News

Bill would penalize Louisiana gun owners if minors access unsecured firearms; most states already have storage laws
Louisiana lawmakers have proposed a bill to criminalize the improper storage of loaded firearms, which could lead to up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000 if a minor is injured or ...
ICE deports the mother of a infant and a 2-year-old who is a US citizen
A federal judge in Louisiana raised questions about the deportation of the 2-year-old girl, saying the government had not ...
ICE deports the mother of a breastfeeding infant and a 2-year-old who is a US citizen
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have in recent days deported the breastfeeding Cuban-born ...
Bridge that once linked Baton Rouge Riverfront to former Belle Casino collapses
BATON ROUGE, La. — A bridge that once linked the Mississippi Riverfront in downtown Baton Rouge to the former Belle of Baton ...
The Advocate1d
Are more black bears living in southeast Louisiana this year? A wildlife expert weighs in.
Black bears have been spotted roaming around the greater Baton Rouge region in the past week, leaving residents to wonder if ...
NOLA.com1dOpinion
Guest column: Giving locals authority over carbon capture is worth supporting. Here's why.
In this guest column, members of two different environmental groups in different parts of the state argue that a ...
The Advocate2d
Some evacuated as heavy rain causes flooding in West Baton Rouge Parish, authorities say
Heavy rain Thursday morning has flooded streets in Addis in West Baton Rouge Parish and caused multiple crashes, the ...