A Feb. 15 special primary election was called to fill the two vacancies in the Legislature after Cleo Fields, a Baton Rouge ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (LouisianaFirst) — The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for the Baton Rouge metro area.

The Baton Rouge bar’s social media accounts announced the reopening with a short and to-the-point message: “The wait is over!!! Happy’s is reopening in 2 weeks and we need bartenders and bar backs!

Dee’s Xquisite Seafood, a New Orleans seafood restaurant, is opening its first Baton Rouge location in the spring.  The ...

Paging all pizza lovers of Baton Rouge: there’s a new place in town. Marco’s Pizza, at 9402 Burbank Drive, will host a grand ...

Thousands of lethal doses of fentanyl and other drugs are off the streets following an investigation into an 18-year-old and her father who were allegedly involved in drug trafficking.

On Thursday, the community gathered to explore the center’s wide range of offerings, including mental health support, legal assistance, domestic violence services, and a creative space for ...

A local retirement investment firm has purchased space in the Westminster Office Park on Jefferson Highway to expand its operations.  Drew Pelton Investment Services purchased the property through ...

ShotSpotter automatically alerts police when shots are fired. Here's why BRPD chose to end the $400,000 yearly contract.

Baton Rouge serves double duty as a college town and Louisiana’s capital. See how the town's vibrant story told through its ...

Mayor-President Sid Edwards announced Tuesday Feb. 4th a new satellite location for the mayor's office. This is the first of ...

Early voting for the special primary election runs from Feb. 1 to Feb. 8, except Sunday. There are four early voting ...