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City HallLamont Cole's corruption indictment has been cut from five counts to threeIf you've followed the City Hall corruption probe, here's the latest. A superseding indictment stamped Oct. 14 replaced the original August one against Cole, the East Baton Rouge school superintendent and former Metro Council member. One conspiracy count and one money laundering count are gone.Wednesday’s editionRead Ascension ParishAscension Parish Council approved a 90-day moratorium on possible data centers MondayIf you live in Ascension Parish and have opinions about data centers, the council just gave itself time. Members passed the moratorium Oct. 26 on new data centers and high-impact facilities. Council Chair Chase Melancon made the motion, Todd Varnado seconded it, and no one objected.Tuesday’s editionRead DowntownA stretch of St. Louis Street downtown will stay closed until mid-November after a water pipe broke twiceIf you have business at City Court, plan around this one. Part of St. Louis Street, from Louisiana Avenue to the city court parking lot, will stay closed until mid-November. The Advocate reports a 50-year-old metal water pipe ruptured Sunday, the second time since Oct. 15.Tuesday’s editionRead Ascension ParishGonzales City Council voted 4-1 to raise members' monthly pay from $1,000 to $1,600If you live in Gonzales, your council members just gave themselves a raise. The council approved an ordinance Oct. 26 increasing each member's monthly pay from $1,000 to $1,600.Tuesday’s editionRead

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  • City swim meetSt. Joseph's senior Molly Mayo broke her own meet record in the 100-yard breaststroke at the city championship, finishing in 1:04.51.

    St. Joseph's senior Molly Mayo broke her own meet record in the 100-yard breaststroke at the city championship, finishing in 1:04.51. The previous record of 1:04.93 was set in 2020.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Advocate