Joshua Foster, 43, was charged with 84 counts of pornography involving children under the age of 13 and 11 counts of sexual ...

BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo announced on Friday, January 17 that its historic jaguar cub, the first born at the zoo in more than ...

The zoo said the original Lacumba, which means “Heart of Africa,” was introduced in 1971. Her successor, Lacumba II, was a beloved mascot until 2004. Naming the zoo’s new jaguar cub Lacumba III honors ...

The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office arrested a man who allegedly uploaded dozens of inappropriate photos of children over a ...

Remember to bring any pets inside before you go to bed Monday ... Forecasters are predicting another cold front to arrive in Baton Rouge Saturday night and Sunday, bringing near-freezing ...

A hunter fatally shot a Baton Rouge man who was also hunting in the Sandy Hollow Wildlife Management area near Kentwood on Saturday, officials said. Roberto Garcia, 61, was hit around 8:45 a.m. with a ...

A Baton Rouge father of two was among 14 victims killed early New Year's Day during a suspected terrorist attack on Bourbon Street, family members said. Reggie Hunter, 37, had gotten off work and ...

Episcopal School of Baton Rouge confirms that one former student was injured, and another died after a truck plowed through crowds on Bourbon Street on New Year's Day. According to a statement ...

A sweeping tornado watch that covered much of the Baton Rouge area has expired. The National Weather Service watch stretched from the southwest corner of Louisiana across Lake Charles and ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Birdwatching is a relaxing pastime for people who are looking to get fresh air and spot different types of birds year-round. USA TODAY analyzes and organizes ...

Real-life shelter pets served as the muses for the floral sculptures on the float created by Hill's Pet Nutrition and Pasadena Humane Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been ...