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Even as many public schools stay closed thanks to concerns about the novel coronavirus, the 31 Catholic schools in the Diocese of Baton Rouge are busy reopening not just for part of the week, but for daily instruction. Read the full story
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The month of August would normally signal parents and students to think about finishing up school supply shopping, figuring out class schedules and getting over those back-to-school jitters. Read the full story
Hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for coronavirus has "absolutely no benefit" and "proves to be ineffective," Dr. Chris Thomas, a pulmonary and critical care doctor at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, said in an interview Monday. Read the full story
Greg Stringfellow is in charge of a difficult project in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. The LSU equipment manager is attempting to limit airflow in the football team's helmets without inhibiting a player's ability to see or breathe — a task made even more challenging by the muggy co… Read the full story
DONALDSONVILLE — Contractor Glenn L. Price, a leading challenger to incumbent Donaldsonville Mayor Leroy Sullivan, is awaiting a jury trial on a two-year-old felony theft charge in West Baton Rouge Parish and, if elected this fall, might even take office before a jury determines his guilt or… Read the full story
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Tony Spell buys lunch at Denham Springs restaurant that lost permit, calls crackdown 'tyrannical'
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'Little bit of progress' is made as U.S. leaders negotiate coronavirus aid, unemployment
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Baton Rouge rapper Lit Yoshi pleads not guilty to attempted murder and says he's moving to Florida
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65 Louisiana women died pregnancy-connected deaths. Almost all were preventable, report finds.
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June Peay's garden covers every inch of her Spanish Town yard — even her driveway
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Here are 2 provisions from Sen. Cassidy as coronavirus relief negotiations continue
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Metairie deacon V.M. Wheeler removed from ministry after abuse allegations
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These 6 Baton Rouge council candidates face tax or residency problems, suits claim
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