Sid Edwards' library plan is a bad idea. But if it ignites a serious commitment to solve Baton Rouge's problems, it's a ...

Sid Edwards wants parish voters to rededicate a parish-wide library tax so he can pay city cops more. Will it work?

In addition to school consolidations, East Baton Rouge Parish Schools Superintendent LaMont Cole is focused on improving ...

East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards announced a new program to bring back retired Baton Rouge Police Department ...

When speaking about crime, Edwards said, "it's obvious to everyone we have a problem, we have an issue here in our great ...

The planning firm that will lead Plan Baton Rouge III is Sasaki.

The Office of Mayor-President Sid Edwards has announced two events to celebrate the African-American community’s rich ...

Baton Rouge officials are doubling rewards for homicide tips—up to $10,000—if submitted within 48 hours. Plus, the city is ...

Mayor Sid Edwards’ plan to shift library funds to police pay and infrastructure hit a snag after a library tax renewal ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - February is Black History Month. The Office of Mayor-President Sid Edwards has announced two events to celebrate the African-American community’s rich contributions ...

Mayor-President Coach Sid Edwards on Tuesday morning unveiled two new public safety initiatives during a press conference at ...

In a major belt-tightening measure, Police Chief Thomas Morse Jr. said he's ending a $400,000 annual contract with a company that's provided the city for 18 years with sensor technology.