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The case with LSU’s unreported NIL deals has been resolved. Here’s the latest.

LSU and the College Sports Commission resolved a potential rules violation related to unreported name, image and likeness deals, the school said in a statement Monday night, ending an investigation two weeks and a half weeks after it began.

New warden named at Elayn Hunt amid scrutiny over inmate deaths

Sheriff's Office identifies 5th suspect in Clinton Mardi Gras parade shooting

Scott Rabalais: LSU women playing their best basketball as crucial stretch arrives

Main Street Market is hosting a grand reopening. Here's how they're celebrating.

Big River Economic and Agricultural Development Alliance has planned a week of activities for its grand reopening of Main Street Market in Baton Rouge.

UNO needs $46 million in tech upgrades, other fixes as it joins LSU system, report says

The University of New Orleans needs some major improvements — including nearly $50 million in technology upgrades — as the struggling school seeks to rebuild ahead of its return to the LSU system, according to a new report.

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Jeff Landry’s chief of staff is moving on. See what role he’ll now play for the governor

Kyle Ruckert is stepping down as Gov. Jeff Landry’s chief of staff to oversee an outside pol…

Crime/Police

Stolen school bus, held at gunpoint: New details emerge in Louisiana jailbreak

Two of the inmates are said to have hijacked a school bus and driven it into Arkansas, where…

State Politics

As Bill Cassidy allies attack Julia Letlow in U.S. Senate race, see what polls are showing

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy and U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow are suddenly engaged in a pitched battle a…

Sponsored: Baton Rouge Alliance for Students

Baton Rouge Alliance ready to spark conversation and change with Feb. 24 Education As A Civil Right event

An annual event known for combining history, immersive storytelling and meaningful conversat…

Crime/Police

Ascension Parish councilman arrested for alleged road rage incident. Here's what we know.

Ascension Parish Councilman Joel Robert was arrested in connection with a Gonzales road rage…

Business

Broussard heavy equipment company to expand into Port Allen with $850,000 land deal

CLM Equipment, a heavy equipment company, will expand with fifth location in West Baton Rouge.

Sports

Jeff Duncan: The Hall of Fame case for Eli Manning, New Orleans native and two-time Super Bowl champion

Editor’s note: Information for this column was compiled from the presentation made by Gary Meyers of the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee.

Scott Rabalais: LSU women playing their best basketball as crucial stretch arrives

After LSU dismantled Alabama 103-63 on Sunday afternoon, LSU women’s basketball coach Bob Starkey thought Alabama coach Kristy Curry could use a hug — and an explanation.

LSU makes a late addition from the transfer portal by beating other SEC teams

LSU added another transfer to the 2026 team Monday night when junior college offensive tackle Adrian Lamb announced his commitment to the Tigers.

Special Reports

Bob Dean

Bob Dean: Botched hurricane evacuation, fallout

Collapsed: An insurance market in crisis

Louisiana Inspired: Uplifting stories about your community

Louisiana Inspired is a weekly Sunday feature that focuses on people and organizations in Louisiana who are working toward solving problems and making the world a better place.

Louisiana 2050: Rising seas will upend life. Time is running out to limit the impact.

A special report from The Times-Picayune | The Advocate examines Louisiana's perilous future…

Entertainment

It's OK to like lichens. They are crusty and scaly, but they don't harm the trees

Editor’s note: This is the second in a three-part “What’s on my tree?” series about organisms that are commonly found growing on trees in Louisiana. Read the first part at https://www.lsuagcenter.com.

Leaving Louisiana lightly: Turning 79, a New Iberia couple gives it all away and heads north

“I want to pick up my purse, get in the car and go.”

Main Street Market is hosting a grand reopening. Here's how they're celebrating.

Big River Economic and Agricultural Development Alliance has planned a week of activities for its grand reopening of Main Street Market in Baton Rouge.

Opinions

Editorial: No room for violence along parade route

This weekend’s shooting at a parade in East Feliciana Parish reminds us as the Carnival season gets into full swing that even in our celebrations, Louisiana residents often can’t escape the toll of violence. And it should not be that way.

Guest column: The case for pluralism

Much of our public debate today rests on a simple but mistaken premise: that a well-functioning society is made up of largely self-sufficient individuals, and that public systems should reward strength while discouraging dependence.

Letters: Claims using data about environment and health should be viewed skeptically

A website called Louisiana Health Facts has been circulating recently, presenting parish-level health statistics to argue that concerns about Louisiana’s industrial corridor are overstated. The site relies on broad indicators such as life expectancy and aggregate cancer rates to suggest that…