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Baton Rouge: Gang Unit makes large drug bust & arrests two after undercover operation - Unfiltered with Kiran

Baton Rouge: Gang Unit makes large drug bust & arrests two after undercover operation Unfiltered with Kiran

Published on 17 July 2025 | 4:48 pm

A former CVS in Baton Rouge will be redeveloped to include coffee shop, burger joint, donuts - The Advocate

A former CVS in Baton Rouge will be redeveloped to include coffee shop, burger joint, donuts The Advocate

Published on 17 July 2025 | 4:07 pm

West Baton Rouge woman shocked by laptop after lightning strike outside home - WDSU

West Baton Rouge woman shocked by laptop after lightning strike outside home WDSU

Published on 17 July 2025 | 4:06 pm

Baton Rouge mentoring organization wins national award: Hear from their president - NOLA.com

Baton Rouge mentoring organization wins national award: Hear from their president NOLA.com

Published on 17 July 2025 | 4:00 pm

Man accused of shooting incoming salon patron arrested by Baton Rouge Police - WBRZ

Man accused of shooting incoming salon patron arrested by Baton Rouge Police WBRZ

Published on 17 July 2025 | 3:46 pm

Former IDEA students in Baton Rouge hit wall when they try to transfer to new schools - The Advocate

Former IDEA students in Baton Rouge hit wall when they try to transfer to new schools The Advocate

Published on 17 July 2025 | 3:10 pm

DOE taps petroleum reserve to aid ExxonMobil’s Baton Rouge refinery - Baton Rouge Business Report

DOE taps petroleum reserve to aid ExxonMobil’s Baton Rouge refinery Baton Rouge Business Report

Published on 17 July 2025 | 2:50 pm

LSU helped launch it. Now Bocock Brothers’ college cigar line is growing - 225 Magazine

LSU helped launch it. Now Bocock Brothers’ college cigar line is growing 225 Magazine

Published on 17 July 2025 | 2:34 pm

Flood watch remains in effect for Baton Rouge Thursday, as storm weather moves over Gulf - The Advocate

Flood watch remains in effect for Baton Rouge Thursday, as storm weather moves over Gulf The Advocate

Published on 17 July 2025 | 2:30 pm

Roundup: Jobless claims / Bank of America / Flood watch - Baton Rouge Business Report

Roundup: Jobless claims / Bank of America / Flood watch Baton Rouge Business Report

Published on 17 July 2025 | 2:23 pm

Things to do this weekend in Baton Rouge: a free yoga class, a Tom Petty-inspired concert and more - 225 Magazine

Things to do this weekend in Baton Rouge: a free yoga class, a Tom Petty-inspired concert and more 225 Magazine

Published on 17 July 2025 | 2:00 pm

Jonathon 'Boogie' Long, School of Rock and more live music shows in the Baton Rouge area - The Advocate

Jonathon 'Boogie' Long, School of Rock and more live music shows in the Baton Rouge area The Advocate

Published on 17 July 2025 | 2:00 pm

Home considered total loss after Wednesday night fire - WAFB

Home considered total loss after Wednesday night fire WAFB

Published on 17 July 2025 | 12:31 pm

Remembering the fallen: Nine years since Baton Rouge ambush that claimed lives of four officers, all with ties to Livingston Parish - Livingston Parish News

Remembering the fallen: Nine years since Baton Rouge ambush that claimed lives of four officers, all with ties to Livingston Parish Livingston Parish News

Published on 17 July 2025 | 12:00 pm

Teatime at museum, Companion Animal Alliance fundraiser and more: Around Baton Rouge - The Advocate

Teatime at museum, Companion Animal Alliance fundraiser and more: Around Baton Rouge The Advocate

Published on 17 July 2025 | 11:30 am

Fire safety tips for families: Prevent burns around campfires - Baton Rouge Clinic

Fire safety tips for families: Prevent burns around campfires Baton Rouge Clinic

Published on 17 July 2025 | 10:12 am

This Baton Rouge museum’s King Tut exhibit closes soon. Here’s an inside look at the artifacts - lsureveille.com

This Baton Rouge museum’s King Tut exhibit closes soon. Here’s an inside look at the artifacts lsureveille.com

Published on 17 July 2025 | 10:03 am

This Baton Rouge cafeteria started in WW2. How has Piccadilly weathered the decades? - The Advocate

This Baton Rouge cafeteria started in WW2. How has Piccadilly weathered the decades? The Advocate

Published on 17 July 2025 | 9:00 am

Sharpe Family Singers - The Advocate

Sharpe Family Singers The Advocate

Published on 17 July 2025 | 5:26 am

'These upgrades will help us through this storm:' Parishes prepare for imminent rainfall - WBRZ

'These upgrades will help us through this storm:' Parishes prepare for imminent rainfall WBRZ

Published on 17 July 2025 | 4:12 am

Baton Rouge leaders gather public input for downtown redevelopment plan - WAFB

Baton Rouge leaders gather public input for downtown redevelopment plan WAFB

Published on 17 July 2025 | 3:41 am

Clinic doctor frustrated by raids of nearby apartments, wants answers from officials - WBRZ

Clinic doctor frustrated by raids of nearby apartments, wants answers from officials WBRZ

Published on 17 July 2025 | 3:28 am

Baton Rouge author honors daughter’s legacy in new book - Yahoo

Baton Rouge author honors daughter’s legacy in new book Yahoo

Published on 17 July 2025 | 3:06 am

Officials working house fire on Seneca Street, house considered 'total loss' - WBRZ

Officials working house fire on Seneca Street, house considered 'total loss' WBRZ

Published on 17 July 2025 | 3:03 am

EBRSO: Two arrested after multi-parish drug raid results in fentanyl, cocaine seized - WBRZ

EBRSO: Two arrested after multi-parish drug raid results in fentanyl, cocaine seized WBRZ

Published on 17 July 2025 | 2:49 am

Two arrested in large fentanyl, firearms bust tied to Baton Rouge drug operation - WAFB

Two arrested in large fentanyl, firearms bust tied to Baton Rouge drug operation WAFB

Published on 17 July 2025 | 2:08 am

Zachary man arrested for kidnapping after pursuit from Baton Rouge to St. Francisville - WBRZ

Zachary man arrested for kidnapping after pursuit from Baton Rouge to St. Francisville WBRZ

Published on 16 July 2025 | 11:12 pm

This new Baton Rouge restaurant offers scratch-made Arabic fare - Baton Rouge Business Report

This new Baton Rouge restaurant offers scratch-made Arabic fare Baton Rouge Business Report

Published on 16 July 2025 | 7:42 pm

Entergy says it’s ready for this week’s heavy rainfall - Baton Rouge Business Report

Entergy says it’s ready for this week’s heavy rainfall Baton Rouge Business Report

Published on 16 July 2025 | 7:36 pm

Pair involved in Baton Rouge club shooting that wounded 12 accept plea deals, get probation - The Advocate

Pair involved in Baton Rouge club shooting that wounded 12 accept plea deals, get probation The Advocate

Published on 16 July 2025 | 7:15 pm

piccadilly history 20 - The Advocate

piccadilly history 20 The Advocate

Published on 16 July 2025 | 7:07 pm

Salvation Army opens Baton Rouge shelter ahead of weekend storms, heat advisory - WBRZ

Salvation Army opens Baton Rouge shelter ahead of weekend storms, heat advisory WBRZ

Published on 16 July 2025 | 7:05 pm

piccadilly history 10 - The Advocate

piccadilly history 10 The Advocate

Published on 16 July 2025 | 6:56 pm

piccadilly history 9 - The Advocate

piccadilly history 9 The Advocate

Published on 16 July 2025 | 6:55 pm

piccadilly history 6 - The Advocate

piccadilly history 6 The Advocate

Published on 16 July 2025 | 6:50 pm

piccadilly history 4 - The Advocate

piccadilly history 4 The Advocate

Published on 16 July 2025 | 6:48 pm

piccadilly history 2 - The Advocate

piccadilly history 2 The Advocate

Published on 16 July 2025 | 6:46 pm

LSU Baseball Transfer Portal Addition Confirms Decision to Make Way to Baton Rouge - Sports Illustrated

LSU Baseball Transfer Portal Addition Confirms Decision to Make Way to Baton Rouge Sports Illustrated

Published on 16 July 2025 | 5:43 pm

Baton Rouge Zoo will host its first-ever car show this fall - WBRZ

Baton Rouge Zoo will host its first-ever car show this fall WBRZ

Published on 16 July 2025 | 5:08 pm

Pastor Fired from Job After Ignoring Chosen Pronoun - Newsweek

Pastor Fired from Job After Ignoring Chosen Pronoun Newsweek

Published on 16 July 2025 | 3:35 pm

41-year-old killed in early morning shooting in Baton Rouge - WBRZ

41-year-old killed in early morning shooting in Baton Rouge WBRZ

Published on 16 July 2025 | 3:30 pm

Police identify man shot and killed on porch of Highland Road home Tuesday - WBRZ

Police identify man shot and killed on porch of Highland Road home Tuesday WBRZ

Published on 16 July 2025 | 3:27 pm

New opening: Starbox Falafel offers scratch-made Arabic fare and desserts - 225 Magazine

New opening: Starbox Falafel offers scratch-made Arabic fare and desserts 225 Magazine

Published on 16 July 2025 | 3:14 pm

A new plan for the future of downtown Baton Rouge is in the works, see designers' first adjustments - The Advocate

A new plan for the future of downtown Baton Rouge is in the works, see designers' first adjustments The Advocate

Published on 16 July 2025 | 3:08 pm

What to know about tonight’s Plan Baton Rouge III community open house - Baton Rouge Business Report

What to know about tonight’s Plan Baton Rouge III community open house Baton Rouge Business Report

Published on 16 July 2025 | 2:48 pm

Man killed in shooting on Wednesday morning, officials say - WAFB

Man killed in shooting on Wednesday morning, officials say WAFB

Published on 16 July 2025 | 2:46 pm

Coroner’s office responds to shooting incident Wednesday morning - WAFB

Coroner’s office responds to shooting incident Wednesday morning WAFB

Published on 16 July 2025 | 2:46 pm

Summer Restaurant Week returning to Baton Rouge - WAFB

Summer Restaurant Week returning to Baton Rouge WAFB

Published on 16 July 2025 | 2:10 pm

Two Baton Rouge men killed in separate residential shootings - The Advocate

Two Baton Rouge men killed in separate residential shootings The Advocate

Published on 16 July 2025 | 1:28 pm

Does Louisiana have high stress levels? Three cities among most stressed in U.S. - Shreveport Times

Does Louisiana have high stress levels? Three cities among most stressed in U.S. Shreveport Times

Published on 16 July 2025 | 1:19 pm

Baton Rouge faces heavy rains, flood watch as disturbance enters Gulf. See timing, forecast. - The Advocate

Baton Rouge faces heavy rains, flood watch as disturbance enters Gulf. See timing, forecast. The Advocate

Published on 16 July 2025 | 12:28 pm

What you should know about processed, ultra-processed foods - Baton Rouge Clinic

What you should know about processed, ultra-processed foods Baton Rouge Clinic

Published on 16 July 2025 | 10:09 am

For over 35 years, Highland Coffees has brought people together. Here's how they do it. - The Advocate

For over 35 years, Highland Coffees has brought people together. Here's how they do it. The Advocate

Published on 16 July 2025 | 9:00 am

CATS union says buses are unsafe for workers, the latest conflict in Baton Rouge agency - The Advocate

CATS union says buses are unsafe for workers, the latest conflict in Baton Rouge agency The Advocate

Published on 16 July 2025 | 9:00 am

It's Snake Day. Louisiana experts explain why you should protect and not kill them. - The Advocate

It's Snake Day. Louisiana experts explain why you should protect and not kill them. The Advocate

Published on 16 July 2025 | 9:00 am

Baton Rouge sees drop in crime, police say public’s help remains crucial - WAFB

Baton Rouge sees drop in crime, police say public’s help remains crucial WAFB

Published on 16 July 2025 | 3:49 am

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Published on 16 July 2025 | 3:17 am

Surrounded by boarded-up properties, one woman calls on city officials for help - WBRZ

Surrounded by boarded-up properties, one woman calls on city officials for help WBRZ

Published on 16 July 2025 | 1:18 am

One person injured in shooting on Highland Road, East Buchanan Street - WBRZ

One person injured in shooting on Highland Road, East Buchanan Street WBRZ

Published on 16 July 2025 | 1:03 am

Suspects in Baton Rouge drug raids have ties to local rap label: Major League Entertainment - The Advocate

Suspects in Baton Rouge drug raids have ties to local rap label: Major League Entertainment The Advocate

Published on 16 July 2025 | 1:00 am

Rap label leader, others arrested in major drug bust in EBR, deputies say - WAFB

Rap label leader, others arrested in major drug bust in EBR, deputies say WAFB

Published on 16 July 2025 | 12:57 am

EBRSO: Drug trafficking group tied to local rap label arrested in Tuesday drug bust at 12 locations - WBRZ

EBRSO: Drug trafficking group tied to local rap label arrested in Tuesday drug bust at 12 locations WBRZ

Published on 16 July 2025 | 12:49 am

67-year-old fatally shot while sitting on porch in Baton Rouge, police say - WAFB

67-year-old fatally shot while sitting on porch in Baton Rouge, police say WAFB

Published on 16 July 2025 | 12:47 am

1 injured in shooting on Highland Road Tuesday night, police say - WAFB

1 injured in shooting on Highland Road Tuesday night, police say WAFB

Published on 16 July 2025 | 12:47 am

Man says he was fired for using improper pronouns for a co-worker - WBRZ

Man says he was fired for using improper pronouns for a co-worker WBRZ

Published on 15 July 2025 | 10:52 pm

From Boston to Baton Rouge, faithful unite to help Texas flood victims - OSV News

From Boston to Baton Rouge, faithful unite to help Texas flood victims OSV News

Published on 15 July 2025 | 10:11 pm

Baton Rouge General hosting free vein screenings - WAFB

Baton Rouge General hosting free vein screenings WAFB

Published on 15 July 2025 | 9:46 pm

Sandbags being offered ahead of possible heavy rain - WAFB

Sandbags being offered ahead of possible heavy rain WAFB

Published on 15 July 2025 | 9:23 pm

Applications open for Louisiana Blue Tarp Program - WAFB

Applications open for Louisiana Blue Tarp Program WAFB

Published on 15 July 2025 | 9:12 pm

New fried chicken spot opens in Baton Rouge; residents invited to meet the owners, try the food - WBRZ

New fried chicken spot opens in Baton Rouge; residents invited to meet the owners, try the food WBRZ

Published on 15 July 2025 | 8:44 pm

[Sponsored] Dearman's Diner: Preserving a Baton Rouge legacy with a modern twist - Baton Rouge Business Report

[Sponsored] Dearman's Diner: Preserving a Baton Rouge legacy with a modern twist Baton Rouge Business Report

Published on 15 July 2025 | 8:11 pm

Baton Rouge man accused of selling illegal THC, vape products out of Gonzales smoke shops - WBRZ

Baton Rouge man accused of selling illegal THC, vape products out of Gonzales smoke shops WBRZ

Published on 15 July 2025 | 7:46 pm

Woman accused of starting 2 house fires in East Baton Rouge Parish - WAFB

Woman accused of starting 2 house fires in East Baton Rouge Parish WAFB

Published on 15 July 2025 | 7:24 pm

Liberty Lagoon in Baton Rouge offers new prices, half-day sessions beginning Wednesday - The Advocate

Liberty Lagoon in Baton Rouge offers new prices, half-day sessions beginning Wednesday The Advocate

Published on 15 July 2025 | 7:14 pm

Two police chiefs taken into custody at Baton Rouge conference; feds conducting 'activities' statewide - WBRZ

Published on 15 July 2025 | 5:42 pm

Two police chiefs arrested at Baton Rouge conference; feds conducting 'activities' statewide - WBRZ

Two police chiefs arrested at Baton Rouge conference; feds conducting 'activities' statewide WBRZ

Published on 15 July 2025 | 5:42 pm

This Baton Rouge toddler inspired a Grey's Anatomy episode. Now, she's lobbying Congress. - NOLA.com

This Baton Rouge toddler inspired a Grey's Anatomy episode. Now, she's lobbying Congress. NOLA.com

Published on 15 July 2025 | 5:41 pm

5 from Louisiana, including police chiefs, accused of visa fraud scheme - KLFY.com

5 from Louisiana, including police chiefs, accused of visa fraud scheme KLFY.com

Published on 15 July 2025 | 5:28 pm

Teen rescued after 40-minute, 100 MPH kidnapping chase through Baton Rouge and St. Francisville - Unfiltered with Kiran

Teen rescued after 40-minute, 100 MPH kidnapping chase through Baton Rouge and St. Francisville Unfiltered with Kiran

Published on 15 July 2025 | 4:46 pm

There are new cocktails in Baton Rouge. See what's on the menu at these restaurants. - The Advocate

There are new cocktails in Baton Rouge. See what's on the menu at these restaurants. The Advocate

Published on 15 July 2025 | 4:00 pm

Baton Rouge could see several inches of rain, potential flooding due to Gulf disturbance - The Advocate

Baton Rouge could see several inches of rain, potential flooding due to Gulf disturbance The Advocate

Published on 15 July 2025 | 3:07 pm

FBI, ICE make arrests in raids across Louisiana - KPLC 7 News

FBI, ICE make arrests in raids across Louisiana KPLC 7 News

Published on 15 July 2025 | 1:56 pm

70 for 70: John Mahaffey - WBRZ

70 for 70: John Mahaffey WBRZ

Published on 15 July 2025 | 1:27 pm

3 arrested following multi-parish pursuit involving stolen vehicle, officials say - WAFB

3 arrested following multi-parish pursuit involving stolen vehicle, officials say WAFB

Published on 15 July 2025 | 11:48 am

Getting to know Keep Tiger Town Beautiful - WAFB

Getting to know Keep Tiger Town Beautiful WAFB

Published on 15 July 2025 | 10:24 am

Vegetarian sandwich, curried bisque: Best things we ate this week in Baton Rouge and Acadiana - The Advocate

Vegetarian sandwich, curried bisque: Best things we ate this week in Baton Rouge and Acadiana The Advocate

Published on 15 July 2025 | 9:00 am

JoAnn G. Lewis Obituary July 15, 2025 - Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Resthaven Funeral Home | Baton Rouge, LA

JoAnn G. Lewis Obituary July 15, 2025 - Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home Resthaven Funeral Home | Baton Rouge, LA

Published on 15 July 2025 | 7:00 am

Blue tarp applications open until Friday for EBR, Ascension, Iberville, Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana residents - WBRZ

Blue tarp applications open until Friday for EBR, Ascension, Iberville, Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana residents WBRZ

Published on 15 July 2025 | 3:54 am

Baton Rouge officials urge residents to prepare as hurricane season heats up - WAFB

Baton Rouge officials urge residents to prepare as hurricane season heats up WAFB

Published on 15 July 2025 | 3:43 am

1 injured in shooting on Plank Road - WAFB

1 injured in shooting on Plank Road WAFB

Published on 14 July 2025 | 8:34 pm

One hurt in shooting along Plank Road - WBRZ

One hurt in shooting along Plank Road WBRZ

Published on 14 July 2025 | 8:23 pm

Inaugural Baton Rouge Underground Film Festival to screen nearly 50 independent film projects - WBRZ

Inaugural Baton Rouge Underground Film Festival to screen nearly 50 independent film projects WBRZ

Published on 14 July 2025 | 5:31 pm

Baton Rouge: Weekend double shooting leaves one dead - Unfiltered with Kiran

Baton Rouge: Weekend double shooting leaves one dead Unfiltered with Kiran

Published on 14 July 2025 | 4:16 pm

BRPD investigating South Sherwood Forest shooting that left one dead, another in critical condition - WBRZ

BRPD investigating South Sherwood Forest shooting that left one dead, another in critical condition WBRZ

Published on 14 July 2025 | 4:15 pm

One dead, one critically injured in shooting on South Sherwood Forest - The Advocate

One dead, one critically injured in shooting on South Sherwood Forest The Advocate

Published on 14 July 2025 | 4:08 pm

1 killed in double shooting; second victim critical - WAFB

1 killed in double shooting; second victim critical WAFB

Published on 14 July 2025 | 4:08 pm

This Lafayette fine jewelry brand is opening a Baton Rouge storefront - Baton Rouge Business Report

This Lafayette fine jewelry brand is opening a Baton Rouge storefront Baton Rouge Business Report

Published on 14 July 2025 | 2:55 pm

BRPD: Man arrested in connection with 2024 deadly shooting - WAFB

BRPD: Man arrested in connection with 2024 deadly shooting WAFB

Published on 14 July 2025 | 1:08 pm

Police arrest man for alleged involvement in 2024 shooting - WBRZ

Police arrest man for alleged involvement in 2024 shooting WBRZ

Published on 14 July 2025 | 1:03 pm

Delta Utilities CEO answers questions about providing natural gas to Baton Rouge - WAFB

Delta Utilities CEO answers questions about providing natural gas to Baton Rouge WAFB

Published on 14 July 2025 | 12:40 pm

Man shot in foot during robbery, officials say - WAFB

Man shot in foot during robbery, officials say WAFB

Published on 14 July 2025 | 12:00 pm

Thousands gather in Baton Rouge to celebrate the life and legacy of Jimmy Swaggart - KTBS

Thousands gather in Baton Rouge to celebrate the life and legacy of Jimmy Swaggart KTBS

Published on 14 July 2025 | 11:13 am

'Has God written all over it': Baton Rouge woman survives being struck by lightning - The Advocate

'Has God written all over it': Baton Rouge woman survives being struck by lightning The Advocate

Published on 14 July 2025 | 9:00 am

Body camera footage from BRPD officer-involved shooting on Washington Ave released - WAFB

Body camera footage from BRPD officer-involved shooting on Washington Ave released WAFB

Published on 11 July 2025 | 10:42 pm

Utah company acquires 145 acres in north Baton Rouge - Baton Rouge Business Report

Utah company acquires 145 acres in north Baton Rouge Baton Rouge Business Report

Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am

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