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The Advocate - Top Stories

Why is the water so low around Louisiana and the Gulf Coast? Blame this rare phenomenon.

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A St. James Parish man's conviction was vacated last year. Now he's awaiting a bail hearing.

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Feds probed Baton Rouge government initiative funded by stimulus money, sources say

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Details of slain toddler's killing unfold in trial of mother accused of abuse

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Pelicans' G-League team to move to Kenner's Pontchartrain Center, council says

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Before Ascension boy's alleged death by neglect, state officials received complaints about his household

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LSU ousts Chancellor Steve Nelson from post atop New Orleans medical school

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New Roads officer arrested for selling drugs to undercover agent

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LSU VP of marketing and communications to depart: 'We've decided to bring fresh perspectives'

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East Feliciana High School mascot arrested, charged with raping 2 children

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Party after Clinton Mardi Gras parade shooting draws complaints

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Trump's endorsement of Blake Miguez changes Louisiana race — but doesn't scare off opponents

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Baton Rouge council to consider removing Cleve Dunn from airport board after indictment

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This hotel kicked off a wave of development in downtown Baton Rouge. Now it's been sold.

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Two more arrests made in beating, shooting death of Baton Rouge man

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Prosecutors reject charges for Arden Wells, Ponchatoula political candidate, arrested over Facebook post

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Are recent gambling ring and contraband arrests in Louisiana state prisons related?

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UNO got a preview of possible changes as it joins LSU. Here are some of the ideas.

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See how this Louisiana business became the largest outdoor advertising company in America

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Dance dad and a big old softy: Family remembers fallen JPSO Deputy Christopher Ohlmeyer

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Long delay not fatal for Louisiana death row inmate seeking relief, court rules

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Louisiana AG Liz Murrill plans to sue New York, California in battle over abortion pills

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President Donald Trump endorses Blake Miguez to fill Julia Letlow's seat in Congress

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State says mom of slain Baton Rouge toddler punched child in the gut. She claims it was a 'pop' on the hand

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A Trump nominee for New Orleans-area judge faces controversy in the Senate. See why.

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Here's why this Baton Rouge-area school district is moving to a four-day school week

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2 Elayne Hunt Correctional employees arrested, 2 others on leave, officials say

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