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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
Deputies hit twelve locations in Tuesday drug bust - WBRZ
Deputies hit twelve locations in Tuesday drug bust WBRZ
Published on 16 July 2025 | 12:49 am
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 | 7:44 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
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
Legendary country music group to perform in Baton Rouge - Yahoo
Legendary country music group to perform in Baton Rouge Yahoo
Published on 15 July 2025 | 5:15 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
Louisiana residents can now use LA Wallet nationwide at airports, federal buildings - WGNO
Louisiana residents can now use LA Wallet nationwide at airports, federal buildings WGNO
Published on 15 July 2025 | 3:24 pm
US (LA): Baton Rouge Orchid Society hosts 43rd annual show - FloralDaily
US (LA): Baton Rouge Orchid Society hosts 43rd annual show FloralDaily
Published on 15 July 2025 | 12:29 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
Baton Rouge small businesses turn to AI for economic growth - Yahoo News
Baton Rouge small businesses turn to AI for economic growth Yahoo News
Published on 15 July 2025 | 4:57 am
Blue tarp applications open until Friday for EBR, Ascension, Iberville, Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana residents - WBRZ
Published on 15 July 2025 | 3:53 am
EBR Schools hosting career fair Tuesday afternoon - WBRZ
EBR Schools hosting career fair Tuesday afternoon WBRZ
Published on 15 July 2025 | 2:57 am
Bus opt-out program announced for students at EBR Schools - WAFB
Bus opt-out program announced for students at EBR Schools WAFB
Published on 14 July 2025 | 11:22 pm
EBR Schools allowing families to opt out of bus services - WAFB
EBR Schools allowing families to opt out of bus services WAFB
Published on 14 July 2025 | 11:22 pm
EBR Schools making last push to fill vacancies before summer ends - WAFB
EBR Schools making last push to fill vacancies before summer ends WAFB
Published on 14 July 2025 | 10:32 pm
EBR student-athletes can get free physicals before school starts - WBRZ
EBR student-athletes can get free physicals before school starts WBRZ
Published on 14 July 2025 | 10:05 pm
East Baton Rouge Parish parents approach school year with cautious optimism after bus opt-out survey - WBRZ
East Baton Rouge Parish parents approach school year with cautious optimism after bus opt-out survey WBRZ
Published on 14 July 2025 | 8:57 pm
Free sports physicals being offered for student athletes in EBR - WAFB
Free sports physicals being offered for student athletes in EBR WAFB
Published on 14 July 2025 | 8:49 pm
1 injured in shooting on Plank Road - WAFB
1 injured in shooting on Plank Road WAFB
Published on 14 July 2025 | 8:34 pm
Generals complete weekend sweep over Baton Rouge - The Victoria Advocate
Generals complete weekend sweep over Baton Rouge The Victoria Advocate
Published on 14 July 2025 | 6:41 pm
SPARE NOTES: USBC Numbers, And More About A Special Number 300 - WBRZ
SPARE NOTES: USBC Numbers, And More About A Special Number 300 WBRZ
Published on 14 July 2025 | 6:04 pm
Catholic Charities of Baton Rouge collecting donations for Texas flood victims - WAFB
Catholic Charities of Baton Rouge collecting donations for Texas flood victims WAFB
Published on 14 July 2025 | 5:59 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
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
Love movies? New Baton Rouge film festival set for August - Yahoo
Love movies? New Baton Rouge film festival set for August Yahoo
Published on 14 July 2025 | 3:06 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
This week in Baton Rouge: Dungeons & Dragons, Silent Book Club and more - 225 Magazine
This week in Baton Rouge: Dungeons & Dragons, Silent Book Club and more 225 Magazine
Published on 14 July 2025 | 2:00 pm
6 ways to beat the heat during the summertime in Baton Rouge - 225 Magazine
6 ways to beat the heat during the summertime in Baton Rouge 225 Magazine
Published on 14 July 2025 | 2:00 pm
Folktales as only Creoles can tell them take the spotlight in the West Baton Rouge Museum - The Advocate
Folktales as only Creoles can tell them take the spotlight in the West Baton Rouge Museum The Advocate
Published on 14 July 2025 | 1:15 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
Water, sewer rates going up for Zachary residents. Could delays approval of $2 technology fee. - The Advocate
Water, sewer rates going up for Zachary residents. Could delays approval of $2 technology fee. The Advocate
Published on 14 July 2025 | 12:30 pm
Robbery leads to shooting early Monday; one man injured - WBRZ
Robbery leads to shooting early Monday; one man injured WBRZ
Published on 14 July 2025 | 12:19 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
2une In Previews: Disaster Readiness Seminar - WBRZ
2une In Previews: Disaster Readiness Seminar WBRZ
Published on 14 July 2025 | 11:32 am
Thousands gather in Baton Rouge to celebrate the life and legacy of Jimmy Swaggart - Jambalaya News Louisiana
Thousands gather in Baton Rouge to celebrate the life and legacy of Jimmy Swaggart Jambalaya News Louisiana
Published on 14 July 2025 | 11:13 am
This week in Baton Rouge: Chelsea’s Live karaoke, tennis instruction and letterpress printing - lsureveille.com
This week in Baton Rouge: Chelsea’s Live karaoke, tennis instruction and letterpress printing lsureveille.com
Published on 14 July 2025 | 10:03 am
New hires at Pennington, Louisiana Blue, Ryan Gootee - The Advocate
New hires at Pennington, Louisiana Blue, Ryan Gootee The Advocate
Published on 14 July 2025 | 5:15 am
From the Outback to the Bayou: How Aussie Rules Football is making an impact in Baton Rouge - lsureveille.com
From the Outback to the Bayou: How Aussie Rules Football is making an impact in Baton Rouge lsureveille.com
Published on 14 July 2025 | 2:16 am
Afternoon storms lead to power outages in BR area - WAFB
Afternoon storms lead to power outages in BR area WAFB
Published on 13 July 2025 | 6:28 pm
Upstage Theatre celebrates 23 years in Baton Rouge - WBRZ
Upstage Theatre celebrates 23 years in Baton Rouge WBRZ
Published on 13 July 2025 | 4:59 pm
PHOTOS: Red Stick Farmers Market - lsureveille.com
PHOTOS: Red Stick Farmers Market lsureveille.com
Published on 13 July 2025 | 3:02 pm
Applications being taken for financial assistance to help cover cost of roof repairs, replacements - WAFB
Applications being taken for financial assistance to help cover cost of roof repairs, replacements WAFB
Published on 13 July 2025 | 2:48 pm
UpStage Theatre stages final performance of summer show, "The Old Settler," on Sunday - The Advocate
UpStage Theatre stages final performance of summer show, "The Old Settler," on Sunday The Advocate
Published on 13 July 2025 | 12:00 pm
Rain disrupts road work near Central High, shuts down part of Wax Road - WAFB
Rain disrupts road work near Central High, shuts down part of Wax Road WAFB
Published on 12 July 2025 | 9:20 pm
East Baton Rouge residents can give feedback on housing, community development plans - Yahoo
East Baton Rouge residents can give feedback on housing, community development plans Yahoo
Published on 11 July 2025 | 7:35 pm
Lightning strike sparks apartment fire in East Baton Rouge Parish - Yahoo
Lightning strike sparks apartment fire in East Baton Rouge Parish Yahoo
Published on 10 July 2025 | 9:58 pm
Previous judicial candidate with deep ties to EBR legal community suspended from practicing law - WAFB
Previous judicial candidate with deep ties to EBR legal community suspended from practicing law WAFB
Published on 9 July 2025 | 8:06 pm
East Baton Rouge Parish School System installing advanced cameras on buses - WBRZ
East Baton Rouge Parish School System installing advanced cameras on buses WBRZ
Published on 27 June 2025 | 5:17 am
‘It’s going to create some accountability’: EBR Schools installing cameras on school buses - WAFB
‘It’s going to create some accountability’: EBR Schools installing cameras on school buses WAFB
Published on 26 June 2025 | 7:00 am
EBR schools talk new state-of-the-art bus cameras - WAFB
EBR schools talk new state-of-the-art bus cameras WAFB
Published on 26 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Metro Council approves new flag for East Baton Rouge Parish - WBRZ
Metro Council approves new flag for East Baton Rouge Parish WBRZ
Published on 26 June 2025 | 6:32 am
Large debris pickup ending in East Baton Rouge, parish working to renegotiate contract - WBRZ
Large debris pickup ending in East Baton Rouge, parish working to renegotiate contract WBRZ
Published on 26 June 2025 | 12:43 am
‘One unifying symbol’: Parish employee designs flag for EBR Parish up for vote on Wednesday - WAFB
‘One unifying symbol’: Parish employee designs flag for EBR Parish up for vote on Wednesday WAFB
Published on 23 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Nearly 5,500 people without power in East Baton Rouge Parish - WBRZ
Nearly 5,500 people without power in East Baton Rouge Parish WBRZ
Published on 15 June 2025 | 8:41 am
Former East Baton Rouge building official sentenced over child porn accusations - WBRZ
Former East Baton Rouge building official sentenced over child porn accusations WBRZ
Published on 10 June 2025 | 10:34 am
Local sales tax collections continue to grow in East Baton Rouge Parish - Baton Rouge Business Report
Local sales tax collections continue to grow in East Baton Rouge Parish Baton Rouge Business Report
Published on 10 June 2025 | 7:00 am
EBR Parish Prison employee arrested less than two weeks after being hired, deputies say - WAFB
EBR Parish Prison employee arrested less than two weeks after being hired, deputies say WAFB
Published on 10 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Thrive! Baton Rouge Aims to Eliminate $50 Million in City-Parish Debt - Unfiltered with Kiran
Thrive! Baton Rouge Aims to Eliminate $50 Million in City-Parish Debt Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 7 June 2025 | 7:00 am
With school closings approved, Baton Rouge school leaders nearing finish line with budget - The Advocate
With school closings approved, Baton Rouge school leaders nearing finish line with budget The Advocate
Published on 7 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Saturday morning fire damages home on Sunnybrook Dr. in EBR - WAFB
Saturday morning fire damages home on Sunnybrook Dr. in EBR WAFB
Published on 7 June 2025 | 7:00 am
EBR Main Library’s Cool Careers begins Friday - WAFB
EBR Main Library’s Cool Careers begins Friday WAFB
Published on 5 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Select EBR schools could see start time changes under proposed pilot program - WAFB
Select EBR schools could see start time changes under proposed pilot program WAFB
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Why EBR’s Head Start program is in jeopardy - Baton Rouge Business Report
Why EBR’s Head Start program is in jeopardy Baton Rouge Business Report
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
EBR Parish Library Summer Reading Program kicks off - WAFB
EBR Parish Library Summer Reading Program kicks off WAFB
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
EBR Head Start Program could end due to funding - WAFB
EBR Head Start Program could end due to funding WAFB
Published on 28 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Earn rewards for reading during the EBR Parish Library’s summer reading challenge - WAFB
Earn rewards for reading during the EBR Parish Library’s summer reading challenge WAFB
Published on 18 May 2025 | 7:00 am
EBR Schools looking to improve transportation and push back start times this fall - WAFB
EBR Schools looking to improve transportation and push back start times this fall WAFB
Published on 17 May 2025 | 7:00 am
East Baton Rouge Schools eyes new start time, transportation improvements - Yahoo
East Baton Rouge Schools eyes new start time, transportation improvements Yahoo
Published on 16 May 2025 | 7:00 am
EBR School System issues statement after child left on school bus - WAFB
EBR School System issues statement after child left on school bus WAFB
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:00 am
‘Thrive! East Baton Rouge’ public forum set for Wednesday - WAFB
‘Thrive! East Baton Rouge’ public forum set for Wednesday WAFB
Published on 12 May 2025 | 7:00 am
East Baton Rouge Parish rejects 20-year parishwide property tax increase - The Center Square
East Baton Rouge Parish rejects 20-year parishwide property tax increase The Center Square
Published on 6 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Bills would bring an end to the St. George and East Baton Rouge saga - The Center Square
Bills would bring an end to the St. George and East Baton Rouge saga The Center Square
Published on 6 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Sandbags made available in Baton Rouge, surrounding areas - WAFB
Sandbags made available in Baton Rouge, surrounding areas WAFB
Published on 5 May 2025 | 7:00 am
East Baton Rouge Parish rejects property tax funding district attorney's office - WBRZ
East Baton Rouge Parish rejects property tax funding district attorney's office WBRZ
Published on 4 May 2025 | 9:16 pm
East Baton Rouge votes in favor of tax renewals for schools; Central votes against bond - WBRZ
East Baton Rouge votes in favor of tax renewals for schools; Central votes against bond WBRZ
Published on 3 May 2025 | 11:55 pm
Results for May 3 election in La. - WAFB
Results for May 3 election in La. WAFB
Published on 3 May 2025 | 7:00 am
East Baton Rouge School Board unanimously votes to approve realignment plan - WBRZ
East Baton Rouge School Board unanimously votes to approve realignment plan WBRZ
Published on 29 April 2025 | 9:29 am
School Board approves closures and other changes affecting 28 Baton Rouge schools - The Advocate
School Board approves closures and other changes affecting 28 Baton Rouge schools The Advocate
Published on 29 April 2025 | 7:00 am
EBR School Board approves realignment plan - WAFB
EBR School Board approves realignment plan WAFB
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:00 am
EBR School Board approves realignment plan - WAFB
EBR School Board approves realignment plan WAFB
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:00 am
As East Baton Rouge splinters into separate cities, is everyone paying their fair share? - The Advocate
As East Baton Rouge splinters into separate cities, is everyone paying their fair share? The Advocate
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Investing in our future: Why May 3 matters for East Baton Rouge Parish Schools - Baton Rouge Business Report
Investing in our future: Why May 3 matters for East Baton Rouge Parish Schools Baton Rouge Business Report
Published on 22 April 2025 | 7:00 am
New details released about plans to close, consolidate schools in EBR - WAFB
New details released about plans to close, consolidate schools in EBR WAFB
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
New details released about plans to close, consolidate schools in EBR - WAFB
New details released about plans to close, consolidate schools in EBR WAFB
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
East Baton Rouge school district strives to reverse 'unsustainable' teacher turnover - The Advocate
East Baton Rouge school district strives to reverse 'unsustainable' teacher turnover The Advocate
Published on 31 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Inside the new South Branch Library, filling a service gap for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library - 225 Magazine
Inside the new South Branch Library, filling a service gap for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library 225 Magazine
Published on 26 March 2025 | 7:00 am
City-Parish to Hold Spring 2025 Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day on April 5 - City of Baton Rouge, LA (.gov)
City-Parish to Hold Spring 2025 Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day on April 5 City of Baton Rouge, LA (.gov)
Published on 24 March 2025 | 7:00 am
New library branch in EBR having soft opening Monday - WAFB
New library branch in EBR having soft opening Monday WAFB
Published on 23 March 2025 | 7:00 am
East Baton Rouge School System aims to fill over 100 positions at upcoming spring hiring event - Baton Rouge Business Report
East Baton Rouge School System aims to fill over 100 positions at upcoming spring hiring event Baton Rouge Business Report
Published on 21 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Mayor rewrites library tax plan to ‘Revive! EBR’ with approval of council and agencies - WAFB
Mayor rewrites library tax plan to ‘Revive! EBR’ with approval of council and agencies WAFB
Published on 11 March 2025 | 7:00 am
East Baton Rouge Parish Library welcomes readers to explore sports and mentorship with One Book One Community 2025 selection - The Advocate
Published on 10 March 2025 | 7:00 am
EBR Schools to hold community meetings on facility realignment plans - WAFB
EBR Schools to hold community meetings on facility realignment plans WAFB
Published on 26 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Baton Rouge mayor warns of 600 potential job cuts if library budget not transferred to general fund - WRKF
Baton Rouge mayor warns of 600 potential job cuts if library budget not transferred to general fund WRKF
Published on 26 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Guns, brawls and fear: School incidents in East Baton Rouge raising concern, Superintendent calls for policy changes - WAFB
Published on 5 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Baton Rouge Officials investigating two deadly shootings - Unfiltered with Kiran
Baton Rouge Officials investigating two deadly shootings Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 23 December 2024 | 10:59 pm
New Orleans/Baton Rouge - National Weather Service (.gov)
New Orleans/Baton Rouge National Weather Service (.gov)
Published on 23 May 2024 | 6:57 pm
Sunday morning video forecast - WBRZ
Sunday morning video forecast WBRZ
Published on 3 April 2022 | 7:00 am