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If LSU football season gets altered in some way, parts of the Louisiana economy will suffer. Read the full story
East Baton Rouge schools superintendent Warren Drake issued a statement to students and parents Sunday night offering two options for a return of school for the 2020-2021 year. Read the full story
The federal government is setting up four coronavirus testing sites in East Baton Rouge Parish beginning Tuesday, with the goal to test up to 5,000 people each day across all sites, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced. Read the full story
The owners of L’Auberge Casino and Hotel reported plans to lay off more than 160 workers from the Baton Rouge company by mid-August, underscoring the steep toll the coronavirus pandemic has had on the gaming industry. Read the full story
More than 4,000 casino employees across Louisiana have either lost, or are expected to lose, their jobs as the industry continues to reel from the effect of the coronavirus. Read the full story
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Coronavirus testing in Baton Rouge: See map showing where you can get a test
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Republicans hold Legislature majority. Gov. Edwards holds the veto pen. The result? Compromises
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In slaying of her convicted molester, imprisoned Walker woman tells judge she's rehabilitated
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