Sid Edwards

Baton Rouge led Louisiana in job growth between May 2025 and May 2026, adding approximately 7,900 nonfarm jobs. The data was cited by Mayor-President Sid Edwards.

Baton Rouge will offer grants starting July 24 to revitalize Scotlandville Parkway and the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Gateway. The initiative is led by Mayor-President Sid Edwards.

Crews are searching the Baton Rouge North Landfill for the body of 15-year-old Ja’Derrius Minnieweather, who was killed. The suspect, Maurice Parms, faces first-degree murder charges and is not cooperating with police. The search is challenging due to heat, rain, and the landfill's size, with the FBI assisting local authorities.

East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards is hosting a free football camp for children aged 5-18 at Istrouma High School on July 14th.

East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards has declared July 10 a Day of Mourning for the late State Senator Larry Selders, who represented District 14 in the Louisiana Senate.

East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sid Edwards has endorsed Julia Letlow for the U.S. Senate, citing her assistance with police vehicles and drainage improvements in Baton Rouge.

Mayor-President Sid Edwards and Baton Rouge Police Chief TJ Morse are set to provide an update on the search for 15-year-old Ja'Derrius Minnieweather, who has been missing since June 5. The update addresses the ongoing efforts to locate the missing individual.

Mayor-President Sid Edwards is seeking volunteers for a Neighborhood Cleanup Day in June to remove litter, collect debris, and beautify North Baton Rouge. The event aims to improve the area through community participation.

Mayor-President Sid Edwards is launching a campaign to identify Baton Rouge's most problematic blighted commercial properties by soliciting resident input. The initiative, part of the administration's efforts, aims to prioritize properties for action through a top 10 list.

Ten people were injured when two groups opened fire at each other in the food court of the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge. Suspects fled the scene before police arrived, and no arrests were made immediately. The incident is linked to a broader surge in gun violence in Louisiana.