Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis, a prominent member of the party’s progressive wing, announced on social media that he’s exploring a run for chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party.
Alabama is again the top dog in the Southeastern Conference — and perhaps headed to the College Football Playoff — after ending Georgia’s 29-game winning streak with a 27-24 victory over the No. 1 Bulldogs in the Southeastern Conference championship game Saturday.
Baton Rouge’s own Seimone Augustus, a generational player who made a transformational impact on women’s basketball, was elected to the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame on Thursday night as she added to her long list of accomplishments throughout her career.
Baton Rouge activist Tonja Myles was recognized nationally with an Annual Public Service Award for her leadership and social impact efforts to better the community.
Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome will throw the switch to light up the tree at 6 p.m., followed by fireworks and an appearance from Santa and Mrs. Claus.
There’s now a new tool to protect people who have autism spectrum disorder or those who may need special accommodations if they have a run in with first responders.
