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Storm-weary residents seek out open restaurants
While most of Baton Rouge was shuttered—and without power—in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, it was bonanza business for those retailers and restaurants that were able to open.
The long Baton Rouge slog of clearing power lines and downed trees begins
The Baton Rouge Department of Public Works and the Louisiana DOTD have begun clearing power lines and roadways in the Baton Rouge area, but...
Hurricane Ida traps Louisianans, shatters the power grid
Rescuers set out in hundreds of boats and helicopters to reach people trapped by floodwaters today, and utility repair crews rushed in, after furious...
Public health emergency declared for Louisiana
U.S. health officials today declared public health emergencies for Louisiana and Mississippi, seeking to suspend government red tape that may get in the way...
Officials urging residents to remain off the roads
Parts of the interstate system into and out of the Capital Region remain closed this morning in the wake of Hurricane Ida.
Interstate 10 is...
Baton Rouge-area hospital updates in the aftermath of Ida
As Hurricane Ida swept through Baton Rouge Sunday evening, many hospitals, already strained with high numbers of COVID-19 patients, lost power. Here’s what we...
Hurricane Ida left the electric grid in shambles
A fearsome Hurricane Ida left scores of coastal Louisiana residents trapped by floodwaters and pleading to be rescued this morning while making shambles of...
Many couldn’t afford to evacuate Baton Rouge
Robert Owens felt defeated and helpless Sunday as he waited in Baton Rouge for landfall by one of the most powerful hurricanes ever to...
Hurricane’s economic impact uncertain, but hinges on length of refinery shutdowns
Hurricane Ida is sure to take a toll on the energy, chemical and shipping industries that have major hubs along the Gulf Coast, but...
The issues at play behind Hurricane Ida’s rapid intensification
Between Saturday and Sunday, Hurricane Ida went from a 105-mph Category 2 to a high-end Category 4 in an escalation enabled by bad luck,...
Utilities, PSC warn customers to prepare for extended outages
Though Hurricane Ida’s exact path is still somewhat uncertain, the Capital Region appears to be in the crosshairs of what will be a major hurricane when it makes landfall late this weekend, and that means the entire area will experience extended power outages.
Baton Rouge area sees slight job growth in July
Initial unemployment insurance claims in Louisiana dropped to 2,217 last week, despite the ongoing surge in coronavirus cases. There were 5% fewer claims than...
Emergency declarations declared ahead of strengthening Hurricane Ida
Ida strengthened into a hurricane this afternoon and is expected to make landfall in Louisiana as a strong Category 3 storm on Sunday, exactly...
DDD Executive Committee wants to use consulting firm in director search
The DDD Executive Committee made a motion Friday morning to recommend to the full DDD board to bring in a professional services, or consulting, firm to aid in the search for an executive director. The board will vote on the motion at its next meeting, Sept. 14.
Hype builds for LSU football as preseason honors keep rolling in
It happens every year. It feels inevitable.
No matter how cautious, reasonable and level-headed fans are throughout the offseason, once college football’s opening weekend begins...
East Baton Rouge EMS dealing with ambulance delays
East Baton Rouge Parish Emergency Medical Services has been dealing with ambulance drop-off delays amid an increase in 9-1-1 activity in recent weeks due to a surge in COVID-19 cases and high patient volumes at area hospitals.
Capital Region braces for Ida
Capital Region residents are making their final preparations as Tropical Storm Ida appears headed straight for Louisiana.
Ida forecast to strike Louisiana as a major hurricane
Tropical Storm Ida intensified as it swirled toward a strike on Cuba this morning, showing hallmarks of a rare, rapidly intensifying storm that could...
St. George fire department expanding EMS service
The St. George Fire Protection District is expanding its EMS capabilities in response to greater demand.
Why does north Baton Rouge need three economic development districts?
With the Metro Council’s approval Wednesday of a cooperative endeavor agreement between the city-parish and the new Cortana Corridor Economic Development District, north Baton Rouge now has three special taxing districts focused on economic development and revitalization:
