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Victim delivers emotional testimony in Livingston Parish rape case retrial: 'It's reliving trauma'
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This Louisiana national park is undergoing a major renovation to protect its paths from rising seas3 hours ago
U.S. Marshals arrest suspect in drunk driving crash that killed Xavier University grad13 hours ago
Elementary student caught with a gun at Livingston Parish school15 hours ago
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Delivery driver arrested at Elayn Hunt prison after a loaded gun was located in his truck16 hours ago
Louisiana could make it exceedingly difficult to sue oil companies over climate change18 hours ago
Inmate dies at East Feliciana Parish prison, foul play not suspected, officials say20 hours ago
See how long this Baton Rouge area Walmart will be closed for remodeling21 hours ago
Grand English Turn home with tennis court and waterfront access listed for $1.95 million21 hours ago
Driver dies in 18-wheeler crash on I-10 in West Baton Rouge, State Police say14 hours ago
7 tornadoes touched down in Florida parishes, St. Tammany during bout of severe weather15 hours ago
Baton Rouge Gallery has 'big eyes for the future' as it moves forward with plans for a new home1 day ago
After hearing rumors of ICE facility, West Baton Rouge residents voice concerns to leaders1 day ago
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'Slammer' explains how he staged crashes with New Orleans lawyers: 'easier than selling drugs'1 day ago
Should Louisiana eliminate its higher education board? Here's what legislators are considering.1 day ago
Just as water service returns Thursday, some East Feliciana residents lose power1 day ago
Court orders sanity review for man accused of raping 94-year-old, attacking other women1 day ago
More details about the man who was killed Wednesday morning in Baton Rouge1 day ago
Baton Rouge 8-year-old killed in crossfire dreamed of joining the Navy, loved to cook pancakes1 day ago
Baton Rouge 22-year-old on probation for killing girlfriend's father, arrested again1 day ago
Armed man rams vehicle into Michigan synagogue, fatally shot by security, AP source says1 day ago
Old Capitol changes date for its free Easter Egg Roll. Visitors asked to register in advance.1 day ago
Baton Rouge man's murder conviction was overturned, now Louisiana Supreme Court will reconsider1 day ago
Got $50? Louisiana might soon let you hunt one of its 3 million alligators.1 day ago
Sunny skies predicted for Saturday's St. Patrick's Day Parade in Baton Rouge, weather service says1 day ago
Baton Rouge man shot on Woodcrest Drive, police investigating1 day ago