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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 | 4:01 pm
This local wing joint is expanding to West Baton Rouge - Baton Rouge Business Report
This local wing joint is expanding to West Baton Rouge Baton Rouge Business Report
Published on 30 April 2025 | 2:10 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 | 10:30 pm
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 | 10:10 pm
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 | 8:34 pm
Eastbound I-10 on-ramp from La. 1 in West Baton Rouge to close temporarily - WBRZ
Eastbound I-10 on-ramp from La. 1 in West Baton Rouge to close temporarily WBRZ
Published on 27 April 2025 | 2:45 pm
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 | 12:29 am
See photos, video of heavy flooding in West Baton Rouge Parish, surrounding areas - The Advocate
See photos, video of heavy flooding in West Baton Rouge Parish, surrounding areas The Advocate
Published on 24 April 2025 | 4:15 pm
Some evacuated as heavy rain causes flooding in West Baton Rouge Parish, authorities say - The Advocate
Some evacuated as heavy rain causes flooding in West Baton Rouge Parish, authorities say The Advocate
Published on 24 April 2025 | 3:28 pm
Flooding reported in West Baton Rouge Parish - WAFB
Flooding reported in West Baton Rouge Parish WAFB
Published on 24 April 2025 | 3:18 pm
Flash flooding in West Baton Rouge Parish - KSLA
Flash flooding in West Baton Rouge Parish KSLA
Published on 24 April 2025 | 2:00 pm
Flash flooding in West Baton Rouge Parish - KNOE
Flash flooding in West Baton Rouge Parish KNOE
Published on 24 April 2025 | 9:30 am
Flooding reported in capital area - WAFB
Flooding reported in capital area WAFB
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Korean blues musician Hanna PK to perform in West Baton Rouge. Here's how she got her start. - The Advocate
Korean blues musician Hanna PK to perform in West Baton Rouge. Here's how she got her start. The Advocate
Published on 23 April 2025 | 4:05 pm
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
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 | 7:00 am
WBR drainage tax renewal failed; here are the next steps - WAFB
WBR drainage tax renewal failed; here are the next steps WAFB
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
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 | 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
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 | 7:00 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 | 11:35 am
Firefighters respond to house fire in Port Allen - WAFB
Firefighters respond to house fire in Port Allen WAFB
Published on 11 April 2025 | 7:00 am
West Baton Rouge fire subdistricts - The Advocate
West Baton Rouge fire subdistricts The Advocate
Published on 11 April 2025 | 7:00 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 | 7:00 am
Firefighters battling house fire in Addis - WAFB
Firefighters battling house fire in Addis WAFB
Published on 6 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Firefighters battle house fire in Addis - WAFB
Firefighters battle house fire in Addis WAFB
Published on 6 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
Future of WBR public libraries in jeopardy after voters reject tax renewal - WAFB
Future of WBR public libraries in jeopardy after voters reject tax renewal WAFB
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
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
West Baton Rouge library - The Advocate
West Baton Rouge library The Advocate
Published on 1 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 | 3:21 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 | 5:55 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
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
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 19 March 2025 | 2:13 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
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 15 March 2025 | 10:41 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 13 March 2025 | 11:56 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
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
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 | 8:13 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 23 February 2025 | 3:00 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 13 February 2025 | 4:24 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
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
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
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
I spent two days in the forge with a Louisiana blacksmith. Here's what I learned. - The Advocate
I spent two days in the forge with a Louisiana blacksmith. Here's what I learned. The Advocate
Published on 11 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
Florida man suspected in murder nabbed in West Baton Rouge - WBRZ
Florida man suspected in murder nabbed in West Baton Rouge WBRZ
Published on 7 February 2025 | 3:38 pm
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 | 3:29 pm
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
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
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 | 5:56 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 | 3:57 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
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
WBR Parish students staying in the classroom despite statewide increase in absenteeism - WBRZ
WBR Parish students staying in the classroom despite statewide increase in absenteeism WBRZ
Published on 31 January 2025 | 7:18 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
What to know about the carbon capture and storage proposal in West Baton Rouge, Iberville - The Advocate
What to know about the carbon capture and storage proposal in West Baton Rouge, Iberville The Advocate
Published on 17 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
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 24 December 2024 | 2:41 pm
West Baton Rouge: Body found in vehicle - Unfiltered with Kiran
West Baton Rouge: Body found in vehicle Unfiltered with Kiran
Published on 23 December 2024 | 7:09 pm
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 | 12:07 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
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 10 December 2024 | 6:34 pm
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
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 | 1:57 pm
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
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
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
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 3 November 2024 | 4:59 am
Local newspaper in Port Allen closes after 88 years in print - The Advocate
Local newspaper in Port Allen closes after 88 years in print The Advocate
Published on 30 October 2024 | 7:00 am
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
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 | 6:58 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 | 10:39 am
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 | 11:59 pm