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Jindal on voucher ruling: ‘We will fund it through the budget’

Today the Louisiana Supreme Court ruled that the funding for the state’s education voucher program is unconstitutional.

From NO to Austin: Southwest to offer non-stop flights beginning in November

Beginning in November, Southwest Airlines will offer non-stop flights between New Orleans and Austin, TX.

La. Supreme Court rules that funding for voucher program is unconstitutional

The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled the way money is collected for Governor Jindal’s voucher program is unconstitutional.

BR one of 217 communities recognized for prioritizing play for children

With research proving play is critical to the overall well-being of children, 217 cities and towns, including Baton Rouge, earned recognition from national nonprofit KaBOOM!

Home Ownership Day: Home builders to rally at Capitol

Home Builders from around the state will gather on the steps of the capitol today to show their support for home ownership.

Audit shows millions wasted by SNAP fraud

A new state report of the SNAP system shows that people have used millions of dollars that do not belong to them to buy things they are not supposed to get.

Will Costco be the next super-store to set up shop in Baton Rouge?

UPDATE: Metro Council approved the Costco proposal 10-1. That paves the way for the mega store to move into Baton Rouge. ORIGINAL: The retail giant Costco could be coming to Baton Rouge.

Local artist donates 2 sculptures for new Convention Street Park in downtown BR

A nationally renowned Baton Rouge artist has donated two sculptures to be displayed at Convention Street Park in downtown.

New grocery store continues to spur boost in business downtown

A store started by three LSU alumni is the latest boost for business in downtown Baton Rouge.

Audit: Louisiana food stamp program overpaid millions in benefits, possible fraud

An oversight allowed for the overpayment of millions in benefits for recipients of the Louisiana food stamp program, an audit revealed.

Girls Rock Camp utilizes music to empower young women; registration open

A non-profit organization is offering a new summer camp designed specifically for young ladies in Baton Rouge.

Law to ban social media while driving gains support from lawmakers

A bill that bans accessing social media sites while driving is gaining more support at the Capitol. The House Committee on Transportation and Highways is passing on a bill that came through the senate without issues.

BR public school ranks well in national magazine's 'Best High Schools' list

Baton Rouge Magnet High School (BRMHS) was ranked 339th in the nation by Newsweek magazine and The Daily Beast in its annual America’s Best High Schools list this week.

Submerged vehicles being pulled from Bayou St. John in hopes of finding clues in missing teacher case

The search for a school teacher who has been missing since the beginning of March has now moved to the bayou. Investigators hope to find the vehicle she was last seen driving to locate clues into her disappearance.

Gas prices in BR continue to drop, national average expected to rise

Over the past week gas prices in the Baton Rouge-area have gone down, even though the national average saw an increase.