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BR bishop joins worldwide prayer for Ukraine, Russia

with Jennifer Wadsworth | Assistant metro editor

Welcome back! Let's take a spin through some of our latest headlines.

Worldwide prayer for Ukraine, Russia

The bishop of Baton Rouge joined his worldwide counterparts and Pope Francis Friday in a special prayer for Ukraine and Russia. They lamented the times when the world had fallen away from God, and pleaded for mercy. Here's Kelly Kissel with the story.

Latest in BRPD discipline battle

A Baton Rouge policeman at the center of a public feud with Chief Murphy Paul might soon represent the department on a fraught panel that hears discipline cases when officers dispute their punishments. James Finn breaks down the race between two contenders for an open seat on the civil service board. 

What's on tomorrow's ballot?

Half the parishes in the Baton Rouge area have elections tomorrow. Here's a list of what's on the ballot.

We hope you have a great weekend!

Today's top stories

Activist could be liable for BRPD officer's injuries in 2016 protest, La. Supreme court says

The Louisiana Supreme Court said Friday that people who “precipitate” crimes by others can be held liable for their actions, and that emerg… Read more

What to expect in Louisiana following Biden’s move to boost LNG exports

As the Biden administration attempts to ramp up the United States’ liquefied natural gas exports to Europe amid Russia’s war with Ukraine, … Read more

Three special elections in Baton Rouge highlight local municipal primary ballot

A state House district that has been vacant since January will be one step closer to being filled after Saturday's special election, and ba… Read more

 
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For veterans in crisis, these gun shops will hold onto firearms. Why aren't more retailers involved?

Two years ago, a friend and fellow veteran showed up at Caleb Morse’s gun shop in Lafayette with an urgent request: take away my firearms.  Read more

Baton Rouge-based PSC Group buys plastic refurbishing company

PSC Group, a Baton Rouge-based company that provides personnel and management services for the petrochemical, refining and marine industrie… Read more

Tuesday's tornado was the strongest to hit New Orleans in modern times, weather service says

The tornado that tore through Gretna, Arabi and New Orleans East on Tuesday evening was the strongest to hit the city and its inner suburbs… Read more

 
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Take a hike: South Louisiana has plenty of places where you can get back to nature

No, the Appalachian Trail doesn’t run anywhere close to south Louisiana. But that doesn’t mean there’s no reason to own a decent pair of hi… Read more

Baton Rouge bishop, others, join Pope Francis in worldwide prayer for Ukraine, Russia

The bishop of Baton Rouge joined Pope Francis and other Roman Catholic bishops worldwide Friday in a special prayer for Ukraine and Russia.… Read more

Ascension Parish OK's one-time pay bump in effort to draw more teachers to Donaldsonville

Certified teachers on the west bank of Ascension Parish can receive a one-time pay bump of up to $10,000 as soon as next school year. Read more