An employee for former mayor-president Sharon Weston-Broome was named in a civil lawsuit after being accused of hitting a man ...

Video of the incident appears to show Courtney Scott striking Walter "Geno" McLaughlin in the face with a metal folding chair ...

Drew Murrell served as chair of the St. George Transition District last year before running unopposed to his District 5 seat ...

The Baton Rouge Police Department has had to cut a string of programs, including its gun violence prevention patrols, after ...

Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden speaks about the recent shootings by police and of police, in his office during an interview with The Associated Press in Baton Rouge, Wednesday, July 20, 2016.

Killian’s new mayor is proposing a plan that would have the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office take over police services for ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A long-time mayor-president of Baton Rouge has died. Family confirmed former East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Melvin “Kip” Holden died on Wednesday morning ...

Former East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Kip Holden passed away on Wednesday at the age of 72, leaving behind his wife Lois, five children, and two sisters.

Former East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Kip Holden passed away on Wednesday at the age of 72, leaving behind his wife Lois, five children, and two sisters. Skip to content.

Former Baton Rouge Mayor-President Kip Holden passed away at 72 after a lengthy illness. He served from 2005 to 2016 and leaves behind a legacy. Skip Navigation ...