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If voters in the southeastern portion of East Baton Rouge Parish create a new city of St. George, the municipality will be required to have a chief of police. Beyond that, it's expected St. George will follow the lead of Central and, at least to start, use the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff… Read the full story
A suspect is in custody and has allegedly confessed to shooting and killing a woman off Old Scenic Highway, according to the East Feliciana Sheriff's Office. Read the full story
Deputies with the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office had a message to the wife of one of their colleagues, who has struggled with hair growth as a result of her cancer treatment: "this family will not go through this battle alone." Read the full story
The early-summer pageantry of Saints players practicing in shorts and no pads during organized team activities and mandatory minicamp is in the rear-view mirror. Read the full story
Louisiana’s economy and state finances have turned around during his 3½ years in office, Gov. John Bel Edwards tells voters constantly as he seeks reelection in the Oct. 12 primary. Read the full story
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Special report: For Louisiana racehorses, failure at the track can end in a deadly fashion
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What if a hurricane pushed a surge up an already high Mississippi River? No one is certain.
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Woman killed off Old Scenic Highway in East Feliciana, sheriff's office says
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Blame games? New high school sports harassment law takes aim at fan abusing officials
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In the NCAA transfer portal era, roster management is changing: 'It's like free agency'
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At Baton Rouge 'Save Our Cities' prayer rally, legacy of Sadie Roberts-Joseph looms large
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