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Victim ID'd in deadly shooting

with Jennifer Wadsworth | Assistant metro editor

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Victim ID'd in deadly shooting

Police say the person who was shot to death at a Circle K on Sherwood Forest Boulevard Thursday was a 19-year-old man from Baton Rouge. Here's the latest.

NBA YoungBoy

Authorities reportedly raided a Texas home belonging to the mother of Baton Rouge rapper NBA YoungBoy. Here's what we know about the crackdown, which led to three arrests.

'Every little bit helps'

Students and businesses in Ascension Parish found a creative way to raise money for some schools hardest-hit by Hurricane Ida, as Ellyn Couvillion reports.

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Today's top stories

Sherwood Forest Circle K shooting victim ID'd as 19-year-old Baton Rouge man

Police have identified the victim of a deadly shooting at a Circle K on South Sherwood Forest Boulevard as a 19-year-old Baton Rouge man. Read more

$20K raised for Lafourche schools by Ascension students, businesses: 'Every little bit helps'

Last fall, Ascension Parish public school students had the option of a "free dress" Friday, able to wear everyday clothes to school that da… Read more

Ready for crawfish season? Prices might be 'iffy' but here's why they'll be 'worth the price'

For Willie Chapman, the start of crawfish season is a time to create lasting memories, especially in Louisiana where food is so ingrained i… Read more

Scott Rabalais: 'This is college baseball' ... Jay Johnson is ready for LSU's challenge

Four words. That’s all you need to know about why Jay Johnson left a successful baseball program at Arizona for LSU. Read more

Bet.NOLA.com betting crew makes first mobile bets as Louisiana mobile betting goes live

Now that mobile betting is live across Louisiana, the betting crew over at Bet.NOLA.com decided to join in on the fun of launch day. Read more

Man arrested for attempted murder after shooting, injuring 60-year-old, Baton Rouge police say

A man who shot a 60-year-old victim in an apartment unit across from his own before allegedly jumping off the third floor to dodge police h… Read more

Marrero lion dance team fosters Vietnamese culture and camaraderie among young members

It was cold and rainy on a recent evening, but the weather didn't stop the Rising Dragon Lion Dance Team from practicing their routine for … Read more

Omicron peaks across Louisiana as health experts gauge how Mardi Gras will impact hospitals

The omicron wave has peaked in Louisiana. Read more

Investigation blasts beating of handcuffed man involving Hammond police chief; 'a real problem'

Some officials are calling again for Hammond’s police chief to be fired for his role in a violent arrest four years ago after a newly relea… Read more