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Location of new Mississippi River Bridge near Baton Rouge to be chosen in 2025 - AOL
Location of new Mississippi River Bridge near Baton Rouge to be chosen in 2025 AOL
Published on 19 January 2025 | 12:17 pm
In an anxious month, embrace the solace of beauty - NOLA.com
In an anxious month, embrace the solace of beauty NOLA.com
Published on 19 January 2025 | 12:00 pm
President Biden consoles parents of Baton Rouge teen killed in Bourbon Street massacre - The Advocate
President Biden consoles parents of Baton Rouge teen killed in Bourbon Street massacre The Advocate
Published on 19 January 2025 | 10:00 am
H&E opens new locations, LSU expert talks lithium - The Advocate
H&E opens new locations, LSU expert talks lithium The Advocate
Published on 19 January 2025 | 6:15 am
How a rainy day and a chance encounter at FOTA BR led to a lifetime of love and licks for one local couple - The Advocate
How a rainy day and a chance encounter at FOTA BR led to a lifetime of love and licks for one local couple The Advocate
Published on 19 January 2025 | 6:00 am
Friends running in half marathon in every state, celebrating beating cancer at Louisiana Marathon - WBRZ
Friends running in half marathon in every state, celebrating beating cancer at Louisiana Marathon WBRZ
Published on 19 January 2025 | 5:00 am
Group plans to upgrade park on 72nd Avenue - WBRZ
Group plans to upgrade park on 72nd Avenue WBRZ
Published on 19 January 2025 | 4:57 am
Teurlings Catholic edges Jesuit, Baton Rouge takes girls title at Louisiana Classic - crescentcitysports.com
Teurlings Catholic edges Jesuit, Baton Rouge takes girls title at Louisiana Classic crescentcitysports.com
Published on 19 January 2025 | 4:56 am
Local organizations partner together to clean up Baton Rouge - WAFB
Local organizations partner together to clean up Baton Rouge WAFB
Published on 19 January 2025 | 3:57 am
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge builds home on Dayton Street for future homeowner - WBRZ
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge builds home on Dayton Street for future homeowner WBRZ
Published on 19 January 2025 | 3:02 am
Teurlings boys, Baton Rouge High girls win wrestling titles - The Advocate
Teurlings boys, Baton Rouge High girls win wrestling titles The Advocate
Published on 19 January 2025 | 2:00 am
Baton Rouge could get 6 inches of snow, icy roads by Tuesday; residents urged to stay home - The Advocate
Baton Rouge could get 6 inches of snow, icy roads by Tuesday; residents urged to stay home The Advocate
Published on 19 January 2025 | 1:55 am
Guidry's historic investiture ceremony scheduled Sunday in Baton Rouge - an17.com
Guidry's historic investiture ceremony scheduled Sunday in Baton Rouge an17.com
Published on 18 January 2025 | 11:42 pm
BR teen competes for cash from half-court - WAFB
BR teen competes for cash from half-court WAFB
Published on 18 January 2025 | 10:25 pm
Weather worries: Plans to reschedule games after school closures still developing - The Advocate
Weather worries: Plans to reschedule games after school closures still developing The Advocate
Published on 18 January 2025 | 9:51 pm
Cold snaps can be deadly for Louisiana's homeless population. What to know, how to help. - The Advocate
Cold snaps can be deadly for Louisiana's homeless population. What to know, how to help. The Advocate
Published on 18 January 2025 | 9:45 pm
Keep Tiger Town Beautiful expands to Jaguar Nation with first cleanup - WBRZ
Keep Tiger Town Beautiful expands to Jaguar Nation with first cleanup WBRZ
Published on 18 January 2025 | 9:44 pm
School closures announced ahead of January Arctic blast - WBRZ
School closures announced ahead of January Arctic blast WBRZ
Published on 18 January 2025 | 8:22 pm
Driver flees after vehicle strikes Baton Rouge home's gas meter, fire causes over $100K in damage - The Advocate
Driver flees after vehicle strikes Baton Rouge home's gas meter, fire causes over $100K in damage The Advocate
Published on 18 January 2025 | 8:00 pm
Baton Rouge man accused of killing ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend arrested - BRProud.com
Baton Rouge man accused of killing ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend arrested BRProud.com
Published on 18 January 2025 | 6:15 pm
I left Atlanta for a smaller city. It reduced my stress as a parent and helped my career thrive. - Business Insider
I left Atlanta for a smaller city. It reduced my stress as a parent and helped my career thrive. Business Insider
Published on 18 January 2025 | 5:51 pm
BRAC talks about what's ahead for Baton Rouge in 2025 - WAFB
BRAC talks about what's ahead for Baton Rouge in 2025 WAFB
Published on 18 January 2025 | 4:22 pm
Baton Rouge businesswoman turning her struggles into other women’s successes - WAFB
Baton Rouge businesswoman turning her struggles into other women’s successes WAFB
Published on 18 January 2025 | 4:06 pm
Fire starts after car crashes into home early Saturday morning - WBRZ
Fire starts after car crashes into home early Saturday morning WBRZ
Published on 18 January 2025 | 3:54 pm
Fire begins after car crashes into home early Saturday morning - WAFB
Fire begins after car crashes into home early Saturday morning WAFB
Published on 18 January 2025 | 3:31 pm
Citizen group calls out 'missing data' on pedestrians and bicyclists in Baton Rouge - The Advocate
Citizen group calls out 'missing data' on pedestrians and bicyclists in Baton Rouge The Advocate
Published on 18 January 2025 | 1:00 pm
Commission draws up new approach, definition of clinical obesity during Baton Rouge meeting - The Advocate
Commission draws up new approach, definition of clinical obesity during Baton Rouge meeting The Advocate
Published on 18 January 2025 | 10:05 am
East Baton Rouge Parish working to winterproof ahead of arctic blast - WBRZ
East Baton Rouge Parish working to winterproof ahead of arctic blast WBRZ
Published on 18 January 2025 | 4:48 am
2 Make a Difference: Community events, service opportunities for Martin Luther King Jr. Day - WBRZ
2 Make a Difference: Community events, service opportunities for Martin Luther King Jr. Day WBRZ
Published on 18 January 2025 | 4:38 am
Meet Your Neighbor: ‘We’re the unsung heroes’: Baton Rouge businesswoman turning her struggles into other women’s successes - WAFB
Published on 18 January 2025 | 3:43 am
BRPD officer who prevented person from jumping off of bridge nominated for national award - WBRZ
BRPD officer who prevented person from jumping off of bridge nominated for national award WBRZ
Published on 18 January 2025 | 2:34 am
1 critical following East Belfair Drive shooting - WAFB
1 critical following East Belfair Drive shooting WAFB
Published on 18 January 2025 | 1:22 am
BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo names new jaguar cub after Southern's mascot - WBRZ
BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo names new jaguar cub after Southern's mascot WBRZ
Published on 18 January 2025 | 12:34 am
Baton Rouge leaders want people to get ready for snow, ice, extreme cold - BRProud.com
Baton Rouge leaders want people to get ready for snow, ice, extreme cold BRProud.com
Published on 18 January 2025 | 12:01 am
Ronald Greene's family reacts to DOJ report - WBRZ
Ronald Greene's family reacts to DOJ report WBRZ
Published on 17 January 2025 | 11:19 pm
Suspect in custody after reported stolen truck crashes into Baton Rouge home - BRProud.com
Suspect in custody after reported stolen truck crashes into Baton Rouge home BRProud.com
Published on 17 January 2025 | 11:01 pm
See what schools, public agencies are doing ahead of possible snow Tuesday in Baton Rouge - The Advocate
See what schools, public agencies are doing ahead of possible snow Tuesday in Baton Rouge The Advocate
Published on 17 January 2025 | 11:00 pm
Baton Rouge Police: 1 arrested, 1 hurt after gun accidentally goes off - BRProud.com
Baton Rouge Police: 1 arrested, 1 hurt after gun accidentally goes off BRProud.com
Published on 17 January 2025 | 10:49 pm
Baton Rouge's Best St. Patrick's Day Weekend Bar Crawl - thewestsidejournal.com
Baton Rouge's Best St. Patrick's Day Weekend Bar Crawl thewestsidejournal.com
Published on 17 January 2025 | 9:47 pm
See what schools plan to close Tuesday as Baton Rouge area braces for winter blast - The Advocate
See what schools plan to close Tuesday as Baton Rouge area braces for winter blast The Advocate
Published on 17 January 2025 | 8:45 pm
Snow in Baton Rouge? Forecast models are getting more aggressive with local accumulation - Unfiltered with Kiran
Snow in Baton Rouge? Forecast models are getting more aggressive with local accumulation Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 17 January 2025 | 8:17 pm
LSU Lab School chief departs; two interim replacements named - The Advocate
LSU Lab School chief departs; two interim replacements named The Advocate
Published on 17 January 2025 | 8:15 pm
Find out if Baton Rouge’s casinos closed out 2024 on a winning hand - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
Find out if Baton Rouge’s casinos closed out 2024 on a winning hand Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
Published on 17 January 2025 | 8:11 pm
How the venerable Catholic High provides a leg up in business - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
How the venerable Catholic High provides a leg up in business Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
Published on 17 January 2025 | 7:30 pm
Schools, offices in, near Baton Rouge closed Tuesday due to winter weather - BRProud.com
Schools, offices in, near Baton Rouge closed Tuesday due to winter weather BRProud.com
Published on 17 January 2025 | 7:17 pm
First snow in 7 years expected in Baton Rouge on Tuesday, with temps plunging into the 20s - The Advocate
First snow in 7 years expected in Baton Rouge on Tuesday, with temps plunging into the 20s The Advocate
Published on 17 January 2025 | 7:00 pm
Snow possible in Louisiana next week: What to know about potential winter storm - BRProud.com
Snow possible in Louisiana next week: What to know about potential winter storm BRProud.com
Published on 17 January 2025 | 6:49 pm
School closures announced due to potential for extreme winter weather - WAFB
School closures announced due to potential for extreme winter weather WAFB
Published on 17 January 2025 | 6:43 pm
Jaguar cub at BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo named Lacumba III - BRProud.com
Jaguar cub at BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo named Lacumba III BRProud.com
Published on 17 January 2025 | 6:37 pm
Baton Rouge man arrested on eight counts of child pornography in St. James Parish - WBRZ
Baton Rouge man arrested on eight counts of child pornography in St. James Parish WBRZ
Published on 17 January 2025 | 6:25 pm
Southern hosts rival Grambling Saturday in Baton Rouge - BRProud.com
Southern hosts rival Grambling Saturday in Baton Rouge BRProud.com
Published on 17 January 2025 | 6:22 pm
BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo names Jaguar cub ‘Lacumba III’ after beloved Southern University mascot - WAFB
BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo names Jaguar cub ‘Lacumba III’ after beloved Southern University mascot WAFB
Published on 17 January 2025 | 6:20 pm
East Baton Rouge Council on Aging gets $3.2M grant for new affordable senior housing - BRProud.com
East Baton Rouge Council on Aging gets $3.2M grant for new affordable senior housing BRProud.com
Published on 17 January 2025 | 5:53 pm
Coveted Transfer Tight End, LSU Football Signee Arrives in Baton Rouge - Sports Illustrated
Coveted Transfer Tight End, LSU Football Signee Arrives in Baton Rouge Sports Illustrated
Published on 17 January 2025 | 5:49 pm
Louisiana state offices closed on Tuesday due to winter weather, potential snow - BRProud.com
Louisiana state offices closed on Tuesday due to winter weather, potential snow BRProud.com
Published on 17 January 2025 | 5:47 pm
2une-In's Mia Monet will be the star dancer for the 17th Annual Dancing for Big Buddy - WBRZ
2une-In's Mia Monet will be the star dancer for the 17th Annual Dancing for Big Buddy WBRZ
Published on 17 January 2025 | 5:41 pm
Vandalism at community center a repeating issue that may not be fixable now - WBRZ
Vandalism at community center a repeating issue that may not be fixable now WBRZ
Published on 17 January 2025 | 5:05 pm
New Baton Rouge sports complex owners include Joe Burrow, Todd Graves, Tyrann Mathieu - The Advocate
New Baton Rouge sports complex owners include Joe Burrow, Todd Graves, Tyrann Mathieu The Advocate
Published on 17 January 2025 | 4:15 pm
This Cajun restaurant is opening a new location in Walker - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
This Cajun restaurant is opening a new location in Walker Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
Published on 17 January 2025 | 3:39 pm
Overnight fire at vacant building under investigation in Baton Rouge - WAFB
Overnight fire at vacant building under investigation in Baton Rouge WAFB
Published on 17 January 2025 | 3:26 pm
Surreal Salon Soiree tickets on sale, symphony plays jazz, 'Radium Girls' at Theater Baton Rouge - The Advocate
Surreal Salon Soiree tickets on sale, symphony plays jazz, 'Radium Girls' at Theater Baton Rouge The Advocate
Published on 17 January 2025 | 3:15 pm
Louisiana Marathon to return to downtown Baton Rouge this weekend - WAFB
Louisiana Marathon to return to downtown Baton Rouge this weekend WAFB
Published on 17 January 2025 | 3:11 pm
Oh, flock yeah! Flamingoes hit University Lakes for 2025 Spanish Town preview - WBRZ
Oh, flock yeah! Flamingoes hit University Lakes for 2025 Spanish Town preview WBRZ
Published on 17 January 2025 | 2:59 pm
Know an inspiring 20-something in Baton Rouge? Nominate them to be featured in ‘225 Magazine’ - 225 Baton Rouge
Know an inspiring 20-something in Baton Rouge? Nominate them to be featured in ‘225 Magazine’ 225 Baton Rouge
Published on 17 January 2025 | 1:46 pm
Investigators trying to determine cause of fire at vacant house - WBRZ
Investigators trying to determine cause of fire at vacant house WBRZ
Published on 17 January 2025 | 1:36 pm
New steak and seafood restaurant to open in Baton Rouge with diverse menu, affordable prices - The Advocate
New steak and seafood restaurant to open in Baton Rouge with diverse menu, affordable prices The Advocate
Published on 17 January 2025 | 12:02 pm
Break-in, vandalism reported at Jewel J. Newman Community Center Friday morning - WAFB
Break-in, vandalism reported at Jewel J. Newman Community Center Friday morning WAFB
Published on 17 January 2025 | 11:53 am
Louisiana Marathon preparations in full swing ahead of this weekend's run - WBRZ
Louisiana Marathon preparations in full swing ahead of this weekend's run WBRZ
Published on 17 January 2025 | 10:10 am
What to know about the carbon capture and storage proposal in West Baton Rouge, Iberville - The Advocate
What to know about the carbon capture and storage proposal in West Baton Rouge, Iberville The Advocate
Published on 17 January 2025 | 10:00 am
State-of-the-art athletic training facility opening up to public in Baton Rouge - WBRZ
State-of-the-art athletic training facility opening up to public in Baton Rouge WBRZ
Published on 17 January 2025 | 4:27 am
Capital One problem could delay paychecks for 600-plus East Baton Rouge school employees - The Advocate
Capital One problem could delay paychecks for 600-plus East Baton Rouge school employees The Advocate
Published on 17 January 2025 | 1:55 am
LaMont Cole to assess other charters before settling on who takes over closing IDEA schools - The Advocate
LaMont Cole to assess other charters before settling on who takes over closing IDEA schools The Advocate
Published on 17 January 2025 | 1:45 am
LSU QB Colin Hurley found unresponsive, hospitalized after terrifying car crash - New York Post
LSU QB Colin Hurley found unresponsive, hospitalized after terrifying car crash New York Post
Published on 16 January 2025 | 11:35 pm
Baton Rouge trade school surprises hard-working student with scholarship - WBRZ
Baton Rouge trade school surprises hard-working student with scholarship WBRZ
Published on 16 January 2025 | 11:30 pm
Shooting near Baton Rouge store leaves one woman hurt, police say - BRProud.com
Shooting near Baton Rouge store leaves one woman hurt, police say BRProud.com
Published on 16 January 2025 | 10:36 pm
Louisiana Marathon weekend will close streets, disrupt downtown Baton Rouge traffic - The Advocate
Louisiana Marathon weekend will close streets, disrupt downtown Baton Rouge traffic The Advocate
Published on 16 January 2025 | 10:30 pm
TikTok creator indicted in killing of Baton Rouge therapist - WWLTV.com
TikTok creator indicted in killing of Baton Rouge therapist WWLTV.com
Published on 16 January 2025 | 10:29 pm
TikTok influencer charged with first-degree murder in Baton Rouge therapist's killing - The Advocate
TikTok influencer charged with first-degree murder in Baton Rouge therapist's killing The Advocate
Published on 16 January 2025 | 10:00 pm
Freshman LSU QB involved in on-campus wreck early Thursday morning - WBRZ
Freshman LSU QB involved in on-campus wreck early Thursday morning WBRZ
Published on 16 January 2025 | 9:39 pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events happening in greater Baton Rouge area in 2025 - WAFB
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events happening in greater Baton Rouge area in 2025 WAFB
Published on 16 January 2025 | 9:31 pm
Mother's Lounge employee lost to gun violence: 'The soul of this space' - WBRZ
Mother's Lounge employee lost to gun violence: 'The soul of this space' WBRZ
Published on 16 January 2025 | 8:51 pm
Subject Arrested for Wildlife and Drug Violations in West Baton Rouge Parish - Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Subject Arrested for Wildlife and Drug Violations in West Baton Rouge Parish Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Published on 16 January 2025 | 8:30 pm
'Mr. Prada' indicted in killing of Baton Rouge therapist - WBRZ
'Mr. Prada' indicted in killing of Baton Rouge therapist WBRZ
Published on 16 January 2025 | 7:42 pm
Grand jury indicts ‘Mr. Prada’ - WAFB
Grand jury indicts ‘Mr. Prada’ WAFB
Published on 16 January 2025 | 6:50 pm
15-year-old boy charged after gun found at Baton Rouge high school - Yahoo! Voices
15-year-old boy charged after gun found at Baton Rouge high school Yahoo! Voices
Published on 16 January 2025 | 6:32 pm
Mother’s Lounge to hold fundraiser for beloved employee killed in shooting - WAFB
Mother’s Lounge to hold fundraiser for beloved employee killed in shooting WAFB
Published on 16 January 2025 | 4:27 pm
Fire that left apartment building destroyed believed to be intentionally set - WBRZ
Fire that left apartment building destroyed believed to be intentionally set WBRZ
Published on 16 January 2025 | 3:55 pm
How a TikTok ban might impact Baton Rouge businesses - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
How a TikTok ban might impact Baton Rouge businesses Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
Published on 16 January 2025 | 3:51 pm
This weekend in Baton Rouge: Louisiana Marathon, Baton Rouge Jewish Film Festival and more - 225 Baton Rouge
This weekend in Baton Rouge: Louisiana Marathon, Baton Rouge Jewish Film Festival and more 225 Baton Rouge
Published on 16 January 2025 | 2:30 pm
Baton Rouge man arrested on counts of child pornography, sexual abuse of animals, warrant says - The Advocate
Baton Rouge man arrested on counts of child pornography, sexual abuse of animals, warrant says The Advocate
Published on 16 January 2025 | 2:30 pm
Baton Rouge man facing 95 charges related to child pornography, animal sexual abuse - WAFB
Baton Rouge man facing 95 charges related to child pornography, animal sexual abuse WAFB
Published on 16 January 2025 | 1:52 pm
Crews fight house fire early Thursday morning; five people displaced - WBRZ
Crews fight house fire early Thursday morning; five people displaced WBRZ
Published on 16 January 2025 | 1:46 pm
Shooting in Baton Rouge leaves 1 in critical condition - WAFB
Shooting in Baton Rouge leaves 1 in critical condition WAFB
Published on 16 January 2025 | 11:47 am
Crews battle early morning house fire in Baton Rouge - WAFB
Crews battle early morning house fire in Baton Rouge WAFB
Published on 16 January 2025 | 10:23 am
BRFD: Early morning apartment fire was ‘likely intentionally set’ - WAFB
BRFD: Early morning apartment fire was ‘likely intentionally set’ WAFB
Published on 16 January 2025 | 10:23 am
Crews battle early morning aparment fire in Baton Rouge - WAFB
Crews battle early morning aparment fire in Baton Rouge WAFB
Published on 16 January 2025 | 10:23 am
I-TEAM: Arrest warrants issued for fake lawyer following WAFB report - WAFB
I-TEAM: Arrest warrants issued for fake lawyer following WAFB report WAFB
Published on 15 January 2025 | 11:53 pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in Baton Rouge for 2025 - BRProud.com
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in Baton Rouge for 2025 BRProud.com
Published on 15 January 2025 | 4:27 pm
College Drive Walmart in Baton Rouge evacuated due to smoke - WAFB
College Drive Walmart in Baton Rouge evacuated due to smoke WAFB
Published on 14 January 2025 | 8:54 pm
Heads up Baton Rouge: Snow and sleet might be in store next week. See the forecast. - The Advocate
Heads up Baton Rouge: Snow and sleet might be in store next week. See the forecast. The Advocate
Published on 14 January 2025 | 5:00 pm
Belle of Baton Rouge riverboat towed to Terrebonne Parish as Baton Rouge casino eyes 2025 revitalization - WBRZ
Published on 14 January 2025 | 4:32 pm
Fed-Up Voters in Louisiana Wanted a Change. They Drafted an ‘Old Ball Coach.’ - The New York Times
Fed-Up Voters in Louisiana Wanted a Change. They Drafted an ‘Old Ball Coach.’ The New York Times
Published on 13 January 2025 | 8:00 am
How the East Baton Rouge Parish commercial real estate market fared in 2024 - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
How the East Baton Rouge Parish commercial real estate market fared in 2024 Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
Published on 10 January 2025 | 8:50 pm