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Carver Branch Library sits on Terrace Street in Baton Rouge, LA on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. It is one of several East Baton Rouge libraries that offer various useful services to the public.

Baton Rouge mayor’s proposal would use library funds to raise police salaries

By Sarah Walton, News Reporter February 17, 2025

Mayor-President Sid Edwards released a proposal Feb. 6 that would seek to redirect funds from East Baton Rouge Parish libraries towards a new pay raise for police officers in an effort to curb crime. Billed...

College Democrats host state Senate candidate Quentin Anthony Anderson as election nears

College Democrats host state Senate candidate Quentin Anthony Anderson as election nears

By Quinn Marceaux, Senior News Reporter February 13, 2025

As the race for Louisiana State Senate District 14 enters its final days, candidate Quentin Anthony Anderson met with the LSU College Democrats to outline his platform and address issues affecting both...

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024. in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

How could Trump’s proposed tariffs affect Louisiana and LSU?

By Aidan Anthaume, Senior News Reporter February 13, 2025

President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China are set to take full effect next month, and an expert at LSU is expecting raised prices on housing, vehicles and essential goods. While...

Baton Rouge protesters rally against Trump Administration policies

By Jaidon Cotton, News Reporter February 6, 2025

Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, protesters gathered near the Louisiana State Capitol building amidst Trump administration policies. Today, The 50-50-1 social movement took place across the nation and Baton...

The Trump Administration’s Financial Hold Is Affecting Students

By Mila Fair, News Reporter February 4, 2025

Many students across the United States are concerned about where they stand financially due to The Trump Administration's recent financial freeze. On January 28, the Trump administration announced a pause...

Courtesy of Quentin Anthony Anderson

Meet the candidates for State Senate District 14: Quentin Anthony Anderson

By Aidan Anthaume, Senior News Reporter February 4, 2025

This is part of a Reveille series on the candidates running for Louisiana State Senate District 14. For Carolyn Hill, click here. For Larry Selders, click here. Democrat Quentin Anderson wants to rewrite...

Meet the candidates for State Senate District 14: Carolyn Hill

Meet the candidates for State Senate District 14: Carolyn Hill

By Quinn Marceaux, News Reporter February 4, 2025

This is part of a Reveille series on the candidates running for Louisiana State Senate District 14. For Quentin Anthony Anderson, click here. For Larry Selders, click here. Growing up in a neighborhood...

Courtesy of Larry Selders

Meet the candidates for State Senate District 14: Larry Selders

By Ashlynn Baillio, Senior News Reporter February 4, 2025

This is part of a Reveille series on the candidates running for Louisiana State Senate District 14. For Quentin Anthony Anderson, click here. For Carolyn Hill, click here. Democrat Larry Selders, a Baton...

LSU law professor temporarily reinstated by district judge

LSU law professor temporarily reinstated by district judge

By Louis De Vita, Executive Producer January 30, 2025

LSU law professor Ken Levy was reinstated to his teaching position by a district judge on Thursday afternoon. After making partisan statements regarding Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry and U.S. President...

St. George

St. George residents to vote on tax transfer of over $45 million annually

By Cade Savoy December 2, 2024

Residents of the newly-incorporated city of St. George will vote on a tax change that could have serious implications for the economic futures of both St. George and Baton Rouge, amidst heated political...

The House chamber sits empty Thursday, April 25, 2024, at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge, La.

‘Locking up the problem’: New bill sparks more concern over putting minors in adult prison

By Cade Savoy December 1, 2024

As Gov. Jeff Landry’s special session on tax reform came to an end, the state legislature passed a bill that could expand the number of crimes for which juveniles would be sentenced as adults.Seemingly...

The Louisiana Senate passed tax cuts and a temporary 5% sales tax increase on Friday, Nov. 22 at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge, La.

State Legislature passes new tax package with bipartisan support, ends tax special session

By Quinn Marceaux and Grace Thompson November 23, 2024

BATON ROUGE, LA —  Republican Gov. Jeff Landry got the Louisiana Legislature to back his bet of lowering individual and corporate income taxes to stimulate growth in the state. The Legislature...