Baton Rouge church families attending a wedding in Jamaica are riding out Hurricane Melissa after the Category 5 storm made landfall as the strongest hurricane in the island’s history.

East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards says text messages circulating online are being taken out of context.

Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards on Monday said he doesn't think an increased ICE presence is needed in the city — a response to widely circulating texts in which he urged delaying such a move until after voters weigh in on his proposed tax measure in two weeks.

The car was supposed to be transported for the basketball star to use while he was in town for an LSU game, but it never arrived.

BATON ROUGE, La. ( Louisiana First) — The Greater Baton Rouge State Fair is slated to reopen Monday afternoon after weekend weather forced closures. The fairgrounds were closed Saturday and Sunday due to rain soaking the grounds and parking areas. The fair is set to reopen at 5 p.m. Monday.

Two tax proposals that fund teacher and staff salaries and benefits in West Baton Rouge Parish schools are up for renewal.

The Tampa-based chain restaurant has about 670 locations in the United States and is known for its Australian-inspired flair, steaks and Bloomin' Onions.

BATON ROUGE, La. — October is Menopause Awareness Month. A nurse practitioner from Baton Rouge General urges women to talk openly about symptoms they’re experiencing. Starting the conversation is an important first step. Menopause is a natural part of aging, but it can bring real changes to a woman’s health and quality of life.

Baton Rouge native and Grambling State University quarterback C'zavian Teasett is in good spirits as he remains hospitalized in Las Vegas.

A new partnership between local film industry consultant Patrick Mulhearn and Hollywood heavyweight Tommy Harper aims to position Baton Rouge as a national leader in the production of short-form �…

Meteorologist Ashley Renee has your 7:45 am forecast. Good morning everyone and happy Tuesday! Hopefully you all enjoyed your Monday. Yesterday morning, Baton Rouge had a morning low of 59 degrees and an afternoon high of 80 degrees.