BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sid Edwards talks about the upcoming winter ...

The storm is anticipated to bring hazardous conditions, including icy roads and bridges, which could cause disruptions to ...

"We are prepared," said Edwards. "But we need every resident to take this seriously and do their part to stay safe during ...

BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo announced on Friday, January 17 that its historic jaguar cub, the first born at the zoo in more than ...

The zoo said the original Lacumba, which means “Heart of Africa,” was introduced in 1971. Her successor, Lacumba II, was a beloved mascot until 2004. Naming the zoo’s new jaguar cub Lacumba III honors ...

Celebrate Chelsea’s Live’s anniversary all week Chelsea’s Live will ring in its third anniversary this week with five nights ...

Baton Rouge’s parks and recreation system is offering multiple ways for you to work on your fitness goals and enjoy interesting outdoor activities in the new year.

On any given night in Baton Rouge, around 400 people are homeless. Because of limited space, approximately 200 of those without homes are not in shelters. Multiple organizations located downtown ...

BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo is hosting a naming contest following the birth of a jaguar cub and a new Mardi Gras-themed event.

Episcopal School of Baton Rouge confirms that one former student was injured, and another died after a truck plowed through crowds on Bourbon Street on New Year's Day. According to a statement ...

Baton Rouge is probably one of the most mismanaged municipal governments anywhere. Why? We give millions to BREC, millions to CATS, millions to libraries, millions to the Council on Aging.