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The Advocate - Top Stories

Photos: See the scene outside the Mall of Louisiana after mass shooting

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Live updates: 10 people injured, shooter at Mall of Louisiana still at large

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Letter to the editor

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State leaders react to Mall of Louisiana shooting: 'Keep our city in prayer'

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'Sounded like multiple weapons': witness describes mall shooting scene

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At least 5 people injured in reported Mall of Louisiana shooting. Governor says 'avoid the area.'

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Southern University wants to open a new law school. See where, what to know.

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This popular dumpling spot is opening a second location in the Baton Rouge area

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Smoking pot near a Louisiana campus could become a felony: 'Ever been to an LSU football game?'

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Louisiana lawmakers pause bill to limit openness of university leadership searches

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Threat to harm 'Black people' led to arrest of ex cop accused of planning New Orleans mass shooting

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State regulators approve $300M solar farm planned for former sugarcane fields in south Louisiana

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Man arrested in Florida for allegedly plotting mass shooting at New Orleans festival, officials say

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Livingston Parish deputy used excessive force while police dog bit man, lawsuit claims

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Instagram and bullet casings: How police tracked down suspects in 2022 killing of child

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Louisiana could remove references to 'gender' in state law. Critics say it erases trans people.

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LA GATOR backers rally for more money as Senate leader vows to keep funding flat

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'The next Zatarains': Food incubators primed to launch new Louisiana brands

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State reports first case of measles this year, warns of public exposure in Kenner

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Former Southern University Chancellor James L. Llorens died Tuesday

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Metro Council approves sweeping pay raise for Baton Rouge police

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GOP state rep apologizes to Louisiana AG Liz Murrill after accusing her of 'coercion'

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Four people charged with murder in suspected 448 gang-related Christmas Day shooting

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Proposal to create Louisiana's largest landfill examined at packed hearing

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Here's a first look at Amazon's drone delivery service, set to come to Baton Rouge in the summer

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New study finds 'alarming' high flood risk for 17 million Americans on Atlantic and Gulf coasts

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AG Murrill accuses opposing lawyers of using AI in Baton Rouge judicial district border suit

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Local lawyers are jockeying to be East Baton Rouge Parish attorney. Here are some names so far.

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Meet the three Louisiana Democrats running for U.S. Senate — and against Donald Trump

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