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A man with an extensive criminal history has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred earlier this month.   

Baton Rouge Police homicide detectives are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred early Sunday morning.   

April 20 marks the 15th anniversary marks the 15th anniversary of the worst spill of its kind on record. Louisiana marshes were heavily impacted.   

A billionaire-backed advocacy group will run a television ad backing Gov. Jeff Landry's push for $94 million to help parents pay for private education.   

Under a proposal released this week, 28 Baton Rouge public schools would see changes and 16 attendance zones would be redrawn. More than 10,000 children and 1,400 staff would be impacted.   

Former Dillard University President Walter Kimbrough says hazing prevention should start before students enter college and be reinforced regularly.   

Patrick Dooley was attempting to cross the road near Governor Claiborne Drive about 10 p.m. when he was hit by an eastbound Toyota Camry, according to a State Police release. He then was struck a second time by a 2011 GMC Yukon.   

The New Orleans case is in an unvaccinated adult from Region 1, which includes Orleans, Jefferson and St. Bernard Parish. The Louisiana Department of Health stated that the patient, who is in isolation and and has been treated at a hospital, likely contracted measles through international travel. Last year, Louisiana saw three measles cases, the

House District 67 covers Gardere and Riverbend in the south, the LSU campus and Old South Baton Rouge, as well as Mid City and North Baton Rouge.   

WASHINGTON — If any proof is needed that the Nov. 3, 2026, congressional midterms weigh on the minds of House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Benton, and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise,