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Family demanding answers in daughter's EBR jail death - WBRZ
Family demanding answers in daughter's EBR jail death WBRZ
Published on 12 August 2025 | 1:10 am
Amtrak announces new service to improve travel options between BR, New Orleans - WAFB
Amtrak announces new service to improve travel options between BR, New Orleans WAFB
Published on 11 August 2025 | 8:21 pm
Sales tax collections are dropping in East Baton Rouge Parish - Baton Rouge Business Report
Sales tax collections are dropping in East Baton Rouge Parish Baton Rouge Business Report
Published on 11 August 2025 | 7:50 pm
McMahon tours Baton Rouge school, joined by state leaders - The Center Square
McMahon tours Baton Rouge school, joined by state leaders The Center Square
Published on 11 August 2025 | 6:52 pm
New Baton Rouge road projects are under construction or will be soon, officials say - The Advocate
New Baton Rouge road projects are under construction or will be soon, officials say The Advocate
Published on 11 August 2025 | 6:48 pm
Firefighters respond to early morning structure fire - WAFB
Firefighters respond to early morning structure fire WAFB
Published on 11 August 2025 | 10:22 am
LaMont Cole presses for $40M bond sale to make Baton Rouge high schools "more attractive" - The Advocate
LaMont Cole presses for $40M bond sale to make Baton Rouge high schools "more attractive" The Advocate
Published on 11 August 2025 | 9:00 am
BRPD Sergeant Caleb Eisworth passes away Sunday morning - WBRZ
BRPD Sergeant Caleb Eisworth passes away Sunday morning WBRZ
Published on 11 August 2025 | 3:59 am
Overnight police chase ends with ruptured gas line, driver arrested - Unfiltered with Kiran
Overnight police chase ends with ruptured gas line, driver arrested Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 11 August 2025 | 1:02 am
East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office sergeant dies after intentional hit-and-run - WDSU
East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office sergeant dies after intentional hit-and-run WDSU
Published on 10 August 2025 | 5:52 pm
DA: First-degree murder charges expected in death of Baton Rouge officer Caleb Eisworth - Unfiltered with Kiran
DA: First-degree murder charges expected in death of Baton Rouge officer Caleb Eisworth Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 10 August 2025 | 5:15 pm
BRPD Sergeant Caleb Eisworth passes away - WAFB
BRPD Sergeant Caleb Eisworth passes away WAFB
Published on 10 August 2025 | 4:24 pm
Tickets go on sale for popular Brew at the Zoo event - WAFB
Tickets go on sale for popular Brew at the Zoo event WAFB
Published on 10 August 2025 | 1:49 pm
Faimon Roberts: Like Brian Kelly, Sid Edwards' year hinges on a major November test - NOLA.com
Faimon Roberts: Like Brian Kelly, Sid Edwards' year hinges on a major November test NOLA.com
Published on 10 August 2025 | 10:00 am
Freshman LSU running back JT Lindsey booked into jail, authorities say - wwltv.com
Freshman LSU running back JT Lindsey booked into jail, authorities say wwltv.com
Published on 8 August 2025 | 8:48 pm
“The energy is good”: EBR students back to school in 2025 - WAFB
“The energy is good”: EBR students back to school in 2025 WAFB
Published on 7 August 2025 | 10:58 pm
First day of school in Baton Rouge 'Have a little fun and get everybody on the bus home' - The Advocate
First day of school in Baton Rouge 'Have a little fun and get everybody on the bus home' The Advocate
Published on 7 August 2025 | 9:00 pm
Protective Order Ignored in EBR Parish Murder/Suicide - Unfiltered with Kiran
Protective Order Ignored in EBR Parish Murder/Suicide Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 7 August 2025 | 2:03 pm
East Baton Rouge Parish Schools transportation director updates 2une In on bus safety - WBRZ
East Baton Rouge Parish Schools transportation director updates 2une In on bus safety WBRZ
Published on 7 August 2025 | 11:48 am
East Baton Rouge Metro Council approves cost-cutting measures to fill gaps left by St. George - WBRZ
East Baton Rouge Metro Council approves cost-cutting measures to fill gaps left by St. George WBRZ
Published on 7 August 2025 | 3:52 am
EBR Metro Council approves new retiree health plan that could save city-parish millions - WAFB
EBR Metro Council approves new retiree health plan that could save city-parish millions WAFB
Published on 7 August 2025 | 3:31 am
Man accused of killing girlfriend in murder-suicide despite woman’s recent protective orders - WLBT
Man accused of killing girlfriend in murder-suicide despite woman’s recent protective orders WLBT
Published on 7 August 2025 | 2:08 am
Registering to vote in East Baton Rouge Parish before 2025 fall elections: What to know - yahoo.com
Registering to vote in East Baton Rouge Parish before 2025 fall elections: What to know yahoo.com
Published on 6 August 2025 | 5:34 pm
Some EBR bus routes being combined; verify your student's before school starts! - WBRZ
Some EBR bus routes being combined; verify your student's before school starts! WBRZ
Published on 6 August 2025 | 5:07 pm
EBR Schools implements transportation changes ahead of first day - WAFB
EBR Schools implements transportation changes ahead of first day WAFB
Published on 6 August 2025 | 3:42 am
Sid Edwards, Baton Rouge EMS and fire leaders struggle to ease fears amid merger pushback - The Advocate
Sid Edwards, Baton Rouge EMS and fire leaders struggle to ease fears amid merger pushback The Advocate
Published on 6 August 2025 | 12:30 am
FIRST DAY: List of 2025 start dates for area schools - WAFB
FIRST DAY: List of 2025 start dates for area schools WAFB
Published on 5 August 2025 | 8:14 pm
East Baton Rouge School Buses Equipped With Cameras, AC - GovTech
East Baton Rouge School Buses Equipped With Cameras, AC GovTech
Published on 5 August 2025 | 7:59 pm
New HIV Specialty Health Care Center opens in Baton Rouge - WAFB
New HIV Specialty Health Care Center opens in Baton Rouge WAFB
Published on 4 August 2025 | 9:16 pm
Parents, students in East Baton Rouge and Livingston parishes getting ready for upcoming school year - WBRZ
Parents, students in East Baton Rouge and Livingston parishes getting ready for upcoming school year WBRZ
Published on 4 August 2025 | 3:09 am
EBR Schools superintendent talks about realignment plan; previews school year - WAFB
EBR Schools superintendent talks about realignment plan; previews school year WAFB
Published on 4 August 2025 | 12:53 am
Murder-suicide suspect had history of abuse, two restraining orders on record - WAFB
Murder-suicide suspect had history of abuse, two restraining orders on record WAFB
Published on 3 August 2025 | 7:00 am
East Baton Rouge Sheriff's deputies investigating apparent murder-suicide - The Advocate
East Baton Rouge Sheriff's deputies investigating apparent murder-suicide The Advocate
Published on 3 August 2025 | 7:00 am
East Baton Rouge Parish back-to-school prayer breakfast set for Saturday - yahoo.com
East Baton Rouge Parish back-to-school prayer breakfast set for Saturday yahoo.com
Published on 1 August 2025 | 7:00 am
East Baton Rouge Enhances Application Tracking with Daily Notifications and Filters - Citizen Portal AI
East Baton Rouge Enhances Application Tracking with Daily Notifications and Filters Citizen Portal AI
Published on 1 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Baton Rouge murder suspect arrested in Alabama booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison - WBRZ
Baton Rouge murder suspect arrested in Alabama booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison WBRZ
Published on 31 July 2025 | 12:10 am
St. George, East Baton Rouge Parish sign deal to maintain 'Dial 311' public works service line in city - WBRZ
Published on 30 July 2025 | 3:37 pm
Power outages reported for thousands of customers in East Baton Rouge Parish - WAFB
Power outages reported for thousands of customers in East Baton Rouge Parish WAFB
Published on 30 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Agreement between St. George and EBR Parish allows the city to continue using parish crews for 311 service requests - WAFB
Published on 30 July 2025 | 7:00 am
TROOP A NEWS RELEASE July 29, 2025 Pedestrian Killed in Early Morning Crash in East Baton Rouge Parish Baton Rouge – Shortly after 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop A began investigating a fatal crash i - Facebook
Published on 29 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Closures leads to new principals at nine Baton Rouge schools. See also new administrators. - The Advocate
Closures leads to new principals at nine Baton Rouge schools. See also new administrators. The Advocate
Published on 28 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Kindness rocked at this program for all ages in East Baton Rouge Parish Libraries throughout July - The Advocate
Kindness rocked at this program for all ages in East Baton Rouge Parish Libraries throughout July The Advocate
Published on 28 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Religious leaders clash with Baton Rouge library board over employee’s firing in pronoun dispute - WAFB
Religious leaders clash with Baton Rouge library board over employee’s firing in pronoun dispute WAFB
Published on 17 July 2025 | 7:00 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 16 July 2025 | 7:00 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 15 July 2025 | 7:00 am
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 | 9:24 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 | 7:00 am
EBR School District announces Transportation Opt-Out Program for 2025-26 school year - WBRZ
EBR School District announces Transportation Opt-Out Program for 2025-26 school year WBRZ
Published on 9 July 2025 | 9:15 am
Over 3,800 without power in East Baton Rouge Parish - WAFB
Over 3,800 without power in East Baton Rouge Parish WAFB
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
East Baton Rouge Parish sees slight drop in homicides, but officials say more work is needed - WAFB
East Baton Rouge Parish sees slight drop in homicides, but officials say more work is needed WAFB
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
EBR Council on Aging COVID-19 cases may stem from weekend event - WAFB
EBR Council on Aging COVID-19 cases may stem from weekend event WAFB
Published on 1 July 2025 | 7:00 am
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 26 June 2025 | 6:32 pm
See the new flag for East Baton Rouge Parish approved by the Metro Council - yahoo.com
See the new flag for East Baton Rouge Parish approved by the Metro Council yahoo.com
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
'A gift': A longtime employee designs the first flag for East Baton Rouge Parish - The Advocate
'A gift': A longtime employee designs the first flag for East Baton Rouge Parish The Advocate
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 25 June 2025 | 1:59 pm
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 25 June 2025 | 10:41 am
New flag to fly over East Baton Rouge Parish, symbolizing unity and heritage - Unfiltered with Kiran
New flag to fly over East Baton Rouge Parish, symbolizing unity and heritage Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 25 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Public safety agencies merging in Baton Rouge - WAFB
Public safety agencies merging in Baton Rouge WAFB
Published on 23 June 2025 | 7:00 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
East Baton Rouge Metro Councilman hosting Juneteenth celebration - WAFB
East Baton Rouge Metro Councilman hosting Juneteenth celebration WAFB
Published on 20 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 14 June 2025 | 10:55 am
Happening tonight: East Baton Rouge Parish Schools consider later start times - Unfiltered with Kiran
Happening tonight: East Baton Rouge Parish Schools consider later start times Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 12 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Power outages reported for thousands of customers in East Baton Rouge Parish - WAFB
Power outages reported for thousands of customers in East Baton Rouge Parish WAFB
Published on 12 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Pursuit makes way from WBR to EBR Parish - WAFB
Pursuit makes way from WBR to EBR Parish WAFB
Published on 11 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
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
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
Bear caught ‘dumpster diving’ in EBR neighborhood - WAFB
Bear caught ‘dumpster diving’ in EBR neighborhood WAFB
Published on 28 May 2025 | 7:00 am
East Baton Rouge judge appears before Judiciary Commission - WBRZ
East Baton Rouge judge appears before Judiciary Commission WBRZ
Published on 24 May 2025 | 2:06 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
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
Part of Mayor’s THRIVE EBR funding source to be dropped - WAFB
Part of Mayor’s THRIVE EBR funding source to be dropped 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 3 May 2025 | 2:13 pm
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 28 April 2025 | 11:42 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
Program supporting East Baton Rouge students and teachers up for renewal - WAFB
Program supporting East Baton Rouge students and teachers up for renewal WAFB
Published on 25 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
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 17 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 Parish Library: Investing in our community, a commitment to value and impact - Baton Rouge Business Report
East Baton Rouge Parish Library: Investing in our community, a commitment to value and impact Baton Rouge Business Report
Published on 2 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
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
Mosquito Abatement Board holding off on funding ‘Thrive! East Baton Rouge’ Budget - WAFB
Mosquito Abatement Board holding off on funding ‘Thrive! East Baton Rouge’ Budget WAFB
Published on 19 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 - 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
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
East Baton Rouge Parish Library Board of Control holds meeting on tax renewal - WBRZ
East Baton Rouge Parish Library Board of Control holds meeting on tax renewal WBRZ
Published on 19 February 2025 | 10:28 am
School incidents in East Baton Rouge raising concern, Superintendent calls for policy changes - WAFB
School incidents in East Baton Rouge raising concern, Superintendent calls for policy changes WAFB
Published on 5 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
[Sponsored] About the renewal of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library millage - Baton Rouge Business Report
[Sponsored] About the renewal of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library millage Baton Rouge Business Report
Published on 3 February 2025 | 8:00 am