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Woman found dead in West Baton Rouge pond identified. Foul play not expected. - The Advocate
Woman found dead in West Baton Rouge pond identified. Foul play not expected. The Advocate
Published on 15 April 2025 | 8:30 pm
WBR Schools to hold open house for aspiring substitute teachers - WAFB
WBR Schools to hold open house for aspiring substitute teachers WAFB
Published on 15 April 2025 | 11:29 am
Two LSU students compete in 'American Idol' Top 24 on WBRZ; WBR native sings 'Callin' Baton Rouge' - WBRZ
Two LSU students compete in 'American Idol' Top 24 on WBRZ; WBR native sings 'Callin' Baton Rouge' WBRZ
Published on 14 April 2025 | 11:53 pm
Woman's body found in pond behind Port Allen home - The Advocate
Woman's body found in pond behind Port Allen home The Advocate
Published on 14 April 2025 | 6:56 pm
Deputies find body in pond behind Port Allen home - WBRZ
Deputies find body in pond behind Port Allen home WBRZ
Published on 14 April 2025 | 6:46 pm
WBRSO: Body found in pond behind home; investigation ongoing - WAFB
WBRSO: Body found in pond behind home; investigation ongoing WAFB
Published on 14 April 2025 | 5:57 pm
Firefighters, chemical plants and sales taxes: Inside a Louisiana parish's funding dilemma - NOLA.com
Firefighters, chemical plants and sales taxes: Inside a Louisiana parish's funding dilemma NOLA.com
Published on 14 April 2025 | 9:00 am
West Baton Rouge fire subdistricts - The Advocate
West Baton Rouge fire subdistricts The Advocate
Published on 11 April 2025 | 2:03 pm
Firefighters respond to house fire in Port Allen - WAFB
Firefighters respond to house fire in Port Allen WAFB
Published on 11 April 2025 | 11:17 am
West Baton Rouge firefighters respond to house fire early Friday morning - WBRZ
West Baton Rouge firefighters respond to house fire early Friday morning WBRZ
Published on 11 April 2025 | 11:01 am
Amid HHS cuts, low-income early childhood program in West Baton Rouge gets funding renewed - The Advocate
Amid HHS cuts, low-income early childhood program in West Baton Rouge gets funding renewed The Advocate
Published on 7 April 2025 | 9:00 am
West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce: Energy. Innovation. Excitement. - Baton Rouge Business Report
West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce: Energy. Innovation. Excitement. Baton Rouge Business Report
Published on 4 April 2025 | 8:56 pm
Fire in West Baton Rouge Parish leaves 1 injured - WAFB
Fire in West Baton Rouge Parish leaves 1 injured WAFB
Published on 3 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Future of West Baton Rouge libraries at risk after tax renewal rejection: Here’s a funding timeline & next steps - Unfiltered with Kiran
Future of West Baton Rouge libraries at risk after tax renewal rejection: Here’s a funding timeline & next steps Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 3 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Library, drainage taxes fail in West BR. Leaders say they were caught in political crossfire. - The Advocate
Library, drainage taxes fail in West BR. Leaders say they were caught in political crossfire. The Advocate
Published on 2 April 2025 | 7:00 am
West Baton Rouge libraries’ future uncertain after tax fails - Louisiana First News
West Baton Rouge libraries’ future uncertain after tax fails Louisiana First News
Published on 2 April 2025 | 7:00 am
West Baton Rouge libraries’ future uncertain after tax fails - Yahoo
West Baton Rouge libraries’ future uncertain after tax fails Yahoo
Published on 2 April 2025 | 7:00 am
West Baton Rouge Parish libraries at risk of closing after voters reject property tax renewal - WBRZ
West Baton Rouge Parish libraries at risk of closing after voters reject property tax renewal WBRZ
Published on 1 April 2025 | 4:28 am
West Baton Rouge Parish voters reject property tax renewals for drainage and libraries - WBRZ
West Baton Rouge Parish voters reject property tax renewals for drainage and libraries WBRZ
Published on 30 March 2025 | 4:15 am
West Baton Rouge Parish voters reject property tax renewals for drainage and libraries - WBRZ
West Baton Rouge Parish voters reject property tax renewals for drainage and libraries WBRZ
Published on 30 March 2025 | 4:13 am
West Baton Rouge Parish voters shoot down tax renewals for drainage, library funding - Louisiana First News
West Baton Rouge Parish voters shoot down tax renewals for drainage, library funding Louisiana First News
Published on 29 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Questions linger following death of West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center inmate - Unfiltered with Kiran
Questions linger following death of West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center inmate Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 25 March 2025 | 7:00 am
West Baton Rouge Parish Schools to host job fair for educators - WAFB
West Baton Rouge Parish Schools to host job fair for educators WAFB
Published on 24 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Officials respond to overturned 18-wheeler in Port Allen; no injuries reported - WAFB
Officials respond to overturned 18-wheeler in Port Allen; no injuries reported WAFB
Published on 21 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Two arrested in connection with death of West Baton Rouge Detention Center inmate - Unfiltered with Kiran
Two arrested in connection with death of West Baton Rouge Detention Center inmate Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 19 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Two men facing additional charges after inmate dies in West Baton Rouge Parish jail - WBRZ
Two men facing additional charges after inmate dies in West Baton Rouge Parish jail WBRZ
Published on 18 March 2025 | 8:08 pm
Two inmates arrested in connection with death of third inmate in West Baton Rouge - The Advocate
Two inmates arrested in connection with death of third inmate in West Baton Rouge The Advocate
Published on 18 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Inmate death under investigation in West Baton Rouge Parish - WAFB
Inmate death under investigation in West Baton Rouge Parish WAFB
Published on 18 March 2025 | 7:00 am
West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office investigates inmate’s death - Louisiana First News
West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office investigates inmate’s death Louisiana First News
Published on 18 March 2025 | 7:00 am
West Baton Rouge trailer park shooting leaves 2 injured, 2 arrested - Yahoo
West Baton Rouge trailer park shooting leaves 2 injured, 2 arrested Yahoo
Published on 16 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Drainage tax renewal up for vote in West Baton Rouge Parish - WBRZ
Drainage tax renewal up for vote in West Baton Rouge Parish WBRZ
Published on 16 March 2025 | 12:26 am
West Baton Rouge Career Academy offers unique career path opportunities for students - WBRZ
West Baton Rouge Career Academy offers unique career path opportunities for students WBRZ
Published on 14 March 2025 | 2:23 am
Library tax up for renewal in West Baton Rouge Parish - WAFB
Library tax up for renewal in West Baton Rouge Parish WAFB
Published on 12 March 2025 | 7:00 am
UPDATE: West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center inmate dies following ‘medical crisis’ - Unfiltered with Kiran
UPDATE: West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center inmate dies following ‘medical crisis’ Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 12 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Library tax up for renewal in West Baton Rouge Parish - WAFB
Library tax up for renewal in West Baton Rouge Parish WAFB
Published on 12 March 2025 | 7:00 am
West Baton Rouge Parish voters to decide on renewal of library millage on March 31 ballot - Plaquemine Post South
West Baton Rouge Parish voters to decide on renewal of library millage on March 31 ballot Plaquemine Post South
Published on 11 March 2025 | 7:00 am
West Baton Rouge firefighters take two to hospital after crash - WBRZ
West Baton Rouge firefighters take two to hospital after crash WBRZ
Published on 9 March 2025 | 8:22 am
West Baton Rouge Parish Library property tax rate renewal on March ballot - WBRZ
West Baton Rouge Parish Library property tax rate renewal on March ballot WBRZ
Published on 9 March 2025 | 5:17 am
Lawn equipment worth thousands of dollars stolen through credit card fraud - WAFB
Lawn equipment worth thousands of dollars stolen through credit card fraud WAFB
Published on 5 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Firefighters battle flames at duplex in West Baton Rouge Parish - WAFB
Firefighters battle flames at duplex in West Baton Rouge Parish WAFB
Published on 2 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Firefighters battle flames at duplex in West Baton Rouge Parish - WAFB
Firefighters battle flames at duplex in West Baton Rouge Parish WAFB
Published on 2 March 2025 | 8:00 am
West Baton Rouge will soon vote on renewing a tax for libraries. Here's what to know. - The Advocate
West Baton Rouge will soon vote on renewing a tax for libraries. Here's what to know. The Advocate
Published on 27 February 2025 | 10:03 am
West Baton Rouge Fire Department looking for recruits as they face staff shortages seen nationwide - WBRZ
West Baton Rouge Fire Department looking for recruits as they face staff shortages seen nationwide WBRZ
Published on 20 February 2025 | 7:25 pm
Crews extinguish structure fire in West Baton Rouge Parish overnight - WAFB
Crews extinguish structure fire in West Baton Rouge Parish overnight WAFB
Published on 13 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Body camera video released from deputy-involved shooting in West Baton Rouge Parish - WBRZ
Body camera video released from deputy-involved shooting in West Baton Rouge Parish WBRZ
Published on 12 February 2025 | 7:47 pm
Museum to honor West Baton Rouge Civil Rights leader Edward Searcy - WAFB
Museum to honor West Baton Rouge Civil Rights leader Edward Searcy WAFB
Published on 12 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Retired deputy in need: West Baton Rouge wife's urgent search for a life-saving kidney donor - Unfiltered with Kiran
Retired deputy in need: West Baton Rouge wife's urgent search for a life-saving kidney donor Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 12 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Museum to honor West Baton Rouge Civil Rights leader Edward Searcy - WAFB
Museum to honor West Baton Rouge Civil Rights leader Edward Searcy WAFB
Published on 12 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Crews extinguish structure fire in West Baton Rouge Parish overnight - WAFB
Crews extinguish structure fire in West Baton Rouge Parish overnight WAFB
Published on 12 February 2025 | 8:00 am
West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office release 911 call, body camera video of deputy-involved shooting - Louisiana First News
West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office release 911 call, body camera video of deputy-involved shooting Louisiana First News
Published on 10 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Video, audio related to deputy-involved shooting released by WBRSO - WAFB
Video, audio related to deputy-involved shooting released by WBRSO WAFB
Published on 10 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Three arrested after West Baton Rouge deputy-involved shooting - WBRZ
Three arrested after West Baton Rouge deputy-involved shooting WBRZ
Published on 7 February 2025 | 8:24 am
Pointe Coupee juvenile involved in West Baton Rouge incident - WAFB
Pointe Coupee juvenile involved in West Baton Rouge incident WAFB
Published on 5 February 2025 | 8:00 am
New fire protection rating given for West Baton Rouge; homeowners could benefit - WAFB
New fire protection rating given for West Baton Rouge; homeowners could benefit WAFB
Published on 5 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Pointe Coupee juvenile involved in West Baton Rouge deputy-involved shooting - WAFB
Pointe Coupee juvenile involved in West Baton Rouge deputy-involved shooting WAFB
Published on 5 February 2025 | 8:00 am
EBRSO investigating officer-involved shooting in West Baton Rouge Parish - WBRZ
EBRSO investigating officer-involved shooting in West Baton Rouge Parish WBRZ
Published on 5 February 2025 | 12:39 am
West Baton Rouge grand jury alleges New York doctor, Port Allen mom facilitated mail-order abortion - WBRZ
West Baton Rouge grand jury alleges New York doctor, Port Allen mom facilitated mail-order abortion WBRZ
Published on 3 February 2025 | 1:16 am
West Baton Rouge: Three arrested after deputy-involved shooting - Unfiltered with Kiran
West Baton Rouge: Three arrested after deputy-involved shooting Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 2 February 2025 | 6:45 pm
One hurt in officer-involved shooting in Port Allen, West Baton Rouge sheriff says - Louisiana First News
One hurt in officer-involved shooting in Port Allen, West Baton Rouge sheriff says Louisiana First News
Published on 2 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Authorities release new details about deputy-involved shooting in West Baton Rouge Parish - WAFB
Authorities release new details about deputy-involved shooting in West Baton Rouge Parish WAFB
Published on 2 February 2025 | 8:00 am
West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office says deputy shot person brandishing rifle at casino - The Advocate
West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office says deputy shot person brandishing rifle at casino The Advocate
Published on 2 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Doctor indicted in West Baton Rouge for allegedly prescribing abortion pills online - Unfiltered with Kiran
Doctor indicted in West Baton Rouge for allegedly prescribing abortion pills online Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 31 January 2025 | 9:14 pm
List: Parish by parish winter storm updates and power outages - Unfiltered with Kiran
List: Parish by parish winter storm updates and power outages Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 27 January 2025 | 8:00 am
West Baton Rouge: Money collected from improperly issued tickets is in process of being returned - Unfiltered with Kiran
West Baton Rouge: Money collected from improperly issued tickets is in process of being returned Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 27 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Torn-down fences, boycotts, protests: Who was Edward Searcy, the Westside Civil Rights leader? - The Advocate
Torn-down fences, boycotts, protests: Who was Edward Searcy, the Westside Civil Rights leader? The Advocate
Published on 3 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Port Allen man arrested for possession of illegal machine gun - Unfiltered with Kiran
Port Allen man arrested for possession of illegal machine gun Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 2 January 2025 | 8:37 pm
Man wanted in connection with shooting investigation in West Baton Rouge Parish - WAFB
Man wanted in connection with shooting investigation in West Baton Rouge Parish WAFB
Published on 2 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Deputies respond after body found in car in West Baton Rouge sugar cane field - WBRZ
Deputies respond after body found in car in West Baton Rouge sugar cane field WBRZ
Published on 25 December 2024 | 1:08 pm
Body found in car in West Baton Rouge sugarcane field - Louisiana First News
Body found in car in West Baton Rouge sugarcane field Louisiana First News
Published on 23 December 2024 | 8:00 am
West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office looking for ways to improve security after former deputy's arrest - WBRZ
West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office looking for ways to improve security after former deputy's arrest WBRZ
Published on 18 December 2024 | 1:10 pm
Holiday retail theft turned side hustle: West Baton Rouge seeing uptick in shoplifting - WAFB
Holiday retail theft turned side hustle: West Baton Rouge seeing uptick in shoplifting WAFB
Published on 16 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Holiday retail theft turned side hustle: West Baton Rouge seeing uptick in shoplifting - WAFB
Holiday retail theft turned side hustle: West Baton Rouge seeing uptick in shoplifting WAFB
Published on 16 December 2024 | 8:00 am
West Baton Rouge deputy arrested on malfeasance charges - WAFB
West Baton Rouge deputy arrested on malfeasance charges WAFB
Published on 12 December 2024 | 8:00 am
West Baton Rouge deputy arrested on malfeasance charges - WAFB
West Baton Rouge deputy arrested on malfeasance charges WAFB
Published on 12 December 2024 | 8:00 am
West Baton Rouge Parish deputies searching for two people who stole $1,000 in merchandise from Walmart - WBRZ
Published on 11 December 2024 | 5:04 am
West Baton Rouge Parish votes for 10 year renewal of property tax for park system - WBRZ
West Baton Rouge Parish votes for 10 year renewal of property tax for park system WBRZ
Published on 9 December 2024 | 10:25 am
AG: Collected money on ‘illegal’ tickets must be returned | Constable ‘had no authority’ - Unfiltered with Kiran
AG: Collected money on ‘illegal’ tickets must be returned | Constable ‘had no authority’ Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 9 December 2024 | 8:00 am
West Baton Rouge 2024 Election: Voters decide on recreational tax renewal - Louisiana First News
West Baton Rouge 2024 Election: Voters decide on recreational tax renewal Louisiana First News
Published on 7 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Sheriff’s investigators recover thousands of dollars in equipment stolen from West Baton Rouge - NatchezDemocrat.com
Sheriff’s investigators recover thousands of dollars in equipment stolen from West Baton Rouge NatchezDemocrat.com
Published on 3 December 2024 | 8:00 am
West Baton Rouge gears up for Small Business Saturday - Unfiltered with Kiran
West Baton Rouge gears up for Small Business Saturday Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 29 November 2024 | 8:00 am
West Baton Rouge Parish: State Senator Caleb Kleinpeter tells people not to pay tickets issued by Ward 2 Constable - Unfiltered with Kiran
West Baton Rouge Parish: State Senator Caleb Kleinpeter tells people not to pay tickets issued by Ward 2 Constable Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 26 November 2024 | 8:00 am
West Baton Rouge Parish: 80% of schools improve in latest report card - Unfiltered with Kiran
West Baton Rouge Parish: 80% of schools improve in latest report card Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 20 November 2024 | 8:00 am
New Orleans man arrested in West Baton Rouge; allegedly driving stolen car with drugs, guns - WBRZ
New Orleans man arrested in West Baton Rouge; allegedly driving stolen car with drugs, guns WBRZ
Published on 20 November 2024 | 12:45 am
Trial for McCormick brothers delayed in West Baton Rouge Parish - WAFB
Trial for McCormick brothers delayed in West Baton Rouge Parish WAFB
Published on 19 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Burglary suspect wanted in West Baton Rouge Parish, officials say - WAFB
Burglary suspect wanted in West Baton Rouge Parish, officials say WAFB
Published on 18 November 2024 | 8:00 am
'It's really a window to the world:' West Baton Rouge Museum hosts first French book festival - WBRZ
'It's really a window to the world:' West Baton Rouge Museum hosts first French book festival WBRZ
Published on 16 November 2024 | 6:37 pm
West Baton Rouge students learn welding, cooking, other trades at new career academy - The Advocate
West Baton Rouge students learn welding, cooking, other trades at new career academy The Advocate
Published on 14 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Trial begins for McCormick brothers accused of defrauding the state out of more than $800,000 - WAFB
Trial begins for McCormick brothers accused of defrauding the state out of more than $800,000 WAFB
Published on 12 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Election 2024: West Baton Rouge Parish voters keep Port Allen mayor, Brusly police chief - Louisiana First News
Election 2024: West Baton Rouge Parish voters keep Port Allen mayor, Brusly police chief Louisiana First News
Published on 5 November 2024 | 8:00 am
See all of West Baton Rouge Parish's results for the 2024 November election - WBRZ
See all of West Baton Rouge Parish's results for the 2024 November election WBRZ
Published on 5 November 2024 | 8:00 am
'It's heartbreaking:' West Baton Rouge Parish community reacts as local paper closes after 88 years - WBRZ
'It's heartbreaking:' West Baton Rouge Parish community reacts as local paper closes after 88 years WBRZ
Published on 2 November 2024 | 8:55 pm
Local ambulance service in West Baton Rouge begins serving residents - The Advocate
Local ambulance service in West Baton Rouge begins serving residents The Advocate
Published on 30 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Some West Baton Rouge residents will be out of water for a portion of Wednesday morning due to a leak - WBRZ
Published on 25 October 2024 | 2:50 pm
West Baton Rouge deputy arrested after investigation into fuel theft - WBRZ
West Baton Rouge deputy arrested after investigation into fuel theft WBRZ
Published on 8 October 2024 | 6:30 am
WBRSO deputy arrested and terminated following fuel theft investigation - WAFB
WBRSO deputy arrested and terminated following fuel theft investigation WAFB
Published on 7 October 2024 | 7:00 am
West Baton Rouge Parish Fire: Brown water could appear in taps as hydrant flow testing begins - WBRZ
West Baton Rouge Parish Fire: Brown water could appear in taps as hydrant flow testing begins WBRZ
Published on 1 October 2024 | 7:42 pm
Body found in West Baton Rouge Parish - WAFB
Body found in West Baton Rouge Parish WAFB
Published on 21 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Port Allen road renamed to honor former West Baton Rouge sheriff - WBRZ
Port Allen road renamed to honor former West Baton Rouge sheriff WBRZ
Published on 14 September 2024 | 12:49 pm
Days after Hurricane Francine, West Baton Rouge Parish's sugarcane harvest begins on Monday - WBRZ
Days after Hurricane Francine, West Baton Rouge Parish's sugarcane harvest begins on Monday WBRZ
Published on 14 September 2024 | 12:13 pm
West Baton Rouge Fire Department adding EMS services with $1.5M grant - WBRZ
West Baton Rouge Fire Department adding EMS services with $1.5M grant WBRZ
Published on 11 August 2024 | 4:14 pm