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Latest

Today

WAFB5 hr ago

Long-time Catholic High Coach Dale Weiner has died

Yahoo5 hr ago

First East Baton Rouge City-Parish budget hearing postponed

Sports Illustrated6 hr ago

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Yahoo9 hr ago

Democrats Spent Millions to Win, Just Not in These Southern States

Yesterday

Legacy | ObituaryYesterday

L'shaun Anderson Obituary - October 30, 2026 - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

AOL.comYesterday

Ten athletes, leaders inducted into 2027 Louisiana High School Hall of Fame

AOL.comYesterday

Louisiana duck hunting season 2026-2027: Here’s what to know

Sports IllustratedYesterday

Five LSU Players Who Will Make All The Difference Against Texas

WBRZYesterday

Meet the three new directors at the Port of Greater Baton Rouge

Sports IllustratedYesterday

Here's Where LSU Would Land in a 24-Team College Football Playoff If It Happened Today

YahooYesterday

United Cajun Navy founder awarded Key to the City of Baton Rouge

Louisiana First NewsYesterday

Baton Rouge Gallery gears up for KINETICS art auction

Sports IllustratedYesterday

Three Matchups That Will Decide LSU’s Week 11 Game vs. Texas

WAFBYesterday

Woman dies after being shot inside vehicle

WAFBYesterday

Cold front ushers in cooler, drier weather for the weekend

Resthaven Funeral Home | Baton Rouge, LAYesterday

Jo Ann Brister Wall Obituary Nov 11, 2026

Tuesday, November 10

Louisiana First NewsNov 10

Baton Rouge residents voice concerns over updated I-10 widening plans

WAFBNov 10

Subcontractors sue LA contractors board member and son alleging unpaid construction work

WAFBNov 10

Veterans Day 2026 events in Baton Rouge area include ceremonies, parades and memorial tributes

The Reveille, LSU's student newspaperNov 10

PHOTOS: LSU men’s basketball overtake Louisiana Tech 90-50

Baton Rouge Business ReportNov 10

Baton Rouge leads Louisiana metros in job growth as state employment surges

KEYENov 10

'The Stampede' podcast heads to Baton Rouge for live show before Texas-LSU game

WAFBNov 10

Man arrested for allegedly killing 15-year-old in Baton Rouge

WAFBNov 10

Louisiana high school football playoff brackets released. See Baton Rouge-area matchups

AOL.comNov 10

Louisiana Treasury reports $10.05M in unclaimed tax refunds

MaxPrepsNov 10

University Lab High School (Baton Rouge, LA) Football

WBRZNov 10

Health department finds 'critical' violations at 5 Baton Rouge restaurants

LSU WireNov 10

How to watch LSU women’s basketball vs. McNeese: TV channel, stream

Monday, November 9

The Daily Advertiser | Lafayette, LouisianaNov 9

LSU, Louisiana Tech basketball meet in Baton Rouge | Our best photos

WBRZNov 9

Louisiana Rural Education Summit happening this week in Baton Rouge

MaxPrepsNov 9

Broadmoor High School (Baton Rouge, LA) Football

Atlanta MagazineNov 9

One city, three ways: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Louisiana First NewsNov 9

Baton Rouge voters urged to meet Nov. 12 registration deadline

Sunday, November 8

Troy University AthleticsNov 8

Baseball Finishes Fall Slate in Baton Rouge

MaxPrepsNov 8

Collegiate High School (Baton Rouge, LA) Football

Saturday, November 7

Dignity MemorialNov 7

Miliano Cody-Ndubuisi Obituary - Baton Rouge, LA

Friday, November 6

WBRZNov 6

On Your Side | WBRZ News 2 Baton Rouge

Thursday, November 5

MaxPrepsNov 5

Thrive Academy (Baton Rouge, LA) Basketball

Saturday, October 31

MaxPrepsOct 31

Schedule - Capitol Golden Lions (Baton Rouge, LA) Football 26-27

Tuesday, October 27

225 MagazineOct 27

Things to do this weekend in Baton Rouge: Louisiana Book Festival, Halloween fun and more

Saturday, October 24

City of Baton Rouge, LA (.gov)Oct 24

10th Key to the City to Baton Rouge Blues Legend Kenny Neal

Thursday, October 22

WAFBOct 22

Greater Baton Rouge State Fair returns Thursday

WAFBOct 22

Baton Rouge logs more murders than New Orleans

Wednesday, October 21

USAFactsOct 21

How many jobs were lost in Baton Rouge, LA area last month?

Tuesday, October 20

Legacy | ObituaryOct 20

Oliver Mack Jr. Obituary (2026) - Baton Rouge, LA - Hall Davis and Son Funeral Service - Baton Rouge

Saturday, October 17

Dignity MemorialOct 17

Carol Galliano Obituary - Baton Rouge, LA

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