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'Everyone is going to die' | Man allegedly sets Baton Rouge home on fire with four children inside - wwltv.com
'Everyone is going to die' | Man allegedly sets Baton Rouge home on fire with four children inside wwltv.com
Published on 13 August 2025 | 10:14 pm
West Baton Rouge: Former mayor arrested for indecent behavior with a juvenile - Unfiltered with Kiran
West Baton Rouge: Former mayor arrested for indecent behavior with a juvenile Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 13 August 2025 | 9:40 pm
Murder-suicide marks third domestic killing in East Baton Rouge this month - Unfiltered with Kiran
Murder-suicide marks third domestic killing in East Baton Rouge this month Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 13 August 2025 | 9:10 pm
Pilot program aims to partner with businesses to clean up 4 Louisana cities - The Advocate
Pilot program aims to partner with businesses to clean up 4 Louisana cities The Advocate
Published on 13 August 2025 | 8:31 pm
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Published on 13 August 2025 | 8:18 pm
SNAP cuts impact local grocers; urban planning post-Katrina; legendary Baton Rouge sports reporter retires - WWNO
Published on 13 August 2025 | 8:10 pm
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Published on 13 August 2025 | 7:41 pm
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Published on 13 August 2025 | 7:41 pm
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Published on 13 August 2025 | 7:41 pm
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Published on 13 August 2025 | 7:36 pm
Port Allen man accused of setting a Baton Rouge home on fire with four children inside - louisianaradionetwork.com
Port Allen man accused of setting a Baton Rouge home on fire with four children inside louisianaradionetwork.com
Published on 13 August 2025 | 7:28 pm
Kratom, Tianeptine seized during convenience store drug bust; 1 arrested - WAFB
Kratom, Tianeptine seized during convenience store drug bust; 1 arrested WAFB
Published on 13 August 2025 | 6:38 pm
'Everyone is going to die' | Man allegedly sets Baton Rouge home on fire with four children inside - wwltv.com
'Everyone is going to die' | Man allegedly sets Baton Rouge home on fire with four children inside wwltv.com
Published on 13 August 2025 | 5:32 pm
Woman injured in shooting early Wednesday morning - WBRZ
Woman injured in shooting early Wednesday morning WBRZ
Published on 13 August 2025 | 5:26 pm
Woman critically injured in shooting along Florida Boulevard early Wednesday morning - WBRZ
Woman critically injured in shooting along Florida Boulevard early Wednesday morning WBRZ
Published on 13 August 2025 | 5:26 pm
Starting on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, in partnership with the Iberville Parish Council and the Office of Social Services, will initiate the distribution of USDA-donated food Commodities to families in need in the North Iber - Facebook
Published on 13 August 2025 | 5:00 pm
Woman in critical condition after early morning shooting in Baton Rouge, officials confirm - yahoo.com
Woman in critical condition after early morning shooting in Baton Rouge, officials confirm yahoo.com
Published on 13 August 2025 | 4:47 pm
Police arrest man who allegedly shot at woman six times in 2024 shooting - WBRZ
Police arrest man who allegedly shot at woman six times in 2024 shooting WBRZ
Published on 13 August 2025 | 4:39 pm
West Baton Rouge deputies seize illegal drugs from store, man arrested - yahoo.com
West Baton Rouge deputies seize illegal drugs from store, man arrested yahoo.com
Published on 13 August 2025 | 4:34 pm
DLC Secures Baton Rouge Trophy Asset With Acquisition of Towne Center at Cedar Lodge - ACCESS Newswire
DLC Secures Baton Rouge Trophy Asset With Acquisition of Towne Center at Cedar Lodge ACCESS Newswire
Published on 13 August 2025 | 4:15 pm
DLC Secures Baton Rouge Trophy Asset With Acquisition of Towne Center at Cedar Lodge - Yahoo Finance
DLC Secures Baton Rouge Trophy Asset With Acquisition of Towne Center at Cedar Lodge Yahoo Finance
Published on 13 August 2025 | 4:15 pm
Baton Rouge man arrested, accused of selling Kratom, other illegal products out of Port Allen store - WBRZ
Baton Rouge man arrested, accused of selling Kratom, other illegal products out of Port Allen store WBRZ
Published on 13 August 2025 | 3:58 pm
Baton Rouge man arrested after allegedly setting home on fire with four children inside - wwltv.com
Baton Rouge man arrested after allegedly setting home on fire with four children inside wwltv.com
Published on 13 August 2025 | 3:21 pm
Sample 250+ wines and taste dishes from more than 30 Baton Rouge restaurants at Fête Rouge - The Advocate
Sample 250+ wines and taste dishes from more than 30 Baton Rouge restaurants at Fête Rouge The Advocate
Published on 13 August 2025 | 3:00 pm
Residents will get another chance in October to discuss Plan Baton Rouge III - Baton Rouge Business Report
Residents will get another chance in October to discuss Plan Baton Rouge III Baton Rouge Business Report
Published on 13 August 2025 | 2:58 pm
Man arrested for arson, accused of setting Baton Rouge home with 4 kids inside on fire - WDSU
Man arrested for arson, accused of setting Baton Rouge home with 4 kids inside on fire WDSU
Published on 13 August 2025 | 2:45 pm
Equalizer classes with BRPD teach women self-defense - WBRZ
Equalizer classes with BRPD teach women self-defense WBRZ
Published on 13 August 2025 | 1:59 pm
A musical, a drama and a comedy: Baton Rouge live theater has something for everyone this weekend - The Advocate
A musical, a drama and a comedy: Baton Rouge live theater has something for everyone this weekend The Advocate
Published on 13 August 2025 | 1:30 pm
Man accused of setting Baton Rouge home on fire with 4 children inside, authorities say - The Advocate
Man accused of setting Baton Rouge home on fire with 4 children inside, authorities say The Advocate
Published on 13 August 2025 | 1:06 pm
Man allegedly set fire to Baton Rouge home with four children inside; 'everyone is going to die' - WBRZ
Man allegedly set fire to Baton Rouge home with four children inside; 'everyone is going to die' WBRZ
Published on 13 August 2025 | 12:57 pm
Photos, video: Scenes from Playmakers, Louisiana Shakespeare and Sullivan shows opening Aug. 15 - The Advocate
Photos, video: Scenes from Playmakers, Louisiana Shakespeare and Sullivan shows opening Aug. 15 The Advocate
Published on 13 August 2025 | 12:45 pm
Funeral services set for Baton Rouge PD Sgt. Caleb Eisworth - wwltv.com
Funeral services set for Baton Rouge PD Sgt. Caleb Eisworth wwltv.com
Published on 13 August 2025 | 12:07 pm
New Joaquin Phoenix film, 'Summer's Night' fundraiser and more in Baton Rouge this weekend - The Advocate
New Joaquin Phoenix film, 'Summer's Night' fundraiser and more in Baton Rouge this weekend The Advocate
Published on 13 August 2025 | 11:30 am
Funeral services set for Baton Rouge police officer killed in crash - wwltv.com
Funeral services set for Baton Rouge police officer killed in crash wwltv.com
Published on 13 August 2025 | 10:52 am
Baton Rouge politicos raise concerns over new LSU Arena bidding process - WAFB
Baton Rouge politicos raise concerns over new LSU Arena bidding process WAFB
Published on 13 August 2025 | 12:16 am
Baton Rouge residents concerned about new LSU Arena project, asking for transparency - WBRZ
Baton Rouge residents concerned about new LSU Arena project, asking for transparency WBRZ
Published on 12 August 2025 | 11:14 pm
Funeral arrangements announced for Sgt. Caleb Eisworth - WDSU
Funeral arrangements announced for Sgt. Caleb Eisworth WDSU
Published on 12 August 2025 | 10:14 pm
Best private K-12 schools in the Baton Rouge metro area - KTBS 3
Best private K-12 schools in the Baton Rouge metro area KTBS 3
Published on 12 August 2025 | 10:01 pm
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Published on 12 August 2025 | 9:26 pm
Changes proposed for booting ordinance in EBR - WAFB
Changes proposed for booting ordinance in EBR WAFB
Published on 12 August 2025 | 9:21 pm
$350,000 safety and security grant awarded to 7 East Baton Rouge Parish schools - WBRZ
$350,000 safety and security grant awarded to 7 East Baton Rouge Parish schools WBRZ
Published on 12 August 2025 | 8:56 pm
Funeral arrangements set for BRPD Sgt. Caleb Eisworth - WBRZ
Funeral arrangements set for BRPD Sgt. Caleb Eisworth WBRZ
Published on 12 August 2025 | 8:42 pm
Man receives probation after climbing into Zachary home's window to see underage girl, killing father - WBRZ
Published on 12 August 2025 | 8:39 pm
Annual gemstone show sparkles in Ascension - The Advocate
Annual gemstone show sparkles in Ascension The Advocate
Published on 12 August 2025 | 8:21 pm
7 performers and a $1,000 prize: Here's what to know about the first 'MidCity's Got Talent' - The Advocate
7 performers and a $1,000 prize: Here's what to know about the first 'MidCity's Got Talent' The Advocate
Published on 12 August 2025 | 8:20 pm
Audit reveals parish agency mismanaged housing money during COVID pandemic - WBRZ
Audit reveals parish agency mismanaged housing money during COVID pandemic WBRZ
Published on 12 August 2025 | 7:32 pm
Why John Fredian’s Cavendish Energy put roots down in Louisiana - Baton Rouge Business Report
Why John Fredian’s Cavendish Energy put roots down in Louisiana Baton Rouge Business Report
Published on 12 August 2025 | 7:28 pm
Two Baton Rouge district judges begin new assignments - WAFB
Two Baton Rouge district judges begin new assignments WAFB
Published on 12 August 2025 | 7:22 pm
Public library to host first all-children’s book sale; The NOLA Project’s 2025-26 season; StoryCorps stops in Baton Rouge - WWNO
Published on 12 August 2025 | 7:17 pm
This Mid City restaurant in Baton Rouge is changing ownership. See what's new. - The Advocate
This Mid City restaurant in Baton Rouge is changing ownership. See what's new. The Advocate
Published on 12 August 2025 | 7:00 pm
Former Baton Rouge leaders are accused of mismanaging housing money. Here are four examples. - The Advocate
Former Baton Rouge leaders are accused of mismanaging housing money. Here are four examples. The Advocate
Published on 12 August 2025 | 6:45 pm
Baton Rouge Police announce funeral arrangements for Caleb Eisworth - The Advocate
Baton Rouge Police announce funeral arrangements for Caleb Eisworth The Advocate
Published on 12 August 2025 | 5:49 pm
'Perk Up Perkins Day' shows a possible future for the neighborhood in Baton Rouge - The Advocate
'Perk Up Perkins Day' shows a possible future for the neighborhood in Baton Rouge The Advocate
Published on 12 August 2025 | 5:07 pm
Funeral services set for BRPD Sgt. Caleb Eisworth - WAFB
Funeral services set for BRPD Sgt. Caleb Eisworth WAFB
Published on 12 August 2025 | 4:59 pm
Here's how Baton Rouge will celebrate BRAC's 20 years of economic development wins (sponsored) - Baton Rouge Business Report
Here's how Baton Rouge will celebrate BRAC's 20 years of economic development wins (sponsored) Baton Rouge Business Report
Published on 12 August 2025 | 4:23 pm
These Louisiana companies made the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing businesses - The Advocate
These Louisiana companies made the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing businesses The Advocate
Published on 12 August 2025 | 4:00 pm
Audit finds Baton Rouge mismanaged millions in housing money. A federal probe is underway - The Advocate
Audit finds Baton Rouge mismanaged millions in housing money. A federal probe is underway The Advocate
Published on 12 August 2025 | 3:15 pm
Homeless man arrested again for desecrating graves at Magnolia Cemetery - The Advocate
Homeless man arrested again for desecrating graves at Magnolia Cemetery The Advocate
Published on 12 August 2025 | 3:12 pm
I-TEAM: Investigators zero in on Broome administration’s finances - WAFB
I-TEAM: Investigators zero in on Broome administration’s finances WAFB
Published on 12 August 2025 | 2:55 pm
‘Two Cents’: Why a new LSU arena is about so much more than sports - Baton Rouge Business Report
‘Two Cents’: Why a new LSU arena is about so much more than sports Baton Rouge Business Report
Published on 12 August 2025 | 2:19 pm
Celebrate Julia Child with a special three-course menu at this Baton Rouge restaurant - The Advocate
Celebrate Julia Child with a special three-course menu at this Baton Rouge restaurant The Advocate
Published on 12 August 2025 | 2:00 pm
Fatal Tigerland bar brawl lawsuit cleared for trial in Baton Rouge court - wwltv.com
Fatal Tigerland bar brawl lawsuit cleared for trial in Baton Rouge court wwltv.com
Published on 12 August 2025 | 1:37 pm
Around Baker for Aug. 13, 2025 - The Advocate
Around Baker for Aug. 13, 2025 The Advocate
Published on 12 August 2025 | 12:00 pm
AROUND BATON ROUGE - The Advocate
AROUND BATON ROUGE The Advocate
Published on 12 August 2025 | 4:39 am
Officers know that danger lurks, but attack on BRPD sergeant is hard to explain - WBRZ
Officers know that danger lurks, but attack on BRPD sergeant is hard to explain WBRZ
Published on 12 August 2025 | 12:23 am
Baton Rouge public radio station says donations up since federal funding lost - WBRZ
Baton Rouge public radio station says donations up since federal funding lost WBRZ
Published on 12 August 2025 | 12:14 am
U.S. Secretary of Education visits Baton Rouge elementary school - WBRZ
U.S. Secretary of Education visits Baton Rouge elementary school WBRZ
Published on 12 August 2025 | 12:08 am
Police sergeant dies from injuries after officials say man intentionally rammed into his motorcycle - KGNS
Police sergeant dies from injuries after officials say man intentionally rammed into his motorcycle KGNS
Published on 12 August 2025 | 12:08 am
U.S. Secretary of Education visits Baton Rouge elementary school - WBRZ
U.S. Secretary of Education visits Baton Rouge elementary school WBRZ
Published on 11 August 2025 | 11:56 pm
Hut 8 breaks ground on massive data center north of Baton Rouge - 10/12 Industry Report
Hut 8 breaks ground on massive data center north of Baton Rouge 10/12 Industry Report
Published on 11 August 2025 | 11:53 pm
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Published on 11 August 2025 | 11:41 pm
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Published on 11 August 2025 | 11:41 pm
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Published on 11 August 2025 | 11:36 pm
US Secretary of Education starts ‘Returning Education to the States Tour’ in Baton Rouge - WAFB
US Secretary of Education starts ‘Returning Education to the States Tour’ in Baton Rouge WAFB
Published on 11 August 2025 | 10:15 pm
Amtrak announces new partnership to improve travel options between BR, New Orleans - WAFB
Amtrak announces new partnership to improve travel options between BR, New Orleans WAFB
Published on 11 August 2025 | 8:21 pm
Sales tax collections are dropping in East Baton Rouge Parish - Baton Rouge Business Report
Sales tax collections are dropping in East Baton Rouge Parish Baton Rouge Business Report
Published on 11 August 2025 | 7:50 pm
Baton Rouge has a new link to the New Orleans-Mobile Amtrak train service: 'Why wait?' - The Advocate
Baton Rouge has a new link to the New Orleans-Mobile Amtrak train service: 'Why wait?' The Advocate
Published on 11 August 2025 | 7:49 pm
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Published on 11 August 2025 | 7:16 pm
McMahon tours Baton Rouge school, joined by state leaders - The Center Square
McMahon tours Baton Rouge school, joined by state leaders The Center Square
Published on 11 August 2025 | 6:52 pm
New Baton Rouge road projects are under construction or will be soon, officials say - The Advocate
New Baton Rouge road projects are under construction or will be soon, officials say The Advocate
Published on 11 August 2025 | 6:48 pm
'You can't take Baton Rouge out of the girl': New trailer for 'Love Thy Nader' drops - The Advocate
'You can't take Baton Rouge out of the girl': New trailer for 'Love Thy Nader' drops The Advocate
Published on 11 August 2025 | 6:00 pm
Shrimp salad, sushi and more: Best things we ate this week in Baton Rouge and Acadiana - The Advocate
Shrimp salad, sushi and more: Best things we ate this week in Baton Rouge and Acadiana The Advocate
Published on 11 August 2025 | 5:15 pm
Sunday Journal: The Katrina Governor - WBRZ
Sunday Journal: The Katrina Governor WBRZ
Published on 11 August 2025 | 4:52 pm
DOTD: Dalrymple Drive closure continuing I-10 Widening Project postponed; no new date set - WBRZ
DOTD: Dalrymple Drive closure continuing I-10 Widening Project postponed; no new date set WBRZ
Published on 11 August 2025 | 3:19 pm
10 Baton Rouge restaurants now participating in Joe Burrow Foundation's Dine for Nine event - The Advocate
10 Baton Rouge restaurants now participating in Joe Burrow Foundation's Dine for Nine event The Advocate
Published on 11 August 2025 | 3:15 pm
Pecue Lane reopens between Highland, Perkins after SGFD puts out house fire; no injuries reported - WBRZ
Pecue Lane reopens between Highland, Perkins after SGFD puts out house fire; no injuries reported WBRZ
Published on 11 August 2025 | 2:51 pm
Hut 8 breaks ground on massive data center north of Baton Rouge - Baton Rouge Business Report
Hut 8 breaks ground on massive data center north of Baton Rouge Baton Rouge Business Report
Published on 11 August 2025 | 2:41 pm
Two more LSU administrators are following former President William Tate to Rutgers - lsureveille.com
Two more LSU administrators are following former President William Tate to Rutgers lsureveille.com
Published on 11 August 2025 | 2:10 pm
This week in Baton Rouge: a murder mystery, trivia and more events - 225 Magazine
This week in Baton Rouge: a murder mystery, trivia and more events 225 Magazine
Published on 11 August 2025 | 2:00 pm
La. officer dies two months after being intentionally struck by vehicle - Police1
La. officer dies two months after being intentionally struck by vehicle Police1
Published on 11 August 2025 | 1:00 pm
Amtrak offering bus service connecting Baton Rouge to New Orleans-Mobile route along Gulf Coast - WBRZ
Amtrak offering bus service connecting Baton Rouge to New Orleans-Mobile route along Gulf Coast WBRZ
Published on 11 August 2025 | 12:46 pm
Investigation underway into cause of vacant house fire - WAFB
Investigation underway into cause of vacant house fire WAFB
Published on 11 August 2025 | 12:01 pm
Remembering Sgt. Caleb Eisworth with Mayor Edwards - WAFB
Remembering Sgt. Caleb Eisworth with Mayor Edwards WAFB
Published on 11 August 2025 | 11:37 am
Firefighters respond to early morning structure fire - WAFB
Firefighters respond to early morning structure fire WAFB
Published on 11 August 2025 | 10:22 am
LaMont Cole presses for $40M bond sale to make Baton Rouge high schools "more attractive" - The Advocate
LaMont Cole presses for $40M bond sale to make Baton Rouge high schools "more attractive" The Advocate
Published on 11 August 2025 | 9:00 am
Baton Rouge community honors Sgt. Caleb Eisworth after his death: 'Just a wonderful guy' - The Advocate
Baton Rouge community honors Sgt. Caleb Eisworth after his death: 'Just a wonderful guy' The Advocate
Published on 11 August 2025 | 9:00 am
BRPD Sergeant Caleb Eisworth passes away Sunday morning - WBRZ
BRPD Sergeant Caleb Eisworth passes away Sunday morning WBRZ
Published on 11 August 2025 | 3:59 am
Overnight police chase ends with ruptured gas line - Unfiltered with Kiran
Overnight police chase ends with ruptured gas line Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 11 August 2025 | 1:02 am
Baton Rouge Police Department sergeant dies after intentional hit-and-run - WDSU
Baton Rouge Police Department sergeant dies after intentional hit-and-run WDSU
Published on 10 August 2025 | 9:25 pm
Baton Rouge law enforcement honors fallen officer. DA may seek death penalty in crash. - The Advocate
Baton Rouge law enforcement honors fallen officer. DA may seek death penalty in crash. The Advocate
Published on 10 August 2025 | 8:55 pm
Sergeant Caleb Eisworth, Baton Rouge Police Department, Louisiana - Officer Down Memorial Page
Sergeant Caleb Eisworth, Baton Rouge Police Department, Louisiana Officer Down Memorial Page
Published on 10 August 2025 | 8:46 pm
One person injured in shooting at East Brookstown Drive - WBRZ
One person injured in shooting at East Brookstown Drive WBRZ
Published on 10 August 2025 | 8:35 pm
Local leaders, fellow law enforcement officers mourn passing of BRPD Sgt. Caleb Eisworth - WAFB
Local leaders, fellow law enforcement officers mourn passing of BRPD Sgt. Caleb Eisworth WAFB
Published on 10 August 2025 | 6:56 pm
Baton Rouge PD Sgt. Caleb Eisworth dies nearly two months after critically injured in vehicle ramming - wwltv.com
Published on 10 August 2025 | 6:40 pm
East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office sergeant dies after intentional hit-and-run - WDSU
East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office sergeant dies after intentional hit-and-run WDSU
Published on 10 August 2025 | 5:52 pm
BRPD Sergeant Caleb Eisworth passes away - WAFB
BRPD Sergeant Caleb Eisworth passes away WAFB
Published on 10 August 2025 | 4:24 pm
Tickets go on sale for popular Brew at the Zoo event - WAFB
Tickets go on sale for popular Brew at the Zoo event WAFB
Published on 10 August 2025 | 1:49 pm
Tara Marie Manzullo Obituary August 9, 2025 - Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Resthaven Funeral Home | Baton Rouge, LA
Tara Marie Manzullo Obituary August 9, 2025 - Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home Resthaven Funeral Home | Baton Rouge, LA
Published on 9 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Christopher "Chris" Adam LeDoux Obituary August 7, 2025 - Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Resthaven Funeral Home | Baton Rouge, LA
Christopher "Chris" Adam LeDoux Obituary August 7, 2025 - Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home Resthaven Funeral Home | Baton Rouge, LA
Published on 7 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Power outages reported for thousands of customers in East Baton Rouge Parish - WAFB
Power outages reported for thousands of customers in East Baton Rouge Parish WAFB
Published on 30 July 2025 | 7:00 am