Sid Edwards wants parish voters to rededicate a parish-wide library tax so he can pay city cops more. Will it work?

The most encouraging developments, however, came in north Baton Rouge, where a number of ZIP codes saw increases. In 70807, ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A Baton Rouge man accused of rape on LSU’s campus was arrested and charged. An affidavit ...

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Downtown Baton Rouge offers many chances to explore history. Visit historic landmarks, support local Black-owned businesses ...

Baton Rouge serves double duty as a college town and Louisiana’s capital. See how the town's vibrant story told through its many museums, a lively restaurant scene, and of course, unforgettable ...

The Baton Rouge Police Department is asking the public for help identifying two people as part of a robbery investigation.

Three different incidents at East Baton Rouge schools, two in the past 24 hours, are raising questions and concerns about ...

Here are stories from Louisiana First News’ “Honoring Black History” special highlighting Black business, culture and history ...

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East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards proposes a new plan that would increase police pay, improve infrastructure and ...