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A Baton Rouge man accused of punching a man during a bar fight who later died of his injuries surrendered to authorities Tuesday, police said.
SB44 Authorizes the city of Bogalusa to levy a provider fee on the operation of hospitals within the city which may be used solely by DHH for state expenses for the Medicaid program within the city as provided for in a cooperative endeavor agreement between the department and the city, limited to those expenses for which a federal match is ... (more)
Louisiana House health panel OK's resolution urging state agencies to investigate Planned Parenthood
The shadow of an abortion opponent holding a cross near a Planned Parenthood in Dubuque, Iowa, was photographed in January 2009.
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Louisiana Senate panel rejects school funding formula, will revert to 2011-2012 numbers
Louisiana Education Superintendent John White and state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education President Chas Roemer defend the 2013-2014 Minimum Foundation Program, or MFP, formula to lawmakers on Tuesday, May 21, 2013.
Bayou Country Superfest returns to Baton Rouge May 25-26: What you need to know
Country musician Jay DeMarcus of the music group Rascal Flatts performs in LSU's Tiger Stadium during Bayou Country Superfest on Sunday, May 27, 2012.
Trio of personal care attendants face Medicaid fraud charges
Three Zachary women are charged with Medicaid fraud, each accused of filing false claims.
House should approve Medicaid money: Editorial
Lawmakers have another chance to do the right thing Tuesday when the House of Representatives considers a bill that would allow tens of thousands of uninsured residents to use Medicaid money to buy private insurance.
Man adjusts to losing most of eyesight after shooting
Advocate staff photo by RICHARD ALAN HANNON -- Geoff Allen pets his cat Tigger. Allen was shot in the hand and head while protecting the cat.
Man wanted for murder in Baton Rouge
Police say 27 year-old Andres Gonzalez punched Raphael Domino Jr. while the two fought at Club End Zone on Plank Road on May 5th.
Attack captures attention of documentary filmmaker
An incident at a gas station has captured the attention of a man producing a documentary on violence in Baton Rouge.
St. Bernard Art Guild open show will be June 9
The St. Bernard Art Guild will have its open art show June 9 at the St. Bernard Parish Council Chambers of the St.
Education official commutes from LA to BR
A top official of the state Department of Education lives in Los Angeles and commutes to his office in Baton Rouge.
Nursing homes owner ALEXANDRIA - Services for former Louisiana Nursing Home Association president Finley C. Matthews, Jr.
Ark-La-Tex in Depth: Desoto Parish School System Setbacks
"As those figures, the sales tax revenue began to decline and the number of people in the parish, our spending needed to come into check," says District 2 school board member Neil Henderson.
Analysis: Louisiana Legislature may take action on tax breaks for movie production
Portions of the movie "My Own Lovesong" were shot at Lake Buhlow in Pineville in 2008.
Interest in charter schools soars in B.R.
The state Department of Education says 35 organizations have submitted applications to start about 100 new charter schools in 19 parishes.
Children pot tomato plants for Mother's Day with help of restaurant chain
When he was a child growing up in Terrytown, arts and crafts projects were a part of every holiday for Mitch Rotolo.
LSU men's golf qualifies for the NCAA Championships
LSU men's golf team qualified for the NCAA Championship with a strong final-round showing at the NCAA's Baton Rouge Regional Saturday.
Republicans get poor grades for current legislative session: James Varney
When surveying the current legislative session in Baton Rouge a number of questions leap to mind.
Pratt: Faith and hope make a miracle
Did you know that Sheree Harris won a red 2013 Chevy Camaro on Wednesday? Probably not.