BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating after a shooting left one person dead. According to the police, officers responded to a shooting in the 6900 block of Airline Highway, near Prescott Road on Monday afternoon. Police confirmed one person was pronounced dead.

The Baton Rouge Police Department identified the person who was shot and killed at McDonald’s, 6910 Airline Highway on Monday, Jan. 20.

Fired Baton Rouge Police Department officers Troy Lawrence Sr., Todd Thomas and Douglas Chutz lost a request Monday for the civil service board to dismiss cases in their favor, with proceedings now headed to trial-like hearing in February.

An investigation by the Baton Rouge Police Department into a shooting on Thursday, Jan. 16 led to the arrest of a man.

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Emergency crews responded to Louisiana State Police headquarters Sunday morning for a phone call bomb threat. A spokesperson for LSP said multiple law enforcement agencies assisted with the response and conducted a thorough sweep of the compound before clearing it.

Baton Rouge Police Chief Thomas Morse Jr. provided an update on the state of crime and policing in Baton Rouge at the end of 2024, highlighting significant achievements and pressing challenges.

If you want an example of why you’ve heard over and over again to stay off the roads, Louisiana has seen many - with cars slipping on roadways, getting stuck, and overturning.

East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sid Edwards talks about the upcoming winter weather. Edwards joined Louisiana First News’ Andrew Epperson and explained how this winter storm would be historic.

Much of Interstate 10 and many other major South Louisiana thoroughfares remained closed Wednesday after a major snowstorm, and it was not clear when they would reopen, state officials said.

When will Louisiana roads reopen after the historic snowstorm? Gov. Landry and state leaders share updates on road conditions, safety, and recovery efforts.

The law, which applies to all public K-12 school and state-funded university classrooms, took effect Jan. 1. Days after the mandate went into effect, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill — the state’s top lawyer — made clear that she expects school districts to comply.

Around 2:18 a.m. Friday, a Baton Rouge Police Department officer saw a minor traffic violation and initiated a stop. As the officer approached the vehicle, a single gunshot was heard.