I looked out the back window and said to my wife, 'Hey, you might want to come see this,’" resident Jim Packard said. “She goes, 'That’s the bear I saw on TV!'”

A spokeswoman with the Baton Rouge Police Department confirmed a bear was seen in a tree near Broadmoor United Methodist Church.

A Baton Rouge man was arrested after being accused of helping an escaped inmate found in the area earlier this week. Vi Duc Nguyen is facing several charges. Detectives are reviewing security footage to learn more about his alleged role.

A black bear is in a tree near Broadmoor United Methodist Church, with Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries handling the situation. Church Communications Director Amber McCann Burkes said children at the preschool summer camp were never in danger and are spending the day indoors.

Listen to live music Saturday   Hear original New Orleans soul music Saturday, May 31, at the Manship Theatre.  Mia Borders is a New Orleans-based singer-songwriter with a talent for a unique music style blending soul,

According to an affidavit, on Thursday, detectives with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office were called to a home in the 7300 block of Richey Drive. When they arrived, deputie

ACT Online Prep, Powered by MasteryPrep is set to launch in the fall. About 300,000 students are expected to participate in the online program.

Louisiana Black Advocates for Life will host a baby supply distribution for families in need on Saturday, May 31.