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Baton Rouge pursuit in excess of 150 mph ends in Denham Springs | Suspect told police 'he believed he could get away' - Unfiltered with Kiran
Baton Rouge pursuit in excess of 150 mph ends in Denham Springs | Suspect told police 'he believed he could get away' Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 28 June 2025 | 10:05 pm
Baton Rouge teens explore aviation careers at youth conference - Yahoo News
Baton Rouge teens explore aviation careers at youth conference Yahoo News
Published on 28 June 2025 | 6:26 pm
Driver crashes while going wrong way on interstate, police say - WAFB
Driver crashes while going wrong way on interstate, police say WAFB
Published on 28 June 2025 | 3:47 pm
High-speed chase started in Baton Rouge, ended in violent crash in Denham Springs - WBRZ
High-speed chase started in Baton Rouge, ended in violent crash in Denham Springs WBRZ
Published on 28 June 2025 | 2:08 pm
This Mediterranean native offers nature connections and coaching in Baton Rouge. See details. - The Advocate
This Mediterranean native offers nature connections and coaching in Baton Rouge. See details. The Advocate
Published on 28 June 2025 | 1:00 pm
A Baton Rouge judge returns from suspension. This will be her new judicial assignment. - The Advocate
A Baton Rouge judge returns from suspension. This will be her new judicial assignment. The Advocate
Published on 28 June 2025 | 9:00 am
No 'savings accounts': West Baton Rouge Council on Aging must reduce $5.4 million stockpile - The Advocate
No 'savings accounts': West Baton Rouge Council on Aging must reduce $5.4 million stockpile The Advocate
Published on 28 June 2025 | 9:00 am
Baton Rouge will stop picking up bulk woody waste next year — unless the parish finds a fix - The Advocate
Baton Rouge will stop picking up bulk woody waste next year — unless the parish finds a fix The Advocate
Published on 28 June 2025 | 5:00 am
From crime scenes to camera scenes: Baton Rouge cleaner goes international - Unfiltered with Kiran
From crime scenes to camera scenes: Baton Rouge cleaner goes international Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 28 June 2025 | 3:31 am
Federal judge vacates death penalty for a man convicted of killing two Baton Rouge restaurant employees 30 years ago - Unfiltered with Kiran
Federal judge vacates death penalty for a man convicted of killing two Baton Rouge restaurant employees 30 years ago Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 27 June 2025 | 11:44 pm
Ruling vacating killer's death sentence creates unnecessary burden, East Baton Rouge DA says - The Advocate
Ruling vacating killer's death sentence creates unnecessary burden, East Baton Rouge DA says The Advocate
Published on 27 June 2025 | 8:30 pm
Outdoor ‘hidden gem’ near Baton Rouge offers kayaking, swimming, camping - Yahoo
Outdoor ‘hidden gem’ near Baton Rouge offers kayaking, swimming, camping Yahoo
Published on 27 June 2025 | 8:13 pm
Roundup: Best of 225 / RFK in Baton Rouge / Luxury real estate - Baton Rouge Business Report
Roundup: Best of 225 / RFK in Baton Rouge / Luxury real estate Baton Rouge Business Report
Published on 27 June 2025 | 7:28 pm
Baton Rouge's high-profile consulting firm CSRS is being acquired by a national company - The Advocate
Baton Rouge's high-profile consulting firm CSRS is being acquired by a national company The Advocate
Published on 27 June 2025 | 7:00 pm
Baton Rouge Schools Put Cameras on Buses to Curb Misbehavior - GovTech
Baton Rouge Schools Put Cameras on Buses to Curb Misbehavior GovTech
Published on 27 June 2025 | 6:51 pm
Councilman Cleve Dunn Jr. leads group of Baton Rouge students to explore aviation careers - WBRZ
Councilman Cleve Dunn Jr. leads group of Baton Rouge students to explore aviation careers WBRZ
Published on 27 June 2025 | 6:31 pm
U.S. Health and Human services secretary visits Baton Rouge for bill signing - WDSU
U.S. Health and Human services secretary visits Baton Rouge for bill signing WDSU
Published on 27 June 2025 | 5:58 pm
Baton Rouge Among Riskiest Cities in Allstate's Drivers Report - Unfiltered with Kiran
Baton Rouge Among Riskiest Cities in Allstate's Drivers Report Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 27 June 2025 | 4:59 pm
Baton Rouge’s newest theater company takes artistic risks on a shoestring budget - lsureveille.com
Baton Rouge’s newest theater company takes artistic risks on a shoestring budget lsureveille.com
Published on 27 June 2025 | 4:23 pm
How one Louisiana parish is tackling the absenteeism problem: 'Our teachers are excited' - The Advocate
How one Louisiana parish is tackling the absenteeism problem: 'Our teachers are excited' The Advocate
Published on 27 June 2025 | 4:00 pm
The 2025 Best of 225 Awards winners - 225 Magazine
The 2025 Best of 225 Awards winners 225 Magazine
Published on 27 June 2025 | 3:35 pm
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joins Gov. Landry in Baton Rouge for health bill signing - wwltv.com
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joins Gov. Landry in Baton Rouge for health bill signing wwltv.com
Published on 27 June 2025 | 3:10 pm
Liberty Lagoon sets opening date for 2025 season - WAFB
Liberty Lagoon sets opening date for 2025 season WAFB
Published on 27 June 2025 | 2:25 pm
Banana Ball returning to Baton Rouge when Party Animals play games at LSU baseball field - CenLANow.com
Banana Ball returning to Baton Rouge when Party Animals play games at LSU baseball field CenLANow.com
Published on 27 June 2025 | 1:41 pm
Reality TV set to ride with BRPD - 225 Magazine
Reality TV set to ride with BRPD 225 Magazine
Published on 27 June 2025 | 1:00 pm
2025 Best of 225 Awards: Shopping & Services - 225 Magazine
2025 Best of 225 Awards: Shopping & Services 225 Magazine
Published on 27 June 2025 | 12:53 pm
West Nile Cases Reported East of Baton Rouge - Vax-Before-Travel
West Nile Cases Reported East of Baton Rouge Vax-Before-Travel
Published on 27 June 2025 | 10:54 am
Semi hits utility truck bucket, worker - fox8live.com
Semi hits utility truck bucket, worker fox8live.com
Published on 27 June 2025 | 9:18 am
Melvin Guichet Obituary - Baton Rouge, LA - Dignity Memorial
Melvin Guichet Obituary - Baton Rouge, LA Dignity Memorial
Published on 27 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Two Baton Rouge men, including food truck owner, indicted in St. Helena Parish murder - WBRZ
Two Baton Rouge men, including food truck owner, indicted in St. Helena Parish murder WBRZ
Published on 27 June 2025 | 12:01 am
I-TEAM: Driver seeks answers after high-ranking BRPD commander causes crash - WAFB
I-TEAM: Driver seeks answers after high-ranking BRPD commander causes crash WAFB
Published on 26 June 2025 | 11:03 pm
Dashcam video shows electrical worker hit by 18-wheeler; LaDOTD, Denham Springs Police investigating - WBRZ
Dashcam video shows electrical worker hit by 18-wheeler; LaDOTD, Denham Springs Police investigating WBRZ
Published on 26 June 2025 | 10:02 pm
'A gift': A longtime employee designs the first flag for East Baton Rouge Parish - The Advocate
'A gift': A longtime employee designs the first flag for East Baton Rouge Parish The Advocate
Published on 26 June 2025 | 10:00 pm
John Curtis product commits to Little Rock after the Trojans’ Baton Rouge regional performance - WGNO
John Curtis product commits to Little Rock after the Trojans’ Baton Rouge regional performance WGNO
Published on 26 June 2025 | 8:55 pm
News - Louisiana and Mississippi Locals Celebrate ‘Big’ for Army 250th Birthday - DVIDS
News - Louisiana and Mississippi Locals Celebrate ‘Big’ for Army 250th Birthday DVIDS
Published on 26 June 2025 | 8:54 pm
Investigation underway after elderly woman hospitalized in hit-and-run, officials say - WAFB
Investigation underway after elderly woman hospitalized in hit-and-run, officials say WAFB
Published on 26 June 2025 | 8:26 pm
Goodies for 2025 Best of 225 winners and runners up: Downloadable graphics, plaques and more - 225 Magazine
Goodies for 2025 Best of 225 winners and runners up: Downloadable graphics, plaques and more 225 Magazine
Published on 26 June 2025 | 7:39 pm
CRIME STOPPERS: Man wanted by EBRSO for unauthorized entry - WAFB
CRIME STOPPERS: Man wanted by EBRSO for unauthorized entry WAFB
Published on 26 June 2025 | 7:13 pm
This new pickleball, sports bar, restaurant in Baton Rouge sets opening date: Take a look inside - The Advocate
This new pickleball, sports bar, restaurant in Baton Rouge sets opening date: Take a look inside The Advocate
Published on 26 June 2025 | 4:40 pm
BRFD responds to building fire Thursday morning - WAFB
BRFD responds to building fire Thursday morning WAFB
Published on 26 June 2025 | 4:05 pm
15-year-old arrested in connection with deadly Baton Rouge nightclub shooting, police say - The Advocate
15-year-old arrested in connection with deadly Baton Rouge nightclub shooting, police say The Advocate
Published on 26 June 2025 | 3:29 pm
Baton Rouge: Six shot, woman killed in after hours club's parking lot - Unfiltered with Kiran
Baton Rouge: Six shot, woman killed in after hours club's parking lot Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 26 June 2025 | 3:26 pm
Teen arrested in connection with deadly shooting at an after-hours club - WAFB
Teen arrested in connection with deadly shooting at an after-hours club WAFB
Published on 26 June 2025 | 3:23 pm
4th of July events happening in Baton Rouge, surrounding areas - WAFB
4th of July events happening in Baton Rouge, surrounding areas WAFB
Published on 26 June 2025 | 2:52 pm
This Baton Rouge engineer teaches free tai chi classes. See how to attend, what the benefits are. - The Advocate
This Baton Rouge engineer teaches free tai chi classes. See how to attend, what the benefits are. The Advocate
Published on 26 June 2025 | 2:30 pm
Utility bill assistance available in Baton Rouge on Friday - WAFB
Utility bill assistance available in Baton Rouge on Friday WAFB
Published on 26 June 2025 | 1:46 pm
Things to do this weekend in Baton Rouge: Dino Day, Baton Rouge Pride Fest and more events - 225 Magazine
Things to do this weekend in Baton Rouge: Dino Day, Baton Rouge Pride Fest and more events 225 Magazine
Published on 26 June 2025 | 1:26 pm
Dino Day, drag brunch and more things to add to this week's calendar: Around Baton Rouge - The Advocate
Dino Day, drag brunch and more things to add to this week's calendar: Around Baton Rouge The Advocate
Published on 26 June 2025 | 12:30 pm
Bruce J. Gueho Obituary June 26, 2025 - Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Resthaven Funeral Home | Baton Rouge, LA
Bruce J. Gueho Obituary June 26, 2025 - Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home Resthaven Funeral Home | Baton Rouge, LA
Published on 26 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Laurence William Graffeo Obituary June 26, 2025 - Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Resthaven Funeral Home | Baton Rouge, LA
Laurence William Graffeo Obituary June 26, 2025 - Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home Resthaven Funeral Home | Baton Rouge, LA
Published on 26 June 2025 | 7:00 am
LTC Joseph "Jody" Babin (USAR Retired) Obituary June 26, 2025 - Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Resthaven Funeral Home | Baton Rouge, LA
LTC Joseph "Jody" Babin (USAR Retired) Obituary June 26, 2025 - Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home Resthaven Funeral Home | Baton Rouge, LA
Published on 26 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Metro Council approves new flag for East Baton Rouge Parish - WBRZ
Metro Council approves new flag for East Baton Rouge Parish WBRZ
Published on 26 June 2025 | 3:30 am
State police investigating deadly hit-and-run in Baton Rouge - WAFB
State police investigating deadly hit-and-run in Baton Rouge WAFB
Published on 26 June 2025 | 12:21 am
Officials warn of rising heat illness risk as Baton Rouge issued advisory - WBRZ
Officials warn of rising heat illness risk as Baton Rouge issued advisory WBRZ
Published on 26 June 2025 | 12:17 am
Large debris pickup ending in East Baton Rouge, parish working to renegotiate contract - WBRZ
Large debris pickup ending in East Baton Rouge, parish working to renegotiate contract WBRZ
Published on 25 June 2025 | 11:39 pm
Heat and humidity drives pickelball inside - WAFB
Heat and humidity drives pickelball inside WAFB
Published on 25 June 2025 | 11:36 pm
ICE arrests Iranian-born LSU students in Baton Rouge - wwltv.com
ICE arrests Iranian-born LSU students in Baton Rouge wwltv.com
Published on 25 June 2025 | 11:12 pm
I-TEAM: Kidnapping case against former Baton Rouge officer moving forward - WAFB
I-TEAM: Kidnapping case against former Baton Rouge officer moving forward WAFB
Published on 25 June 2025 | 9:09 pm
Baton Rouge Justice of the Peace ‘immediately disqualified’ - WAFB
Baton Rouge Justice of the Peace ‘immediately disqualified’ WAFB
Published on 25 June 2025 | 8:07 pm
Gov. Landry, RFK Jr. sign Louisiana bill inspired by Make America Healthy Again movement - KLFY.com
Gov. Landry, RFK Jr. sign Louisiana bill inspired by Make America Healthy Again movement KLFY.com
Published on 25 June 2025 | 7:51 pm
RFK Jr. coming to Baton Rouge for signing of bill inspired by Make America Healthy Again movement - WGNO
RFK Jr. coming to Baton Rouge for signing of bill inspired by Make America Healthy Again movement WGNO
Published on 25 June 2025 | 7:41 pm
This engineering firm is building a new corporate home in Baton Rouge - Baton Rouge Business Report
This engineering firm is building a new corporate home in Baton Rouge Baton Rouge Business Report
Published on 25 June 2025 | 7:12 pm
Baton Rouge Pride Fest is Saturday at the River Center. Here's what you need to know. - The Advocate
Baton Rouge Pride Fest is Saturday at the River Center. Here's what you need to know. The Advocate
Published on 25 June 2025 | 3:30 pm
Benefit concert to be held Saturday for Sgt. Caleb Eisworth - WAFB
Benefit concert to be held Saturday for Sgt. Caleb Eisworth WAFB
Published on 25 June 2025 | 2:50 pm
Baton Rouge Program Transforms High School Students into CEOs - Unfiltered with Kiran
Baton Rouge Program Transforms High School Students into CEOs Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 25 June 2025 | 2:25 pm
Food news roundup: LSU Baseball, Fleur de Lis Pizza, Queen of Sparkles collab and more - 225 Magazine
Food news roundup: LSU Baseball, Fleur de Lis Pizza, Queen of Sparkles collab and more 225 Magazine
Published on 25 June 2025 | 1:00 pm
Deborah "Debbie" Guerin Moran Obituary June 25, 2025 - Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Resthaven Funeral Home | Baton Rouge, LA
Deborah "Debbie" Guerin Moran Obituary June 25, 2025 - Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home Resthaven Funeral Home | Baton Rouge, LA
Published on 25 June 2025 | 7:00 am
St. George is spending $2.9 million for its City Hall in East Baton Rouge. Here's where. - The Advocate
St. George is spending $2.9 million for its City Hall in East Baton Rouge. Here's where. The Advocate
Published on 24 June 2025 | 10:30 pm
Local experts share bullish outlook on Baton Rouge real estate - Baton Rouge Business Report
Local experts share bullish outlook on Baton Rouge real estate Baton Rouge Business Report
Published on 24 June 2025 | 9:49 pm
Coast Guard suspends search for 86-year-old Baton Rouge man who fell out of boat in Venice - Unfiltered with Kiran
Coast Guard suspends search for 86-year-old Baton Rouge man who fell out of boat in Venice Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 24 June 2025 | 9:22 pm
Baton Rouge and other boom buyers now owe more than their homes are worth - Baton Rouge Business Report
Baton Rouge and other boom buyers now owe more than their homes are worth Baton Rouge Business Report
Published on 24 June 2025 | 7:45 pm
Fried chicken chain rapidly expanding into Baton Rouge after rave reviews. See where, when. - The Advocate
Fried chicken chain rapidly expanding into Baton Rouge after rave reviews. See where, when. The Advocate
Published on 24 June 2025 | 7:06 pm
Mary Jane Marcantel, a Baton Rouge investigator who worked on high-profile cases, has died - WBRZ
Mary Jane Marcantel, a Baton Rouge investigator who worked on high-profile cases, has died WBRZ
Published on 24 June 2025 | 11:58 am
Mayor-President announces plan to merge Baton Rouge Fire with Baton Rouge EMS - WBRZ
Mayor-President announces plan to merge Baton Rouge Fire with Baton Rouge EMS WBRZ
Published on 24 June 2025 | 3:39 am
LSU legend Blake Dean: Jay Johnson just getting started in Baton Rouge, more championships coming - WDSU
LSU legend Blake Dean: Jay Johnson just getting started in Baton Rouge, more championships coming WDSU
Published on 24 June 2025 | 2:29 am
Deborah Cox, G Flip to perform at 2025 Baton Rouge Pride Fest - WBRZ
Deborah Cox, G Flip to perform at 2025 Baton Rouge Pride Fest WBRZ
Published on 24 June 2025 | 1:05 am
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to visit Baton Rouge for MAHA bill signing - WBRZ
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to visit Baton Rouge for MAHA bill signing WBRZ
Published on 24 June 2025 | 12:22 am
LSU is back in Baton Rouge after 8th national championship win in program history - WGNO
LSU is back in Baton Rouge after 8th national championship win in program history WGNO
Published on 24 June 2025 | 12:19 am
Public safety agencies merging in Baton Rouge - WAFB
Public safety agencies merging in Baton Rouge WAFB
Published on 24 June 2025 | 12:08 am
Witness to 160-round Baton Rouge shootout: ‘Just pray you survive’ - Unfiltered with Kiran
Witness to 160-round Baton Rouge shootout: ‘Just pray you survive’ Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 24 June 2025 | 12:01 am
LSU baseball returns to Baton Rouge after winning 8th National Championship - WBRZ
LSU baseball returns to Baton Rouge after winning 8th National Championship WBRZ
Published on 23 June 2025 | 11:57 pm
‘One unifying symbol’: Parish employee designs flag for EBR Parish up for vote on Wednesday - WAFB
‘One unifying symbol’: Parish employee designs flag for EBR Parish up for vote on Wednesday WAFB
Published on 23 June 2025 | 10:42 pm
Mary Jane Marcantel, Baton Rouge civic activist, remembered as 'a huge force' - The Advocate
Mary Jane Marcantel, Baton Rouge civic activist, remembered as 'a huge force' The Advocate
Published on 23 June 2025 | 8:48 pm
The Tigers are back in Baton Rouge with 8th CWS title; officials announce victory celebration at Alex Box - WBRZ
Published on 23 June 2025 | 8:44 pm
LSU Tigers arrive home to Baton Rouge after win at College World Series - WDSU
LSU Tigers arrive home to Baton Rouge after win at College World Series WDSU
Published on 23 June 2025 | 8:08 pm
Suspect who fled fatal shooting of 27-year-old remains at large, Baton Rouge police say - The Advocate
Suspect who fled fatal shooting of 27-year-old remains at large, Baton Rouge police say The Advocate
Published on 23 June 2025 | 7:44 pm
BRPD: Suspect arrested for fatally shooting man after argument - WAFB
BRPD: Suspect arrested for fatally shooting man after argument WAFB
Published on 23 June 2025 | 7:43 pm
Why Mayor Edwards is merging EMS with the Baton Rouge Fire Department - Baton Rouge Business Report
Why Mayor Edwards is merging EMS with the Baton Rouge Fire Department Baton Rouge Business Report
Published on 23 June 2025 | 7:32 pm
Woman shot to death outside after-hours club in Baton Rouge identified by coroner - The Advocate
Woman shot to death outside after-hours club in Baton Rouge identified by coroner The Advocate
Published on 23 June 2025 | 7:09 pm
Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance (GBRIA): Shaping a strong and sustaining future for south Louisiana - Baton Rouge Business Report
Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance (GBRIA): Shaping a strong and sustaining future for south Louisiana Baton Rouge Business Report
Published on 23 June 2025 | 6:23 pm
Joseph Bailey Obituary - Baton Rouge, LA - Dignity Memorial
Joseph Bailey Obituary - Baton Rouge, LA Dignity Memorial
Published on 23 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Patricia "Pat" Puderer Decell Irwin Obituary June 23, 2025 - Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Resthaven Funeral Home | Baton Rouge, LA
Patricia "Pat" Puderer Decell Irwin Obituary June 23, 2025 - Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home Resthaven Funeral Home | Baton Rouge, LA
Published on 23 June 2025 | 7:00 am
63-year-old man reported missing in Baton Rouge - WAFB
63-year-old man reported missing in Baton Rouge WAFB
Published on 22 June 2025 | 10:52 pm
Pick up your LSU championship posters at The Advocate office in Baton Rouge on Monday - NOLA.com
Pick up your LSU championship posters at The Advocate office in Baton Rouge on Monday NOLA.com
Published on 22 June 2025 | 10:25 pm
1 dead, 5 injured after shooting near Baton Rouge nightclub - wwltv.com
1 dead, 5 injured after shooting near Baton Rouge nightclub wwltv.com
Published on 22 June 2025 | 6:02 pm
BRPD: 1 dead, 5 injured after shooting outside nightclub - WAFB
BRPD: 1 dead, 5 injured after shooting outside nightclub WAFB
Published on 22 June 2025 | 2:41 pm
First Look: LA-based Dave’s Hot Chicken brings seven spice levels to first Louisiana location - 225 Magazine
First Look: LA-based Dave’s Hot Chicken brings seven spice levels to first Louisiana location 225 Magazine
Published on 20 June 2025 | 8:59 pm
Man dead after shooting in Baton Rouge; investigation underway - WAFB
Man dead after shooting in Baton Rouge; investigation underway WAFB
Published on 19 June 2025 | 3:27 pm
ICE conducts worksite inspections at Baton Rouge massage parlors - ICE | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (.gov)
ICE conducts worksite inspections at Baton Rouge massage parlors ICE | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (.gov)
Published on 12 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Trojans Magical Postseason Run Ends in Baton Rouge Regional Final - Little Rock Athletics
Trojans Magical Postseason Run Ends in Baton Rouge Regional Final Little Rock Athletics
Published on 3 June 2025 | 7:00 am