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See when Baton Rouge Gallery will open its spring 'Movies & Music on the Lawn' series - The Advocate
See when Baton Rouge Gallery will open its spring 'Movies & Music on the Lawn' series The Advocate
Published on 18 April 2025 | 2:45 pm
'Orient Express' in Central, 'Cabaret' in Gonzales and May the 4th at La. Art & Science Museum - The Advocate
'Orient Express' in Central, 'Cabaret' in Gonzales and May the 4th at La. Art & Science Museum The Advocate
Published on 18 April 2025 | 2:30 pm
GET 2 MOVING: U.S. Express Track Club - WBRZ
GET 2 MOVING: U.S. Express Track Club WBRZ
Published on 18 April 2025 | 1:05 pm
Two dead after double shooting outside Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport - WBRZ
Two dead after double shooting outside Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport WBRZ
Published on 18 April 2025 | 12:32 pm
Shooting: Murder suicide near Baton Rouge Airport leaves two dead - Unfiltered with Kiran
Shooting: Murder suicide near Baton Rouge Airport leaves two dead Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 18 April 2025 | 11:45 am
Double shooting outside BTR airport being investigated as murder-suicide - WBRZ
Double shooting outside BTR airport being investigated as murder-suicide WBRZ
Published on 18 April 2025 | 11:35 am
Religion Briefs: Family and Friends Day at Nazarene Baptist Church - The Advocate
Religion Briefs: Family and Friends Day at Nazarene Baptist Church The Advocate
Published on 18 April 2025 | 11:30 am
Double shooting outside BTR airport being investigated as murder-suicide - WBRZ
Double shooting outside BTR airport being investigated as murder-suicide WBRZ
Published on 18 April 2025 | 11:26 am
A 12-story tower off Lobdell in Baton Rouge could be declared historic, become senior housing - The Advocate
A 12-story tower off Lobdell in Baton Rouge could be declared historic, become senior housing The Advocate
Published on 18 April 2025 | 9:00 am
Woody Jenkins, longtime Baton Rouge Republican, says Gov. Jeff Landry's trying to punish him - NOLA.com
Woody Jenkins, longtime Baton Rouge Republican, says Gov. Jeff Landry's trying to punish him NOLA.com
Published on 18 April 2025 | 9:00 am
Controversial Third Strike Call Sparks Collapse in Baton Rouge - Tide 100.9
Controversial Third Strike Call Sparks Collapse in Baton Rouge Tide 100.9
Published on 18 April 2025 | 3:57 am
LSU bats come alive late to beat Alabama in series opener - WBRZ
LSU bats come alive late to beat Alabama in series opener WBRZ
Published on 18 April 2025 | 3:56 am
EBR Superintendent wants to turn school into affordable housing for teachers - WAFB
EBR Superintendent wants to turn school into affordable housing for teachers WAFB
Published on 18 April 2025 | 3:43 am
EBR official provides update on several MOVEBR projects, name change on MOVEBR signs - WBRZ
EBR official provides update on several MOVEBR projects, name change on MOVEBR signs WBRZ
Published on 18 April 2025 | 2:56 am
EBR school board votes yes on placing cameras on school buses - WBRZ
EBR school board votes yes on placing cameras on school buses WBRZ
Published on 18 April 2025 | 1:08 am
Experts predict river levels to rise next week; some parishes preparing - WAFB
Experts predict river levels to rise next week; some parishes preparing WAFB
Published on 18 April 2025 | 12:29 am
DA tax proposal on the ballot as early voting starts Saturday - WBRZ
DA tax proposal on the ballot as early voting starts Saturday WBRZ
Published on 18 April 2025 | 12:10 am
More money for the EBR District Attorney’s office? You decide on May 3 - WAFB
More money for the EBR District Attorney’s office? You decide on May 3 WAFB
Published on 17 April 2025 | 11:49 pm
Head Start teachers on leave after altercation - WAFB
Head Start teachers on leave after altercation WAFB
Published on 17 April 2025 | 11:29 pm
More money for the EBR District Attorney’s office? You decide on May 3 - WAFB
More money for the EBR District Attorney’s office? You decide on May 3 WAFB
Published on 17 April 2025 | 11:04 pm
Head Start teachers on leave after altercation - WAFB
Head Start teachers on leave after altercation WAFB
Published on 17 April 2025 | 9:41 pm
EBR Mayor-President seeking input on five-year community development plan - Unfiltered with Kiran
EBR Mayor-President seeking input on five-year community development plan Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 17 April 2025 | 8:45 pm
More than 150 dads show up for inaugural 'Recess with Dads' at CSAL Elementary - WBRZ
More than 150 dads show up for inaugural 'Recess with Dads' at CSAL Elementary WBRZ
Published on 17 April 2025 | 8:02 pm
Cities in Louisiana That Aren’t the Best Places to Call Home - 107 JAMZ
Cities in Louisiana That Aren’t the Best Places to Call Home 107 JAMZ
Published on 17 April 2025 | 7:56 pm
Attorney General will be a no-show at EBR School Board meeting after complaint about rapper's video - WBRZ
Attorney General will be a no-show at EBR School Board meeting after complaint about rapper's video WBRZ
Published on 17 April 2025 | 7:00 pm
A local boutique now has a presence at the Baton Rouge airport - Baton Rouge Business Report
A local boutique now has a presence at the Baton Rouge airport Baton Rouge Business Report
Published on 17 April 2025 | 6:43 pm
How gas prices have changed in Baton Rouge in the last week - KTBS
How gas prices have changed in Baton Rouge in the last week KTBS
Published on 17 April 2025 | 6:23 pm
WBRZ RETRO WEEK: Sit down with Brittany Weiss and Pat Shingleton - WBRZ
WBRZ RETRO WEEK: Sit down with Brittany Weiss and Pat Shingleton WBRZ
Published on 17 April 2025 | 5:22 pm
Two more Louisiana-shot 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' episodes to premiere. Find out the dates - The Advocate
Two more Louisiana-shot 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' episodes to premiere. Find out the dates The Advocate
Published on 17 April 2025 | 5:07 pm
David St. Romain: Shield of Hope featuring David St Romain - The Advocate
David St. Romain: Shield of Hope featuring David St Romain The Advocate
Published on 17 April 2025 | 4:03 pm
Elder abuse lawsuits on the rise in East Baton Rouge Parish, attorney says - Louisiana First News
Elder abuse lawsuits on the rise in East Baton Rouge Parish, attorney says Louisiana First News
Published on 17 April 2025 | 3:00 pm
Meet Ezzie Smith, the flight instructor teaching Baton Rouge high schoolers to fly - NOLA.com
Meet Ezzie Smith, the flight instructor teaching Baton Rouge high schoolers to fly NOLA.com
Published on 17 April 2025 | 3:00 pm
Congressman Cleo Fields addresses teacher shortage with new bill - Louisiana First News
Congressman Cleo Fields addresses teacher shortage with new bill Louisiana First News
Published on 17 April 2025 | 2:52 pm
Band of Heathens, Bill Kirchen, Phat Hat and more live music shows in Baton Rouge this week - The Advocate
Band of Heathens, Bill Kirchen, Phat Hat and more live music shows in Baton Rouge this week The Advocate
Published on 17 April 2025 | 2:01 pm
Teen arrested in shooting death of man in Geronimo Street home - The Advocate
Teen arrested in shooting death of man in Geronimo Street home The Advocate
Published on 17 April 2025 | 1:55 pm
2une In Previews: Glen Oaks Alumni Picnic - WBRZ
2une In Previews: Glen Oaks Alumni Picnic WBRZ
Published on 17 April 2025 | 1:48 pm
Opinion: Despite all of its issues, Baton Rouge is still a beautiful city - lsureveille.com
Opinion: Despite all of its issues, Baton Rouge is still a beautiful city lsureveille.com
Published on 17 April 2025 | 1:31 pm
Baton Rouge police investigating after man hurt in shooting - Yahoo News
Baton Rouge police investigating after man hurt in shooting Yahoo News
Published on 17 April 2025 | 1:25 pm
Things to do this weekend in Baton Rouge: Pottery painting, ice dying and more - 225batonrouge.com
Things to do this weekend in Baton Rouge: Pottery painting, ice dying and more 225batonrouge.com
Published on 17 April 2025 | 12:09 pm
Symphony's Cosmos series goes country, multiple farmers markets: Around Baton Rouge - The Advocate
Symphony's Cosmos series goes country, multiple farmers markets: Around Baton Rouge The Advocate
Published on 17 April 2025 | 12:01 pm
Mary Bird Perkins hosts global conference in Baton Rouge, celebrates new cancer technology - NOLA.com
Mary Bird Perkins hosts global conference in Baton Rouge, celebrates new cancer technology NOLA.com
Published on 17 April 2025 | 12:00 pm
$22 million MOVEBR project in Zachary to widen Port Hudson Plains Road previewed - WBRZ
$22 million MOVEBR project in Zachary to widen Port Hudson Plains Road previewed WBRZ
Published on 17 April 2025 | 8:24 am
EBR Communications District breaks ground on Zachary tower - WBRZ
EBR Communications District breaks ground on Zachary tower WBRZ
Published on 17 April 2025 | 4:06 am
Several stadium records fall as Grizzly Relays puts spotlight on track and field athletes - The Advocate
Several stadium records fall as Grizzly Relays puts spotlight on track and field athletes The Advocate
Published on 17 April 2025 | 2:30 am
Baton Rouge Police investigating homicide of a 68-year-old woman - WBRZ
Baton Rouge Police investigating homicide of a 68-year-old woman WBRZ
Published on 17 April 2025 | 12:38 am
'Immediately flashbacks came': Devin Page Jr.'s grandmother talks after 3-year-old shot Tuesday night - WBRZ
Published on 17 April 2025 | 12:05 am
Three teens charged in connection with shooting after Baton Rouge Christmas parade - The Advocate
Three teens charged in connection with shooting after Baton Rouge Christmas parade The Advocate
Published on 16 April 2025 | 11:35 pm
Louisiana Public Service Commission votes 3-2 to halt statewide energy efficiency program - WBRZ
Louisiana Public Service Commission votes 3-2 to halt statewide energy efficiency program WBRZ
Published on 16 April 2025 | 11:19 pm
Louisiana Lawmaker Proposes Bill That Could Change LSU Football Schedule - 97.3 The Dawg
Louisiana Lawmaker Proposes Bill That Could Change LSU Football Schedule 97.3 The Dawg
Published on 16 April 2025 | 11:00 pm
New communications tower will fill coverage holes, improve radio transmissions between first responders in EBR - WAFB
Published on 16 April 2025 | 10:50 pm
Family of murder victim Kyle Earthly Jr. speaks out ahead of suspect’s hearing - Louisiana First News
Family of murder victim Kyle Earthly Jr. speaks out ahead of suspect’s hearing Louisiana First News
Published on 16 April 2025 | 10:29 pm
Under a new bill, EBR could take over CATS - WAFB
Under a new bill, EBR could take over CATS WAFB
Published on 16 April 2025 | 10:04 pm
Baton Rouge YMCA to reopen in April after $30M investment - Louisiana First News
Baton Rouge YMCA to reopen in April after $30M investment Louisiana First News
Published on 16 April 2025 | 9:17 pm
WATCH: EBR Schools Superintendent LaMont Cole sits down with Mia Monet to discuss district realignment - WBRZ
Published on 16 April 2025 | 7:26 pm
Texas Man Found Dead in Mississippi River in Louisiana - KPEL 96.5
Texas Man Found Dead in Mississippi River in Louisiana KPEL 96.5
Published on 16 April 2025 | 7:16 pm
St. Vincent de Paul to serve Easter Sunday meal to those in need - Louisiana First News
St. Vincent de Paul to serve Easter Sunday meal to those in need Louisiana First News
Published on 16 April 2025 | 6:18 pm
Detectives searching for runaway 15-year-old last seen in the Gardere area - WBRZ
Detectives searching for runaway 15-year-old last seen in the Gardere area WBRZ
Published on 16 April 2025 | 6:16 pm
Eight Baton Rouge Magnet High students honored as 'superstars' after earning perfect ACT scores - WBRZ
Eight Baton Rouge Magnet High students honored as 'superstars' after earning perfect ACT scores WBRZ
Published on 16 April 2025 | 5:40 pm
Mayor-president's office asking Baton Rouge residents for input in community development plan - WBRZ
Mayor-president's office asking Baton Rouge residents for input in community development plan WBRZ
Published on 16 April 2025 | 4:09 pm
See when this beloved barbecue place in the Baton Rouge area is closing - The Advocate
See when this beloved barbecue place in the Baton Rouge area is closing The Advocate
Published on 16 April 2025 | 4:02 pm
News Flash • City-Parish Services for Good Friday and Easter - City of Baton Rouge, LA (.gov)
News Flash • City-Parish Services for Good Friday and Easter City of Baton Rouge, LA (.gov)
Published on 16 April 2025 | 3:08 pm
This acclaimed CEO and leadership author is coming to Baton Rouge - Baton Rouge Business Report
This acclaimed CEO and leadership author is coming to Baton Rouge Baton Rouge Business Report
Published on 16 April 2025 | 3:07 pm
2une In Previews: Nexus Technology Cup - WBRZ
2une In Previews: Nexus Technology Cup WBRZ
Published on 16 April 2025 | 2:46 pm
EBRSO searching for person of interest in stolen credit card investigation - WAFB
EBRSO searching for person of interest in stolen credit card investigation WAFB
Published on 16 April 2025 | 2:38 pm
Wellness Café with Smoothie Bar and Plant-Based Food Coming to Baton Rouge - whatnow.com
Wellness Café with Smoothie Bar and Plant-Based Food Coming to Baton Rouge whatnow.com
Published on 16 April 2025 | 1:08 pm
Spoof Night!, Thrillville and a scavenger hunt: 3 things to do in Baton Rouge this weekend - The Advocate
Spoof Night!, Thrillville and a scavenger hunt: 3 things to do in Baton Rouge this weekend The Advocate
Published on 16 April 2025 | 12:01 pm
3-Year-Old Injured After Car Drove Up to House and Started Shooting - KPEL 96.5
3-Year-Old Injured After Car Drove Up to House and Started Shooting KPEL 96.5
Published on 16 April 2025 | 9:57 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 16 April 2025 | 9:21 am
Fed up with slow fixes to Louisiana roads, state lawmakers consider big changes to DOTD - NOLA.com
Fed up with slow fixes to Louisiana roads, state lawmakers consider big changes to DOTD NOLA.com
Published on 16 April 2025 | 9:02 am
b1Bank nears $8 billion in assets as it expands into Texas - NOLA.com
b1Bank nears $8 billion in assets as it expands into Texas NOLA.com
Published on 16 April 2025 | 9:00 am
Letters: City workers handled problem well and should be praised - NOLA.com
Letters: City workers handled problem well and should be praised NOLA.com
Published on 16 April 2025 | 5:30 am
EBR Juvenile Detention and Jail Task Force share initial design for new facilities - Louisiana First News
EBR Juvenile Detention and Jail Task Force share initial design for new facilities Louisiana First News
Published on 16 April 2025 | 3:24 am
WBRZ RETRO WEEK: Celebrating 70 years on the air with Richard Manship - WBRZ
WBRZ RETRO WEEK: Celebrating 70 years on the air with Richard Manship WBRZ
Published on 16 April 2025 | 3:03 am
Officials reveal new design for proposed EBR juvenile detention facility - WAFB
Officials reveal new design for proposed EBR juvenile detention facility WAFB
Published on 16 April 2025 | 12:51 am
Proposed realignment plan in East Baton Rouge closes 9 schools, affects 11K students and staff - Louisiana First News
Proposed realignment plan in East Baton Rouge closes 9 schools, affects 11K students and staff Louisiana First News
Published on 16 April 2025 | 12:19 am
Proposed realignment plan in East Baton Rouge closes 9 schools, affects 11K students and staff - Yahoo
Proposed realignment plan in East Baton Rouge closes 9 schools, affects 11K students and staff Yahoo
Published on 16 April 2025 | 12:19 am
BRPD: 17-year-old arrested for vehicle theft - WAFB
BRPD: 17-year-old arrested for vehicle theft WAFB
Published on 15 April 2025 | 10:45 pm
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 | 9:34 pm
More than 10K students to be impacted by EBR Schools' plan to close campuses, repurpose buildings - WBRZ
More than 10K students to be impacted by EBR Schools' plan to close campuses, repurpose buildings WBRZ
Published on 15 April 2025 | 9:24 pm
Baton Rouge teacher's 2016 murder is subject of ABC News' 'Bad Romance' episode now on Hulu - The Advocate
Baton Rouge teacher's 2016 murder is subject of ABC News' 'Bad Romance' episode now on Hulu The Advocate
Published on 15 April 2025 | 9:06 pm
See what Baton Rouge schools could close under superintendent's new plan - The Advocate
See what Baton Rouge schools could close under superintendent's new plan The Advocate
Published on 15 April 2025 | 9:03 pm
Mayor Edwards announces ‘Pray for the Parish’ initiative - WAFB
Mayor Edwards announces ‘Pray for the Parish’ initiative WAFB
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:56 pm
Sponsored Content - Baton Rouge Business Report
Sponsored Content Baton Rouge Business Report
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:27 pm
From pop-up to brick-and-mortar, here's how these Baton Rouge restaurants found success - The Advocate
From pop-up to brick-and-mortar, here's how these Baton Rouge restaurants found success The Advocate
Published on 15 April 2025 | 9:00 am
Port Allen woman dies in three-vehicle crash in East Baton Rouge - The Advocate
Port Allen woman dies in three-vehicle crash in East Baton Rouge The Advocate
Published on 15 April 2025 | 1:56 am
Woman identified in deadly 18-wheeler crash on Greenwell Springs Road - Louisiana First News
Woman identified in deadly 18-wheeler crash on Greenwell Springs Road Louisiana First News
Published on 14 April 2025 | 9:38 pm
Part of Nicholson Drive closed as crews battle multiple brush fires; avoid area if possible - WAFB
Part of Nicholson Drive closed as crews battle multiple brush fires; avoid area if possible WAFB
Published on 14 April 2025 | 8:48 pm
Crews battling multiple brush fires in East Baton Rouge Parish - WAFB
Crews battling multiple brush fires in East Baton Rouge Parish WAFB
Published on 14 April 2025 | 8:48 pm
DOTD announces nightly lane closures in EBR Parish - WAFB
DOTD announces nightly lane closures in EBR Parish WAFB
Published on 14 April 2025 | 2:08 pm
DOTD announces nightly lane closures in EBR Parish - WAFB
DOTD announces nightly lane closures in EBR Parish WAFB
Published on 14 April 2025 | 4:11 am
Coach Sid Edwards Marks 100 Days as East Baton Rouge Mayor - Unfiltered with Kiran
Coach Sid Edwards Marks 100 Days as East Baton Rouge Mayor Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 13 April 2025 | 11:10 pm
Baton Rouge schools leader to recommend school closures, mergers and other changes - The Advocate
Baton Rouge schools leader to recommend school closures, mergers and other changes The Advocate
Published on 13 April 2025 | 11:00 am
Baton Rouge drug bust seizes over 9,000 lethal doses of fentanyl - KLFY.com
Baton Rouge drug bust seizes over 9,000 lethal doses of fentanyl KLFY.com
Published on 11 April 2025 | 7:04 pm
Baton Rouge: 19-year-old arrested in connection to fatal shooting on Geronimo St. - Unfiltered with Kiran
Baton Rouge: 19-year-old arrested in connection to fatal shooting on Geronimo St. Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 7 April 2025 | 2:29 pm
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
Suspected drug trafficker hid in attic during 5 hour standoff, deputies say - WAFB
Suspected drug trafficker hid in attic during 5 hour standoff, deputies say WAFB
Published on 28 March 2025 | 7:00 am
‘Doing nothing is not an option’: EBR schools hold 2nd meeting for realignment plan - WAFB
‘Doing nothing is not an option’: EBR schools hold 2nd meeting for realignment plan WAFB
Published on 27 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Newest East Baton Rouge Parish Library branch re-opens after brief closure due to plumbing issues - WBRZ
Newest East Baton Rouge Parish Library branch re-opens after brief closure due to plumbing issues WBRZ
Published on 26 March 2025 | 9:35 pm
Inside the new South Branch Library, filling a service gap for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library - 225batonrouge.com
Inside the new South Branch Library, filling a service gap for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library 225batonrouge.com
Published on 26 March 2025 | 7:00 am
East Baton Rouge School Board demonstrates new metal detectors to combat weapons on campuses - WBRZ
East Baton Rouge School Board demonstrates new metal detectors to combat weapons on campuses WBRZ
Published on 24 March 2025 | 11:53 pm
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 Conducts First-Ever Online Sheriff's Sale on Bid4Assets - GlobeNewswire
East Baton Rouge Conducts First-Ever Online Sheriff's Sale on Bid4Assets GlobeNewswire
Published on 20 March 2025 | 7:00 am
A student’s guide to the East Baton Rouge Parish Library - lsureveille.com
A student’s guide to the East Baton Rouge Parish Library lsureveille.com
Published on 17 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Baton Rouge mayor warns of 600 potential job cuts if library budget not transferred to general fund - WWNO
Baton Rouge mayor warns of 600 potential job cuts if library budget not transferred to general fund WWNO
Published on 26 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Location of new Mississippi River Bridge near Baton Rouge to be chosen in 2025 - AOL.com
Location of new Mississippi River Bridge near Baton Rouge to be chosen in 2025 AOL.com
Published on 17 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Early voting on East Baton Rouge DA property tax begins later this month - Unfiltered with Kiran
Early voting on East Baton Rouge DA property tax begins later this month Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 2 December 2024 | 9:58 pm
Local Baton Rouge events and entertainment | The A - The Advocate
Local Baton Rouge events and entertainment | The A The Advocate
Published on 19 April 2019 | 4:47 pm