Featured
New state law, championed by local man, stops inmates from being released too early
Chad Becnel said he felt a mix of emotions when he drove to Baton Rouge earlier this month. […]
Baton Rouge Louisiana
Columns
Battle of the PACs begins at Capitol in Baton Rouge
An “armed and ready,” Louisiana-based super PAC called Truth In Politics started taking aim at Gov. John Bel Edwards last week not long after lawmakers convened their spring regular session. […]
Government
HHS grad sets sights on Baton Rouge council using pro-marijuana platform
Despite “a lot of people” asking if he really stands a chance of being elected to the District 5 seat on the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Council, Malcolm Dunn says “I told them straight up – yes I do.” […]
Government
Parish signs on for railway linking Baton Rouge, New Orleans
A railway that would pass through St. Charles Parish and connect Baton Rouge to New Orleans and the Louis Armstrong International Airport is only a parish away from coming to fruition. […]
Government
Rail service could link New Orleans, Baton Rouge
Rail service between New Orleans and Baton Rouge through St. Charles Parish has been envisioned for some time but so far nothing has come to pass.
Columns
Budget problems main focus in Baton Rouge battle
The 144 members of the Legislature didn’t exactly enjoy the recent Special Session on redistricting. […]
Events & Announcements
Doll show and sale in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE – The Bayou Bebes of Baton Rouge Doll Club is hosting a doll show and sale on Feb. 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Milton J. Womack Park located at 6201 Florida Blvd. in Baton Rouge. […]
Allen Lottinger
Jindal, Landrieu make good pair in Baton Rouge
So, Sen. John McCain and Gov. Bobby Jindal were scheduled to meet in Baton Rouge yesterday. […]
News
St. Charles to Baton Rouge bike project stalls
The expansion of the East Bank bike path from the St. Charles Parish line in Destrehan to East Baton Rouge Parish has been put on hold because there was no money in the federal budget this year to start the study. […]