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Baton Rouge coaches step off the field to mentor youth in new summer program

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A new partnership between the City of Baton Rouge and the East Baton Rouge Parish School System is using football to help shape the lives of hundreds of young men this summer. The program, called Men for Others, will pair...

Thousands flocked to daytime Essence Fest event on the the 4th

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Essence Festival of Culture kicked off Friday, drawing thousands to the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center for a full slate of daytime events, including entertainment, empowerment seminars, financial literacy sessions and...

2-year-old boy dies after being struck by car outside Baton Rouge area home

A two-year-old Baton Rouge boy died from injuries sustained in a one-vehicle accident shortly after noon on Tuesday. The young boy was rushed to the hospital by a helicopter from the 5000 block of Larch Meadow Circle, where he succumbed to his...

Coroner IDs three victims from weekend killings across New Orleans neighborhoods

Three victims of fatal shootings over the weekend have been identified Wednesday by the Orleans Parish Coroner's Office. In total, nine people where shot Saturday in a spate of violence across the Crescent City. The third homicide victim of the...

Driver arrested after stealing EMS ambulance from Baton Rouge hospital and crashing it

An EMS ambulance parked at Baton Rouge General Medical Center's mid-city campus was stolen early Wednesday morning and later recovered after a crash minutes later, EMS officials said. Emergency crews were bringing a patient into the hospital on...

Where to watch fireworks and celebrate the Fourth in New Orleans and nearby parishes

New Orleans and nearby parishes prepare for a vibrant Independence Day weekend with ESSENCE Fest, riverfront fireworks, festivals, parades and more. NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans and nearby parishes are gearing up for a big Fourth of July weekend,...

Netherlands police embrace a public health approach to drugs. Will it work in the South?

Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a three-part series examining the opioid crisis in the United States and the Gulf South, and comparing it to successful drug use harm reduction efforts in the Netherlands. You can read other entries in the series...

Healthcare worker arrested for cruelty to the infirm; allegedly broke disabled woman's nose

BATON ROUGE - A healthcare worker who allegedly punched one of her patients and broke her nose in 2023 was arrested recently during an investigation into Medicaid fraud. Attorney General Liz Murrill said while the State Department of Justice was...

Ahead of July 4, these 5 Louisiana beaches are under advisories for bacteria. See the list.

As the Fourth of July approaches with its usual fanfare of fireworks and cookouts, Louisianans may need to think twice before diving into the water at several beaches in the state. This week, health department officials detected above average...

Master P recruits towering talent in bid to rebuild UNO Basketball

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Master P is preparing to take the stage for one of his final musical performances at Essence Fest this weekend. But before returning to music, he’s been spending time in a different kind of arena, one that sits along the...

House passes Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill.' See how Louisiana's delegation voted.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. House gave final approval to President Donald Trump’s tax relief and spending cuts package that Republicans call the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Benton, and Majority Leader Steve Scalise,...

Breakfast Meat Recalled in Louisiana

LOUISIANA — A nationwide recall may impact Louisiana families, especially those who don't skip breakfast. If you have been stocking up on bacon-related products, you may want to check your fridge and freezer to avoid consuming the recalled...

Cordele man one of four charged with health care fraud

Published 7:39 am Thursday, July 3, 2025 Two Tifton business owners charged in connection with largest Health Care Fraud enforcement action in U.S. Justice Department history As a part of the largest Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action in...

Health Check: Promedicus shares smash record $300 barrier on back of mega deals 

Promedicus shares have smashed a record – but not this one – by soaring over the $300 level. Pic via Getty Defying the sceptics, Promedicus announces $190 million of new US contracts Proteomics wins US reimbursement code for its diabetic kidney...

New Orleans golden buzzer singer awaits 'America's Got Talent' return: 'It's absolutely insane'

New Orleans singer Jourdan Blue is in waiting mode at the moment. One might catch him singing on a French Quarter corner or performing at a private party. But come August, he'll be back in Los Angeles to continue his "America's Got Talent"...

Man arrested after threatening, injuring staff at Woodlawn Middle School in Baton Rouge

The man arrested Saturday for aggressively confronting students inside Woodlawn Middle School last year and threatening to shoot them was picked up on a routine warrant check 14 months after his actions put the school on temporary lockdown, police...

Rural hospital's closure portends dark future under Trump's bill

President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" isn't even law yet, but it's already having negative consequences for Americans. A hospital in rural Nebraska announced on Wednesday that it will shut its doors after more than 30 years, explicitly...

'Big Beautiful Bill' proposes more funding for Louisiana military

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — After U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance's tie-breaking vote, the reconciliation budget, also known as the 'One Big, Beautiful Bill,' is back in the House of Representatives. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says this bill...

What's Green Chef Like? A Trio of CNET Editors Test the Healthy, Organic Meal Kit Service

Pricing Starts at $12/serving Type Meal kits Recipes per week 30 Good for Organic, healthy, low-calorie, pescatarian, vegetarian, keto, gluten-free, Whole30, gourmet Score Breakdown Taste/results 7/10Value 7/10Ease of recipes 8/10Recipe variety...