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Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate

6-figure jackpot hit at Silver Slipper is 27th big win at MS Coast casinos so far in 2025

Thu Nov 13, 2025 1:14 PM EST

Hogs, tires, 'everything under the sun': Inside Pointe Coupee's $4.9-million bayou cleanup

Thu Nov 13, 2025 1:14 PM EST

U.S. Rep. Troy Carter opposes sending Border Patrol to New Orleans

Thu Nov 13, 2025 09:14 AM EST

Metro Council OKs tax breaks for two mystery music acts at Tiger Stadium in 2026

Thu Nov 13, 2025 09:14 AM EST

Council stalls Plank Road development district in Baton Rouge amid oversight fight

Thu Nov 13, 2025 09:14 AM EST

President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption

Thu Nov 13, 2025 09:14 AM EST

A new report card on Louisiana infrastructure is in. The grades aren't good.

Wed Nov 12, 2025 5:14 PM EST

US Mint presses its last pennies as production of the coin comes to an end

Wed Nov 12, 2025 5:14 PM EST

Police officer, suspect shot during Tangipahoa Parish chase Wednesday, authorities say

Wed Nov 12, 2025 5:14 PM EST

Epstein email says Trump 'knew about the girls,' but White House calls release a Democratic smear

Wed Nov 12, 2025 1:14 PM EST

Armed suspect who shot police officer captured after Tangipahoa Parish search, sheriff says

Wed Nov 12, 2025 09:14 AM EST

Two major live music acts eyed for Tiger Stadium in 2026 as Baton Rouge decides on tax break

Tue Nov 11, 2025 9:14 PM EST

Waffle House to get its fourth Livingston Parish location. See where the restaurant will be.

Tue Nov 11, 2025 9:14 PM EST

Walker man held on $2.7 million bond for allegedly having child sexual abuse material

Tue Nov 11, 2025 9:14 PM EST

Top prizes for commentary writing awarded to The Times-Picayune The Advocate journalists

Tue Nov 11, 2025 9:14 PM EST

New MS Coast doughnut shop's public response to a scathing review goes viral: 'Sorry Ronny'

Tue Nov 11, 2025 9:14 PM EST

How a closet in a community center is helping families in Baton Rouge get critical supplies

Tue Nov 11, 2025 9:14 PM EST

ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows

Tue Nov 11, 2025 9:14 PM EST

Livingston Parish deputy allegedly used law enforcement database to stalk someone, sheriff says

Tue Nov 11, 2025 01:14 AM EST

Louisiana health officials confirm state's third measles case, warn of public exposure at MSY

Mon Nov 10, 2025 9:14 PM EST

Louisiana may soon require bigger discounts for fortified roofs as they surge in popularity

Mon Nov 10, 2025 9:14 PM EST

As government shutdown causes SNAP chaos, Baton Rouge mayor launches program to help

Mon Nov 10, 2025 9:14 PM EST

Senate is poised to take the first steps to end 40-day shutdown

Mon Nov 10, 2025 1:14 PM EST

Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani and others who backed efforts to overturn 2020 election

Mon Nov 10, 2025 09:14 AM EST

Tangipahoa Parish sheriff asks voters to approve tax swap to improve patrols, public safety

Mon Nov 10, 2025 09:14 AM EST

Baton Rouge courts could grind to a halt under budget cuts plan, DA and public defender say

Mon Nov 10, 2025 05:14 AM EST

Before SNAP threats, this Louisiana soup kitchen's need was great: people 'can't afford to live'

Sun Nov 9, 2025 09:14 AM EST

This free MS Coast street fest draws artists from across the US. Here's everything to know.

Fri Nov 7, 2025 09:14 AM EST

Rouses announces plan to round cash change as US halts production of the penny

Fri Nov 7, 2025 09:14 AM EST

Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November

Thu Nov 6, 2025 9:14 PM EST

'The best of us': Baton Rouge arts patron and civic leader Cary Saurage dies at age 81

Thu Nov 6, 2025 9:14 PM EST

US airports will see flight cuts as shutdown drags on. Is MSY in New Orleans on the list?

Thu Nov 6, 2025 5:14 PM EST

Baton Rouge Mayor Sid Edwards permanently appoints Christel Slaughter as top administrator

Thu Nov 6, 2025 5:14 PM EST

What's happening with SNAP? As guidelines change, Louisiana families are left confused

Thu Nov 6, 2025 5:14 PM EST

Final monkey captured after viral Mississippi interstate crash is lone survivor of 8 escapees

Thu Nov 6, 2025 5:14 PM EST

Livingston Parish couple's lawsuit claims law enforcement raided wrong house

Thu Nov 6, 2025 5:14 PM EST

Final monkey captured after viral Mississippi interstate crash is lone survivor of 13 escapees

Thu Nov 6, 2025 1:14 PM EST

Baton Rouge man sentenced to 18 years for car crash that killed Walker teen

Thu Nov 6, 2025 09:14 AM EST

How an ICE detainee got deported, despite a Louisiana judge saying he might be a citizen

Thu Nov 6, 2025 05:14 AM EST

Sid Edwards proposes steep Baton Rouge budget cuts, 100s of layoffs but not for police

Wed Nov 5, 2025 9:14 PM EST

FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 'high-volume' markets during government shutdown

Wed Nov 5, 2025 9:14 PM EST

Man arrested in case of kidnapped Baker girl allegedly took her shopping before she was found in Pittsburgh

Wed Nov 5, 2025 9:14 PM EST

St. George fire investigators arrest man believed to have burned house for insurance payout

Wed Nov 5, 2025 9:14 PM EST

2 Louisianans hospitalized, 6 dead in U.S. in listeria outbreak linked to premade pasta dishes

Wed Nov 5, 2025 9:14 PM EST

Verizon phone and internet outages reported across Baton Rouge after vehicle hit utility pole

Wed Nov 5, 2025 9:14 PM EST

Livingston Parish couple says law enforcement raided wrong house in lawsuit

Wed Nov 5, 2025 9:14 PM EST

Louisiana named state of the year for tourism at travel magazine's national awards ceremony

Wed Nov 5, 2025 9:14 PM EST

At least 3 dead, 11 injured in UPS plane crash in Kentucky, governor says numbers likely to grow

Wed Nov 5, 2025 01:14 AM EST

LSU has had one person at the helm since Bobby Jindal was governor, now it'll be two

Tue Nov 4, 2025 9:14 PM EST

Who is James Dalton? Five things to know about the LSU system's new executive vice president

Tue Nov 4, 2025 9:14 PM EST

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