Instead of taking a day off, in honor of a civil rights icon, many people around the Baton Rouge area are celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with acts of services.

The top 16 players from all across Louisiana competed for the opportunity to play in the National Pinball Championship. This year, the National Championship is held in Denver.

Prepare for a cold night and a light freeze Tuesday morning.

More unease from French Quarter business owners just days after the City announced its plan to implode the Hard Rock collapse site.

Thousands of runners will participate in the Louisiana Marathon, which will be held Friday, Jan. 17 through Sunday, Jan. 19.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 16-year-old who died while in custody Sunday afternoon.

Deputies charged Thomas West, 50, with 33 counts of animal cruelty after 33 dogs were discovered at his residence being housed in “horrid” conditions.

LSU’s competitive gaming team is bringing home medals after winning the Electronic Gaming Federation (EGF) Power Five Esports Invitational in New York.

For Morgan Pittman, 27, crossing the finish line at the Louisiana Marathon was made even more special when her boyfriend, Chase Poche’, dropped down on one knee and proposed to her.

A long line of friends, family members, and New Orleanians showed up to the Mahalia Jackson Theater to pay their respects.

With a historic season of broken records and trophies behind him, Joe Burrow has his eyes set on the 2020 NFL Draft.

The next aircraft carrier to be built won't be named for a president, but instead the grandson of slaves and a son of sharecroppers.

We will continue to see below-normal temperatures through much of the week.

There was not a dull moment as Tiger fans celebrated the team’s College Football Playoff National Championship win at a parade held Saturday, Jan. 18.

Eugene Duplessis’ body was recovered along with his vehicle after a 14-hour search of the Old River in Maurepas, Louisiana State Police investigators said.

First responders transported one person from a scene on Davis Street in Baker to be treated for gunshot wounds.

Beckham's attorney said the security officer involved does not wish to pursue charges

On Friday the city announced it would go ahead with a planned demolition of the Hard Rock site in mid-March

The LSU football team celebrated with the Baton Rouge community with a parade and much fanfare after the team’s national championship game win.

Meghan and Harry are no longer working members of the British royal family.

Tavier Bell was last seen Friday around 6 p.m. on Oakmont Place near Vollintine Avenue.

The Mississippi Gaming Commission will discuss the stretch of land that could potentially house a new casino resort.

Scattered rain showers will be possible through the morning and afternoon hours.

The LSU Tigers met President Donald Trump as part of the team’s victory celebration at the White House on Friday, Jan. 17.

A part of north Baton Rouge is getting a little makeover thanks to some hardworking volunteers.

On Friday, Jan. 17, people got the chance to take part in yoga with baby kangaroos.

In his latest post, Graves says he’ll be giving out three cutouts.

A video has gone viral just hours after the LSU national championship team’s visit to the White House. on Jan. 17.

LSU redshirt junior tight end announced Friday, Jan. 17 that he has declared for the 2020 NFL draft.

LSU officials say the university is holding two Saturday make-up classes after canceling two days of class for the national championship.

The AFCA Coaches’ Trophy - Presented by: Amway was in the WAFB studios Friday afternoon but LSU fans will get a chance to see it up close and personal for themselves.

In his tweet, Chaisson thanked Coaches Ed Orgeron, coaching staff, his teammates, and the fans.

Matthew Naquin, the former LSU student found guilty of negligent homicide in the 2017 hazing death of Phi Delta Theta pledge Maxwell Gruver, will now start serving his prison sentence after dropping an appeal in exchange for one of his lesser charges being dismissed.

The Hard Rock Hotel will now be imploded later this year after the decided city to take it down with conventional demolition, Mayor LaToya Cantrell said.

Jack Jordan, the teen accused of causing a fiery car wreck that left one woman dead after “God told him to kill himself” is now being sent back to a mental health facility until his next court appearance.

Cameras captured the moment the tornado ripped through North Central High School, causing major damage.

The shooting suspect has been identified.

A man was killed in Addis on Jan. 17 while he was working on his car, police say.

A man wanted for armed robbery back in December 2019 had turned himself to authorities Thursday evening.

You won’t need an umbrella today, but you will likely need it tomorrow.

An appellate court affirmed a lower court decision that Southern University’s grievance committee broke Louisiana’s open meetings law.

A group of oyster fishermen in St. Bernard Parish wants the U.S. government to compensate them for opening the Bonnet Carre Spillway. They say it’s the Army Corp of Engineer’s fault their oysters died and their reefs were damaged.

Baylor University has officially named LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda as its next head coach.

OBJ is facing a charge of simple battery.

CBS News is reporting that nearly 28 million acres have burned because of bush fires across Australia; that covers an area almost the size of Louisiana.

A 75-year-old man is now behind bars after allegedly molesting a 6-year-old girl.

Attorney’s representing a man accused of killing Zachary reserve officer Chris Lawton will get another chance to request a judge throw out a confession he made to investigators.

Crews with multiple fire departments responded to a house fire on E Coliseum Avenue Thursday night.

A work group, which will consist of of four BESE members, was approved during a board meeting to handle the process of selecting a new superintendent.

There’s no doubt that medical research saves lives, but there’s a problem with much of the data that scientists use: it doesn’t include enough information from minorities.

Brady will work under the Panthers’ new head coach, Matt Rhule.

Lots of LSU fans in Baton Rouge took advantage of a photo opp with the national championship trophy.

A pediatrician out of Livingston Parish accused of exposing himself to multiple women also previously worked with the Denham Springs Police Department, the 9News Investigators have learned.

Detectives are investigating a deadly shooting that happened on Pocahontas Street early Saturday.

The corporation said on Twitter that you will never receive an e-mail from them notifying you of a win.

The Baton Rouge Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted on domestic abuse charges.

Former East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Councilwoman Lorri Burgess has died, Mayor Sharon Weston Broome.

When public works crews in Ascension Parish are not cutting grass along the roads, they will now be picking up trash.