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Read the full story Grand jury declines charges against former Baton Rouge cop involved in two shootings, one fatal Parents of Baton Rouge man fatally shot by police upset officer awarded Medal of Valor News Photos: The Disney Wonder, a 84,000 ton cruise ship, makes its New Orleans sail debut Disney Cruise Line voyages made its first departure from the Port of New Orleans on Friday (Feb. 7) with the Disney Wonder. Read the full story News Nebraska man guilty in 2012 slayings of two St. John Parish sheriff's deputies A jury quickly found a Nebraska man guilty Friday afternoon of two counts of first-degree murder in the 2012 ambush shooting deaths of two St. John the Baptist Parish sheriff's deputies. Read the full story LSU How playing after losing teeth explains the mindset of LSU freshman Alex Milazzo LSU freshman catcher Alex Milazzo lost his two front teeth when a fastball hit him his freshman year of high school. He returned to the field about two weeks later. He felt no reservations. Read the full story Legislature Amid revenue dispute, Edwards calls for education investments in budget—but no teacher pay raise Despite a dispute with Republican leaders over how much money the state will have to spend, Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration on Friday unveiled a budget proposal that would send tens of millions of dollars toward early childhood education, colleges and K-12 schools. Read the full story Acts of the Legislature | Public Notices Delinquent Taxes | Election Results State Capitol renovations slowed as newly-elected Louisiana legislators reorganize Leaders of Runnels School in Baton Rouge announce the high school will close in May See details of new contracts for LSU coach Ed Orgeron, defensive coordinator Bo Pelini 16 LSU players invited to NFL Combine, more than any other school Louisiana teachers angered after governor omits teacher pay raise from spending plan Zachary superintendent defends limited communication prior to teacher's sexual abuse arrest Livingston officials confident in regaining FEMA compliance, flood premium discount Stay in the Know Facebook Twitter Instagram More Baton Rouge news coverage Crime/Police Zachary superintendent defends limited communication prior to teacher's sexual abuse arrest Crime/Police Father of man killed in police shooting reacts to grand jury decision: 'We have a double standard' Crime/Police A year after teen's body was dumped in Amite River, BRPD investigates new details of case Crime/Police State corrections overdetention woes, known since 2012, cost state millions, lawyer alleges Crime/Police Baton Rouge man arrested in 2017 murder-for-hire of rapper Zoe Realla, homicide witness Courts Jury finds ex-Angola guard sexually assaulted inmate, orders him to pay $750,000 PHOTOS Photos: Scotlandville defeats Walker in District 4-5A Matchup Friday LSU's national signing day: See who joined the Tigers' 2020 recruiting class Photos: Sambath Donuts owner lives the American dream as small business 'wonder woman' Most Popular Gov. 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