An investigation by the Baton Rouge Police Department into a child abuse complaint led to the arrest of a local woman. Pauline Knighten, 60, of Baton Rouge, was charged with cruelty to juveniles after ...

South Louisiana is gearing up for the 2025 Mardi Gras season and there are several parades and parties that will roll through ...

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 ...

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

A lieutenant with the Louisiana Sate Police has been arrested in an off-duty domestic violence incident, the agency said. Baton Rouge police booked him into parish prison on a count domestic abuse ...

The program started with 18 raised garden beds at Howell Park. Now, Baton Roots has expanded into public housing, classrooms, ...

On Wednesday, thousands of protesters flocked to state capitols across the country to rally against President Donald Trump, ...

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

A Louisiana State Police Lieutenant was arrested by the Baton Rouge Police Department following an off-duty domestic violence incident. Forty-year-old James Jefferson III, of Baton Rouge, was arrested ...

Baton Rouge physical therapy practice Kinetic Physical Therapy and commercial furniture dealer Frost-Barber of Louisiana are joining forces to offer local professionals customized ergonomic ...