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New LSU arena’s namesake could be Baton Rouge hospital Our Lady of the Lake, report says - lsureveille.com
New LSU arena’s namesake could be Baton Rouge hospital Our Lady of the Lake, report says lsureveille.com
Published on 11 July 2025 | 11:07 pm
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge to host donation drive for Texas flood victims - WBRZ
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge to host donation drive for Texas flood victims WBRZ
Published on 11 July 2025 | 10:13 pm
Services held Friday for former NFL veteran, Baton Rouge restauranteur Bob Brunet - NOLA.com
Services held Friday for former NFL veteran, Baton Rouge restauranteur Bob Brunet NOLA.com
Published on 11 July 2025 | 10:08 pm
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Published on 11 July 2025 | 9:46 pm
The Jewelry Fix Brings Old Favorites Back to Life with Expert Repair Services in Baton Rouge - openPR.com
The Jewelry Fix Brings Old Favorites Back to Life with Expert Repair Services in Baton Rouge openPR.com
Published on 11 July 2025 | 9:40 pm
Back-to-School in the capital region: See when school starts in, around Baton Rouge - WBRZ
Back-to-School in the capital region: See when school starts in, around Baton Rouge WBRZ
Published on 11 July 2025 | 8:55 pm
The Jewelry Fix Brings Old Favorites Back to Life with Expert Repair Services in Baton Rouge - The Globe and Mail
The Jewelry Fix Brings Old Favorites Back to Life with Expert Repair Services in Baton Rouge The Globe and Mail
Published on 11 July 2025 | 8:16 pm
To protect against extreme heat, Liberty Lagoon will introduce new hours, require paid entry - WBRZ
To protect against extreme heat, Liberty Lagoon will introduce new hours, require paid entry WBRZ
Published on 11 July 2025 | 7:39 pm
East Baton Rouge residents can give feedback on housing, community development plans - Yahoo
East Baton Rouge residents can give feedback on housing, community development plans Yahoo
Published on 11 July 2025 | 7:35 pm
Who owns the Gates at CitiPlace now and what did the deal cost? - Baton Rouge Business Report
Who owns the Gates at CitiPlace now and what did the deal cost? Baton Rouge Business Report
Published on 11 July 2025 | 7:10 pm
Gov. Landry announces new leader of Coastal Restoration and Protection Authority - WBRZ
Gov. Landry announces new leader of Coastal Restoration and Protection Authority WBRZ
Published on 11 July 2025 | 4:15 pm
Baton Rouge schools may spend more money to repair, replace old HVAC systems - The Advocate
Baton Rouge schools may spend more money to repair, replace old HVAC systems The Advocate
Published on 11 July 2025 | 4:09 pm
Antiques, fine art, china all for sale as 40-year-old interior business closes in Baton Rouge - The Advocate
Antiques, fine art, china all for sale as 40-year-old interior business closes in Baton Rouge The Advocate
Published on 11 July 2025 | 3:30 pm
Going to the LSU-Alabama football game? New direct flight coming to Baton Rouge's airport. - The Advocate
Going to the LSU-Alabama football game? New direct flight coming to Baton Rouge's airport. The Advocate
Published on 11 July 2025 | 2:00 pm
Friday Morning Forecast for Baton Rouge 7-11-25: Pop Up Showers & T-storms; Highs In 90s, Heat Indices Near 105 - Yahoo
Published on 11 July 2025 | 1:24 pm
United adds flights for LSU fans; one nonstop flight could get you to the biggest game of the season - WBRZ
United adds flights for LSU fans; one nonstop flight could get you to the biggest game of the season WBRZ
Published on 11 July 2025 | 1:19 pm
Probation for Baton Rouge Woman in Casino Trip Child Death Case - Casino.org
Probation for Baton Rouge Woman in Casino Trip Child Death Case Casino.org
Published on 11 July 2025 | 12:53 pm
Zachary police searching for missing 15-year-old - WAFB
Zachary police searching for missing 15-year-old WAFB
Published on 11 July 2025 | 12:01 pm
New BREC leader launches listening tour to hear from residents - WAFB
New BREC leader launches listening tour to hear from residents WAFB
Published on 11 July 2025 | 3:32 am
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Published on 10 July 2025 | 8:31 pm
Photos: The Peach Truck Tour pit stops in Baton Rouge to distribute thousands of the juicy fruits - The Advocate
Photos: The Peach Truck Tour pit stops in Baton Rouge to distribute thousands of the juicy fruits The Advocate
Published on 10 July 2025 | 8:08 pm
Louisiana School Systems Achieve Significant Gains in Student Attendance Through Scalable EveryDay Labs Pilot Program - The Malaysian Reserve
Louisiana School Systems Achieve Significant Gains in Student Attendance Through Scalable EveryDay Labs Pilot Program The Malaysian Reserve
Published on 10 July 2025 | 7:59 pm
Baton Rouge Police trying to identify woman accused of pointing a gun at victim in parking lot - WBRZ
Baton Rouge Police trying to identify woman accused of pointing a gun at victim in parking lot WBRZ
Published on 10 July 2025 | 7:41 pm
Brian Kelly keeps Baton Rouge 5-star home in massive LSU football recruiting win - Yahoo Sports
Brian Kelly keeps Baton Rouge 5-star home in massive LSU football recruiting win Yahoo Sports
Published on 10 July 2025 | 6:15 pm
Bond denied for TikTok star accused of murdering therapist - WDSU
Bond denied for TikTok star accused of murdering therapist WDSU
Published on 10 July 2025 | 5:08 pm
Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank says it's experiencing shortages ahead of SNAP cuts - WBRZ
Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank says it's experiencing shortages ahead of SNAP cuts WBRZ
Published on 10 July 2025 | 4:16 pm
Baton Rouge Meeting Hails Creation of Two New Wildlife Management Areas in Louisiana - Hoodline
Baton Rouge Meeting Hails Creation of Two New Wildlife Management Areas in Louisiana Hoodline
Published on 10 July 2025 | 4:15 pm
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
2une In Previews: NFL player hosting football camp in Baton Rouge - WBRZ
2une In Previews: NFL player hosting football camp in Baton Rouge WBRZ
Published on 10 July 2025 | 3:25 pm
TikTok star “Mr. Prada” denied bond - fox8live.com
TikTok star “Mr. Prada” denied bond fox8live.com
Published on 10 July 2025 | 2:52 pm
An Italian ice shop is opening a second location in Baton Rouge. See where, how to get free cake. - The Advocate
An Italian ice shop is opening a second location in Baton Rouge. See where, how to get free cake. The Advocate
Published on 10 July 2025 | 2:30 pm
Things to do this weekend in Baton Rouge: (Neighbor) Hood Fest, a fairy garden workshop and more - 225 Magazine
Things to do this weekend in Baton Rouge: (Neighbor) Hood Fest, a fairy garden workshop and more 225 Magazine
Published on 10 July 2025 | 2:16 pm
WBRZ FLASHBACK: Tinseltown Theater demolished after 19 years in Siegen Marketplace - WBRZ
WBRZ FLASHBACK: Tinseltown Theater demolished after 19 years in Siegen Marketplace WBRZ
Published on 10 July 2025 | 2:16 pm
BACK-TO-SCHOOL: Events, giveaways, supply drives in metro Baton Rouge - WAFB
BACK-TO-SCHOOL: Events, giveaways, supply drives in metro Baton Rouge WAFB
Published on 10 July 2025 | 2:03 pm
Arrest document details shooting that led to two arrests in three years - WBRZ
Arrest document details shooting that led to two arrests in three years WBRZ
Published on 10 July 2025 | 12:13 pm
Man injured in shooting on Florida Boulevard Wednesday night - WAFB
Man injured in shooting on Florida Boulevard Wednesday night WAFB
Published on 10 July 2025 | 11:36 am
Train between New Orleans and Baton Rouge still years away - Axios
Train between New Orleans and Baton Rouge still years away Axios
Published on 10 July 2025 | 11:22 am
Newest Baton Rouge Amazon facility celebrates first Prime Day - WBRZ
Newest Baton Rouge Amazon facility celebrates first Prime Day WBRZ
Published on 10 July 2025 | 9:31 am
As new grading system nears, Baton Rouge high schools in jeopardy make little progress on LEAP tests - The Advocate
As new grading system nears, Baton Rouge high schools in jeopardy make little progress on LEAP tests The Advocate
Published on 10 July 2025 | 9:00 am
Letters: Good policing isn't entertainment. BRPD should turn away from reality TV - NOLA.com
Letters: Good policing isn't entertainment. BRPD should turn away from reality TV NOLA.com
Published on 10 July 2025 | 5:45 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 | 9:28 pm
BRPD Sergeant run over on motorcycle has major surgeries - WAFB
BRPD Sergeant run over on motorcycle has major surgeries WAFB
Published on 9 July 2025 | 8:51 pm
Previous judicial candidate with deep ties to EBR legal community suspended from practicing law - WAFB
Previous judicial candidate with deep ties to EBR legal community suspended from practicing law WAFB
Published on 9 July 2025 | 8:06 pm
Doctors amputate both of BRPD Sgt. Eisworth’s legs | "This will allow him to recover" - Unfiltered with Kiran
Doctors amputate both of BRPD Sgt. Eisworth’s legs | "This will allow him to recover" Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 9 July 2025 | 7:05 pm
He caused a fatal crash while fleeing police in Baton Rouge. Here's how he fared in court. - The Advocate
He caused a fatal crash while fleeing police in Baton Rouge. Here's how he fared in court. The Advocate
Published on 9 July 2025 | 9:00 am
Invasive Asian needle ant, native to Japan and China, detected in East Baton Rouge Parish - louisianaradionetwork.com
Invasive Asian needle ant, native to Japan and China, detected in East Baton Rouge Parish louisianaradionetwork.com
Published on 8 July 2025 | 1:54 pm
Grant funding allows Head Start Program to continue operating in EBR - WAFB
Grant funding allows Head Start Program to continue operating in EBR WAFB
Published on 8 July 2025 | 12:27 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 4 July 2025 | 3:42 am
Power outages reported in East Baton Rouge, surrounding areas - Yahoo
Power outages reported in East Baton Rouge, surrounding areas Yahoo
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
See the new flag for East Baton Rouge Parish approved by the Metro Council - Yahoo
See the new flag for East Baton Rouge Parish approved by the Metro Council Yahoo
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
‘It’s going to create some accountability’: EBR Schools installing cameras on school buses - WAFB
‘It’s going to create some accountability’: EBR Schools installing cameras on school buses WAFB
Published on 26 June 2025 | 7:00 am
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 26 June 2025 | 12:46 am
East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office sergeant seriously hurt in intentional hit-and-run - WDSU
East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office sergeant seriously hurt in intentional hit-and-run WDSU
Published on 17 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 | 7:45 pm
Power outages impact several Baton Rouge neighborhoods - WAFB
Power outages impact several Baton Rouge neighborhoods WAFB
Published on 14 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
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
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
Former East Baton Rouge building official sentenced over child porn accusations - WBRZ
Former East Baton Rouge building official sentenced over child porn accusations WBRZ
Published on 10 June 2025 | 10:34 am
Local sales tax collections continue to grow in East Baton Rouge Parish - Baton Rouge Business Report
Local sales tax collections continue to grow in East Baton Rouge Parish Baton Rouge Business Report
Published on 10 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Saturday morning fire damages home on Sunnybrook Dr. in EBR - WAFB
Saturday morning fire damages home on Sunnybrook Dr. in EBR WAFB
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
Read, earn and win with East Baton Rouge Parish Library’s summer reading programs for all ages - The Advocate
Read, earn and win with East Baton Rouge Parish Library’s summer reading programs for all ages The Advocate
Published on 25 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 | 10:19 pm
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
East Baton Rouge Schools eyes new start time, transportation improvements - Yahoo
East Baton Rouge Schools eyes new start time, transportation improvements Yahoo
Published on 16 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
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
‘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
A bill to speed up East Baton Rouge blight cases advances, headed to Senate floor - WBRZ
A bill to speed up East Baton Rouge blight cases advances, headed to Senate floor WBRZ
Published on 9 May 2025 | 5:59 pm
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
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
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 4 May 2025 | 12:57 am
East Baton Rouge votes in favor of tax renewals for schools; Central votes against bond - WBRZ
East Baton Rouge votes in favor of tax renewals for schools; Central votes against bond WBRZ
Published on 3 May 2025 | 11:55 pm
Early voting on East Baton Rouge DA property tax begins - Unfiltered with Kiran
Early voting on East Baton Rouge DA property tax begins Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 3 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Victim in shooting at East Baton Rouge apartment complex dies from injuries - WBRZ
Victim in shooting at East Baton Rouge apartment complex dies from injuries WBRZ
Published on 1 May 2025 | 10:02 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 29 April 2025 | 5:46 pm
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
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
Thrive EBR details introduced, set for May 14 public forum - WAFB
Thrive EBR details introduced, set for May 14 public forum WAFB
Published on 10 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Mosquito Abatement Board agrees on their contribution to 'Thrive! East Baton Rouge' budget plan - WAFB
Mosquito Abatement Board agrees on their contribution to 'Thrive! East Baton Rouge' budget plan WAFB
Published on 7 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
‘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 27 March 2025 | 5:10 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 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 26 March 2025 | 3:11 am
Take a look inside: Long-awaited South Branch library on Perkins Road now open to the public - The Advocate
Take a look inside: Long-awaited South Branch library on Perkins Road now open to the public The Advocate
Published on 24 March 2025 | 7:00 am
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 Parish Prison inmate accused of stabbing another inmate in torso, face, arm - WBRZ
East Baton Rouge Parish Prison inmate accused of stabbing another inmate in torso, face, arm WBRZ
Published on 21 March 2025 | 9:47 pm
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
Push underway in Legislature to put East Baton Rouge parks agency under city-parish control - NOLA.com
Push underway in Legislature to put East Baton Rouge parks agency under city-parish control NOLA.com
Published on 21 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
East Baton Rouge Parish Library welcomes readers to explore sports and mentorship with One Book One Community 2025 selection - The Advocate
Published on 10 March 2025 | 7:00 am
East Baton Rouge Parish Library hosts public informational meetings on millage, future of library - WBRZ
East Baton Rouge Parish Library hosts public informational meetings on millage, future of library WBRZ
Published on 6 March 2025 | 8:15 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 20 February 2025 | 8:58 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
East Baton Rouge, area public schools to reopen campuses on Monday. See the list. - The Advocate
East Baton Rouge, area public schools to reopen campuses on Monday. See the list. The Advocate
Published on 23 January 2025 | 8:00 am
East Baton Rouge Parish working to winterproof ahead of arctic blast - WBRZ
East Baton Rouge Parish working to winterproof ahead of arctic blast WBRZ
Published on 19 January 2025 | 11:25 pm
East Baton Rouge Parish Becomes INdigital's First NGCS Customer in Louisiana - PR Newswire
East Baton Rouge Parish Becomes INdigital's First NGCS Customer in Louisiana PR Newswire
Published on 15 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Sid Edwards sworn in as East Baton Rouge Parish’s new mayor-president - WAFB
Sid Edwards sworn in as East Baton Rouge Parish’s new mayor-president WAFB
Published on 3 January 2025 | 8:00 am
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