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

Louisiana extends deadline for $285 school meal card; 431,000+ people have applied

The deadline for the families of public school students who qualify for meals that were lost because of the coronavirus pandemic has been e…

Crossfit gyms in Baton Rouge and New Orleans leave company after CEO's social media posts

Several CrossFit affiliated gyms in Baton Rouge and New Orleans are changing their names and taking their membership fee with them after th…

'I'll take travel for $200, Alex.' Shreveport woman will play 'Jeopardy!'' today

Tonya Schaan, a travel planner from Shreveport, will compete on "Jeopardy!" at 4:30 p.m. Monday.

Support groups go on despite coronavirus interrupting in-person meetings for months

Support groups that help their members face some of life's toughest challenges didn't go away during the pandemic.

Could measles vaccine protect some coronavirus patients? Tulane researcher aims to find out

The measles vaccine will be tested against coronavirus at the Tulane Primate Research Center in an effort to quickly investigate whether th…

Coronavirus in Louisiana: 43,050 cases | 2,831 dead | 582 in hospital | 33,904 recovered

In Louisiana, positive tests for coronavirus have been found in all 64 parishes, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

Will my trash be picked up Monday? Baton Rouge area closures, service delays

The following have announced closures or delayed services on Monday due to Tropical Storm Cristobal:

Cook This: Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich is like salad on a bun

We're on cruise control today, but still wanted something good for lunch.

Baton Rouge faith leaders hold vigil after George Floyd killing: 'We can't let the devil divide us'

Baton Rouge faith leaders huddled under an awning Sunday at the entrance of the State Capitol to offer prayers for government leaders and t…