An inmate is back in custody after being mistakenly dropped off at the Greyhound bus station in Baton Rouge on Friday, Jan. 24. Christopher Davis, 33, of Baton Rouge, was apprehended around 10:45 p.m.

The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) announced it will begin accepting 2024 state individual income tax returns on Wednesday, Jan. 29.

The World Health Organization recommends a C-section rate between 10% and 15%. In Louisiana in 2023, 36.1% of live births were Cesarean deliveries - well above the recommendations.

Hundreds gathered in Baton Rouge on Saturday for the Louisiana Right to Life March, rallying to protect unborn lives. Supporters of reproductive rights say the law has harmed women, especially

Edwards said that after the snowstorm, the parish will focus on warming centers and shelters as they learn about future needs. He said some city leaders stepped up to help with the issue.

I-10 east from Gramercy in the Baton Rouge area to the Mississippi state line has remained closed since Tuesday after 10 inches of snow dropped on the New Orleans area. Officials have made strides in opening most of the city's other major roadways, but were still working to clear off ice from the popular thoroughfare.

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Louisiana Supreme Court suspended a Baton Rouge lawyer who pleaded guilty to possessing child porn. On Jan. 8, the Supreme Court considered a petition filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, that would suspend 69-year-old James Burland from practicing law in Louisiana indefinitely.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said the state is facing potential record snowfall that could close Mississippi River bridges from Baton Rouge to New Orleans.

Crawfish is a multi-million dollar industry here in Louisiana, so when snow fell in South Louisiana, there was a concern for this year’s season.

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Flights to and from the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport are expected to be impacted by the winter storm. Officials from the Baton Rouge Metro Airport are monitoring the incoming winter storm and expect possible disruptions of flight schedules and airport operations.

Streets on the running routes will be closed to traffic for the duration of each race, and Baton Rouge police officers will be at the cross streets to stop traffic until the intersection is clear of runners. "We encourage everyone to come out to the course," Wattigny said.

Run the Louisiana Marathon this weekend Be prepared to sweat this Saturday, Jan. 18, or Sunday, Jan. 19, at the Louisiana Marathon races.  Make sure to stretch and tie your running shoes tight for the Louisiana Marathon,