Baton Rouge woman continues to honor twin sister killed in domestic violence tragedy

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Losing a twin to gun violence is something few can imagine. For Trinicia Ricks, that pain became reality when her sister, Myesha Davis, was killed in a 2021 murder-suicide by her former boyfriend. Twins are often...

New Orleans City Council approves Mardi Gras parade lineup changes

The New Orleans City Council has approved changes to the parade schedule for the Thursday before Carnival. The Governmental Affairs Committee moved forward with an ordinance that would change the lineup of parades as well as start times.The...

Security guards in Downtown Baton Rouge not paid despite state contract

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - More than two dozen security guards working for Guard Tac say they have not been paid, despite the company receiving a $2.8 million state contract Sept. 4 to protect government buildings across Louisiana. The security...

Texas A&M’s Ashton Bethel-Roman returns to family roots in Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE, La. (KBTX) - Mark Roman still remembers the day his son, wearing a worn-out replica of his San Francisco 49ers jersey, jumped off the family couch and ran a football into another room without breaking a stride. It was about that time...

Jordan Poole Embraces Allen Iverson Legacy with New Orleans Pelicans

NEW ORLEANS — Before the game, Jordan Poole received a signed autograph from Allen Iverson, a gesture that resonated deeply with the new Pelicans guard. Poole, who views Iverson as his favorite player, expressed admiration for Iverson’s unique...

DeAndre Jordan to sign one-year, $3.6M deal with New Orleans Pelicans - Report

Veteran center DeAndre Jordan has agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, his agent Jeff Schwartz confirmed to ESPN. The move adds experienced depth to a Pelicans frontcourt seeking reliability behind...

DIRECTV establishes new Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network channels for 2025-26 NBA New Orleans Pelicans season

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - WBRC and Gray Media announced greatly expanded access to New Orleans Pelicans games to benefit regional NBA fans as the 2025-26 season begins. Non-national Pelicans games broadcast on the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment...

Spurs aim to maintain perfect start as they face wounded Pelicans in New Orleans

San Antonio visits the New Orleans Pelicans after Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points in the Spurs' 125-92 victory against the Dallas Mavericks. New Orleans finished 21-61 overall, 13-38 in Western Conference action and 14-27 at home during the...

Journey of faith leads Lutheran pastor to Baton Rouge: 'This city has a pulse'

A change of heart and a heartfelt conversation with his mother helped shape the Rev. Aquilino "John" Perez's journey from Catholic seminarian to pastor of two Lutheran churches in Baton Rouge. About seven years ago, Perez completed his studies at...

Goblins, ghosts and ghouls: Krewe of Boo prepares to roll in New Orleans this weekend

The fall parade season begins in New Orleans this weekend. The Krewe of Boo will roll Downtown on Saturday starting at 6:30 p.m. The parade begins at the intersection of Elysian Fields and Chartres. It proceeds down North Peters, turns on Canal...

Bumpy Roads Ahead: New Orleans streets need repairs as budget hole deepens

Drivers say it’s like navigating an obstacle course, and a $160 million city deficit could make repairs even harder to come by. NEW ORLEANS — From crater-sized potholes to streets that feel more like obstacle courses, New Orleans drivers say the...

Bucs 2025 game preview: Week 8 against the New Orleans Saints

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are coming off just their second loss of the season, this one coming to the Detroit Lions on the road. They have a chance to bounce back against the New Orleans Saints in Week 8. The team has a good record of dealing with...

It’s time for Basketball: Spurs at New Orleans Pelicans

Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here, but for all you newbies we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply and basically say be cool, no personal attacks, don’t troll and don’t swear too...

Live: High school football scores in the New Orleans area for Week 8 of the 2025 season

London Padgett of John Curtis runs against Brother Martin in the first quarter. Brother Martin vs. John Curtis football game in New Orleans, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Staff photo by John McCusker, The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com)

Could Louisiana take over New Orleans’ finances? Here’s what it would take

New Orleans leaders are scrambling to resolve a projected $160 million budget shortfall. NEW ORLEANS — During an interview with Axios this week, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said her office “has some authority to kind of impose a fiscal...

Louisiana Lottery Mega Millions results for Oct. 24, 2025

The Louisiana Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Oct. 24, 2025, results for each game: Winning Mega Millions numbers from Oct. 24 drawing 11-18-31-51-56, Mega Ball: 24 Check Mega Millions payouts and...

Louisiana Police Uncover Hundreds of Exploitation Images

(KPEL News) - Officials with the Louisiana State Police say they have arrested a man after a complaint came in about this person allegedly sending personal, private pictures to another person. The complaint, filed in August, concerned private...

FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY declared for Saturday (Oct. 25)

(KALB) - The First Alert Weather Team has declared Saturday and Saturday night, Oct. 25, a First Alert Weather Day due to the potential of severe weather, including localized flooding, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. The latest video update...

Louisiana Avenue extension is officially open

LAFAYETTE, La. — After years of planning and construction, a $10 million road project in Lafayette is officially complete, opening a new route for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians on the city’s north side. For residents like Raymond Johnson, the...

Baton Rouge Metro High School Football Schedule & Scores - October 24, 2025

There are 43 Baton Rouge metro high school football games in Louisiana this weekend, including four games featuring regionally ranked teams. You can follow every game live on our Baton Rouge Metro High School Football Scoreboard. The marquee...