday parties Play Video

  August 3, 2026 7:39 AM

  GREENSBURG — The St. Helena Parish Police Jury, over the course of two years, exceeded its travel budget by more than $125,000 and spent more than $13,000 in public money to throw Christmas parties, a report from the Legislative Auditor's Office released Monday says. The report alleges that, in... more »