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Republican plan moves forward following nearly 10 hours of overnight testimony, could reshape voter representation

Blue Bayou water park opens this weekend after a year of renovations and pandemic closure. Park leaders say the focus is on safety, cleanliness and family-friendly fun, with hours expanding through the summer season.

Published May 15, 2026 at 12:53 AM CEST | Updated 3 hours ago

Two families accept posthumous degrees at commencement ceremony.

Palmer Lovett, 30, suffered severe injuries including broken bones throughout his body when a driver struck him on his motorcycle and fled the scene on April 12. More than a month later, he speaks about his recovery and gratitude for being alive as police continue searching for the hit-and-run driver.

Tyren Young, 13, speaks publicly for the first time about witnessing his brother Devin Page Jr.'s death four years ago and how he's using music at Baton Rouge's new Inspiration Center to process his grief and trauma.

Community members are mourning the death of a man who made a significant impact on the history of the Gonzales Jambalaya Festival.

Herschel Brown was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Jefferson Highway on Feb. 28. Three months later, his ex-wife is still fighting for answers as the driver remains unidentified.

Iris Domestic Violence Center director Patti Freeman speaks out after this week's murder-suicide, sharing her own story and warning Louisiana ranks among the deadliest states for women.

A new Louisiana law taking effect in August will impose fines on organized balloon releases, drawing criticism from community members who use the ritual to honor loved ones.