The Walker Police Association will be holding a fundraiser on Saturday, May 30, to support one of their officers who is now facing a devastating illness.
Voters will get to decide whether sports betting should be allowed in their parishes during the presidential election, though it would not happen where it is approved for at least another year.
Gov. Edwards will be among thousands of leaders across the state taking part in a Zoom call and Facebook live stream to "re-imagine Louisiana" as the state recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.
After being rediscovered, a previously hidden cemetery is now part of Memorial Day events in Baton Rouge to honor those soldiers who were buried there so long ago.
Louisiana State Police Trooper George Baker succumbed to injuries sustained in the performance of his duties. Baker's death is the first LSP line of duty death since Senior Trooper Steven Vincent, Troop D, in August of 2015.
For 26 days Rachel Jillson ran 26 consecutive marathons. She battled fatigue, sore muscles, and the elements, running mile after mile, all to raise money for Front Yard Bikes.
Benjamin Young, 55, died Saturday, May 23, when his vehicle ran off the road and struck a tree before flipping into a ravine on US Hwy 61 south of LA Hwy 68 in East Feliciana Parish.
Attorneys representing the family of Alton Sterling say they have received and reviewed copies of former Baton Rouge police officer, Blane Salamoni’s, pre-employment psychological evaluation. One attorney summarized the evaluation as “absolutely devastating.”
The median on East Boulevard has a new life thanks to the expansion of the Downtown Greenway. But before moving forward, let’s take a look back to see what was there before.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division will be participating in “Safe Boating Week” from May 16-22, which signifies the beginning of the spring and summer boating season.
The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board on Thursday, May 21, selected Leslie Brown and Nakia Towns as the finalists who will compete to become superintendent of the East Baton Rouge Parish public school system.
Critics of Louisiana’s emergency voting plan denounce the limited amount of excuses accepted to qualify for absentee voting, witness signature requirements for absentee ballots, and in-person voting requirements for first-time voters.
Officials with West Baton Rouge Parish government say they are partnering with the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank to distribute food to parish residents Thursday, May 21.
Experts with the Better Business Bureau say since more people are ordering products online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important you keep an extra eye out for fake websites and scam emails.
Louisiana residents who are experiencing stress or a crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic can text REACHOUT to 741741 to receive free, confidential support from a trained crisis counselor.
The class of 2020 didn’t celebrate graduation with a typical graduation ceremony. Graduates all over the country participated in virtual celebrations for their hard work.
Rev. Tony Spell’s attempt to get a federal judge to block authorities in Louisiana from enforcing bans on gatherings against him was shot down in court.
Louisiana’s flagship university, Louisiana State University, failed to convince courts to toss out a lawsuit that claims it enforced harsher punishments against females than males accused of hazing in Greek letter organizations.
The Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge announced Monday, May 11 that churches can resume worship as early as the weekend, starting with Vigil Masses Saturday afternoon (May 16).
United Ways across Louisiana and the Louisiana Association of United Ways are launching a statewide survey today to assess the economic impact the COVID19 crisis has had on Louisiana families.
Lance LeBlanc, owner of La Divina Italian Café on Perkins Rowe in Baton Rouge offered free 3 oz cup of gelato to all moms on Mother's Day. LeBlanc says moms and their children often visit the café. He says he wanted to honor them on Mother's Day by offering the free treat.
Members at Trinity Lutheran once again put on their Sunday’s best and attended church in person Sunday, May 10. Rather than worship inside though, members sat in the church’s parking lot, socially distanced.
The Livingston Parish Library (LPL) is preparing to reopen its physical locations in a safe and structured manner with the release of its phased Reopening Plan.
Over 30 organizations are scheduled to participate in New Schools for Baton Rouge’s free virtual job fair for teachers from Baton Rouge and surrounding areas.
Normally, the booze would be flowing and the sound of the mariachi band would fill the air in Mexican restaurants across the country for Cinco de Mayo.
To prevent a worsening outbreak of algae blooms at City Park Lake this summer, BREC will apply a series of herbicide treatments to the lake between May and July 1.
To honor Louisiana’s essential workers, during the pandemic the 19 Thanks campaign is calling for all residents of Louisiana to fill the air, and airwaves, with our state’s beloved signature march anthem, “When the Saints Go Marching In" on Tuesday, May 19 at 7 p.m.
The Backpacker and the Bayou Coast Kayak Fishing Club are sponsoring a free pastalaya lunch for healthcare professionals and first responders in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and surrounding areas.
Two Baton Rouge officers were shot in the line of duty Sunday, April 26. In the aftermath of the shooting, community leaders and other first responders offered prayers and support of the officers’ families and for the Baton Rouge police force.
The Louisiana House Public Information Office published several coloring pages featuring state symbols that kids can use to remain active and entertained during the coronavirus pandemic.
Placing a stuffed bear in a window is a fun game that has gotten world-wide attention thanks to the coronvirus, but here in Louisiana, we like to do things a little differently.
The 9News Investigators spoke to three families who recently lost their loved ones at the Southeast Louisiana Reserve Veterans home. All are now asking if enough was done at the home to save lives.
What would normally be Saints turf at center field is now a staging center for supplies. Superdome renovation crews are working hard to install 4 staircases as well as 2 freight elevators.
With his lab on Southern University's campus on lockdown, the walls of his dorm closing in, and weeks of free time, what is a material scientist to do?
As part of a federal initiative to staff hospitals in COVID-19 hot spot states with military health professionals, 74 Navy hospital corpsmen are stationed at Baton Rouge General’s Mid City campus.
One woman hopes to inspire community members to uplift those among them who are working to keep services running when thousands are forced to stay home during the global pandemic.
