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WBR Parish Sheriff’s Office holding Christmas Crusade Toy Drive - WAFB
WBR Parish Sheriff’s Office holding Christmas Crusade Toy Drive WAFB
📢 Published on 📅 5 December 2025 🕒 11:43 am
West Baton Rouge Parish government warns of fraudulent emails asking for money - WBRZ
West Baton Rouge Parish government warns of fraudulent emails asking for money WBRZ
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 8:20 pm
CHRISTMAS 2025: Toy giveaways, other events happening in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas - WAFB
CHRISTMAS 2025: Toy giveaways, other events happening in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas WAFB
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 6:36 pm
West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office asks for help identifying burglary suspect - WBRZ
West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office asks for help identifying burglary suspect WBRZ
📢 Published on 📅 1 December 2025 🕒 6:42 pm
Former West Baton Rouge Sheriff Mike Cazes laid to rest - WAFB
Former West Baton Rouge Sheriff Mike Cazes laid to rest WAFB
📢 Published on 📅 29 November 2025 🕒 4:00 am
Former West Baton Rouge Sheriff Mike Cazes laid to rest - WAFB
Former West Baton Rouge Sheriff Mike Cazes laid to rest WAFB
📢 Published on 📅 29 November 2025 🕒 3:50 am
Funeral held for former West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Mike Cazes in Brusly - WBRZ
Funeral held for former West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Mike Cazes in Brusly WBRZ
📢 Published on 📅 28 November 2025 🕒 6:32 pm
Funeral arrangements announced for former West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Mike Cazes - WBRZ
Funeral arrangements announced for former West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Mike Cazes WBRZ
📢 Published on 📅 26 November 2025 🕒 12:17 am
Air Med responding after person hit by vehicle in West Baton Rouge Parish, officials say - WAFB
Air Med responding after person hit by vehicle in West Baton Rouge Parish, officials say WAFB
📢 Published on 📅 25 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Funeral services set for longtime West Baton Rouge Sheriff Mike Cazes - Unfiltered with Kiran
Funeral services set for longtime West Baton Rouge Sheriff Mike Cazes Unfiltered with Kiran
📢 Published on 📅 25 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Louisiana State Police extends our thoughts and prayers to the family and loved ones of former West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Michael “Mike” Cazes. His decades of dedicated public service and leadership will not be forgotten. - facebook.com
📢 Published on 📅 24 November 2025 🕒 6:46 pm
Former West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Mike Cazes dies at 69 - WBRZ
Former West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Mike Cazes dies at 69 WBRZ
📢 Published on 📅 24 November 2025 🕒 5:50 pm
Former West Baton Rouge Sheriff Mike Cazes, who served five terms, has died - The Advocate
Former West Baton Rouge Sheriff Mike Cazes, who served five terms, has died The Advocate
📢 Published on 📅 24 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Former WBRSO sheriff whose ‘word was golden’ dies after medical emergency - WAFB
Former WBRSO sheriff whose ‘word was golden’ dies after medical emergency WAFB
📢 Published on 📅 24 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Former West Baton Rouge Sheriff Mike Cazes laid to rest Friday - WAFB
Former West Baton Rouge Sheriff Mike Cazes laid to rest Friday WAFB
📢 Published on 📅 24 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Former West Baton Rouge Sheriff Mike Cazes has died - WAFB
Former West Baton Rouge Sheriff Mike Cazes has died WAFB
📢 Published on 📅 24 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
West Baton Rouge deputies searching for two people accused of stealing from Lobdell Highway business - WBRZ
West Baton Rouge deputies searching for two people accused of stealing from Lobdell Highway business WBRZ
📢 Published on 📅 21 November 2025 🕒 8:52 pm
Plans for West Baton Rouge parish drainage, library system after millage votes pass - WBRZ
Plans for West Baton Rouge parish drainage, library system after millage votes pass WBRZ
📢 Published on 📅 19 November 2025 🕒 1:54 am
West Baton Rouge Parish approves all tax renewals, including drainage tax - WBRZ
West Baton Rouge Parish approves all tax renewals, including drainage tax WBRZ
📢 Published on 📅 16 November 2025 🕒 3:09 am
West Baton Rouge Firefighters respond to attic fire on Sugar Hollow Lane in Addis - WBRZ
West Baton Rouge Firefighters respond to attic fire on Sugar Hollow Lane in Addis WBRZ
📢 Published on 📅 12 November 2025 🕒 3:35 am
WBRZ celebrates Veterans Day with a visit to the West Baton Rouge Museum's exhibit on the Vietnam War - WBRZ
📢 Published on 📅 11 November 2025 🕒 12:07 pm
West Baton Rouge Parish to vote on school salary tax proposal in Nov. 15 election - Yahoo
West Baton Rouge Parish to vote on school salary tax proposal in Nov. 15 election Yahoo
📢 Published on 📅 11 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
At least one person taken to hospital after crashes along US 190 in West Baton Rouge Parish - WBRZ
At least one person taken to hospital after crashes along US 190 in West Baton Rouge Parish WBRZ
📢 Published on 📅 10 November 2025 🕒 2:56 pm
West Baton Rouge drainage tax renewal on ballot after failing in March - WBRZ
West Baton Rouge drainage tax renewal on ballot after failing in March WBRZ
📢 Published on 📅 7 November 2025 🕒 12:32 am
Three injured in West Baton Rouge Parish crash - WBRZ
Three injured in West Baton Rouge Parish crash WBRZ
📢 Published on 📅 6 November 2025 🕒 8:03 pm
Multiple people injured in multi-vehicle crash in West Baton Rouge Parish - WAFB
Multiple people injured in multi-vehicle crash in West Baton Rouge Parish WAFB
📢 Published on 📅 6 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
West Baton Rouge Parish residents to vote on tax renewal for library system - Yahoo
West Baton Rouge Parish residents to vote on tax renewal for library system Yahoo
📢 Published on 📅 6 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
West Baton Rouge Fire Department responds to shed fire on Nolan David Road - WBRZ
West Baton Rouge Fire Department responds to shed fire on Nolan David Road WBRZ
📢 Published on 📅 3 November 2025 🕒 11:30 pm
West Baton Rouge Parish Library tax renewal on November ballot after failing in March - WBRZ
West Baton Rouge Parish Library tax renewal on November ballot after failing in March WBRZ
📢 Published on 📅 2 November 2025 🕒 4:10 pm
West Baton Rouge voting on tax renewals for drainage, schools, library: What to know - The Advocate
West Baton Rouge voting on tax renewals for drainage, schools, library: What to know The Advocate
📢 Published on 📅 1 November 2025 🕒 7:00 am
9 arrested, 2 wanted in West Baton Rouge Parish drug bust - Yahoo
9 arrested, 2 wanted in West Baton Rouge Parish drug bust Yahoo
📢 Published on 📅 29 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
West Baton Rouge Parish school tax renewals critical for teacher salaries - WAFB
West Baton Rouge Parish school tax renewals critical for teacher salaries WAFB
📢 Published on 📅 28 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
West Baton Rouge extends part-time fire chief arrangement - WAFB
West Baton Rouge extends part-time fire chief arrangement WAFB
📢 Published on 📅 27 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Cyclist hit and killed by car in West Baton Rouge crash - WBRZ
Cyclist hit and killed by car in West Baton Rouge crash WBRZ
📢 Published on 📅 26 October 2025 🕒 11:25 am
Bicyclist hit, killed by car in West Baton Rouge Parish, troopers say - WAFB
Bicyclist hit, killed by car in West Baton Rouge Parish, troopers say WAFB
📢 Published on 📅 25 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Next generation finalist: West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Anna Johnson - 10/12 Industry Report
Next generation finalist: West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Anna Johnson 10/12 Industry Report
📢 Published on 📅 24 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Residents get heated as West Baton Rouge board again approves part-time fire chief position - The Advocate
Residents get heated as West Baton Rouge board again approves part-time fire chief position The Advocate
📢 Published on 📅 24 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
West Baton Rouge deputies searching for man who stole from Walmart by hiding clothes inside tackle box - WBRZ
📢 Published on 📅 22 October 2025 🕒 7:55 am
Letters: WBR fire department needs dedicated leadership - NOLA.com
Letters: WBR fire department needs dedicated leadership NOLA.com
📢 Published on 📅 21 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
16 pickleball courts coming to West Baton Rouge Parish - WAFB
16 pickleball courts coming to West Baton Rouge Parish WAFB
📢 Published on 📅 14 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
West Baton Rouge elects new Justice of the Peace for Ward 2 - WBRZ
West Baton Rouge elects new Justice of the Peace for Ward 2 WBRZ
📢 Published on 📅 12 October 2025 🕒 12:32 pm
West Baton Rouge wants to set public document fees at 4 times Louisiana's rate and require large deposit - WBRZ
📢 Published on 📅 9 October 2025 🕒 8:45 pm
West Baton Rouge voters to decide drainage tax renewal fate again - WAFB
West Baton Rouge voters to decide drainage tax renewal fate again WAFB
📢 Published on 📅 8 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
West Baton Rouge voters to decide drainage tax renewal fate again - WAFB
West Baton Rouge voters to decide drainage tax renewal fate again WAFB
📢 Published on 📅 8 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
West Baton Rouge deputies capture escaped inmate in Erwinville - WBRZ
West Baton Rouge deputies capture escaped inmate in Erwinville WBRZ
📢 Published on 📅 6 October 2025 🕒 8:29 pm
Escaped inmate in West Baton Rouge Parish back in custody, deputies say - WAFB
Escaped inmate in West Baton Rouge Parish back in custody, deputies say WAFB
📢 Published on 📅 6 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Bourré, the blues and lots of cane juice: West Baton Rouge to celebrate 30th annual SugarFest - The Advocate
Bourré, the blues and lots of cane juice: West Baton Rouge to celebrate 30th annual SugarFest The Advocate
📢 Published on 📅 3 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
West Baton Rouge deputies arrest man suspected of distributing meth, marijuana - WBRZ
West Baton Rouge deputies arrest man suspected of distributing meth, marijuana WBRZ
📢 Published on 📅 2 October 2025 🕒 10:39 pm
West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center announces new warden - WBRZ
West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center announces new warden WBRZ
📢 Published on 📅 22 September 2025 🕒 9:27 pm
New warden named for West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center - WAFB
New warden named for West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center WAFB
📢 Published on 📅 22 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
West Baton Rouge: Two rushed to hospital after boat wreck - Unfiltered with Kiran
West Baton Rouge: Two rushed to hospital after boat wreck Unfiltered with Kiran
📢 Published on 📅 20 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Two arrested in West Baton Rouge Parish after deputies find stolen guns during late night traffic stops - WBRZ
📢 Published on 📅 12 September 2025 🕒 12:58 am
This Baton Rouge area library system must get a tax passed, and risks closing if it doesn't - The Advocate
This Baton Rouge area library system must get a tax passed, and risks closing if it doesn't The Advocate
📢 Published on 📅 10 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Sheriff outlines new security measures after four inmate deaths at West Baton Rouge Jail - WAFB
Sheriff outlines new security measures after four inmate deaths at West Baton Rouge Jail WAFB
📢 Published on 📅 9 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
West Baton Rouge Parish Jail sees fourth inmate death this year - WBRZ
West Baton Rouge Parish Jail sees fourth inmate death this year WBRZ
📢 Published on 📅 8 September 2025 🕒 10:40 pm
Inmate at West Baton Rouge Parish Jail found dead in cell - WBRZ
Inmate at West Baton Rouge Parish Jail found dead in cell WBRZ
📢 Published on 📅 8 September 2025 🕒 11:24 am
Inmate Found Dead at West Baton Rouge Parish Jail - KPEL 96.5
Inmate Found Dead at West Baton Rouge Parish Jail KPEL 96.5
📢 Published on 📅 8 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Inmate found dead at West Baton Rouge Parish Detention center - WAFB
Inmate found dead at West Baton Rouge Parish Detention center WAFB
📢 Published on 📅 7 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
West Baton Rouge: Fourth inmate death this year under investigation - Unfiltered with Kiran
West Baton Rouge: Fourth inmate death this year under investigation Unfiltered with Kiran
📢 Published on 📅 7 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
$59M manufacturing facility bringing 400+ jobs to West Baton Rouge - WAFB
$59M manufacturing facility bringing 400+ jobs to West Baton Rouge WAFB
📢 Published on 📅 3 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
West Baton Rouge Parish Fire crews put out industrial warehouse fire Tuesday morning - WBRZ
West Baton Rouge Parish Fire crews put out industrial warehouse fire Tuesday morning WBRZ
📢 Published on 📅 2 September 2025 🕒 8:33 pm
South Korean manufacturers to establish $59M facility in West Baton Rouge - 10/12 Industry Report
South Korean manufacturers to establish $59M facility in West Baton Rouge 10/12 Industry Report
📢 Published on 📅 2 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Full-time fire chief post dropped from West Baton Rouge civil service plan after complaint - The Advocate
Full-time fire chief post dropped from West Baton Rouge civil service plan after complaint The Advocate
📢 Published on 📅 29 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Four juveniles arrested after a dozen reported vehicle burglaries in West Baton Rouge Parish - WBRZ
Four juveniles arrested after a dozen reported vehicle burglaries in West Baton Rouge Parish WBRZ
📢 Published on 📅 24 August 2025 🕒 3:03 pm
Lafayette teen arrested following West Baton Rouge burglary spree - KLFY.com
Lafayette teen arrested following West Baton Rouge burglary spree KLFY.com
📢 Published on 📅 23 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
New West Baton Rouge Parish school coming with $7M additional cost - WBRZ
New West Baton Rouge Parish school coming with $7M additional cost WBRZ
📢 Published on 📅 22 August 2025 🕒 11:19 pm
Another inmate death raises alarm over drugs in West Baton Rouge jail, criminal investigation underway - Unfiltered with Kiran
Another inmate death raises alarm over drugs in West Baton Rouge jail, criminal investigation underway Unfiltered with Kiran
📢 Published on 📅 21 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Cost for new West Baton Rouge school jumps by $7M due to tariffs, officials say - The Advocate
Cost for new West Baton Rouge school jumps by $7M due to tariffs, officials say The Advocate
📢 Published on 📅 21 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Questions raised over fire chief appointment in West Baton Rouge - WBRZ
Questions raised over fire chief appointment in West Baton Rouge WBRZ
📢 Published on 📅 20 August 2025 🕒 8:44 am
West Baton Rouge Parish Jail inmate charged with murder after fellow inmate overdoses - WBRZ
West Baton Rouge Parish Jail inmate charged with murder after fellow inmate overdoses WBRZ
📢 Published on 📅 20 August 2025 🕒 8:32 am
Butch Browning's hiring as West Baton Rouge fire chief questioned. The parish is responding. - The Advocate
Butch Browning's hiring as West Baton Rouge fire chief questioned. The parish is responding. The Advocate
📢 Published on 📅 20 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Recent jail death in West Baton Rouge raises alarms over statewide prison drug issue - WAFB
Recent jail death in West Baton Rouge raises alarms over statewide prison drug issue WAFB
📢 Published on 📅 18 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in West Baton Rouge Parish - WAFB
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in West Baton Rouge Parish WAFB
📢 Published on 📅 18 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Recent jail death in West Baton Rouge raises alarms over statewide prison drug issue - WAFB
Recent jail death in West Baton Rouge raises alarms over statewide prison drug issue WAFB
📢 Published on 📅 18 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Update: One arrested after third West Baton Rouge inmate dies this year from drugs - Unfiltered with Kiran
Update: One arrested after third West Baton Rouge inmate dies this year from drugs Unfiltered with Kiran
📢 Published on 📅 18 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Deputies: Inmate dies in West Baton Rouge Parish Jail; overdose suspected - WBRZ
Deputies: Inmate dies in West Baton Rouge Parish Jail; overdose suspected WBRZ
📢 Published on 📅 15 August 2025 🕒 10:04 pm
Nearly 1,500 without power in West Baton Rouge Parish - WAFB
Nearly 1,500 without power in West Baton Rouge Parish WAFB
📢 Published on 📅 14 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
West Baton Rouge: Former mayor arrested for indecent behavior with a juvenile bonds out of jail - Unfiltered with Kiran
West Baton Rouge: Former mayor arrested for indecent behavior with a juvenile bonds out of jail Unfiltered with Kiran
📢 Published on 📅 13 August 2025 🕒 9:40 pm
Inside a thriving Louisiana high school career academy: 'A craft that can get them started' - The Advocate
Inside a thriving Louisiana high school career academy: 'A craft that can get them started' The Advocate
📢 Published on 📅 8 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
West Baton Rouge Parish Coroner identifies body found in Port Allen as missing Houston man - WBRZ
West Baton Rouge Parish Coroner identifies body found in Port Allen as missing Houston man WBRZ
📢 Published on 📅 7 August 2025 🕒 11:29 pm
West Baton Rouge Parish Schools says district looks to build on success of previous school year - WBRZ
West Baton Rouge Parish Schools says district looks to build on success of previous school year WBRZ
📢 Published on 📅 7 August 2025 🕒 7:03 am
West Baton Rouge Parish students hit the hallways as 2025/26 school year starts up - WBRZ
West Baton Rouge Parish students hit the hallways as 2025/26 school year starts up WBRZ
📢 Published on 📅 7 August 2025 🕒 3:27 am
West Baton Rouge to add 16 pickleball courts around parish - Unfiltered with Kiran
West Baton Rouge to add 16 pickleball courts around parish Unfiltered with Kiran
📢 Published on 📅 1 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
At the West Baton Rouge Museum, exhibits form a web of connections - 225 Magazine
At the West Baton Rouge Museum, exhibits form a web of connections 225 Magazine
📢 Published on 📅 1 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Port Allen man dies in 2-vehicle crash in West Baton Rouge Parish, officials say - The Advocate
Port Allen man dies in 2-vehicle crash in West Baton Rouge Parish, officials say The Advocate
📢 Published on 📅 31 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Port Allen man killed after car, truck crash in West Baton Rouge Parish - WAFB
Port Allen man killed after car, truck crash in West Baton Rouge Parish WAFB
📢 Published on 📅 31 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
New West Baton Rouge EMS Services Boost Fire Rating & Safety - Unfiltered with Kiran
New West Baton Rouge EMS Services Boost Fire Rating & Safety Unfiltered with Kiran
📢 Published on 📅 30 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
West Baton Rouge will soon get its own pickleball courts across the parish. See where, when. - The Advocate
West Baton Rouge will soon get its own pickleball courts across the parish. See where, when. The Advocate
📢 Published on 📅 21 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 🕒 5:42 pm
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 📅 4 June 2025 🕒 5:02 pm
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
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 📅 21 May 2025 🕒 6:29 am
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
Flash flooding in West Baton Rouge Parish - fox8live.com
Flash flooding in West Baton Rouge Parish fox8live.com
📢 Published on 📅 24 April 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Flash flooding in West Baton Rouge Parish - WAFB
Flash flooding in West Baton Rouge Parish WAFB
📢 Published on 📅 24 April 2025 🕒 7:00 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 🕒 7:00 am
