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The Advocate - Top Stories

How do Atlantic hurricanes get their names, and who decides? Damon Singleton explains.

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'A lot of passion': Public meeting for Baton Rouge's City Park master plan brings high tensions

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Geismar industrial park progresses with 14 shovel-ready lots, sees strong interest

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Early voting begins Friday for Senate election and other races throughout Louisiana

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Louisiana judge slams ICE for trying to deport 77-year-old Palestinian man living here 51 years

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Baton Rouge public schoolteachers win long-sought raises, averaging $8,500 a year

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50-year-old Baton Rouge man wanted for alleged illicit relationship with 16-year-old girl

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Mother of 2-year-old found in suitcase given 14 years for punching girl in the stomach

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Gad Black, accused of fatally running down BRPD Sgt. Caleb Eisworth, declared unfit for trial

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Louisiana lawmakers passed bills to try to keep prescription drug costs down. Will it work?

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See how much Gov. Jeff Landry's teacher stipend plan would cost each school system

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Napoleonville man arrested, accused of sexual battery at assisted living facility, officials say

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El Niño is back and could make history. Here's how it could impact Louisiana's hurricane season.

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Two Baton Rouge police officers under investigation in domestic violence cases, chief says

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Two alleged Bleedas members get 35 years each after pleading to ATM hold-ups, attempted murder

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Louisiana school superintendents warn about proposed education cut: 'We can't do this'

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Louisiana fire chief facing misconduct charges over fire during burn ban, spat with police chief

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Four tax propositions set for Nov. 3 ballot in West Feliciana Parish

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Metro Council approves Baton Rouge anti-gang partnership with federal agents, despite U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement confusion

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Elderly man killed in single-vehicle car crash on La. 18 in Ascension Parish on Tuesday evening

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Baker man killed in scooter crash along La. 64 in Livingston Parish

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Four Baton Rouge jail guards charged for allegedly beating inmates in areas without cameras

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Man allegedly shot by former Gonzales mayor candidate dies at hospital police say

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LSU President Rousse touts goal to raise research rankings as state economic growth driver

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Teen identified as victim in fatal double shooting on Plank Road Tuesday night

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Louisiana Hyundai steel mill agrees to reduce emissions after concerns from environmental groups

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Louisianans to vote on measure to help replace lead drinking water pipes. 'Need this to pass.'

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