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The coronavirus might cause Baton Rouge-area tax assessors to cut some businesses and homeowners a break on their property taxes — which is good news for them, but bad news for some parts of the city-parish budget.
In the frightening early weeks of the U.S. coronavirus outbreak, Louisiana was in dire straits. Explosive growth of new infections and deaths in March and April made it one of the hardest-hit states.
The Gonzales Area Foundation recently donated $80,000 to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Gonzales to provide vital services and programs at no cost for cancer patients and their families in Ascension Parish.
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Two cats and a dog were rescued from a house fire caused by a pot left burning on the stove late Tuesday afternoon in Baton Rouge.
The Baton Rouge woman arrested Monday after allegedly threatening a driver traveling on her water-filled street, in the process striking the vehicle with a baseball bat and then aiming a gun at the driver, is an educator on summer break.
Residents will learn about why the Ascension Parish School Board is asking for an extension of its 15.08 millage during public forums this month.
Shreveport City Court Judge Lee Irvin has stepped down from the bench, sending a one-sentence retirement letter to state government officials that skirted the details of the Judiciary Commission investigation that's been hanging over him for months.
The details of a new program that will distribute $275 million among small Louisiana businesses are still being determined, but State Treasurer John Schroder is planning an aggressive outreach campaign for the Main Street Recovery grants.
On Facebook, the Arts Council of Livingston Parish encourages residents to purchase copies of "Preserving the Culture of Livingston Parish," a publication celebrating the historical roots of Livingston Parish paired with artwork of local artists a…
Reader Tom Bosley, or "Pops" as he's known to his granddaughter, shared this photo.
St. Francisville residents gathered Saturday in the West Feliciana Sports Park for a fireworks display to celebrate Independence Day.
Area officials shared their thoughts about race relations, social justice and police reform in Zachary in a panel discussion on June 26.
Repeat performances are nothing new for Zachary High’s Sean Burrell.
Mayor: Zachary business can choose if customer wears masks
What started out as a holiday candy tradition has turned into a worldwide business for Lynn and Lewis Savoie.
Postponed election is Saturday
Louisiana's top school board lacks the authority to suspend public high school and other sports for the fall because of the coronavirus pandemic, leaders of the panel said Tuesday.
More than 300 workers are facing job losses next month at a specialty alumina manufacturer in Ascension Parish that has spent millions from a federal program meant to protect American jobs during the coronavirus pandemic.
Holy Ghost Catholic School honored the eighth grade class of 2020 with a recent drive-thru graduation followed by a parade.
Four 4-H members from Livingston Parish participated in the 106th annual 4-H University on June 22-25.
On July 2, the Louisiana Department of Education announced 60 early childhood educators from 22 parishes have been selected to participate in the second cohort of the Louisiana Early Leaders Academy. The 11-month, executive-level program for direc…
To support Pelican State Credit Union members financially affected by the coronavirus pandemic, the credit union refunded over $45,000 in fees and extended the due date on over 13,000 loan payments during Louisiana’s stay-at-home order, a news rel…
Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and Louisiana Main Street announced 23 Louisiana communities have been designated as 2020 Accredited Main Street America programs. Accredited status is Main Street America’s top tier recognition demonstrating a commitment …
Twenty-three graduates were added to the list of Leadership Livingston Alumni on June 30.
Louisiana Tech recently announced its spring 2020 graduates. The school is planning a special commencement ceremony Aug. 15 for the spring graduates.
On July 1, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced his appointments to several Louisiana boards and commissions.
The Better Business Bureau of South Central Louisiana has been flooded with calls lately about scammers posing as a Social Security Office employee in order to steal personal information, a news release said.
HAMMOND — The 51st graduating class of the North Oaks School of Radiologic Technology celebrated its accomplishments with a commencement program June 30.
Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and Louisiana Main Street announced 23 Louisiana communities have been designated as 2020 Accredited Main Street America programs. Accredited status is Main Street America’s top tier recognition demonstrating a commitment …
Krunal Patel, at Lane Gastroenterology, 6550 Main St., Zachary, is now using capsule endoscopy technology to help diagnose small intestine disorders, a news release said.
Baton Rouge General is expanding its family medicine services with the addition of a new clinic in Zachary’s Americana development,
Quad Area Head Start hosted graduation exercises at its Clinton site on June 26 and at the Jackson site June 29.
John Carl Begley graduated magna cum laude from Tulane University on May 16. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in neuroscience and a minor in economics.
State wildlife agents arrested six people across Louisiana accused of operating boats while impaired over the July 4 weekend.
The Charity Ball Association of Baton Rouge is canceling its annual ball, the third debutante organization to call off its biggest event of the year because of the coronavirus.
Acacia Coker, a 2020 graduate of the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts was awarded the American Association of Teachers of French Outstanding Senior in French Award for her commitment to the study and use of the language, a news rele…
At the end of each regular semester, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette recognizes students named to the president’s list and dean’s list.
The following people were booked into the Ascension Parish Jail on June 25-July 2:
Skrmetta to address Ascension GOP Roundtable
Skrmetta to address Ascension GOP Roundtable
The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison by the Baker Police Department from June 25-July 2:
The following people were booked into the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center between June 18-24:
The volunteers of the West Feliciana Animal Humane Society collaborate with the parish government to handle dog and cat adoptions at West Feliciana Parish's James L. "Bo" Bryant Animal Shelter.
Shell is testing the market to potentially sell its Convent refinery and various facilities associated with the site.
Livingston Parish Schools on Tuesday announced three possible reopening plans for the 2020-21 school year that largely mirror those being considered by surrounding districts.
Weather officials predict scattered rainstorms will last throughout Tuesday evening in the Baton Rouge metro area, and forecasters caution people to be wary of potential flooding, especially in low-lying areas.
Hundreds of cars lined up in the Cortana Mall parking lot Tuesday morning to receive a free COVID-19 test on the first day of a push by the federal government to test 60,000 people in the Baton Rouge region.
Reports of Tulane University students partying in large groups over the Fourth of July weekend reached the dean of students, who issued a stern warning Tuesday.
LSU will accommodate international students in the wake of a federal order that prohibits them from take online classes only this fall because of the coronavirus pandemic, officials said Tuesday.
While other restaurants are pulling back in these uncertain times of the coronavirus, Peter Sclafani is going full-speed ahead.
Businesses impacted by the coronavirus can apply to the Ascension Parish Assessor's Office for property reassessment.