Some of Baton Rouge's best stories, hand-picked for you.
with Matthew Albright | Assistant metro editorGood morning! We picked out some of yesterday's top reads for you. Check them out. Argument turns deadly for mechanicA Baton Rouge mechanic was shot and killed in the Brookstown area, where he had long lived and repaired cars for people. Police believe he was kiled during an argument — possibly over some work he was doing. We talked to Police Chief Murphy Paul, who was at the scene, about what's going on with the unprecedented number of gun deaths in Baton Rouge and how it's affecting communities like this one. Judge's racism scandal widensA Lafayette judge who was caught on video shouting racials slurs is facing mounting pressure to resign. Gov. John Bel Edwards called on her to quit at a news conference yesterday, and her son was removed from the LSU track team's roster. The judge took an unpaid leave of absence after the video went public. More big LSU football newsThe deluge of news about LSU football didn't let up yesterday: Quarterback Myles Brennan said he had changed his mind and planned to stay in Baton Rouge. Offensive lineman Miles Frazier committed to LSU, despite pursuits by Ohio State and Florida State A third wide receiver, Trey Palmer, entered the transfer portal to leave LSU. Thanks for reading, and have a great day! |
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| A longtime Baton Rouge car mechanic — a fixture in the Brookstown area often spotted peering beneath the hoods of various vehicles parked o… Read more |
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| Louisiana Gov. John Edwards said Thursday he believes Judge Michelle Odinet should resign. Read more |
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| After a quick tour of Glen Oaks High School, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona sat down in the school library Thursday morning wit… Read more |
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| Quarterback Myles Brennan announced Thursday he will return for a sixth season at LSU after entering the NCAA transfer portal earlier this … Read more |
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| LSU bolstered its offensive line in a big way on Thursday by landing a commitment from FIU freshman offensive lineman Miles Frazier, who ch… Read more |
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| LSU junior wide receiver Trey Palmer has entered the transfer portal, according to reports by Rivals and 247 Sports. Read more |
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| This article was published in partnership with The Marshall Project, a nonprofit news organization covering the U.S. criminal justice syste… Read more |
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| First developers pitched it as a home for a snazzy resort town, then an industrial plant — ideas that stoked worries about impacts on nearb… Read more |
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| In response to increasing COVID-19 cases and the rise of a more infectious variant as the holidays and Carnival approach, Mayor LaToya Cant… Read more |
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