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Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy Blasts Dems' 'Loon Wing' Driving Shutdown Like Angry 'Gary Busey' — TING SHEN/AFP via Getty Images via Getty Images

Politics · Baton Rouge

Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy Blasts Dems' 'Loon Wing' Driving Shutdown Like Angry 'Gary Busey'

87% Right coverage: 8 sources

Louisiana AG Murrill Backs Death Penalty Push for Child Rapists

Death Penalty · Baton Rouge

Louisiana AG Murrill Backs Death Penalty Push for Child Rapists

83% Center coverage: 6 sources

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is backing a multi-state effort to restore the death penalty for child rapists, calling on the Supreme Court to overturn its 2008 decision.See the Story

Anti-MAGA protest ends with several LSU students arrested

LSU · Baton Rouge

Anti-MAGA protest ends with several LSU students arrested

100% Center coverage: 4 sources

They were holding up “NO MAGA PRESIDENT” signs during search committee meeting See the Story

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Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy Blasts Dems' 'Loon Wing' Driving Shutdown Like Angry 'Gary Busey' — TING SHEN/AFP via Getty Images via Getty Images

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Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy Blasts Dems' 'Loon Wing' Driving Shutdown Like Angry 'Gary Busey'

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Senator Cassidy Takes To ExTwitter, Radio To Rail Against RFK Jr., Whom He Voted To Confirm

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

I'll start with this: I am certainly not fully politically aligned with Senator Bill Cassidy, but I have typically found him to be genuine and intelligent. Points of disagreement aside, he doesn't strike me as a grifter or psychopath, which is unfortunately quite rare amongst government these days. He is a doctor, specifically a gastroenterologist,…Robert F. Kennedy Jr. · Baton Rouge Read Article

Tech outage disrupts Louisiana's financial aid office, affecting TOPS and START programs

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A technology outage has hobbled the state agency that manages Louisiana's TOPS scholarship and college-savings programs, which could cause payment delays, the agency said Thursday.Technology · Baton Rouge Read Article

What to know about the top Week 5 high school football games in the Baton Rouge area

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

In another big week of high school football in Baton Rouge, Catholic hosts the top team in Mississippi. East Ascension takes on Live Oak. Dutchtown plays St. Amant in a district battle.Catholic Church · Baton Rouge Read Article

The Saints brought back a familiar face to fill their last remaining practice squad spot

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

After the Miami Dolphins poached Cedrick Wilson from their practice squad, the New Orleans Saints filled his spot by signing another veteran receiver with recent ties to the organization.Miami Dolphins · Baton Rouge Read Article

Actor Jerry Leggio, who opted to stay home and bring Hollywood to Louisiana, dies at age 90

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Jerry Leggio could have left Baton Rouge for Hollywood but opted to stay home and bring Hollywood to Louisiana.Hollywood · Baton Rouge Read Article

Baton Rouge crime blotter for Oct. 3, 2025

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New Orleans man arrested for punching 75-year-old apartment owner, causing brain bleedingBaton Rouge · Baton Rouge Read Article

Roundup: ImaginEBR campaign / Help for veterans / The ultra-wealthy

Photo contest: The city-parish and Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge have launched ImaginEBR, a photo campaign inviting East Baton Rouge residents to submit up to five original photos highlighting the parish’s culture and beauty. Selected images will appear on the redesigned city-parish website with credits. Submissions run Oct. 2–Nov. 1. See the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge for more information. Networking event: There will be a Veter…Baton Rouge · Baton Rouge Read Article

New CEO named to head Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A new president and chief executive officer has been named to head the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, following the retirement of Michael "Mike" Manning. Elizabeth "Liz" Pfifer will join the nonprofit in November.Baton Rouge · Baton Rouge Read Article

State of Louisiana purchases United Plaza building for $21.5 million

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The state of Louisiana purchased the United Plaza XII office building off Essen Lane for $21.5 million.Baton Rouge · Baton Rouge Read Article

Around Baton Rouge: 'Grass Roots' film, Ballroom Dance, PlantFest! and more events

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The following is a calendar of community events in the Baton Rouge area from Friday through Thursday, Oct. 9.Baton Rouge · Baton Rouge Read Article