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Louisiana’s week of bloodshed continues as gunfire erupts in Baton Rouge mall, sending families scrambling for cover

Louisiana is reeling after another devastating shooting, this time at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge, where gunfire erupted between two groups and left one person dead and five injured. The violence unfolded just after 1 p.m. on April 23, 2026, near the food court, sending shoppers and families…

The Mary Sue

One killed, five injured in shooting at Mall of Louisiana food court

A shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge has claimed one life and injured five. The incident occurred in the food court following a confrontation between two groups. Police have taken five individuals into custody and confirmed there is no ongoing threat. Shoppers and employees scrambled for safety…

The Times of India

Exchange of gunfire inside Mall of Louisiana leaves 1 person dead and 5 wounded

Police say one person died and five more were wounded after a shooting inside the food court at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge

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Mall of Louisiana Shooting Update: 10 People Injured in Targeted Attack, Suspects at Large

A shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge injured 10 people after an argument between two groups escalated. Police are searching for suspects, and the attack is believed to be targeted.

International Business Times UK

At least one dead and five people injured in Louisiana mall shooting, police say

Baton Rouge police chief says attack unfolded after argument inside food court at Mall of Louisiana

The Guardian - US

Will Wade’s Very First Line As LSU Coach Was a Fitting Joke About His Firing

Wade clearly arrived in Baton Rouge in a good mood.

Sports Illustrated

LSU rehires Will Wade years after university fired him for recruiting violations

Will Wade expressed his excitement over the move and to be able ‘to go home’ to LSU

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Will Wade and LSU Seem Destined for a Reunion Four Years After Messy Firing

The current NC State men’s basketball coach was radioactive after his last stint in Baton Rouge, but now could add to the menagerie of antiheroes.

Sports Illustrated

US rapper Mystikal pleads guilty to third-degree rape in 2022 arrest

Musician, AKA Michael Tyler, faces up to 20 years after entering plea in state court outside Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The Guardian - US

Watch: Louisiana worker dangling from fiery cherry picker before plunging to ground

A harrowing incident unfolded in Baton Rouge as a utility worker dangled precariously from his harness after his bucket truck erupted in flames. Thick smoke billowed as the man struggled for security high above the street. Coworkers raced to help before he ultimately fell and was hospitalized with severe injuries.…

The Times of India

Do special election results spell doom for Republicans in 2026?

On Feb. 7, 2026, Chasity Verret Martinez won a special election to fill a vacant seat in the Louisiana House. That’s an outcome that might not mean very much to people outside of the state or even outside her Baton Rouge-area district.

The Conversation

Every Ole Miss Pledge That Flipped to LSU After Lane Kiffin News

Here's a list of every player who has flipped from Ole Miss to LSU, following Kiffin to Baton Rouge.

Sports Illustrated

LSU OC Charlie Weis Jr. to Return to Ole Miss to Coach in College Football Playoff

Former Ole Miss offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. was one of several assistants to board a plane with Baton Rouge on Sunday when Lane Kiffin left the Rebel

Sports Illustrated

Will Lane Kiffin, LSU Play Ole Miss Every Year?

Now that Kiffin is in Baton Rouge, when—and how many times—will he and the Tigers take on his former team?

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Lane Kiffin LSU Contract Details: New Massive 'Escalator' and Buyout Clause Revealed

The 50-year-old is making a pretty penny in Baton Rouge.

Sports Illustrated

Lane Kiffin’s Arrival at LSU Looked Much Different Than His Ole Miss Departure

LSU’s new head coach landed in Baton Rouge on Sunday night.

Sports Illustrated

Grading Lane Kiffin to LSU: Move From Ole Miss Starts His Title Clock

There is only one standard now that the drawn-out decision has been made: It’s national championship or bust in Baton Rouge.

Sports Illustrated

LSU Fires Athletic Director Scott Woodward Following Governor’s Comments

The athletic director is following Brian Kelly out the door in Baton Rouge.

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What We Know About Frank Wilson, LSU's Interim Coach After Brian Kelly Firing

Wilson has been a fixture in Baton Rouge for a long time.

Reason

Brickbat: Sorry, Not Sorry

Former Baton Rouge police officer Donald Steele was sentenced to one year in prison after being convicted of malfeasance in… The post Brickbat: Sorry, Not Sorry appeared first on Reason.com.

The Independent UK

The best and worst US cities for pedestrians and cyclists named

Three of the 10 most dangerous cities are in Arizona, according to research

The Independent UK

How to explore the music of Louisiana – from jazz in the streets of New Orleans to Zydeco in Lafayette saloons

Music runs through the veins of Louisiana, with a richness and variety unrivalled by any other state – Annabel Grossman reveals the cities, towns and bayous where you’ll hear some of the best

The Independent UK

Louisiana to pay $9 million to a man who was shot in the back by state trooper during traffic stop

Louisiana officials have agreed to pay $9 million to a man who was partially paralyzed after a state trooper shot him in the back during a 2018 traffic stop in Baton Rouge

Sports Lens

LSU Baseball Leads Baton Rouge Regional Behind Power, Pitching

LSU hosts Baton Rouge NCAA Regional featuring Dallas Baptist, Rhode Island, and Little Rock, aiming for redemption with dominant pitching.

Capital & Main

OSHA Office Closure in ‘Cancer Alley’ Raises Fears About Risks to Workers

Louisiana is one the most dangerous states in the U.S. for workers. The Trump administration plans to close its lone protection unit.

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