BATON ROUGE, La. — Following a drive-by shooting that injured three children in North Baton Rouge on Wednesday, local coach and community leader Sid Edwards voiced frustration and urgency, calling for an end to the violence plaguing the city. 0:00 /0:34 1× “This is a regular occurrence,” Edwards said,
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Smith’s platform centers on fairness, accountability, and tangible progress. He is determined to secure essential resources, create opportunities, and fight for equitable representation for District 1.
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Southern University defeated Grambling State 24-14 in the 51st Bayou Classic. CJ Russell's early touchdown and a 45-yard run by Kendric Rhymes sealed the win, sending the Jaguars to the SWAC Championship after a thrilling contest in the Caesars Superdome.
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Economists say Trump’s tariffs could function as a consumption tax, raising prices on imported and domestically produced goods. A Yale University study estimates the tariffs could cost American households an additional $2,421 annually.
EDUCATION
BATON ROUGE, La. — Governor Jeff Landry has appointed Tony Clayton, District Attorney for Louisiana’s 18th Judicial District, as the next Chair of the Southern University System Board of Supervisors. Clayton’s term will begin on January 1, 2025. The announcement was made on Wednesday, November 27. Governor Landry emphasized
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At 1 p.m., the Caesars Superdome will roar to life as the Southern Jaguars and Grambling Tigers take the field for the 51st Bayou Classic. Fans eagerly anticipate not only the game but also the iconic halftime show, featuring dazzling performances from the marching bands of both universities.
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Project 2025, spearheaded by conservative think tanks, has been described by its backers as a roadmap to reshape federal policies. However, Nelson and other civil rights leaders contend that its provisions would disproportionately impact communities of color.
BATON ROUGE, La. – The battle for the mayoral seat in East Baton Rouge Parish is shaping up to be a fierce contest between incumbent Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and former state representative Ted James. As the race intensifies, both candidates have emerged as the clear front-runners in a crowded field
As of Monday, August 4, the buzz was that Harris had narrowed her choices to Walz and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. The shortlist included prominent figures like Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly.
The Amazon facility is already playing a crucial role in revitalizing a key area of the community, fostering prosperity through the Cortana Economic Development District and the Florida Corridor Master Plan.
Carpenter, along with Dr. Smith, underscored the importance of community involvement in the democratic process. "We need everyone to be involved in shaping our future," Carpenter urged.
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With a conservative federal administration, the policies outlined in Project 2025 may gain traction nationwide, making Louisiana a potential model for states seeking to implement similar reforms.
Turner will oversee an agency tasked with enforcing fair housing laws, providing mortgage insurance for prospective homeowners, and offering rental subsidies to low-income families.
The initiative’s policy blueprint and the individuals linked to its development have a track record of promoting positions that could disproportionately affect Black communities nationwide.
Senate Bill 2, a proposed constitutional amendment, would replace the current list of 14 violent crimes—such as murder and rape—eligible for adult prosecution with broader language allowing the legislature to designate any crime as eligible.
BATON ROUGE, La. — District 5 Councilmember Daryl Hurst is inviting the Baton Rouge community to a Thanksgiving dinner this Sunday, Nov. 24, at the Charles R. Kelly Community Center. The event, scheduled from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., aims to ensure that no one misses out on a
Trump criticized the department as being overrun by “radicals, zealots, and Marxists” and vowed to overhaul its functions to align with his conservative vision.
BATON ROUGE, La. — Former mayoral candidate and State Representative Ted James has thrown his support behind Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, declaring her the best candidate to lead Baton Rouge into the future ahead of the Dec. 7 runoff election. In a statement released Thursday, Nov. 21, James emphasized Broome’s
Progress toward equality has been a hard-fought journey for decades, and Trump’s policies have often been seen as a challenge.
During a Senate Judiciary C Committee hearing, Barrow cast the sole dissenting vote against Senate Bill 2, allowing lawmakers to broaden the crimes for which youth aged 14 to 16 could face adult prison sentences.
The program, a partnership with Baton Rouge STEM, has turned in-class lessons into hands-on opportunities. Eric Lewis, the founder and executive director of Baton Rouge STEM, said the initiative helps students connect academic concepts to real-life applications.
BATON ROUGE, La. — A contentious proposal to impose sales taxes on 41 services has hit a wall in the Louisiana House of Representatives, delaying its progress until next week. The measure, a cornerstone of the state’s ambitious tax reform package, faces mounting criticism from lobbyists and lawmakers, raising questions
BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana’s working families could face higher costs on essential services under Governor Jeff Landry's new tax plan, lawmakers warned Wednesday. The proposal, which aims to broaden sales taxes on services like home repairs and car maintenance, met strong opposition from House Democrats, who argued