Por: The Advocate Crime February 20, 2023
A person fired at a church from a vehicle Sunday night while services were underway, but no one was injured, Baton Rouge police said. It happened at about 9 p.m. Sunday at the Iglesia Misionera Pentecostes Church on South Tamari Drive off Florida Boulevard, said Sgt. L'Jean McKneely Jr., police spokesperson. Witnesses told responding police that a shot was fired first into the air from the vehicle driving in front of the church, then a... + full article
The Advocate USA Crime January 24, 2023
Moments before early Sunday, video shared to social media showed a festive atmosphere, with dozens of partygoers packed shoulder-to-shoulder on a dance floor as a DJ played. A starkly different scene emerged moments later: A victim lay slumped on the club floor near empty... + más
See the list of businesses led or owned by LSU grads that grew fastest, made the most money | The Advocate
Baton Rouge Blues Festival announces lineup | The Advocate
The Advocate USA Entertainment January 24, 2023
The annual Baton Rouge Blues Festival is set for April 21-23 and will take place in and around Rhorer Plaza, North Boulevard and Lafayette Streets in downtown Baton Rouge. Alabama Slim performs during the Baton Rouge Blues Festival on Sunday afternoon at downtown Baton Rouge.... + más
Bring on the blues: Society's Christmas show celebrates 20th anniversary on Sunday | The Advocate
The Advocate USA Crime January 23, 2023
A early Sunday left 12 people injured in a targeted attack that spilled over into throngs of partygoers, authorities said.Gunfire broke out around 1:30 a.m. Sunday at the Dior Bar and Lounge, a small building in a high-traffic area just off College Drive. Nine people suffered... + más
Theatre Baton Rouge director turns to Dickens' original story to stage her own adaptation of 'Carol' | The Advocate
Works by 62 artists featured in Baton Rouge Gallery's 'Surreal Salon'; Soiree tickets are on sale | The Advocate
The Advocate USA Crime January 07, 2023
At least three times last year, Baton Rouge police officers initiated high-speed vehicle pursuits that would end in massive wrecks, leaving a total of — three of them bystanders. The latest carnage came on Saturday when an Addis police officer blew a red light in West Baton... + más
Teenager slain outside grocery store amid uptick in Baton Rouge homicides; ‘They killed my baby’ | The Advocate
The Advocate USA Crime January 02, 2023
A man was struck and killed by a vehicle on Interstate 10 after running from police early Sunday morning, the Baton Rouge Police Department said in a statement.Oscar Ruiz, 42, fled from BRPD officers who arrived at the scene of his stalled vehicle on the shoulder of I-10 near... + más
After chases killed bystanders, should Baton Rouge police rethink their rules for pursuits? | The Advocate
Grappling with officer shortages, Baton Rouge police hope pay incentives attract new recruits | The Advocate
The Advocate USA Crime October 13, 2022
In an effort to help the Baton Rouge Police Department fix a major staffing shortage, the city-parish plans to offer thousands of dollars in new incentives to attract recruits. In a statement Wednesday, BRPD Chief Murphy Paul and Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome said new... + más
'This river is something else': American Queen brings tourists to Baton Rouge on the river | The Advocate
Baton Rouge police chief defends chase that ended in fatal crash: 'We prevented a shooting' | The Advocate
The Advocate USA Crime September 23, 2022
As public outcry continues to mount in last week's shooting death of LSU senior Allison Rice, Baton Rouge police say they're exhausting every investigative lead as they attempt to identify the perpetrators.I promise you, our detectives are working hard, BRPD Chief... + más
India's rice export ban: The Asian countries set to be hit hard — and those that’ll profit | CNBC
Killing of LSU senior Allison Rice was likely 'random act' as she stopped for train, police say | The Advocate
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