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Sha’Carri Richardson races through the rain, claims Olympic gold in Paris

BY DOUG GRAHAM | Staff writer​ ​ ​

Golden at last: When Sha’Carri Richardson took the baton to run the anchor leg in the 4x100-meter relay final on Friday in Paris, the U.S. squad was in fourth place. When she crossed the finish line, she and her teammates were gold medal winners.

Despite a sudden rainstorm, Richardson roared past the other runners, displaying the talent and determination that made her one of the most prominent and most pressurized athletes in these Olympics from any country, in any sport.

Read more about her golden moment.


Strong words: In urging the Louisiana Supreme Court to remove 19th Judicial District Judge Eboni Johnson Rose from her elected post on an interim basis, the Louisiana Judiciary Commission acknowledged the request was drastic.

Read why the panel sought the remarkable action.


Money game: In the race to be Baton Rouge's next mayor, Ted James continues to win the fundraising battle over incumbent Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome. Read about his lead and reactions from the campaigns.

Inside the Louisiana Supreme Court's removal of Baton Rouge judge Eboni Johnson Rose

The Louisiana Supreme Court suspended 19th Judicial District Judge Eboni Johnson Rose this week. Newly released records show why. Read more

Ted James outraises Sharon Weston Broome in Baton Rouge mayor's race. Here's the rundown.

With less than 90 days to election day, Ted James continues to outpace incumbent Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome in campaign fundraising for the 2024 East Baton Rouge mayoral election. Read more

Today's Obituaries

Schexnaildre, John F.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 11:00 am at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Lafayette, LA for John F.… Read more

Dixon, Icsis Stanese

Icsis Stanese Dixon, 45, of Baton Rouge departed this life on July 25, 2024 at The Crossings at Clarity Hospice. She is survived by her hus… Read more

Hearns, Linda Nicholas

Linda Nicholas Hearns, a native of White Castle and a resident of Denham Springs, passed away on August 5, 2024 at Ochsner Medical Center a… Read more

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