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Location of new Mississippi River Bridge near Baton Rouge to be chosen in 2025 - AOL.com
Location of new Mississippi River Bridge near Baton Rouge to be chosen in 2025 AOL.com
Published on 5 April 2025 | 5:24 pm
8th Annual Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival Pre-Party - The West Side Journal
8th Annual Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival Pre-Party The West Side Journal
Published on 5 April 2025 | 1:03 pm
Ultra-Pure IPA to be made in baton rouge for US chip production - Fibre2Fashion
Ultra-Pure IPA to be made in baton rouge for US chip production Fibre2Fashion
Published on 5 April 2025 | 5:56 am
Baton Rouge native transforms childhood home into affordable housing for families in need - WAFB
Baton Rouge native transforms childhood home into affordable housing for families in need WAFB
Published on 5 April 2025 | 3:35 am
Photos: LSU rolls the Tide in five innings - The Advocate
Photos: LSU rolls the Tide in five innings The Advocate
Published on 5 April 2025 | 3:29 am
Tigers Rewrite Record Book Three Times During Battle on the Beach - lsusports.net
Tigers Rewrite Record Book Three Times During Battle on the Beach lsusports.net
Published on 5 April 2025 | 3:15 am
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ACA.literaryfest.adv.040525.013.jpg The Advocate
Published on 5 April 2025 | 3:01 am
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BR.Southernvsgrambling.04042025 HS 1177.jpg The Advocate
Published on 5 April 2025 | 1:36 am
Photos: Blues is back for the Baton Rouge Blues Festival - The Advocate
Photos: Blues is back for the Baton Rouge Blues Festival The Advocate
Published on 5 April 2025 | 12:38 am
No. 5 LSU Rolls No. 24 Alabama in Five Innings, 8-0 - lsusports.net
No. 5 LSU Rolls No. 24 Alabama in Five Innings, 8-0 lsusports.net
Published on 5 April 2025 | 12:29 am
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BR.bluesfest.040525.04.JPG The Advocate
Published on 5 April 2025 | 12:26 am
No. 1 Gymnastics Set For NCAA Regional Final, Competing for Program’s 15th Title - lsusports.net
No. 1 Gymnastics Set For NCAA Regional Final, Competing for Program’s 15th Title lsusports.net
Published on 5 April 2025 | 12:17 am
Woman accused of fatal hit-and-run crash along Plank Road identified; wanted by police - WBRZ
Woman accused of fatal hit-and-run crash along Plank Road identified; wanted by police WBRZ
Published on 4 April 2025 | 11:20 pm
WATCH: Southern students, staff, alumni meet Baton Rouge Zoo's historic jaguar cub named after SU mascot - WBRZ
Published on 4 April 2025 | 11:02 pm
Mayor-President Sid Edwards comes to agreement with St. George, does not involve incorporate date - WBRZ
Mayor-President Sid Edwards comes to agreement with St. George, does not involve incorporate date WBRZ
Published on 4 April 2025 | 11:02 pm
Mayor-President Edwards comes to agreement with St. George, does not involve incorporate date - WBRZ
Mayor-President Edwards comes to agreement with St. George, does not involve incorporate date WBRZ
Published on 4 April 2025 | 11:01 pm
1 charged with aggravated arson in connection with 2024 building fire - WAFB
1 charged with aggravated arson in connection with 2024 building fire WAFB
Published on 4 April 2025 | 10:26 pm
Port of Greater Baton Rouge: The gateway to collaboration - Baton Rouge Business Report
Port of Greater Baton Rouge: The gateway to collaboration Baton Rouge Business Report
Published on 4 April 2025 | 9:16 pm
Louisiana Supreme Court suspends prominent Baton Rouge attorney Ronald Haley - Louisiana First News
Louisiana Supreme Court suspends prominent Baton Rouge attorney Ronald Haley Louisiana First News
Published on 4 April 2025 | 9:12 pm
West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce: Energy. Innovation. Excitement. - Baton Rouge Business Report
West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce: Energy. Innovation. Excitement. Baton Rouge Business Report
Published on 4 April 2025 | 8:56 pm
West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce: Energy. Innovation. Excitement. - Baton Rouge Business Report
West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce: Energy. Innovation. Excitement. Baton Rouge Business Report
Published on 4 April 2025 | 8:51 pm
April 2025 Dermatology Specials - Baton Rouge Clinic
April 2025 Dermatology Specials Baton Rouge Clinic
Published on 4 April 2025 | 8:05 pm
How the Baton Rouge Health District is prescribing innovation - Baton Rouge Business Report
How the Baton Rouge Health District is prescribing innovation Baton Rouge Business Report
Published on 4 April 2025 | 7:26 pm
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BR.avenueEarrest.040525 HS 148.jpg The Advocate
Published on 4 April 2025 | 7:11 pm
Baton Rouge police arrest suspect in killing of 80-year-old on his front porch - The Advocate
Baton Rouge police arrest suspect in killing of 80-year-old on his front porch The Advocate
Published on 4 April 2025 | 7:00 pm
Suspect arrested in connection with deadly shooting of 80-year-old man - WAFB
Suspect arrested in connection with deadly shooting of 80-year-old man WAFB
Published on 4 April 2025 | 6:53 pm
Here are 4 Baton Rouge estate sales to check out this weekend. See when, where, what's there. - The Advocate
Here are 4 Baton Rouge estate sales to check out this weekend. See when, where, what's there. The Advocate
Published on 4 April 2025 | 6:40 pm
It's Southern University Day at the zoo! - WAFB
It's Southern University Day at the zoo! WAFB
Published on 4 April 2025 | 6:14 pm
Mayor-President Sid Edwards joins city-parish employees in cleanup day ahead of Love the Boot - WBRZ
Mayor-President Sid Edwards joins city-parish employees in cleanup day ahead of Love the Boot WBRZ
Published on 4 April 2025 | 6:03 pm
Report: New Orleans taqueria may open in former Rock Paper Taco spot on Perkins Road - WBRZ
Report: New Orleans taqueria may open in former Rock Paper Taco spot on Perkins Road WBRZ
Published on 4 April 2025 | 5:55 pm
These 3 Louisiana cities among unhealthiest in America, recent WalletHub study suggests - Shreveport Times
These 3 Louisiana cities among unhealthiest in America, recent WalletHub study suggests Shreveport Times
Published on 4 April 2025 | 4:00 pm
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BR.portallenstock.ADV.02.JPG The Advocate
Published on 4 April 2025 | 3:36 pm
Barbecue pop-up to debut at Cypress Coast Brewing Co., more pop-ups to come - The Advocate
Barbecue pop-up to debut at Cypress Coast Brewing Co., more pop-ups to come The Advocate
Published on 4 April 2025 | 3:31 pm
Southern Day at Baton Rouge Zoo - WAFB
Southern Day at Baton Rouge Zoo WAFB
Published on 4 April 2025 | 2:14 pm
Here’s where Rotolo’s Craft & Crust is expanding next - 225batonrouge.com
Here’s where Rotolo’s Craft & Crust is expanding next 225batonrouge.com
Published on 4 April 2025 | 1:57 pm
2une In Previews: Strawberry Jam - WBRZ
2une In Previews: Strawberry Jam WBRZ
Published on 4 April 2025 | 1:53 pm
This popular New Orleans restaurant is moving into Baton Rouge with a Perkins Road location - The Advocate
This popular New Orleans restaurant is moving into Baton Rouge with a Perkins Road location The Advocate
Published on 4 April 2025 | 1:45 pm
Meet baby jaguar Lacumba III at the Baton Rouge Zoo starting today - 225batonrouge.com
Meet baby jaguar Lacumba III at the Baton Rouge Zoo starting today 225batonrouge.com
Published on 4 April 2025 | 1:32 pm
'Alice' ballet tickets on sale, SciArts Play Festival scheduled and high school art at Baton Rouge Gallery - The Advocate
'Alice' ballet tickets on sale, SciArts Play Festival scheduled and high school art at Baton Rouge Gallery The Advocate
Published on 4 April 2025 | 1:15 pm
GET 2 MOVING: Pro Pickleball Tournament comes to Baton Rouge - WBRZ
GET 2 MOVING: Pro Pickleball Tournament comes to Baton Rouge WBRZ
Published on 4 April 2025 | 12:48 pm
2une In Previews: Flower Fest blooms in the capital city - WBRZ
2une In Previews: Flower Fest blooms in the capital city WBRZ
Published on 4 April 2025 | 12:02 pm
Community: Seniors take center ring at Beta Sigma Phi circus celebration - The Advocate
Community: Seniors take center ring at Beta Sigma Phi circus celebration The Advocate
Published on 4 April 2025 | 10:30 am
Fiery crash involving 18-wheeler temporarily shuts down I-10; coroner called - WAFB
Fiery crash involving 18-wheeler temporarily shuts down I-10; coroner called WAFB
Published on 4 April 2025 | 9:42 am
Fiery crash involving 18-wheeler shuts down I-10 - WAFB
Fiery crash involving 18-wheeler shuts down I-10 WAFB
Published on 4 April 2025 | 9:42 am
Here's how Sid Edwards' plan to fill $40M hole, move library money will look on the ballot - The Advocate
Here's how Sid Edwards' plan to fill $40M hole, move library money will look on the ballot The Advocate
Published on 4 April 2025 | 9:04 am
Third Mississippi River Bridge in Baton Rouge faces more delays. Here's the latest estimate. - The Advocate
Third Mississippi River Bridge in Baton Rouge faces more delays. Here's the latest estimate. The Advocate
Published on 4 April 2025 | 9:00 am
Photos: Area athletes shine in Geo. WM. Rueff Dutchtown Invitational - The Advocate
Photos: Area athletes shine in Geo. WM. Rueff Dutchtown Invitational The Advocate
Published on 4 April 2025 | 3:40 am
No. 1 Gymnastics Advances to NCAA Penn State Regional Final, Tops Second Round With 198.100 Score - lsusports.net
No. 1 Gymnastics Advances to NCAA Penn State Regional Final, Tops Second Round With 198.100 Score lsusports.net
Published on 4 April 2025 | 1:10 am
Funeral services planned for Bill Simon, beloved Baton Rouge tire shop owner - WBRZ
Funeral services planned for Bill Simon, beloved Baton Rouge tire shop owner WBRZ
Published on 4 April 2025 | 12:42 am
Metro Councilwoman hosting community event at MLK Community Center next Saturday - WBRZ
Metro Councilwoman hosting community event at MLK Community Center next Saturday WBRZ
Published on 3 April 2025 | 9:22 pm
Future of WBR public libraries in jeopardy after voters reject tax renewal - WAFB
Future of WBR public libraries in jeopardy after voters reject tax renewal WAFB
Published on 3 April 2025 | 8:58 pm
Memorial services for William “Bill” Simon of Simple Simon’s Tire - WAFB
Memorial services for William “Bill” Simon of Simple Simon’s Tire WAFB
Published on 3 April 2025 | 8:19 pm
Baton Rouge man among two arrested after New Orleans armed robbery turned pursuit in stolen car - WBRZ
Baton Rouge man among two arrested after New Orleans armed robbery turned pursuit in stolen car WBRZ
Published on 3 April 2025 | 8:06 pm
No arrests made in carjacking, chase on Nebraska Street Wednesday night - WBRZ
No arrests made in carjacking, chase on Nebraska Street Wednesday night WBRZ
Published on 3 April 2025 | 6:10 pm
Soak up spring's beautiful blooming gardens in Louisiana and beyond - The Advocate
Soak up spring's beautiful blooming gardens in Louisiana and beyond The Advocate
Published on 3 April 2025 | 4:01 pm
Distracted driving costs money and lives in Louisiana - WBRZ
Distracted driving costs money and lives in Louisiana WBRZ
Published on 3 April 2025 | 3:15 pm
What’s Baton Rouge’s Best Pizza? Make the call on the Best of 225 ballot, closing soon - 225batonrouge.com
What’s Baton Rouge’s Best Pizza? Make the call on the Best of 225 ballot, closing soon 225batonrouge.com
Published on 3 April 2025 | 2:50 pm
'Love the Boot' by volunteering for Saturday's litter cleanup day in Baton Rouge - The Advocate
'Love the Boot' by volunteering for Saturday's litter cleanup day in Baton Rouge The Advocate
Published on 3 April 2025 | 2:45 pm
19-year-old killed during afternoon shooting - WAFB
19-year-old killed during afternoon shooting WAFB
Published on 3 April 2025 | 2:22 pm
Councilman hosting event to get students excited about LEAP test - WBRZ
Councilman hosting event to get students excited about LEAP test WBRZ
Published on 3 April 2025 | 2:08 pm
Teen dies from parking lot shooting after driving himself to hospital, Baton Rouge police say - The Advocate
Teen dies from parking lot shooting after driving himself to hospital, Baton Rouge police say The Advocate
Published on 3 April 2025 | 2:08 pm
More than just paints and crayons: Baton Rouge Little Free Art Library shares art resources - The Advocate
More than just paints and crayons: Baton Rouge Little Free Art Library shares art resources The Advocate
Published on 3 April 2025 | 2:00 pm
Festivals galore and more things to do this weekend in greater Baton Rouge - 225batonrouge.com
Festivals galore and more things to do this weekend in greater Baton Rouge 225batonrouge.com
Published on 3 April 2025 | 1:31 pm
First Look: Spanish Town’s iconic corner grocery reopens this week as Spanish Town Market and Cofe - 225batonrouge.com
First Look: Spanish Town’s iconic corner grocery reopens this week as Spanish Town Market and Cofe 225batonrouge.com
Published on 3 April 2025 | 1:16 pm
Spring Fling! Plant Sale, Zydeco hockey, Free First Sunday and more: Around Baton Rouge - The Advocate
Spring Fling! Plant Sale, Zydeco hockey, Free First Sunday and more: Around Baton Rouge The Advocate
Published on 3 April 2025 | 12:01 pm
Where to find Easter egg hunts in, near Baton Rouge - Louisiana First News
Where to find Easter egg hunts in, near Baton Rouge Louisiana First News
Published on 3 April 2025 | 11:29 am
2une In Previews: Music and fun in the capital city this weekend - WBRZ
2une In Previews: Music and fun in the capital city this weekend WBRZ
Published on 3 April 2025 | 11:13 am
First pro pickleball tournament in Louisiana set for this weekend - WAFB
First pro pickleball tournament in Louisiana set for this weekend WAFB
Published on 3 April 2025 | 10:09 am
Fire in West Baton Rouge Parish leaves 1 injured - WAFB
Fire in West Baton Rouge Parish leaves 1 injured WAFB
Published on 3 April 2025 | 10:01 am
Neighbors struggle with targeted shooting of Baton Rouge man, 80: 'Like everybody's papa' - The Advocate
Neighbors struggle with targeted shooting of Baton Rouge man, 80: 'Like everybody's papa' The Advocate
Published on 3 April 2025 | 9:00 am
The Michelin Guide is coming to Louisiana. Are any Baton Rouge restaurants contenders? - The Advocate
The Michelin Guide is coming to Louisiana. Are any Baton Rouge restaurants contenders? The Advocate
Published on 3 April 2025 | 9:00 am
Pickleball lands in Baton Rouge - kalb.com
Pickleball lands in Baton Rouge kalb.com
Published on 3 April 2025 | 5:00 am
Proposed plan could reshape the Baton Rouge Airport - WAFB
Proposed plan could reshape the Baton Rouge Airport WAFB
Published on 3 April 2025 | 3:32 am
19-year-old killed during afternoon shooting - WAFB
19-year-old killed during afternoon shooting WAFB
Published on 3 April 2025 | 12:56 am
Suspects with alleged gang ties arrested in killing of Baton Rouge plumber, series of crimes - The Advocate
Suspects with alleged gang ties arrested in killing of Baton Rouge plumber, series of crimes The Advocate
Published on 3 April 2025 | 12:00 am
Prominent Baton Rouge attorney suspended by the LA Supreme Court - WAFB
Prominent Baton Rouge attorney suspended by the LA Supreme Court WAFB
Published on 2 April 2025 | 11:19 pm
Remembering “Uncle Pig”: 80-year-old shot, killed Tuesday night - WAFB
Remembering “Uncle Pig”: 80-year-old shot, killed Tuesday night WAFB
Published on 2 April 2025 | 10:56 pm
Family members turn to social media hoping to find answers in fatal hit-and-run crash on Plank Road - WBRZ
Family members turn to social media hoping to find answers in fatal hit-and-run crash on Plank Road WBRZ
Published on 2 April 2025 | 10:36 pm
Baton Rouge lawyer Ron Haley suspended by Louisiana Supreme Court 'pending further orders' - WBRZ
Baton Rouge lawyer Ron Haley suspended by Louisiana Supreme Court 'pending further orders' WBRZ
Published on 2 April 2025 | 10:05 pm
Louisiana Supreme Court suspends Baton Rouge attorney Ron Haley, pending investigation - The Advocate
Louisiana Supreme Court suspends Baton Rouge attorney Ron Haley, pending investigation The Advocate
Published on 2 April 2025 | 9:45 pm
Multiple suspects arrested in February shooting death of plumber along Fairfields Avenue - WBRZ
Multiple suspects arrested in February shooting death of plumber along Fairfields Avenue WBRZ
Published on 2 April 2025 | 9:23 pm
This Baton Rouge startup is bringing AI to the farm field - Baton Rouge Business Report
This Baton Rouge startup is bringing AI to the farm field Baton Rouge Business Report
Published on 2 April 2025 | 7:46 pm
Baton Rouge-based tailor clothes Barron Trump, Jayden Daniels, Eli Manning: For good measure - The Advocate
Baton Rouge-based tailor clothes Barron Trump, Jayden Daniels, Eli Manning: For good measure The Advocate
Published on 2 April 2025 | 7:00 pm
Baton Rouge teen gets life after pleading guilty in plot to kill her mother - The Advocate
Baton Rouge teen gets life after pleading guilty in plot to kill her mother The Advocate
Published on 2 April 2025 | 6:25 pm
Baton Rouge’s Todd Graves is the 293rd richest person in the world - Baton Rouge Business Report
Baton Rouge’s Todd Graves is the 293rd richest person in the world Baton Rouge Business Report
Published on 2 April 2025 | 3:06 pm
This Louisiana school district outside Baton Rouge is switching to all charter schools - The Advocate
This Louisiana school district outside Baton Rouge is switching to all charter schools The Advocate
Published on 2 April 2025 | 2:50 pm
Baton Rouge's Flower Fest is moving locations due to weather. Find out where. - The Advocate
Baton Rouge's Flower Fest is moving locations due to weather. Find out where. The Advocate
Published on 2 April 2025 | 2:00 pm
80-year-old man shot, killed sitting on his front porch Tuesday night in Baton Rouge - Unfiltered with Kiran
80-year-old man shot, killed sitting on his front porch Tuesday night in Baton Rouge Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 2 April 2025 | 1:59 pm
80-year-old, 25-year-old identified as victims in separate fatal shootings in Baton Rouge - The Advocate
80-year-old, 25-year-old identified as victims in separate fatal shootings in Baton Rouge The Advocate
Published on 2 April 2025 | 1:42 pm
Guy Fieri visits at least 5 Capital Region spots on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,’ starting this Friday with some ‘out-of-bounds’ oysters - 225batonrouge.com
Guy Fieri visits at least 5 Capital Region spots on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,’ starting this Friday with some ‘out-of-bounds’ oysters 225batonrouge.com
Published on 2 April 2025 | 1:41 pm
Coroner identifies two victims in separate shootings that happened Tuesday night - WBRZ
Coroner identifies two victims in separate shootings that happened Tuesday night WBRZ
Published on 2 April 2025 | 1:33 pm
Zippity Zoo Fest, Rover Run and BREC's Art Fest: 3 things to do this weekend in Baton Rouge - The Advocate
Zippity Zoo Fest, Rover Run and BREC's Art Fest: 3 things to do this weekend in Baton Rouge The Advocate
Published on 2 April 2025 | 12:01 pm
Baton Rouge’s metro population reaches record high, according to BRAC - 225batonrouge.com
Baton Rouge’s metro population reaches record high, according to BRAC 225batonrouge.com
Published on 2 April 2025 | 11:03 am
Game nights bring mid-week fun to Baton Rouge. See which spots, bars host trivia weekly. - The Advocate
Game nights bring mid-week fun to Baton Rouge. See which spots, bars host trivia weekly. The Advocate
Published on 2 April 2025 | 9:45 am
Library, drainage taxes fail in West BR. Leaders say they were caught in political crossfire. - The Advocate
Library, drainage taxes fail in West BR. Leaders say they were caught in political crossfire. The Advocate
Published on 2 April 2025 | 9:00 am
Coroner responds to 2 shootings in Baton Rouge Tuesday evening; victims identified - WAFB
Coroner responds to 2 shootings in Baton Rouge Tuesday evening; victims identified WAFB
Published on 2 April 2025 | 12:46 am
Coroner responds to 2 shootings in Baton Rouge Tuesday evening, officials say - WAFB
Coroner responds to 2 shootings in Baton Rouge Tuesday evening, officials say WAFB
Published on 2 April 2025 | 12:46 am
Coroner identifies victims of 2 separate deadly shootings in Baton Rouge - WAFB
Coroner identifies victims of 2 separate deadly shootings in Baton Rouge WAFB
Published on 2 April 2025 | 12:46 am
A guide to this weekend’s Baton Rouge Blues Fest, from music to food and much more - 225batonrouge.com
A guide to this weekend’s Baton Rouge Blues Fest, from music to food and much more 225batonrouge.com
Published on 1 April 2025 | 12:24 pm
Look for 3 Baton Rouge restaurants on Food Network's 'Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives' in April - The Advocate
Look for 3 Baton Rouge restaurants on Food Network's 'Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives' in April The Advocate
Published on 31 March 2025 | 4:01 pm
Power outages reported in Baton Rouge, surrounding areas - WAFB
Power outages reported in Baton Rouge, surrounding areas WAFB
Published on 31 March 2025 | 12:17 pm
Louisiana college student died after being punched in chest during hazing, police say - CBS News
Louisiana college student died after being punched in chest during hazing, police say CBS News
Published on 13 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Fraternity Member Charged With Manslaughter in Hazing Death of University Student - The New York Times
Fraternity Member Charged With Manslaughter in Hazing Death of University Student The New York Times
Published on 10 March 2025 | 7:00 am