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Attorney General Liz Murrill confirmed Jessie Hoffman had been executed by the state. Louisiana death row inmate Jessie ...

Metro Baton Rouge is in full bloom, covered in pink, red, and white azaleas—a flower that thrives during our spring weather.

Johni Broome of Auburn and Cooper Flagg of Duke are unanimous first-team selections for The Associated Press men's college ...

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Taylor, a Lancaster product, is looking to lead the Aggies on a deep NCAA Tournament run after another standout season for ...

Wade Taylor IV’s importance to Texas A&M can’t be overstated. Taylor has garnered so much respect in his four years in ...

A state audit found that many pregnant Medicaid patients in Louisiana can’t get prenatal or postpartum care due to doctor shortages, bad provider lists, and transportation issues—despite paying nearly ...

A Douglas County author who has published two dozen books found herself facing a unique challenge with her newest series. "The Strangers Saga: Baton Rouge" starts with a grim premise: A Mardi Gras ...

Back in the 1940s, an autobiographical book by Betty Smith was later turned into a vintage movie directed by Elia Kazan. It ...