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West Baton Rouge deputies arrest suspect in Iberville Parish shooting - yahoo.com
West Baton Rouge deputies arrest suspect in Iberville Parish shooting yahoo.com
Published on 30 August 2025 | 5:31 pm
South Korean Firms SNT Motiv and SNT Energy Launch $59.4M Manufacturing Facility in West Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Hoodline
Published on 29 August 2025 | 2:55 pm
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 | 12:00 pm
South Korean manufacturers to establish $59M facility in West Baton Rouge - Baton Rouge Business Report
South Korean manufacturers to establish $59M facility in West Baton Rouge Baton Rouge Business Report
Published on 28 August 2025 | 6:57 pm
SNT Selects Louisiana for First U.S. Consolidated Manufacturing Facility - Louisiana Economic Development (.gov)
SNT Selects Louisiana for First U.S. Consolidated Manufacturing Facility Louisiana Economic Development (.gov)
Published on 28 August 2025 | 3:59 pm
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 23 August 2025 | 9:21 pm
Four arrested in string of vehicle burglaries in West Baton Rouge Parish - yahoo.com
Four arrested in string of vehicle burglaries in West Baton Rouge Parish yahoo.com
Published on 23 August 2025 | 7:00 am
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
Four arrested after 12 vehicle burglaries in West Baton Rouge neighborhoods | “We don't feel safe" - Unfiltered with Kiran
Four arrested after 12 vehicle burglaries in West Baton Rouge neighborhoods | “We don't feel safe" Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 23 August 2025 | 1:20 am
Coroner identifies body found off Lobdell Highway in West Baton Rouge Parish - WBRZ
Coroner identifies body found off Lobdell Highway in West Baton Rouge Parish WBRZ
Published on 22 August 2025 | 5:16 pm
West Baton Rouge: Criminal investigation underway after overdose deaths - Unfiltered with Kiran
West Baton Rouge: Criminal investigation underway after overdose deaths Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 22 August 2025 | 12:09 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 21 August 2025 | 9:56 pm
Several injured following crash involving gravel truck, 18-wheeler that caught fire - WAFB
Several injured following crash involving gravel truck, 18-wheeler that caught fire WAFB
Published on 20 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 | 1:14 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 18 August 2025 | 10:09 pm
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
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
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 14 August 2025 | 9:48 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
Investigation underway after inmate dies; drug overdose suspected - WAFB
Investigation underway after inmate dies; drug overdose suspected 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
West Baton Rouge deputies seize illegal drugs from store, man arrested - yahoo.com
West Baton Rouge deputies seize illegal drugs from store, man arrested yahoo.com
Published on 13 August 2025 | 7:00 am
ATM Skimming Suspect Sought After Credit Union Fraud in Port Allen - Unfiltered with Kiran
ATM Skimming Suspect Sought After Credit Union Fraud in Port Allen Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 11 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Planned power outage happening in West Baton Rouge Parish. See when, where - yahoo.com
Planned power outage happening in West Baton Rouge Parish. See when, where yahoo.com
Published on 11 August 2025 | 7:00 am
First mosquito of year infected with West Nile Virus observed in West Baton Rouge Parish - WBRZ
First mosquito of year infected with West Nile Virus observed in West Baton Rouge Parish WBRZ
Published on 8 August 2025 | 3:26 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 | 6:56 pm
West Baton Rouge Parish residents experience low water pressure as crews repair water main - WBRZ
West Baton Rouge Parish residents experience low water pressure as crews repair water main WBRZ
Published on 7 August 2025 | 4:24 pm
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 | 3:12 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 | 2:26 am
WBRSO investigating after decomposing body found - Unfiltered with Kiran
WBRSO investigating after decomposing body found Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 4 August 2025 | 10:47 pm
West Baton Rouge sheriff's deputies investigating body found in Port Allen - The Advocate
West Baton Rouge sheriff's deputies investigating body found in Port Allen The Advocate
Published on 4 August 2025 | 7:00 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: Three arrested, accused of breaking into multiple vehicles - Unfiltered with Kiran
West Baton Rouge: Three arrested, accused of breaking into multiple vehicles Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 29 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
Troopers identify driver killed in crash involving 18-wheeler in West Baton Rouge Parish - WAFB
Troopers identify driver killed in crash involving 18-wheeler in West Baton Rouge Parish WAFB
Published on 18 July 2025 | 7:00 am
West Baton Rouge hosts free community health fair Tuesday - WBRZ
West Baton Rouge hosts free community health fair Tuesday WBRZ
Published on 15 July 2025 | 2:30 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 | 7:00 am
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 | 7:00 am
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 | 10:57 pm
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 | 1:36 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 | 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
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 20 June 2025 | 8:47 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 | 4:10 pm
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
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 | 3:08 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 | 10:37 am
West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Deputy arrested for battery and child endangerment - Unfiltered with Kiran
West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Deputy arrested for battery and child endangerment Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 5 June 2025 | 7:00 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
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 | 11:54 pm
West Baton Rouge Parish to break ground on project combining two Port Allen schools into one facility - WBRZ
Published on 9 May 2025 | 2:24 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
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 29 April 2025 | 3:38 pm
1 person in custody following pursuit in West Baton Rouge Parish - WAFB
1 person in custody following pursuit in West Baton Rouge Parish WAFB
Published on 29 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
Flooding reported in West Baton Rouge Parish - fox8live.com
Flooding reported in West Baton Rouge Parish fox8live.com
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Flooding reported in West Baton Rouge Parish - WAFB
Flooding reported in West Baton Rouge Parish WAFB
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
WBRP President talks drainage millage renewal following flooding - Unfiltered with Kiran
WBRP President talks drainage millage renewal following flooding Unfiltered with Kiran
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: Man found dead in a front yard - Unfiltered with Kiran
West Baton Rouge: Man found dead in a front yard Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 20 April 2025 | 7:00 am
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 | 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
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
Fire in West Baton Rouge Parish leaves 1 injured - WAFB
Fire in West Baton Rouge Parish leaves 1 injured WAFB
Published on 2 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 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 | 3:25 pm
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 | 10:59 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
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 23 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
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
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 17 March 2025 | 11:58 pm
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
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
Texas fugitive accused of kidnapping, stealing vehicle arrested in West Baton Rouge - WAFB
Texas fugitive accused of kidnapping, stealing vehicle arrested in West Baton Rouge WAFB
Published on 27 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 13 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 13 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
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
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 6 February 2025 | 6:20 pm
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 incident - WAFB
Pointe Coupee juvenile involved in West Baton Rouge incident 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 4 February 2025 | 7:21 pm
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
Subject Arrested for Wildlife and Drug Violations in West Baton Rouge Parish - Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (.gov)
Subject Arrested for Wildlife and Drug Violations in West Baton Rouge Parish Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (.gov)
Published on 16 January 2025 | 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: 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