Accused murderer Ronn Bell told a judge Saturday morning that he will not take the stand as his defense attorney seeks to prove to a jury that Bell is not guilty of the murder of Baton Rouge activist Sadie Roberts-Joseph.

O'Mara shared that there are 12 bat species present in Louisiana, all of which are insectivores and protected by law. Mexican free-tailed bats reside in the state year-round and primarily feed on moths, beetles, flies and ants.

Formerly Field's Steak and Oyster Bar, Field's Mediterranean is part of the Nicaud Restaurant Group, which has opened new restaurants and hotels across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The new restaurant operates out of the historic Magnolia building at 119 Rue Magnolia, Biloxi, near the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino and Mary Mahoney's Old French House.

Federal prosecutors have charged a Baton Rouge man who reportedly sold a number of fake documents. A bill of information filed in the Middle District of Louisiana alleges Tommie Hart sold bank statements,

The new $804 million budget for East Baton Rouge Parish schools calls for buying surveillance cameras for 500 school buses; new weapons detectors that use artificial intelligence; hiring a consulting firm to help improve student transportation and placing two teachers per classroom at two elementary schools.

The Outstanding Mature Girlz organization is hosting its annual conference for girls on June 7, featuring guest speakers, musical performances, and food at the Raising Cane's River Center.