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Jayden Daniels has won one of the country's most prestigious quarterback awards

Jayden Daniels has won one of the country's most prestigious quarterback awards

Jayden Daniels is in contention for multiple postseason awards, and LSU's quarterback received one of them Thursday.

A Louisiana hospital leader quit under political pressure. It wasn't public until 9 days later.

A Louisiana hospital leader quit under political pressure. It wasn't public until 9 days later.

Attention Baton Rouge shoppers: Aldi has set an opening date. See details.

Attention Baton Rouge shoppers: Aldi has set an opening date. See details.

See what's being built on Florida Boulevard, on the old Borden Dairy site

See what's being built on Florida Boulevard, on the old Borden Dairy site

Tunica Hills get $2.6 million grant for Mississippi River overlook, improved trails, officials say

A $2.6 million federal grant will create a new area for visitors to the Tunica Hills northwest of St. Francisville, a landscape long popular with hikers for its hills, ravines and bluffs.

Deputies search for man after his girlfriend was found dead at apartment, EBRSO says

Deputies are searching for a man after his girlfriend was found dead at apartments on Jones Creek Road, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said.

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Legislature gets extra time to redraw congressional map to comply with Voting Rights Act

Legislature

Legislature gets extra time to redraw congressional map to comply with Voting Rights Act

Once the new Legislature and Gov.-elect Jeff Landry take office next year, they will have a …

After complaints of sweltering heat, Ascension buses will get AC — despite cost concerns

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After complaints of sweltering heat, Ascension buses will get AC — despite cost concerns

Months after Ascension Parish bus drivers threatened to boycott routes during a broiling sta…

Quote implying child rape cover-up sank a bid for Ascension president. The audio was edited.

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Quote implying child rape cover-up sank a bid for Ascension president. The audio was edited.

In 2019, former lawman Murphy Painter dropped out of the race for Ascension Parish president…

After teen murder suspect escapes twice, Baton Rouge juvenile center sees upgrades

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After teen murder suspect escapes twice, Baton Rouge juvenile center sees upgrades

After two escapes in two weeks at Baton Rouge's juvenile detention center, the building is r…

The Athlete’s Foot to open LSU area store, see where it's going

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The Athlete’s Foot to open LSU area store, see where it's going

The Athlete’s Foot is set to open a store outside the North Gates of LSU, in a space that ha…

Louisiana should revamp jail regulations to better protect inmates, report finds

Legislature

Louisiana should revamp jail regulations to better protect inmates, report finds

Louisiana has no single set of regulations for its jails, and the rules that are on the book…

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LSU men's basketball looking for a quick change of fortunes against Southeastern

LSU men's basketball looking for a quick change of fortunes against Southeastern

Between a blowout loss and a long, three-hour plane ride home that stretched into the wee hours Wednesday, Matt McMahon had a small window to figure things out for his team’s next game.

Six BR area teams 'earned' semifinal berths, now go see what happens next

Six BR area teams 'earned' semifinal berths, now go see what happens next

The placement was perfect when Southern Lab coach Darrell Asberry took a seat at a table positioned in front of a school backdrop.

LSU gymnastics No. 2 in one 2024 preseason poll; Tigers get commitment from local athlete

LSU gymnastics No. 2 in one 2024 preseason poll; Tigers get commitment from local athlete

Coming off a final four appearance in 2023, big things are again expected for LSU gymnastics in 2024.

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LSU Health: Investigating nepotism, favoritism and retaliation

LSU Health: Investigating nepotism, favoritism and retaliation

LSU Health: Nepotism, favoritism and retaliation

Louisiana 2050: Explore the perilous future of our coast with maps and data

Louisiana 2050: Explore the perilous future of our coast with maps and data

Louisiana may be the state most at risk from climate change, and the year 2050 could prove t…

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Suffering So Young

Suffering So Young: A child welfare system in crisis

Louisiana 2050: What you need to know about our vanishing coast

Louisiana 2050: What you need to know about our vanishing coast

The newspaper’s project examining the future of south Louisiana at a time of climate change,…

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Louisiana's State Capitol to light up in a variety of colors in celebration of the holidays

Louisiana's State Capitol to light up in a variety of colors in celebration of the holidays

Louisiana's State Capitol will light up in blue and purple on Thursday, Nov. 30, in commemoration of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month.

Smiley: Twins are double trouble for Dad

Smiley: Twins are double trouble for Dad

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Hit TV show American Pickers is returning to hunt for Louisiana’s most valuable antiques

Hit TV show American Pickers is returning to hunt for Louisiana’s most valuable antiques

The History Channel's American Pickers are on their way to Louisiana.

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Editorial: While costly, security and rehabilitation are both vital in juvenile jails

Editorial: While costly, security and rehabilitation are both vital in juvenile jails

There's nothing like the escape of teens accused of murder to get quick action from government.

Editorial: Faubourg Brewing announcement sends damaging signal about doing business in New Orleans

Editorial: Faubourg Brewing announcement sends damaging signal about doing business in New Orleans

Big projects often fail for big reasons — a collapse of financing, or a storm, pandemic or other market-upending event.

Letters: Take seriously environmental threat to Mississippi River

Letters: Take seriously environmental threat to Mississippi River

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Photos: Take a first look inside The Tipsy Librarian, opening soon in Baton Rouge

Photos: Take a first look inside The Tipsy Librarian, opening soon in Baton Rouge

Photos: Southern defeats Grambling in 50th Bayou Classic 27-22 in New Orleans

Photos: Southern defeats Grambling in 50th Bayou Classic 27-22 in New Orleans

Photos: Tigers defeat the Aggies 42-30 in LSU regular season finale

Photos: Tigers defeat the Aggies 42-30 in LSU regular season finale

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Photos: Southern Lab Advances Past Central Catholic

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Photos: New Orleans Pelicans battle Sacramento Kings to close out home stand at Smoothie King Center

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Photos: 14th Annual Turkey Carving Contest

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Curious Louisiana: What's up with those pesky Canada geese?

Curious Louisiana: What's up with those pesky Canada geese?

This week, Stephen Storey has written in to ask about an increasingly visible part of the lo…

Curious Louisiana: Fleur de lis represents enduring Louisiana, Cajun ties to France

Curious Louisiana: Fleur de lis represents enduring Louisiana, Cajun ties to France

When French men and women sailed the Atlantic Ocean from their home country to the new world…

Is there really a Honey Island Swamp Monster, Louisiana's Bigfoot? Curious Louisiana answers.

Is there really a Honey Island Swamp Monster, Louisiana's Bigfoot? Curious Louisiana answers.

Bobby Brettel grew up in New Orleans, nearly 40 miles away from the moss-tangled bayous of e…

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