St. Michael-Loyola winner advances to quarterfinals for first time in two-plus decades First-year St. Michael the Archangel softball coach Madison Ashford prepared her team for more than a regional playoff game.

First-year St. Michael the Archangel softball coach Madison Ashford prepared her team for more than a regional playoff game.

Jeff Duncan: Todd Graves would be a great Saints owner one day. The question is, will he? Todd Graves has long been been the focus of speculation when it comes to debating who will be the next owner of the Saints.

Todd Graves has long been been the focus of speculation when it comes to debating who will be the next owner of the Saints.

Pelicans part ways with longtime equipment manager David ‘Big Shot’ Jovanovic, others The New Orleans Pelicans have parted ways with long-time equipment manager David "Big Shot" Jovanovic. He has been with the team since they moved to New Orleans from Charlotte in 2002.

The New Orleans Pelicans have parted ways with long-time equipment manager David "Big Shot" Jovanovic. He has been with the team since they moved to New Orleans from Charlotte in 2002.

Family speak after suspects found Four years after 3-year-old Devin Page Jr. was killed in his home, police have arrested two suspects.

Four years after 3-year-old Devin Page Jr. was killed in his home, police have arrested two suspects.

Tyler Shough trusts the Saints' draft plans, but the QB is still doing his own homework At this time last April, the quarterback was days away from hearing his name called and becoming a member of the Saints. This year is different.

At this time last April, the quarterback was days away from hearing his name called and becoming a member of the Saints. This year is different.

Kendrick Sampson at a preview screening of “Michael” Click here to view this item from theadvocate.com.

Click here to view this item from theadvocate.com.

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals called the Texas law constitutional. The court previously allowed a similar Louisiana law to take effect, but did not rule on that law’s constitutionality. bit.ly/4sJP1Lp

GOP state rep accuses Louisiana AG Liz Murrill of ‘coercion:’ ‘Don’t be swayed by fear’ “Don’t be swayed by fear,” Rep. Brian Glorioso, R-Slidell said on the House floor. “Stand up for our rights — because today they’re coming for this right, but tomorrow they’re coming for yours.”

“Don’t be swayed by fear,” Rep. Brian Glorioso, R-Slidell said on the House floor. “Stand up for our rights — because today they’re coming for this right, but tomorrow they’re coming for yours.”

Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on federal fraud charges related to past use of paid informants Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the civil rights group faces charges including wire fraud, bank fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the civil rights group faces charges including wire fraud, bank fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering

After 4 years, police make 2 arrests in the tragic shooting of 3-year-old Devin Page Jr. Police Chief Thomas Morse said that through crimestopper tips, technology from the ATF and good old-fashioned police work, they were able to put together a 13-page arrest warrant for each suspect.

Police Chief Thomas Morse said that through crimestopper tips, technology from the ATF and good old-fashioned police work, they were able to put together a 13-page arrest warrant for each suspect.

Dragon’s Breath celosia: Louisiana’s fiery summer heat is no problem for these flamelike blooms A splash of fiery red for your landscape.

A splash of fiery red for your landscape.

LSU’s quarterbacks had a rough start to spring, but now Lane Kiffin likes what he sees Check out our latest LSU spring practice report, which also highlights a freshman defensive tackle in line for a big role.

Check out our latest LSU spring practice report, which also highlights a freshman defensive tackle in line for a big role.

“I still have a lot of worries about what the unintended consequences of what we’re doing might be,” Rep. Barbara Freiberg, R-Baton Rouge, said. bit.ly/4mLnwQf

'Michael' movie hits theaters Friday, Here's why Southern's Human Jukebox watched it early The special treatment for the Southern contingent was film studio Lionsgate's way of thanking the band.

The special treatment for the Southern contingent was film studio Lionsgate's way of thanking the band.

8 downtown Baton Rouge dishes Viola Davis and crew should try Viola Davis is producing and starring in thriller “Ally Clark,” and the downtown Baton Rouge filming is sure to bring a hungry cast and crew. From Jamaican hot plates to Korean bowls, these are eight dishes we recommend.

Viola Davis is producing and starring in thriller “Ally Clark,” and the downtown Baton Rouge filming is sure to bring a hungry cast and crew. From Jamaican hot plates to Korean bowls, these are eight dishes we recommend.

Louisiana bill to keep youth in jail longer softened after outcry from defense attorneys The Louisiana House softened and then passed a measure that would have dramatically increased the amount of time officials can keep youth in custody before trial.

The Louisiana House softened and then passed a measure that would have dramatically increased the amount of time officials can keep youth in custody before trial.

Baton Rouge Police arrest suspects in 2022 shooting of 3-year-old Devin Page Jr. This is a developing story.

This is a developing story.

The Saints picking this LSU receiver would make his 80-year-old grandpa ‘jump through the TV’ The LSU wide receiver's family member would not be able to control their reaction if the Saints selected him.

The LSU wide receiver's family member would not be able to control their reaction if the Saints selected him.

At Jazz Fest, this Baton Rouge business has fed the masses for 27 years. Meet the owner. Bertrand Bailey, 63, is the youngest of 10 siblings, and one of his earliest memories is cooking eggs on the stove at 5 years old. Now, he keeps festival-goers coming back year after year.

Bertrand Bailey, 63, is the youngest of 10 siblings, and one of his earliest memories is cooking eggs on the stove at 5 years old. Now, he keeps festival-goers coming back year after year.

Inside a first-of-its-kind refuge, trafficking survivors find rest, art and a path forward The Eden Emergency Center, a 10-bed facility in an undisclosed, tree-lined location, was the first of its kind in the nation to partner and be located on site of a hospital system.

The Eden Emergency Center, a 10-bed facility in an undisclosed, tree-lined location, was the first of its kind in the nation to partner and be located on site of a hospital system.

Louisiana bank buys site for flagship Baton Rouge location in $2.1 million deal Synergy moved into the Baton Rouge market in fall 2023, when it purchased Peoples Bank.

Synergy moved into the Baton Rouge market in fall 2023, when it purchased Peoples Bank.

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill endorses Julia Letlow for U.S. Senate Murrill joins Gov. Jeff Landry and President Donald Trump in backing Letlow. It’s a rare case of prominent Republican officials supporting a challenge against a member of their own party.

Murrill joins Gov. Jeff Landry and President Donald Trump in backing Letlow. It’s a rare case of prominent Republican officials supporting a challenge against a member of their own party.

Former BRPD officer, accused in BRAVE Cave beating, arrested in domestic violence incident A former Baton Rouge Police officer, who resigned in 2023 after the ‘BRAVE Cave’ investigation, was arrested Tuesday on several counts of domestic violence.

A former Baton Rouge Police officer, who resigned in 2023 after the ‘BRAVE Cave’ investigation, was arrested Tuesday on several counts of domestic violence.

LSU baseball vs. UNO: How to watch, first pitch time for Tuesday’s game Here’s how you can watch LSU baseball’s matchup with UNO at Alex Box Stadium on Tuesday. Our LSU baseball coverage is brought to you in part by FMOL Health: Championship Partners of LSU baseball.

Here’s how you can watch LSU baseball’s matchup with UNO at Alex Box Stadium on Tuesday. Our LSU baseball coverage is brought to you in part by FMOL Health: Championship Partners of LSU baseball.

A top LSU baseball hitter may be out for the rest of the season with a broken hand. Our LSU baseball coverage is brought to you in part by FMOL Health: Championship Partners of LSU baseball. bit.ly/4cXi6OQ

Highly-anticipated grocery store development in north Baton Rouge OK'ed by planning commission The more than 100,000-square-foot campus, located off Harding Boulevard near the Howell Boulevard intersection, will be anchored by Harvest Fresh, a new grocery store in partnership with Associated Grocers.

The more than 100,000-square-foot campus, located off Harding Boulevard near the Howell Boulevard intersection, will be anchored by Harvest Fresh, a new grocery store in partnership with Associated Grocers.

This freshman outfielder hasn’t played much for LSU baseball. Here’s why that could change. LSU baseball has not played this freshman outfielder much this season. Here’s why that could change. Our LSU baseball coverage is brought to you in part by FMOL Health: Championship Partners of LSU baseball.

LSU baseball has not played this freshman outfielder much this season. Here’s why that could change. Our LSU baseball coverage is brought to you in part by FMOL Health: Championship Partners of LSU baseball.

St. George mayor promises tax cut if new school district is created Voters are being asked to amend the state Constitution — Amendment 2 on the May 16 ballot — to create this new school district, which would mirror the boundaries of the City of St. George, which voters approved in 2019.

Voters are being asked to amend the state Constitution — Amendment 2 on the May 16 ballot — to create this new school district, which would mirror the boundaries of the City of St. George, which voters approved in 2019.

Louisiana lets voters sign an affidavit if they can’t show ID. That could change. Louisiana voters without ID would no longer have the option to sign affidavits to verify their identities at the polls if a bill passes the Louisiana Legislature. The bill also limits which types of photo ID are valid on Election Day, while also providing for alternate forms of identification.

Louisiana voters without ID would no longer have the option to sign affidavits to verify their identities at the polls if a bill passes the Louisiana Legislature. The bill also limits which types of photo ID are valid on Election Day, while also providing for alternate forms of identification.

This 82-year-old Baton Rouge woman transforms the bits she finds on her morning walk into art Every morning, Mary Nell Orman Barringer walks a mile through her Baton Rouge neighborhood with her Irish water spaniel, Fire — eyes down, picking up what most people walk past. What she does with it is worth seeing. Her bugs are on display at the South Branch of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library through April 30.

This 82-year-old Baton Rouge woman transforms the bits she finds on her morning walk into art