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Jeff Duncan: The Rizzi gris-gris is real. After another win, doubt the Saints at your own risk.

Jeff Duncan: The Rizzi gris-gris is real. After another win, doubt the Saints at your own risk.

It’s official: The Rizzi gris-gris is real, folks.

Meet the controversial Christian activist who inspired Louisiana's Ten Commandments law

Meet the controversial Christian activist who inspired Louisiana's Ten Commandments law

Man killed in shooting on Nicholson Drive, East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office says

Man killed in shooting on Nicholson Drive, East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office says

Sara weakens over Belize, remnants expected to bring rain to Gulf Coast next week

Sara weakens over Belize, remnants expected to bring rain to Gulf Coast next week

Why Brian Kelly has been 'more involved' in LSU's offense as the Tigers' issues continue

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Brian Kelly has kept an offensive play sheet in his back pocket during every game this season, but he looked at it far more often during No. 22 LSU’s 27-16 loss to Florida as the offense continued to struggle.

What is Jeff Landry's next move to salvage ambitious tax plan? He'll need Cameron Henry's help

On Thursday, the Louisiana House blinked.

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What is Jeff Landry's next move to salvage ambitious tax plan? He'll need Cameron Henry's help

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What is Jeff Landry's next move to salvage ambitious tax plan? He'll need Cameron Henry's help

On Thursday, the Louisiana House blinked.

In this Louisiana parish, homeschooling has doubled. Here's why parents are making the choice.

Baton Rouge

In this Louisiana parish, homeschooling has doubled. Here's why parents are making the choice.

Louisiana is one of the few states that has seen home school rates continue to rise even yea…

See the contract between Jeff Landry's donor group and LSU over live tiger at Alabama game

State Politics

See the contract between Jeff Landry's donor group and LSU over live tiger at Alabama game

A group of donors for Gov. Jeff Landry called Protect Louisiana Values was responsible for b…

Supporting Families: The Superpower of Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Louisiana

Sponsored: Ronald McDonald House Charities

Supporting Families: The Superpower of Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Louisiana

For over four decades, Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Louisiana (RMHCSLA) has been…

Fight over Louisiana ethics board hiring prompts lawsuit, worries about political interference.

State Politics

Fight over Louisiana ethics board hiring prompts lawsuit, worries about political interference.

Two state senators have sued the ethics board over the hiring of a replacement of longtime E…

Documented punching an inmate, former Dixon Correctional Officer receives 1-year probation

Courts

Documented punching an inmate, former Dixon Correctional Officer receives 1-year probation

In February, investigators found a midlevel correctional officer at Dixon Correctional Insti…

Sports

Photos: Southern wins home opener against Ecclesia College

Photos: Southern wins home opener against Ecclesia College

Southern defeated Ecclesia College 131-42 at the F.G. Clark Activity Center for their first win of the season on the Jaguars home opener.

It took a while to get there, but the Saints finally unveiled the apex version of Taysom Hill

It took a while to get there, but the Saints finally unveiled the apex version of Taysom Hill

This, maybe, was how people within the New Orleans Saints envisioned things playing out.

Jeff Duncan: The Rizzi gris-gris is real. After another win, doubt the Saints at your own risk.

Jeff Duncan: The Rizzi gris-gris is real. After another win, doubt the Saints at your own risk.

It’s official: The Rizzi gris-gris is real, folks.

Special Reports

Louisiana 2050: Rising seas will upend life. Time is running out to limit the impact.

Louisiana 2050: Rising seas will upend life. Time is running out to limit the impact.

A special report from The Times-Picayune | The Advocate examines Louisiana's perilous future…

Louisiana 2050: What you need to know about our vanishing coast

Louisiana 2050: What you need to know about our vanishing coast

The newspaper’s project examining the future of south Louisiana at a time of climate change,…

Louisiana Inspired: Uplifting stories about your community

Louisiana Inspired: Uplifting stories about your community

Louisiana Inspired is a weekly Sunday feature that focuses on people and organizations in Louisiana who are working toward solving problems and making the world a better place.

Collapsed: An insurance market in crisis

Collapsed: An insurance market in crisis

Collapsed: An insurance market in crisis

Entertainment

Mental Health Collaborative works with United Way to ensure access to care

Mental Health Collaborative works with United Way to ensure access to care

New Orleans City Council member Joe Giarrusso III marked the 10th anniversary of his father’s suicide in a somewhat unusual way: he made it part of his job to talk about it, and to use that discussion to seek improvements in local mental health care.

Cooking up the positive: Interfaith Federation honors Holy Grill's cook for her years of service

Cooking up the positive: Interfaith Federation honors Holy Grill's cook for her years of service

Tonia Causey, the lead cook of Interfaith Federation of Greater Baton Rouge, has retired after cooking and preparing more than 450,000 meals for over 35 years at the organization’s Holy Grill in Zion City. The Interfaith Federation honored her as a career-dedicated staff member.

REVIEW: 'The Gardins of Edin' is a love letter to families and finding your way back to them

REVIEW: 'The Gardins of Edin' is a love letter to families and finding your way back to them

The Gardins of Edin, By Rosey Lee, Waterbrook, 320 pages

Opinions

With over 785 punchlines sent in, check out the WINNER and finalists in Walt Handelsman's latest Cartoon Caption Contest!

With over 785 punchlines sent in, check out the WINNER and finalists in Walt Handelsman's latest Cartoon Caption Contest!

Louisiana Hot Tub

Editorial: Carbon capture debate puts rural residents in a bind

Editorial: Carbon capture debate puts rural residents in a bind

Louisiana's rapid embrace of carbon capture and sequestration has put rural residents on the forefront of a technology some are not sure is safe.

Letters log Oct. 24-31: The responsibilities of free speech

Letters log Oct. 24-31: The responsibilities of free speech

Free speech is our proud birthright as Americans, and many of you have expressed dismay when a letter suggests we suppress opposing points of view. At the same time, letter writers often tell us that certain views are not worthy of being amplified by the mainstream press. In a media ecosyste…

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Photos: Southern wins home opener against Ecclesia College

Photos: Southern wins home opener against Ecclesia College

Photos: New Orleans Saints host the Cleveland Browns

Photos: New Orleans Saints host the Cleveland Browns

Photos, videos: A 'lost' Conrad Albrizio fresco is uncovered and a tour of his public artworks

Photos, videos: A 'lost' Conrad Albrizio fresco is uncovered and a tour of his public artworks

Photos: Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans, 104-99

Photos: Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans, 104-99

Photos: Southern crowned SWAC West champs after Arkansas-Pine Bluff win

Photos: Southern crowned SWAC West champs after Arkansas-Pine Bluff win

Photos: LSU fails to conquer The Swamp in 16-27 loss to Florida

Photos: LSU fails to conquer The Swamp in 16-27 loss to Florida

Photos: The Pelicans win, read details here

Photos: The Pelicans win, read details here

Curious Louisiana

Why did Baton Rouge's Clark Road's name change to Hoo Shoo Too? Curious Louisiana investigates

Why did Baton Rouge's Clark Road's name change to Hoo Shoo Too? Curious Louisiana investigates

Hoo Shoo Too started out as a men's camping and fishing club and has ended up as a road's name.

Evangeline would have to cross Iberia Parish to get to St. Martin Parish's southern boundary. Why?

Evangeline would have to cross Iberia Parish to get to St. Martin Parish's southern boundary. Why?

The configuration of St. Martin Parish is strange.

What is Curious Louisiana? We answer your bizarre questions about our state's culture, history

What is Curious Louisiana? We answer your bizarre questions about our state's culture, history

Curious Louisiana, a new weekly feature, is a community-driven reporting project that connec…

Today's Obituaries

Bradley, Levy

Bradley, Levy

Levy Lee Bradley entered into eternal rest October 14, 2024. Born November 1, 1960 a native …

Shelmire, Sybil

Shelmire, Sybil

Sybil Shlemire, 85, entered eternal rest on November 10, 2024. She was born on December 2, 1…

Navarre, Margaret Rivet

Navarre, Margaret Rivet

Margaret Rivet Navarre passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at the age of 87. She was a…

Farrar, Jeffrey Glen Jeff

Farrar, Jeffrey Glen Jeff

Jeffrey "Jeff" Glen Farrar , 64, a resident of Pride and born in Honolulu, HI went to his he…

Schluter, Samuel Owen Sam

Schluter, Samuel Owen Sam

Samuel "Sam" Owen Schluter, 75, a resident of Zachary and born in Walla Walla, WA, went to h…

DeLage Jr., Hallie Joseph

DeLage Jr., Hallie Joseph

Hallie Joseph DeLage, Jr., passed away on Wednesday November 13, 2024, at the age of 87. Dev…

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In Loving Memory, July-September 2024

In Loving Memory, July-September 2024

National College Fairs 2024 Events Guide

National College Fairs 2024 Events Guide

Fall Travel Guide 2024

Fall Travel Guide 2024

2024 The Acadiana Advocate Mardi Gras Section

2024 The Acadiana Advocate Mardi Gras Section

Baton Rouge High National Merit Semi-Finalists

Baton Rouge High National Merit Semi-Finalists

In Loving Memory, April-June 2024

In Loving Memory, April-June 2024