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Two injured in overnight blaze at Bienville Towers Apartments - WBRZ

Two injured in overnight blaze at Bienville Towers Apartments WBRZ

Published on 28 October 2021 | 9:20 am

'We're looking at longstanding needs' - Millions more federal funds going to fix drainage, fight crime - WAFB

'We're looking at longstanding needs' - Millions more federal funds going to fix drainage, fight crime WAFB

Published on 28 October 2021 | 3:37 am

Head for the midway, music and more: Greater Baton Rouge State Fair is back after year's absence - The Advocate

Head for the midway, music and more: Greater Baton Rouge State Fair is back after year's absence The Advocate

Published on 28 October 2021 | 12:30 am

Storms rake greater Baton Rouge area after dropping twisters around Lake Charles - The Advocate

Storms rake greater Baton Rouge area after dropping twisters around Lake Charles The Advocate

Published on 27 October 2021 | 11:45 pm

Baton Rouge Zoo Director retires after two decades of community care - TigerTV

Baton Rouge Zoo Director retires after two decades of community care TigerTV

Published on 27 October 2021 | 11:37 pm

FEMA extends deadline to apply for Ida assistance - Associated Press

FEMA extends deadline to apply for Ida assistance Associated Press

Published on 27 October 2021 | 11:15 pm

East Baton Rouge Parish surpasses record for overdose deaths - WAFB

East Baton Rouge Parish surpasses record for overdose deaths WAFB

Published on 27 October 2021 | 11:08 pm

Flood warnings issued for residents north and east of Baton Rouge - The Advocate

Flood warnings issued for residents north and east of Baton Rouge The Advocate

Published on 27 October 2021 | 6:48 pm

Halloween hits full fright this weekend with all these spooky, fun events in Baton Rouge area - The Advocate

Halloween hits full fright this weekend with all these spooky, fun events in Baton Rouge area The Advocate

Published on 27 October 2021 | 6:15 pm

Manufacturers fell short on jobs, now metro council will decide their punishment - The Advocate

Manufacturers fell short on jobs, now metro council will decide their punishment The Advocate

Published on 27 October 2021 | 6:12 pm

FDA issues proposal to access hearing aids without a prescription or exam - WAFB

FDA issues proposal to access hearing aids without a prescription or exam WAFB

Published on 27 October 2021 | 4:50 pm

William Newton | Baton Rouge, La. | Enquirer Journal | enquirerjournal.com - The Enquirer-Journal

William Newton | Baton Rouge, La. | Enquirer Journal | enquirerjournal.com The Enquirer-Journal

Published on 27 October 2021 | 4:31 pm

List: These Baton Rouge area schools, agencies are closing because of severe weather Wednesday - The Advocate

Published on 27 October 2021 | 3:59 pm

La. health leaders award $50,000 in scholarships to students - KLFY

La. health leaders award $50,000 in scholarships to students KLFY

Published on 27 October 2021 | 3:40 pm

FIRST ALERT: Severe weather threat upgraded for this afternoon - WAFB

FIRST ALERT: Severe weather threat upgraded for this afternoon WAFB

Published on 27 October 2021 | 10:06 am

St. Amant bands travels to Baton Rouge for Catholic High game - The Advocate

St. Amant bands travels to Baton Rouge for Catholic High game The Advocate

Published on 27 October 2021 | 7:15 am

Baton Rouge man arrested after allegedly putting gun to girlfriend's head, threatening to kill her - WBRZ

Baton Rouge man arrested after allegedly putting gun to girlfriend's head, threatening to kill her WBRZ

Published on 27 October 2021 | 2:16 am

Baton Rouge nonprofits increase outreach after deadly weekend - BRProud.com

Baton Rouge nonprofits increase outreach after deadly weekend BRProud.com

Published on 27 October 2021 | 1:48 am

Aggressive mosquitoes move in post-Ida; East Baton Rouge has trucks, planes on front line - The Advocate

Aggressive mosquitoes move in post-Ida; East Baton Rouge has trucks, planes on front line The Advocate

Published on 27 October 2021 | 12:30 am

Baton Rouge public schools will still require masks; here's the situation in other local districts - The Advocate

Baton Rouge public schools will still require masks; here's the situation in other local districts The Advocate

Published on 26 October 2021 | 9:15 pm

NBA YoungBoy not jailed on Calif. gun charge. Next stop: Utah house arrest on Baton Rouge counts - The Advocate

NBA YoungBoy not jailed on Calif. gun charge. Next stop: Utah house arrest on Baton Rouge counts The Advocate

Published on 26 October 2021 | 8:00 pm

105-year-old runner from Baton Rouge poised to set new record - WBRZ

105-year-old runner from Baton Rouge poised to set new record WBRZ

Published on 26 October 2021 | 7:13 pm

Hero Walk celebration for the Department of Defense team departing OLOL after two-month COVID fight - WAFB

Hero Walk celebration for the Department of Defense team departing OLOL after two-month COVID fight WAFB

Published on 26 October 2021 | 6:32 pm

Broome presenting how Baton Rouge will spend $73M federal windfall on Wednesday - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report

Broome presenting how Baton Rouge will spend $73M federal windfall on Wednesday Greater Baton Rouge Business Report

Published on 26 October 2021 | 3:28 pm

Baton Rouge restaurant suppliers see product shortages continue ahead of holidays - 225 Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge restaurant suppliers see product shortages continue ahead of holidays 225 Baton Rouge

Published on 26 October 2021 | 1:39 pm

Twin sister of murder-suicide victim promises to advocate for domestic violence awareness - BRProud.com

Twin sister of murder-suicide victim promises to advocate for domestic violence awareness BRProud.com

Published on 26 October 2021 | 4:02 am

Baton Rouge family who participated Moderna vaccine trial on kids say 'it's safe and effective' - WAFB

Baton Rouge family who participated Moderna vaccine trial on kids say 'it's safe and effective' WAFB

Published on 26 October 2021 | 3:42 am

Two Banks Partner on $6K Grant to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Nonprofit - Business Wire

Two Banks Partner on $6K Grant to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Nonprofit Business Wire

Published on 25 October 2021 | 10:07 pm

Check out Baton Rouge's High School Football Top 10 going into Week 9 - The Advocate

Check out Baton Rouge's High School Football Top 10 going into Week 9 The Advocate

Published on 25 October 2021 | 8:30 pm

How New Schools for Baton Rouge is expanding public school choice - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report

How New Schools for Baton Rouge is expanding public school choice Greater Baton Rouge Business Report

Published on 25 October 2021 | 7:50 pm

Shooting at Longridge Drive apartment was a murder-suicide, Baton Rouge police say - The Advocate

Shooting at Longridge Drive apartment was a murder-suicide, Baton Rouge police say The Advocate

Published on 25 October 2021 | 7:44 pm

Baton Rouge TV station changes hands, going on the air in New Orleans - The Advocate

Baton Rouge TV station changes hands, going on the air in New Orleans The Advocate

Published on 25 October 2021 | 7:31 pm

Things to do in Baton Rouge this week: Halloween movie nights, trivia and concerts - 225 Baton Rouge

Things to do in Baton Rouge this week: Halloween movie nights, trivia and concerts 225 Baton Rouge

Published on 25 October 2021 | 2:55 pm

Gaming bounces back, with Baton Rouge casino revenue up almost 16% - 225 Baton Rouge

Gaming bounces back, with Baton Rouge casino revenue up almost 16% 225 Baton Rouge

Published on 25 October 2021 | 2:55 pm

1 dead, another injured in double shooting on Airline Hwy - WAFB

1 dead, another injured in double shooting on Airline Hwy WAFB

Published on 25 October 2021 | 2:53 pm

Pat’s POV: Time for the quarterback conversation in Baton Rouge? - Yahoo Sports

Pat’s POV: Time for the quarterback conversation in Baton Rouge? Yahoo Sports

Published on 25 October 2021 | 1:00 pm

Gas prices continue to rise in Baton Rouge - BRProud.com

Gas prices continue to rise in Baton Rouge BRProud.com

Published on 25 October 2021 | 11:06 am

What's on the Nov. 13 ballot in the Baton Rouge area - The Advocate

What's on the Nov. 13 ballot in the Baton Rouge area The Advocate

Published on 25 October 2021 | 9:00 am

2 dead after shooting at apartment complex - WAFB

2 dead after shooting at apartment complex WAFB

Published on 25 October 2021 | 12:12 am

Family identified elderly woman with medical condition found wandering around Baton Rouge - WBRZ

Family identified elderly woman with medical condition found wandering around Baton Rouge WBRZ

Published on 24 October 2021 | 10:36 pm

BRPD: Family identifies woman found disoriented in neighborhood - WAFB

BRPD: Family identifies woman found disoriented in neighborhood WAFB

Published on 24 October 2021 | 7:03 pm

Baton Rouge Area Republic Services driver earns top national award thanks to commitment to excellence and mentorship - The Advocate

Baton Rouge Area Republic Services driver earns top national award thanks to commitment to excellence and mentorship The Advocate

Published on 24 October 2021 | 3:30 am

Floods, crime, housing: East Baton Rouge mayor's $73M COVID-recovery plan heads to a vote - The Advocate

Floods, crime, housing: East Baton Rouge mayor's $73M COVID-recovery plan heads to a vote The Advocate

Published on 24 October 2021 | 3:00 am

Theatre Baton Rouge brings back 'The Rocky Horror Show' with a few surprises - The Advocate

Theatre Baton Rouge brings back 'The Rocky Horror Show' with a few surprises The Advocate

Published on 24 October 2021 | 2:00 am

2 injured in shooting by tire shop on Scenic Highway, Baton Rouge EMS says - The Advocate

2 injured in shooting by tire shop on Scenic Highway, Baton Rouge EMS says The Advocate

Published on 23 October 2021 | 10:57 pm

'Pedal Pub' party bikes coming to downtown Baton Rouge - WBRZ

'Pedal Pub' party bikes coming to downtown Baton Rouge WBRZ

Published on 23 October 2021 | 8:12 pm

As murders rise, most go unsolved in Baton Rouge: 'Our detectives are working hard' - The Advocate

As murders rise, most go unsolved in Baton Rouge: 'Our detectives are working hard' The Advocate

Published on 23 October 2021 | 9:00 am

Baton Rouge rapper Boosie under fire for profane, homophobic tweet aimed at Lil Nas X - NOLA.com

Baton Rouge rapper Boosie under fire for profane, homophobic tweet aimed at Lil Nas X NOLA.com

Published on 23 October 2021 | 7:00 am

Cox Communications experiencing widespread outage in Acadiana, Baton Rouge - KATC Lafayette News

Cox Communications experiencing widespread outage in Acadiana, Baton Rouge KATC Lafayette News

Published on 23 October 2021 | 1:40 am

63-year-old Baton Rouge man dies after being beaten; homicide investigation underway, police say - The Advocate

63-year-old Baton Rouge man dies after being beaten; homicide investigation underway, police say The Advocate

Published on 22 October 2021 | 11:02 pm

Teen now charged as an adult in ambush killing at Baton Rouge IHOP; 4 others indicted in May shooting - WBRZ

Teen now charged as an adult in ambush killing at Baton Rouge IHOP; 4 others indicted in May shooting WBRZ

Published on 22 October 2021 | 1:20 am

Are East Baton Rouge public school teachers paid fairly? This $90K review aims to find out - The Advocate

Are East Baton Rouge public school teachers paid fairly? This $90K review aims to find out The Advocate

Published on 22 October 2021 | 12:30 am

One-stop pediatric healthcare hub unveiled at Ochsner Baton Rouge: 'Everything a child needs' - The Advocate

One-stop pediatric healthcare hub unveiled at Ochsner Baton Rouge: 'Everything a child needs' The Advocate

Published on 21 October 2021 | 9:30 pm

Things to do this weekend in Baton Rouge: Zapp's International Beerfest, Halloween events and more - 225 Baton Rouge

Things to do this weekend in Baton Rouge: Zapp's International Beerfest, Halloween events and more 225 Baton Rouge

Published on 21 October 2021 | 3:22 pm

Baton Rouge, Lafayette under dense fog advisory Thursday morning - The Advocate

Baton Rouge, Lafayette under dense fog advisory Thursday morning The Advocate

Published on 21 October 2021 | 11:24 am

Jambalaya Jam happening in downtown Baton Rouge - WAFB

Jambalaya Jam happening in downtown Baton Rouge WAFB

Published on 21 October 2021 | 10:06 am

These Baton Rouge fire departments owed millions in loans after 2016's floods. Until now - The Advocate

These Baton Rouge fire departments owed millions in loans after 2016's floods. Until now The Advocate

Published on 21 October 2021 | 1:00 am

Recent domestic violence killings around Baton Rouge renewing concerns for advocates - WBRZ

Recent domestic violence killings around Baton Rouge renewing concerns for advocates WBRZ

Published on 20 October 2021 | 11:12 pm

Baton Rouge Gallery partners with BTR to showcase local artists’ works at airport - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report

Baton Rouge Gallery partners with BTR to showcase local artists’ works at airport Greater Baton Rouge Business Report

Published on 20 October 2021 | 2:47 pm

Baton Rouge ‘HOT Team’ tackles panhandling, provides local homeless population with resources - BRProud.com

Baton Rouge ‘HOT Team’ tackles panhandling, provides local homeless population with resources BRProud.com

Published on 20 October 2021 | 12:24 am

Baton Rouge Police searching for missing man last seen in N. Donmoor Avenue area - WBRZ

Baton Rouge Police searching for missing man last seen in N. Donmoor Avenue area WBRZ

Published on 19 October 2021 | 3:19 pm

Parents furious over recent fights at high school in Baton Rouge; EBR School officials launch 'full investigation' - WAFB

Parents furious over recent fights at high school in Baton Rouge; EBR School officials launch 'full investigation' WAFB

Published on 19 October 2021 | 7:00 am

Judge who called accused Baton Rouge killer 'worst of the worst' can preside over retrial - The Advocate

Judge who called accused Baton Rouge killer 'worst of the worst' can preside over retrial The Advocate

Published on 15 October 2021 | 7:00 am

Tyson defends Build Baton Rouge against council member’s accusations - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report

Tyson defends Build Baton Rouge against council member’s accusations Greater Baton Rouge Business Report

Published on 15 October 2021 | 7:00 am

Baton Rouge Fire Dept: Truck hits transformers causing building fire - BRProud.com

Baton Rouge Fire Dept: Truck hits transformers causing building fire BRProud.com

Published on 15 October 2021 | 7:00 am

Gas prices up in Baton Rouge; still lower than national average - The Advocate

Gas prices up in Baton Rouge; still lower than national average The Advocate

Published on 14 October 2021 | 2:28 pm

Baton Rouge rapper Boosie arrested after allegedly damaging property at Altanta concert - The Advocate

Baton Rouge rapper Boosie arrested after allegedly damaging property at Altanta concert The Advocate

Published on 14 October 2021 | 7:00 am

Things to do this weekend in Baton Rouge: Concerts, yoga classes and stargazing opportunities - 225 Baton Rouge

Things to do this weekend in Baton Rouge: Concerts, yoga classes and stargazing opportunities 225 Baton Rouge

Published on 14 October 2021 | 7:00 am

Gas prices rising in Baton Rouge; up more than 10 cents in past week - WBRZ

Gas prices rising in Baton Rouge; up more than 10 cents in past week WBRZ

Published on 13 October 2021 | 10:10 am

Halloween 2021 events around Baton Rouge to get you in the holiday spirit - 225 Baton Rouge

Halloween 2021 events around Baton Rouge to get you in the holiday spirit 225 Baton Rouge

Published on 13 October 2021 | 7:00 am

Baton Rouge wants to give employees a COVID bonus. Does Louisiana's Constitution allow them to? - The Advocate

Baton Rouge wants to give employees a COVID bonus. Does Louisiana's Constitution allow them to? The Advocate

Published on 12 October 2021 | 7:00 am

Baton Rouge teacher lied about criminal conviction, had applied 25 times before, documents show - The Advocate

Baton Rouge teacher lied about criminal conviction, had applied 25 times before, documents show The Advocate

Published on 11 October 2021 | 7:00 am

Our Views: Flexible work schedules needed for Carmaggedon in Baton Rouge - The Advocate

Our Views: Flexible work schedules needed for Carmaggedon in Baton Rouge The Advocate

Published on 11 October 2021 | 7:00 am

Baton Rouge will send teams to panhandling hotspots, encampments to get homeless people help - The Advocate

Baton Rouge will send teams to panhandling hotspots, encampments to get homeless people help The Advocate

Published on 11 October 2021 | 7:00 am

'It affects us all,' Baton Rouge Community Street Team looking to deter crime in city - WAFB

'It affects us all,' Baton Rouge Community Street Team looking to deter crime in city WAFB

Published on 11 October 2021 | 7:00 am

Shooting sends 1 to hospital with serious injuries - WAFB

Shooting sends 1 to hospital with serious injuries WAFB

Published on 10 October 2021 | 7:00 am

Suspect wanted in deadly crime spree across several parishes taken into custody - WAFB

Suspect wanted in deadly crime spree across several parishes taken into custody WAFB

Published on 9 October 2021 | 7:00 am

3 hurt, 1 dead in separate shootings across Baton Rouge Friday morning - WBRZ

3 hurt, 1 dead in separate shootings across Baton Rouge Friday morning WBRZ

Published on 9 October 2021 | 12:36 am

Things to do this weekend in Baton Rouge: Boutique event, concerts and more - 225 Baton Rouge

Things to do this weekend in Baton Rouge: Boutique event, concerts and more 225 Baton Rouge

Published on 7 October 2021 | 7:00 am

A look at the fascinating histories hidden in Baton Rouge's oldest cemeteries - 225 Baton Rouge

A look at the fascinating histories hidden in Baton Rouge's oldest cemeteries 225 Baton Rouge

Published on 6 October 2021 | 7:00 am

Get a free pink pumpkin today at Baton Rouge General's pop-up pumpkin patches - 225 Baton Rouge

Get a free pink pumpkin today at Baton Rouge General's pop-up pumpkin patches 225 Baton Rouge

Published on 6 October 2021 | 7:00 am

Baton Rouge breaks record for domestic violence murders - WBRZ

Baton Rouge breaks record for domestic violence murders WBRZ

Published on 5 October 2021 | 9:32 pm

Things to do in Baton Rouge this week: LASM gala, free concerts and more - 225 Baton Rouge

Things to do in Baton Rouge this week: LASM gala, free concerts and more 225 Baton Rouge

Published on 5 October 2021 | 7:00 am

Here's 3 things you need to know about the Baton Rouge economy through 2023 - The Advocate

Here's 3 things you need to know about the Baton Rouge economy through 2023 The Advocate

Published on 5 October 2021 | 7:00 am

Baton Rouge's coffee boom - [225] - 225 Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge's coffee boom - [225] 225 Baton Rouge

Published on 5 October 2021 | 7:00 am

Local non-profit offers free food to Baton Rouge - WAFB

Local non-profit offers free food to Baton Rouge WAFB

Published on 5 October 2021 | 7:00 am

Public picks design for new interstate bridge in Baton Rouge - WBRZ

Public picks design for new interstate bridge in Baton Rouge WBRZ

Published on 4 October 2021 | 1:10 pm

Baton Rouge toddler's pregnant mother, stepfather being held on $375000 bonds - The Advocate

Baton Rouge toddler's pregnant mother, stepfather being held on $375000 bonds The Advocate

Published on 4 October 2021 | 7:00 am

What's fresh at Baton Rouge farmers markets this October 2021: Pumpkins, fall produce, seafood and more - 225 Baton Rouge

What's fresh at Baton Rouge farmers markets this October 2021: Pumpkins, fall produce, seafood and more 225 Baton Rouge

Published on 4 October 2021 | 7:00 am

October 2021 calendar of events in Baton Rouge - [225] - 225 Baton Rouge

October 2021 calendar of events in Baton Rouge - [225] 225 Baton Rouge

Published on 1 October 2021 | 7:00 am

Convicted again of holding mirror under women's stall, Baton Rouge man won't get third trial - The Advocate

Convicted again of holding mirror under women's stall, Baton Rouge man won't get third trial The Advocate

Published on 1 October 2021 | 7:00 am

Local governments in Baton Rouge area work together to fight mosquitos - WAFB

Local governments in Baton Rouge area work together to fight mosquitos WAFB

Published on 1 October 2021 | 7:00 am

Tunes across the river: West Baton Rouge Museum hosts SugarFest and more this month - 225 Baton Rouge

Tunes across the river: West Baton Rouge Museum hosts SugarFest and more this month 225 Baton Rouge

Published on 1 October 2021 | 7:00 am

How Baton Rougeans responded after Hurricane Ida - 225 Baton Rouge

How Baton Rougeans responded after Hurricane Ida 225 Baton Rouge

Published on 30 September 2021 | 7:00 am

Stress after a major hurricane adding up for some in Baton Rouge - WAFB

Stress after a major hurricane adding up for some in Baton Rouge WAFB

Published on 30 September 2021 | 7:00 am

Baton Rouge 'Key to the City' stripped from R. Kelly after conviction - WAFB

Baton Rouge 'Key to the City' stripped from R. Kelly after conviction WAFB

Published on 30 September 2021 | 7:00 am

In Baton Rouge murder retrial, should judge's 'worst of the worst' remark force recusal? - The Advocate

In Baton Rouge murder retrial, should judge's 'worst of the worst' remark force recusal? The Advocate

Published on 30 September 2021 | 7:00 am

Bond set for mother of Baton Rouge toddler Nevaeh Allen in child's death, stepfather facing charges - WAFB

Bond set for mother of Baton Rouge toddler Nevaeh Allen in child's death, stepfather facing charges WAFB

Published on 29 September 2021 | 7:00 am

Deadly Baton Rouge shooting marks 7th murder in 8 days — as parish surpasses 100 for the year - The Advocate

Deadly Baton Rouge shooting marks 7th murder in 8 days — as parish surpasses 100 for the year The Advocate

Published on 29 September 2021 | 7:00 am

Baton Rouge man dismantles part of personal levee, city-parish says it's not enough - WBRZ

Baton Rouge man dismantles part of personal levee, city-parish says it's not enough WBRZ

Published on 29 September 2021 | 2:55 am

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