The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch that includes New Orleans and Baton Rouge metro areas until 7 p.m. Tuesday. The threat of severe weather prompted New Orleans Mardi Gras parades to roll early Fat Tuesday and attention is now turning what is in the forecast this afternoon and evening.

The death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson is being investigated by law enforcement as a possible act of fraternity hazing.

Caleb Wilson, a junior at Southern University, died on Feb. 27. Unsanctioned fraternity activities may have caused his death, the university said.

State leaders praised the move to drop an Environmental Protection Agency lawsuit against Denka Performance Elastomer in LaPlace, but community groups said this could worsen public health risks to residents in "Cancer Alley.

A 50-minute drive from New Orleans is a small city brimming with Southern hospitality and a spring festival to honor its most beloved fruit, the strawberry.

For travelers looking to experience the excitement of Mardi Gras beyond the parade routes, Baton Rouge offers a vibrant twist on this iconic celebration.

The Governor's Office of Homeland Security & Preparedness (GOHSEP) said the transition center had over 180 people living in it.

The Board of Directors of Nexus Louisiana has announced that Tony Zanders, an award-winning software entrepreneur and

The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, 10600 Choctaw Drive, Baton Rouge, has a mission to feed the hungry in Baton Rouge and the surrounding parishes by providing food and educational outreach through faith-based and other community partners.

On March 7, 2025, residents in states across the U.S. will be gathering and protesting as a part of Stand Up for Science rallies. Stand Up for Science is an organization working to defend science ...