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The Advocate - Top Stories

Separated a century ago, two branches of Pope Leo's family reunite in New Orleans

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Knowing your banker just as important as knowing your doctor, says credit union leader

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All three of Sid Edwards' Thrive tax proposals rejected in close votes

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Results remain close in voting for Thrive tax proposals for East Baton Rouge

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Baton Rouge man beaten, fatally shot on Lorraine Street, police say

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Ascension Parish deputy killed in off-duty motorcycle crash: 'a friend, a teammate'

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Robert Baumann, lobbyist and longtime LSU official who specialized in oil and gas, dies at 74

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See live vote totals for important local races in November 2025 Louisiana election

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After uproar over Lafourche Parish nude deepfakes, police say more girls were targeted

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Speaker Mike Johnson 'won' the government shutdown — but the road ahead remains rocky

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Man accused of stabbing woman to death before setting himself on fire has died, police say

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When could the National Guard be deployed in Louisiana? Here's what we know.

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Key structure of old Louisiana Shell refinery demolished. Here's why.

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Baby formula linked to botulism outbreak recalled in Louisiana. Here's what to know.

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Victim testimony should be public in high-profile Livingston rape retrial, appeals court rules

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Baton Rouge votes Saturday on Mayor Sid Edwards' Thrive tax proposals. Here's what to know.

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The Capital Region's final medical marijuana dispensary is open. See where it is.

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Louisiana has a new Medicaid director as big changes loom. See who, what his resume is.

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Meet three BRPD officers about to enter the spotlight this weekend on 'On Patrol: Live'

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What should downtown Baton Rouge be in 10 years? Bring your ideas to this event Monday.

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St. Francisville's chief of police resigns, mayor looking for new chief

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Photography of the late A.J. Meek captured Louisiana landscapes and people

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Can Louisiana AG Liz Murrill convict former Speaker Clay Schexnayder? These questions are key.

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Full SNAP benefits will return to Louisiana. Some will get extra, Gov. Jeff Landry says.

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A man stabbed a woman to death, then set himself on fire, Baton Rouge police say

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Commission recommends expanding land zoned for heavy industry in Ascension Parish

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This downtown Baton Rouge casino is closing before unveiling its new gambling floor. See when.

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