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News from 1/23/2026

Wilkinson County High School increases security for Friday night game following student's death
Deputies ask for help identifying alleged Dollar General thieves in Port Allen
Landry's office presents proposed state budget that is 6 percent smaller than current spending
Lutcher man sentenced to 25 years following 2020 officer-involved shooting
Mayor-President Sid Edwards says city cannot be 'over-prepared' for winter storm
LSU, Southeastern have men's basketball games rescheduled due to severe winter weather
Grand jury clears son of Iberville Parish assessor, police officer who shot him
Wilson Police assistant chief stabbed in domestic dispute early Friday morning, deputies say
Local warming centers open to public in preparation for winter storm
Governments, organizations announce closures taking place across capital area due to winter storm
Mamas Who Pray Doula Care Services hosts Black Maternal Health Roundtable
School districts, universities announce schedule changes, closures ahead of severe winter weather
REPORT: Viola Davis is shooting her next movie in Baton Rouge
$$$ Best Bets: NFL Conference Championships
Man found guilty of 2021 murder at the OYO Motel sentenced to life in prison
University Laboratory School to be certified as a National Arbor Foundation Tree Campus
Morgan City man arrested on sex crimes charges now faces more than 25 charges including rape, voyeurism
Pointe Coupee Sheriff's Office arrests man during recovery of stolen vehicle
Federal officers detain a 5-year-old boy who a school official says was used as 'bait'
Man arrested for extortion after allegedly shattering woman's car window