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Here's what's making news in Baton Rouge...

Phase 2 extended in Louisiana for another 3 weeks; here's a rundown of the rules

Louisiana will remain under Phase 2 of its reopening plan for another 21 days, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Tuesday.

After Baton Rouge woman dies at home from coronavirus, doctors urge patients not to avoid hospitals

Several days after Marsheilla Glenn tested positive for the coronavirus, her neighbor knocked on her door to bring her food and to check on…

Despite a Phase 2 extension, John Bel Edwards says he's 'encouraged' by latest coronavirus data

Louisiana is seeing encouraging trends with coronavirus cases and hospitalizations after a worrying spike over the past two months, Gov. Jo…

Joe Burrow in a Bengals jersey: See photos of the former LSU QB practicing in Cincinnati

Joe Burrow, former LSU national championship quarterback and No. 1 overall draft pick, joined his new Cincinnati teammates on the practice …

Now to get unemployment, Louisiana residents must prove they're job hunting under this renewed rule

Gov. John Bel Edwards is requiring unemployed workers once again to apply for jobs each week as a condition for receiving jobless benefits …

What happens to Louisiana prep sports with Phase 2 extension? It might delay football season

What happens next for LHSAA football and other fall sports now that Gov. John Edwards has announced Louisiana will remain in Phase 2 of reo…

Baton Rouge father accused of making children cook crack cocaine after 10-year-old gets shot

A Baton Rouge man arrested Tuesday is accused of making his three young children help him manufacture and sell drugs.

These Louisiana cities are getting more weeks of 'extreme heat' than 50 years ago

You’re not imagining it. There really are more days of hard-to-bear heat than there used to be.

After looking at 1,400 Baton Rouge job ads, these are the top skills businesses want now

With the Baton Rogue area down nearly 38,000 jobs from last year, those looking for work in the midst of a pandemic still have a shot if th…