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The Imagination Library will continue sending books to eligible children in Parton's absence, a spokesperson for the Dollywood Company confirmed.
The Ambrosia Bakery in Baton Rouge has created an edible replica of the historic "WIN! Bar" from Tiger Stadium for LSU football fans.
Dolly Parton's impact on Louisiana is being remembered after she died at the age of 80.
Trump wrote that American flags across the country will remain at half-staff for a week beginning Tuesday evening.
A Louisiana appeals court ruled that Judge Steven Tureau is disqualified from the November ballot because he failed to file required tax returns despite having filed extensions.
The pay raises approved for the Baton Rouge Police Department have proven to be a successful recruiting tactic, with a recent uptick in applicants, Mayor-President Sid Edwards announced.
“May God bless Dolly Parton, and may God bless you all. She will always love you."
SpaceX plans to invest $100 billion to build the largest launch facility in Louisiana.
The capital region will have a chance to help 'Fill the Truck' on Wednesday, as part of our Clear the Shelters campaign.
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) - The Zachary Police Department is asking for help in finding a missing teen. Police say Marlin Vanessa Garcia Rodriguez is a 15-year-old. She's 5’0” tall and weighs 90lbs. Rodriguez was last seen on Wednesday, August 19, wearing a black shirt and black pants. Rodriguez was last in the area [...]
DALLAS (AP) — A Texas judge denied a new trial for Karmelo Anthony on Saturday in the stabbing death of a 17-year-old athlete at a high school track meet, a killing that drew national attention and led to harassment of the families. Anthony, 19, was convicted of murder in June and sentenced to 35 years [...]
A juvenile was hospitalized in serious condition following a possible drowning incident in the Long Farm Village neighborhood.
The East Baton Rouge Parish Library will partner with Grammy Award-winning artist Laufey to offer a special limited-edition library card starting August 23.
Authorities in Ascension Parish are seeking the driver of a yellow vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured Makayla Hopkins.
One man was arrested and arrest warrants were issued for two others following a copper wire theft in Iberville Parish.
Not everyone is convinced cursive deserves a comeback tour.
Here's how to protect yourself and identify the early signs of an infection.
“It blew up. We couldn’t really keep up with it,” the co-owner of the deli behind the creation says.
Thousands of employers are keeping tabs on the whereabouts, productivity and communications of workers with technology that was adopted widely during the coronavirus pandemic.
The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office announced Friday, Aug. 21, the arrest of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent.
Spending hours in the gym to get fit may one day be a thing of the past, as a pill designed to mimic some of the effects of exercise is showing promising results in clinical trials.
Two people were killed in a double homicide on East Caldwell Street in Gonzales, according to the Gonzales Police Department.
New Orleans Civil Rights icon Jerome "Big Duck" Smith died after his battle with a lengthy illness, his family members confirmed Friday.
A video of an LSU student dragging a Black baby doll across campus has sparked outrage among students and parents, prompting calls for public accountability while the university investigates the incident through its Office of Student Affairs.
A motion filed Friday questions the legality of the grand jury indictment brought against East Baton Rouge Parish School System Superintendent LaMont Cole.
CLICK HERE FOR LIVE RADAR HEAT ALERTS remain in effect through 8pm as heat index values top out around 108-113. Stay hydrated and take a lot of breaks if working outdoors. TODAY AND TONIGHT: The first half of the day will be dry, but by late afternoon and evening, showers and thunderstorms will develop and [...]
Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily blocked a ruling that was set to halt construction on the White House ballroom later Friday, ruling that work can briefly continue as the Supreme Court mulls the Trump administration’s emergency plea to intervene. It delays, for now, a lower court’s deadline to stop above-ground construction by the end of the day. [...]
Saturday marks one year since the Smitty's Supply Inc. Roseland facility explosion. Here's what we know since the incident.
Orders have been given for the Louisiana National Guard to withdraw from New Orleans.
Walmart will begin accepting tap-to-pay payments at select stores and Sam's Club locations starting August 24, with a plan to implement the technology across all U.S. stores by late 2026.
A federal appeals court on Friday temporarily halted a court order that would have granted thousands of athletes who left college after last season an extra year of eligibility — a key ruling that came only eight days before football season's opening kickoff.
The speed limit near Gray's Creek Elementary School was lowered to 35 mph following the death of crossing guard Katy Wells.
The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board voted 8-0 to implement new contract oversight measures following the indictment of Superintendent LaMont Cole.
Former Port Allen Mayor Derek Lewis has died.
St. Vincent de Paul announced its cooling center will be open this weekend for those seeking refuge from extremely hot Baton Rouge weather.
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)-- Charter Communications has purchased Cox Communications for $34.5 billion. Charter, the parent company of Spectrum, plans to rebrand Cox markets to Spectrum over the coming month. Chris Winfrey, president and CEO of Charter Communications, outlined what Cox customers and employees can expect following the acquisition during a media call. The transition will [...]
Everyone deals with stress, but managing it may not be that simple.
The Madison Prep Chargers are looking to assert themselves as a 4A state contender this season as new challengers like Plaquemine and Scotlandville join the title hunt.
Community leaders and residents gathered in Baker, Louisiana, for a safety planning event aimed at addressing local violence and fostering youth engagement through partnerships like the Diontrey Claiborne Stop the Violence Organization and Pivot4Peace.
Panettiere had spoken openly about her ongoing struggles with drugs and alcohol and debilitating chronic pain.
Former LSU pitcher Kade Anderson could see his MLB debut on Saturday, reports state.
Community and law enforcement leaders announced new partnerships Thursday to connect young people with sports and mentoring following a recent shooting involving a 15-year-old at Independence Park.
Two individuals were arrested and several pounds of various drugs were seized during a multi-agency investigation in the Baton Rouge area.
Deputies arrested two men accused of stealing AT&T copper wire totaling $10,000 in damage costs.
Walmart says it's doubling down on lower prices with its $2.9 billion tariff refund.
