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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

Photos, video: A visit to the West Baton Rouge Museum's exhibit 'Kont Kréyol-yé' - The Advocate

Photos, video: A visit to the West Baton Rouge Museum's exhibit 'Kont Kréyol-yé' The Advocate

Published on 14 July 2025 | 1:15 pm

A manila folder, the power of choice: How a Louisiana program keeps kids out of the courts - The Advocate

A manila folder, the power of choice: How a Louisiana program keeps kids out of the courts The Advocate

Published on 14 July 2025 | 9:00 am

Public invited to check out events at West Baton Rouge Museum - WAFB

Public invited to check out events at West Baton Rouge Museum WAFB

Published on 13 July 2025 | 2:56 am

Letters: West Baton Rouge needs a comprehensive plan to address traffic - NOLA.com

Letters: West Baton Rouge needs a comprehensive plan to address traffic NOLA.com

Published on 10 July 2025 | 3:51 pm

2 adults injured in fire in West Baton Rouge Parish - MSN

2 adults injured in fire in West Baton Rouge Parish MSN

Published on 6 July 2025 | 2:43 pm

Getting ready for July 4th Fest in WBR - WAFB

Getting ready for July 4th Fest in WBR WAFB

Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am

Baton Rouge man arrested for multiple residential burglaries, thefts in West Baton Rouge since May - WBRZ

Baton Rouge man arrested for multiple residential burglaries, thefts in West Baton Rouge since May WBRZ

Published on 2 July 2025 | 8:53 pm

West Baton Rouge Parish hosting community health screening, resource fair - WAFB

West Baton Rouge Parish hosting community health screening, resource fair WAFB

Published on 2 July 2025 | 2:00 pm

West Baton Rouge: 3-year-old girl dies after falling in neighbor’s pool - Unfiltered with Kiran

West Baton Rouge: 3-year-old girl dies after falling in neighbor’s pool Unfiltered with Kiran

Published on 2 July 2025 | 7:00 am

2 adults injured in fire in West Baton Rouge Parish - WAFB

2 adults injured in fire in West Baton Rouge Parish WAFB

Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am

No 'savings accounts': West Baton Rouge Council on Aging must reduce $5.4 million stockpile - The Advocate

No 'savings accounts': West Baton Rouge Council on Aging must reduce $5.4 million stockpile The Advocate

Published on 28 June 2025 | 7:00 am

How one Louisiana parish is tackling the absenteeism problem: 'Our teachers are excited' - The Advocate

How one Louisiana parish is tackling the absenteeism problem: 'Our teachers are excited' The Advocate

Published on 27 June 2025 | 7:00 am

West Baton Rouge will provide school employees with one-time stipend at start of school year - WBRZ

West Baton Rouge will provide school employees with one-time stipend at start of school year WBRZ

Published on 19 June 2025 | 3:56 pm

Schools out for summer, but that didn’t stop two local districts from giving their teachers raises - WAFB

Schools out for summer, but that didn’t stop two local districts from giving their teachers raises WAFB

Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:00 am

Baton Rouge man arrested after Port Allen armed robbery in May - WBRZ

Baton Rouge man arrested after Port Allen armed robbery in May WBRZ

Published on 17 June 2025 | 10:34 pm

Baton Rouge man accused of robbing cashier at gunpoint in Port Allen - WAFB

Baton Rouge man accused of robbing cashier at gunpoint in Port Allen WAFB

Published on 17 June 2025 | 7:00 am

Deputies asking for assistance in identifying men accused of theft - WBRZ

Deputies asking for assistance in identifying men accused of theft WBRZ

Published on 14 June 2025 | 12:31 pm

Man opens ice cream shop in West Baton Rouge Parish - WAFB

Man opens ice cream shop in West Baton Rouge Parish WAFB

Published on 14 June 2025 | 7:00 am

West Baton Rouge pursuit on I-10 crosses into East Baton Rouge Parish; deputy fired shots at vehicle - WBRZ

West Baton Rouge pursuit on I-10 crosses into East Baton Rouge Parish; deputy fired shots at vehicle WBRZ

Published on 12 June 2025 | 6:42 pm

Police chase makes way from WBR to EBR Parish - WAFB

Police chase makes way from WBR to EBR Parish WAFB

Published on 12 June 2025 | 7:00 am

Deputy hurt in crash on I-10, officials say - WAFB

Deputy hurt in crash on I-10, officials say WAFB

Published on 11 June 2025 | 7:00 am

West Baton Rouge Parish deputy fired after domestic violence arrest - WBRZ

West Baton Rouge Parish deputy fired after domestic violence arrest WBRZ

Published on 6 June 2025 | 11:25 am

West Baton Rouge brings in engineering firm to analyze total drainage across parish - WBRZ

West Baton Rouge brings in engineering firm to analyze total drainage across parish WBRZ

Published on 5 June 2025 | 9:47 am

Deputies respond to vehicle fire in Port Allen - WAFB

Deputies respond to vehicle fire in Port Allen WAFB

Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:00 am

Criminal, internal investigations underway after West Baton Rouge inmate’s death - WAFB

Criminal, internal investigations underway after West Baton Rouge inmate’s death WAFB

Published on 2 June 2025 | 7:00 am

Criminal, internal investigations underway after West Baton Rouge inmate’s death - WAFB

Criminal, internal investigations underway after West Baton Rouge inmate’s death WAFB

Published on 2 June 2025 | 7:00 am

Man with missing Texas 16-year-old arrested on US 190 in West Baton Rouge Parish - WBRZ

Man with missing Texas 16-year-old arrested on US 190 in West Baton Rouge Parish WBRZ

Published on 24 May 2025 | 7:40 pm

West Baton Rouge Parish School District breaks ground on new 3rd through 8th grade facility - WBRZ

West Baton Rouge Parish School District breaks ground on new 3rd through 8th grade facility WBRZ

Published on 23 May 2025 | 10:49 pm

West Baton Rouge school system breaks ground on school upgrades - Yahoo News

West Baton Rouge school system breaks ground on school upgrades Yahoo News

Published on 22 May 2025 | 3:19 am

Addis native 'American Idol' contestant in Top 3 returning home for WBR parade, Plaquemine concert - WBRZ

Addis native 'American Idol' contestant in Top 3 returning home for WBR parade, Plaquemine concert WBRZ

Published on 13 May 2025 | 6:47 pm

John Foster makes top 3 in American Idol; WBR to hold welcome home celebration - WAFB

John Foster makes top 3 in American Idol; WBR to hold welcome home celebration WAFB

Published on 12 May 2025 | 7:00 am

THE FLOOD: The West Baton Rouge community responds - The West Side Journal

THE FLOOD: The West Baton Rouge community responds The West Side Journal

Published on 9 May 2025 | 7:00 am

Mental competence questions delay West Baton Rouge case of kidnapping, rape of 12-year-old girl - The Advocate

Mental competence questions delay West Baton Rouge case of kidnapping, rape of 12-year-old girl The Advocate

Published on 8 May 2025 | 7:00 am

A school reunion for a legend: West Baton Rouge Museum celebrates the life of Edward Searcy - The Advocate

A school reunion for a legend: West Baton Rouge Museum celebrates the life of Edward Searcy The Advocate

Published on 8 May 2025 | 7:00 am

West Baton Rouge man arrested for theft of livestock after allegedly not paying for horse - WBRZ

West Baton Rouge man arrested for theft of livestock after allegedly not paying for horse WBRZ

Published on 6 May 2025 | 6:25 pm

West Baton Rouge prepares for more heavy rain, flash flooding on the heels of April deluge - The Advocate

West Baton Rouge prepares for more heavy rain, flash flooding on the heels of April deluge The Advocate

Published on 6 May 2025 | 7:00 am

1 person hurt as train hits car in West Baton Rouge Parish, officials say - Yahoo

1 person hurt as train hits car in West Baton Rouge Parish, officials say Yahoo

Published on 5 May 2025 | 7:00 am

This local wing joint is expanding to West Baton Rouge - 225 Magazine

This local wing joint is expanding to West Baton Rouge 225 Magazine

Published on 2 May 2025 | 7:00 am

Law enforcement pursuit through West Baton Rouge Parish ends in crash - WBRZ

Law enforcement pursuit through West Baton Rouge Parish ends in crash WBRZ

Published on 30 April 2025 | 12:48 pm

Teaching the blues: After-school program in West Baton Rouge blends music and history - The Advocate

Teaching the blues: After-school program in West Baton Rouge blends music and history The Advocate

Published on 30 April 2025 | 7:00 am

Woman arrested on drug-related charges following traffic stop - WAFB

Woman arrested on drug-related charges following traffic stop WAFB

Published on 27 April 2025 | 7:00 am

West Baton Rouge floodwater receding after Thursday's flooding - WBRZ

West Baton Rouge floodwater receding after Thursday's flooding WBRZ

Published on 26 April 2025 | 1:29 am