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Alford: Final elections of 2020 provided some eye-openers

No one was expecting a huge turnout last week for Louisiana’s runoff elections, which...

Galligan: Football program not being protected by favoritism

LSU sent more than 60 files related to sexual assault and sexual misconduct allegations to Husch Blackwell, the Missouri-based law firm conducting an independent review of the school’s handling of such cases. 

BRPD reorganization, pay plan draw criticism from Metro Council member

The Metro Council will meet Tuesday to approve Mayor Sharon Weston Broome’s proposed spending...

Algorithms replace exams when buying life insurance during COVID-19

Big data is playing a prominent role in life insurance this year. Interest in coverage...

Election result suggests Democrats’ grip strengthening in Baton Rouge

A significant crossover vote among white voters in East Baton Rouge Parish helped propel...

Developer buys nearly 50 lots in southeast EBR, off Elliot Road, for $1.2M

A local developer has scooped up some 46 lots off Elliot Road in the southeast corner of East Baton Rouge Parish for $1.2 million. 
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Louisiana officials urge embrace of virus vaccine

With a coronavirus vaccine expected to be widely available within months, Louisiana's governor and...

PASSION PLAY

Tom Galligan, LSU’s interim president, has a wide range of interests—rock music, baseball, marathons, hiking and teaching—as well as a recently discovered desire to become the flagship institution’s full-time leader.

Planning Commission to consider senior housing development by EBRCOA

The Planning Commission next month will consider three applications related to the East Baton Rouge Council On Aging’s senior housing development planned near downtown.

Sens. Kennedy, Cassidy propose bill to require two Gulf lease sales a year

Louisiana's U.S. senators are spearheading an attempt to require the federal government to hold...