East Baton Rouge Parish

Amid calls from President Donald Trump for a nationwide immigration crackdown and an end to so-called “sanctuary” policies, at least two Louisiana law enforcement agencies have recently joined forces with federal immigration authorities, enlisting local officers to identify and detain undocumented immigrants in their custody.

Creating the proposed district could deal a blow to East Baton Rouge Parish schools, sapping students and public funding.

East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards has released his “Revive EBR” proposal to relocate library funds for other city services like public safety and road improvements.

The traveling exhibit, American Revolution Experience, will be on display at Baton Rouge's Capitol Park Museum until Jan. 17, 2025.

There will be a new mayor-president in East Baton Rouge Parish.

The two candidates made their final case to voters ahead of Saturday's runoff in Baton Rouge.

Overall, schools received 80 out of 150 points for the 2024 school year, a nearly two point gain. The score translates to a B letter grade.

Former Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has endorsed Sharon Weston Broome as she seeks her third term as mayor-president of East Baton Rouge Parish.

There was an upset in Baton Rouge late Tuesday night. And this time, it didn’t involve Tiger Stadium.

Firefighters in East Baton Rouge parish currently earn a starting salary of $33,207 a year – about 20% less than the industry standard of $40,000 in Louisiana; it's the bottom of the pay scale for a state that ranks 49th in the country for firefighter compensation. Ahead of Nov. 5, they are asking residents for help.