Who is James Dalton? Five things to know about the LSU system’s new executive vice president
LSU will once again have a chancellor after the board announced a restructuring and two hires.
Who is Wade Rousse? Here are 5 things to know about the new LSU president.
As a Louisiana native and president of McNeese State University, Rousse positioned himself in interviews as a candidate with a nontraditional background who would shake up the university.
LSU board picks news president and decides to hire a chancellor
Wade Rousse has been selected to be the next LSU president, ushering in a new era for the university.
Waffle House buys land for 20th Baton Rouge area restaurant. See where it will be.
The chain has more than 1,900 locations in the U.S.
William Kline of Clinton, long-serving district court judge, dies at age 96
He was a judge on Louisiana's 20th Judicial District Court for 20 years.
A new showdown emerges over Louisiana’s controversial pogy boats. Will restrictions be eased?
Conservation groups are girding for what they expect will be a proposal to partially ease restrictions on the industry. The industry says jobs and livelihoods are at stake.
Baton Rouge woman dies in accidental shooting by roommate, Sheriff’s Office says
A woman, who was accidentally shot by her roommate Monday, has died, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said. The roommate has been arrested on negligent homicide.
Drag-racer arrested after firing gun at officer, Baton Rouge Police say
Baton Rouge Police initially responded to reports of drag racing and shots fired at about 2 a.m. Sunday morning.
Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84
Cheney was a uniquely influential vice president in the Bush Administration, earning admirers and detractors.
‘Come to Baker’: $7M federal grant is helping fund school turnaround in Baker
In late September, the U.S. Department of Education awarded Helix a $7.1 million charter school expansion grant. Helix is one of 22 charter schools awarded money this grant cycle and the only one from Louisiana.