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• Louisiana high court to hear case involving 'road rage' crash in Baton Rouge that killed five - The Advocate

  Louisiana high court to hear case involving 'road rage' crash in Baton Rouge that killed five  The Advocate

  Louisiana's top court agreed Friday to hear the case of a St. Landry Parish man whose convictions were reduced in a fiery, 2011 'road rage' crash in Baton ...

  

  01/19/2019 06:30 AM

  ExxonMobil calls Baton Rouge 'unpredictable' after ITEP rejection - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report

  ExxonMobil calls Baton Rouge 'unpredictable' after ITEP rejection  Greater Baton Rouge Business Report

  Last night's rejection of two ExxonMobil ITEP requests by the school board has company officials saying Baton Rouge is not predictable.

  

  01/18/2019 07:33 PM

  Baton Rouge-area religion bulletins for week of Jan. 19 - The Advocate

  Baton Rouge-area religion bulletins for week of Jan. 19  The Advocate

  Deadline for religion bulletins is noon Monday. Email religion@theadvocate.com. Baker. Saturday, Jan. 19. *Service*: 10 a.m., InKovenant Ministries, 14000 Plank ...

  

  01/19/2019 07:00 AM

  Baton Rouge gets hyped ahead of Saints NFC Championship game - WAFB

  Baton Rouge gets hyped ahead of Saints NFC Championship game  WAFB

  With all the events in Baton Rouge this weekend, it's hard to top the excitement just an hour down the highway in New Orleans, but in a city that bleeds purple ...

  

  01/19/2019 07:18 AM

  Sex offender accused of attempted assault of 11-year-old in Baton Rouge home invasion - The Advocate

  Sex offender accused of attempted assault of 11-year-old in Baton Rouge home invasion  The Advocate

  A registered sex offender was arrested Thursday in the attempted sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl during an Oct. 31 home invasion, police said.

  

  01/19/2019 09:21 AM

  11-year-old enters college at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana - YourErie

  11-year-old enters college at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana  YourErie

  You're about to meet a genius; 11-year-old Elijah Precciely started school this week at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

  

  01/19/2019 02:45 AM

  South Baton Rouge charter school renewed for three more years despite poor evaluation - The Advocate

  South Baton Rouge charter school renewed for three more years despite poor evaluation  The Advocate

  A charter school in south Baton Rouge with a D letter grade earned a reprieve Thursday after the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board grudgingly renewed its ...

  

  01/18/2019 12:15 PM

  As killer roams free, Baton Rouge neighborhood gripped with fear - WBRZ

  As killer roams free, Baton Rouge neighborhood gripped with fear  WBRZ

  BATON ROUGE- Residents off Goodwood Boulevard in Baton Rouge said they never dreamed they would have to spend their evening hours indoors, terrified ...

  

  01/18/2019 08:46 AM

  Local real estate brokers acquire RE/MAX First in Baton Rouge - WAFB

  Local real estate brokers acquire RE/MAX First in Baton Rouge  WAFB

  Baton Rouge real estate brokers announced their purchase of RE/MAX First in Baton Rouge in light of the growing market.

  

  01/19/2019 02:06 AM

  CATS rolls out new buses ahead of route changes in Baton Rouge - The Advocate

  CATS rolls out new buses ahead of route changes in Baton Rouge  The Advocate

  Eight new low-emission city-parish buses have begun *service* as the Capital Area Transit System prepares to reorient its routes.

  

  01/19/2019 05:40 AM

  Baton Rouge man accused of intimidating possible witness during ongoing investigation - The Advocate

  Baton Rouge man accused of intimidating possible witness during ongoing investigation  The Advocate

  A Baton Rouge man was arrested Wednesday and accused of intimidating a possible witness to a November homicide.

  

  01/18/2019 01:37 AM

  Child playing with matches causes garage fire in Baton Rouge neighborhood - WBRZ

  Child playing with matches causes garage fire in Baton Rouge neighborhood  WBRZ

  BATON ROUGE - Authorities say a garage fire reported Thursday evening was caused by a child playing with matches.

  

  01/18/2019 11:53 AM

  Photos: LSU falls to Florida in gymnastics - The Advocate

  Photos: LSU falls to Florida in gymnastics  The Advocate

  LSU loses a heartbreaker in SEC play after hosting Florida at home in the PMAC, Friday, January 18, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. The Gators defeated the Tigers ...

  

  01/19/2019 12:08 PM

  McKinney's late three lifts Cats past Tigers in Baton Rouge - WKYT

  McKinney's late three lifts Cats past Tigers in Baton Rouge  WKYT

  BATON ROUGE, La. – Playing without leading scorer Rhyne Howard and senior point guard Taylor Murray, who missed the game due to injuries, the ...

  

  01/18/2019 12:33 PM

  Who was Janessa Hartley? A Baton Rouge grandmother 'so kindhearted and loving to everyone' - The Advocate

  Who was Janessa Hartley? A Baton Rouge grandmother 'so kindhearted and loving to everyone'  The Advocate

  Janessa Hartley was a grandmother, a Redemptorist graduate and a former preschool classroom assistant. As of this week, she's also the latest victim to die ...

  

  01/17/2019 11:42 AM

  While ExxonMobil exemptions fail in Baton Rouge, Shell on cruise control in Ascension - The Advocate

  While ExxonMobil exemptions fail in Baton Rouge, Shell on cruise control in Ascension  The Advocate

  GONZALES — A nearly $104 million property tax exemption for a proposed $1.2 billion expansion of Shell Chemical's Geismar plant in Ascension Parish ...

  

  01/19/2019 12:58 AM

  Saints fever takes hold of Baton Rouge - WBRZ

  Saints fever takes hold of Baton Rouge  WBRZ

  BATON ROUGE - Donna Travis is the owner-operator of the Party Time party supply store, and he says the Saints are in high demand right now. "Anything in ...

  

  01/16/2019 10:05 AM

  Growth prompts CMC Corporate Solutions to move headquarters to south Baton Rouge - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report

  Growth prompts CMC Corporate Solutions to move headquarters to south Baton Rouge  Greater Baton Rouge Business Report

  Growth and a company restructuring is prompting Baton Rouge-based CMC Corporate Solutions to move its headquarters from Carrollton Avenue, where the ...

  

  01/19/2019 12:33 AM

  Louisiana's best food trucks coming to Baton Rouge for 2nd Street Food Festival; see list of vendors - The Advocate

  Louisiana's best food trucks coming to Baton Rouge for 2nd Street Food Festival; see list of vendors  The Advocate

  For one day, downtown Baton Rouge will be at the center of the Louisiana food truck scene.

  

  01/17/2019 12:00 PM

  New bridge close to reality in Baton Rouge - WAFB

  New bridge close to reality in Baton Rouge  WAFB

  BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - A plan for a new bridge crossing the Mississippi River could come as early as the end of 2019, according to Sen. Rick Ward ...

  

  01/16/2019 09:15 AM

  MLK's restored hearse unveiled in Baton Rouge - WBRZ

  MLK's restored hearse unveiled in Baton Rouge  WBRZ

  BATON ROUGE - The hearse used to carry Martin Luther King Jr.'s body after his assassination more than fifty years ago is now on display at the Capitol Park ...

  

  01/16/2019 01:48 PM

  Latest side effect of government shutdown? Home sales in parts of metro Baton Rouge have stalled - The Advocate

  Latest side effect of government shutdown? Home sales in parts of metro Baton Rouge have stalled  The Advocate

  Friday was supposed to be the day that Keith Morvant sold his home in Greenwell Springs and bought a new house in Central. The partial federal government ...

  

  01/19/2019 09:15 AM

  Florida heads to Baton Rouge to face longtime rival in LSU - The Independent Florida Alligator

  Florida heads to Baton Rouge to face longtime rival in LSU  The Independent Florida Alligator

  Captain Ahab spends the entirety of the famed 1851 novel Moby Dick attempting to defeat the “white whale.” It's more of a “white tiger” for the UF gymnastics ...

  

  01/18/2019 01:57 PM

  Baton Rouge riverboat casino revenue drops 16% in December - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report

  Baton Rouge riverboat casino revenue drops 16% in December  Greater Baton Rouge Business Report

  Though collective revenues increased 4% since November, Baton Rouge's three riverboat casinos collected nearly 16% less revenue in December compared to ...

  

  01/18/2019 12:24 AM

  Baton Rouge woman dies from injuries after Christmas Day crash - WAFB

  Baton Rouge woman dies from injuries after Christmas Day crash  WAFB

  A Baton Rouge woman died from her injuries after being in a crash on Christmas Day, according to the Louisiana State Police.

  

  12/30/2018 05:00 PM

  Miss. River flooding from Vicksburg to Baton Rouge; deer seek high ground - Monroe News Star

  Miss. River flooding from Vicksburg to Baton Rouge; deer seek high ground  Monroe News Star

  NATCHEZ, Miss. — The Mississippi River is flooding from Vicksburg to Baton Rouge, blowing through previous crest forecasts, saturating already soggy levees ...

  

  01/17/2019 03:43 AM

  Interactive displays to decorate downtown Baton Rouge for art festival - WBRZ

  Interactive displays to decorate downtown Baton Rouge for art festival  WBRZ

  Forum 35 and the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge are partnering to create a new interactive art event.

  

  01/16/2019 03:31 AM

  A tale of 2 churches: Baton Rouge Anglican congregation finds home in a Baptist church - The Advocate

  A tale of 2 churches: Baton Rouge Anglican congregation finds home in a Baptist church  The Advocate

  For four years, Holy Cross Anglican Church met in a car dealership. The price was right — free — but the congregation wanted a more traditional space.

  

  01/19/2019 11:00 AM

  Woman dies after shooting in Sherwood Forest neighborhood Tuesday night - The Advocate

  Woman dies after shooting in Sherwood Forest neighborhood Tuesday night  The Advocate

  A woman was pronounced dead after she was shot in the driver's seat of a vehicle Tuesday evening in a quiet Sherwood Forest neighborhood. Baton Rouge ...

  

  01/16/2019 11:22 AM

  Baton Rouge man gets 17-plus years in prison in federal gun case - The Advocate

  Baton Rouge man gets 17-plus years in prison in federal gun case  The Advocate

  A Baton Rouge man has been sentenced to 17 1/2 years in federal prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

  

  01/16/2019 06:35 AM

  Companies in Baton Rouge area interested in hiring laid-off Georgia-Pacific employees - WAFB

  Companies in Baton Rouge area interested in hiring laid-off Georgia-Pacific employees  WAFB

  Baton Rouge area companies are showing interest in some of the workers affected by the recent Georgia-Pacific mass layoffs.

  

  01/15/2019 07:32 AM

  St. Joseph's cashes in chances to blank Baton Rouge High - The Advocate

  St. Joseph's cashes in chances to blank Baton Rouge High  The Advocate

  Scoring opportunities were available for Baton Rouge High throughout its girls soccer match against St. Joseph's Academy, but it was the Redstickers who ...

  

  01/16/2019 12:30 PM

  Baton Rouge school board member signed St. George petition so 'we can move forward' - The Advocate

  Baton Rouge school board member signed St. George petition so 'we can move forward'  The Advocate

  East Baton Rouge Parish School Board member Jill Dyason, who represents much of what could become the city of St. George, passed on the first petition but ...

  

  01/16/2019 08:41 AM

  Three arrested in Baton Rouge after daylight shootout involving vehicle with two babies inside - The Advocate

  Three arrested in Baton Rouge after daylight shootout involving vehicle with two babies inside  The Advocate

  Two parents are accused of confronting a man who owed them money while their two babies sat in the car, an exchange that ended in gunfire aimed at the car.

  

  01/14/2019 04:50 AM

  Baton Rouge man buys John Schneider Studios property at courthouse auction for $385,000 - MyArkLaMiss

  Baton Rouge man buys John Schneider Studios property at courthouse auction for $385,000  MyArkLaMiss

  Capitol City Produce owner Paul Ferachi bought John Schneider Studios property for $385000 at a Livingston Parish Sherrif's Office on Wednesday.

  

  01/17/2019 06:17 PM

  In Loving Arms pediatric facility moving to north Baton Rouge - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report

  In Loving Arms pediatric facility moving to north Baton Rouge  Greater Baton Rouge Business Report

  In Loving Arms Pediatric Day Health Center is relocating from North Foster Drive to Harding Boulevard, a move expected to generate $980000 in capital ...

  

  01/17/2019 12:10 AM

  Baton Rouge city-parish may be in 'disarray,' but it still has legal rights, court decides - The Advocate

  Baton Rouge city-parish may be in 'disarray,' but it still has legal rights, court decides  The Advocate

  A surprisingly short line leads from discussion of ancient Roman law to teasing Baton Rouge politicians.

  

  01/15/2019 02:13 AM

  In wake of competitor's mass layoff, IP to host hiring event - Memphis Business Journal

  In wake of competitor's mass layoff, IP to host hiring event  Memphis Business Journal

  International Paper will host a three-day hiring event after one of its competitors recently announced plans to lay off nearly 700 people.

  

  01/18/2019 09:59 PM

  Jill Dyason elected as East Baton Rouge school board VP despite signing St. George petition - The Advocate

  Jill Dyason elected as East Baton Rouge school board VP despite signing St. George petition  The Advocate

  Breaking a week-long deadlock, Jill Dyason was elected Thursday as vice president of the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board Thursday — the first time the ...

  

  01/18/2019 08:45 AM

  '225 Dine:' Fill up at the Louisiana Street Food Festival - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report

  '225 Dine:' Fill up at the Louisiana Street Food Festival  Greater Baton Rouge Business Report

  New Orleans event company My House Social and Baton Rouge's The Red Cake Events are hosting the second annual Louisiana Street Food Festival ...

  

  01/18/2019 07:11 PM

  Baton Rouge airport officials reviving plans for hotel - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report

  Baton Rouge airport officials reviving plans for hotel  Greater Baton Rouge Business Report

  A 2016 plan for a hotel at the Baton Rouge Airport died a quiet death, when the development team that was exploring the project decided not to move forward ...

  

  01/16/2019 07:20 PM

  Victim in summer shooting at Baton Rouge car wash dies from injuries - WAFB

  Victim in summer shooting at Baton Rouge car wash dies from injuries  WAFB

  The Baton Rouge Police Department reported New Year's Day a man injured in a summer shooting has died.

  

  01/01/2019 05:00 PM

  Baton Rouge's 1st homicide victims of 2019: two young men died Saturday from gunshot wounds - The Advocate

  Baton Rouge's 1st homicide victims of 2019: two young men died Saturday from gunshot wounds  The Advocate

  East Baton Rouge's first two homicides of 2019 occurred over the weekend as one person was shot and killed outside an apartment complex on Burbank Drive ...

  

  01/07/2019 05:00 PM

  Baton Rouge constable retiring after 18 years of service - WAFB

  Baton Rouge constable retiring after 18 years of service  WAFB

  After 18 years on the job, a staple in Baton Rouge government is preparing to say goodbye.

  

  12/28/2018 05:00 PM

  Sprouts Farmers Market to open first Louisiana location in Baton Rouge - WAFB

  Sprouts Farmers Market to open first Louisiana location in Baton Rouge  WAFB

  (WAFB) - A healthy grocery retailer plans to open its first Louisiana store in Baton Rouge this year. According to a Tuesday release from the company, Sprouts ...

  

  01/08/2019 05:00 PM

  Priests with one-time ties to Baton Rouge on new list of priests accused of abuse - WBRZ

  Priests with one-time ties to Baton Rouge on new list of priests accused of abuse  WBRZ

  More priests with ties to Baton Rouge were revealed in a report about Catholic clergy accused of abuse.

  

  01/15/2019 02:45 AM

  Man fatally shot in car on Evangeline Street identified, Baton Rouge police say - The Advocate

  Man fatally shot in car on Evangeline Street identified, Baton Rouge police say  The Advocate

  A Baton Rouge man was fatally shot Thursday morning in the 4400 block of Evangeline Street, Baton Rouge police said.

  

  01/10/2019 05:00 PM

  Baton Rouge Clinic Pilots New HIV Treatment Model - WWNO

  Baton Rouge Clinic Pilots New HIV Treatment Model  WWNO

  When you're diagnosed with HIV, it can feel like your fate has been written. You have questions, such as whether you'll live, how much treatment will cost.

  

  01/17/2019 04:45 AM

  Public invited to open meetings for BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo and Greenwood Community Park master plan - WAFB

  Public invited to open meetings for BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo and Greenwood Community Park master plan  WAFB

  BREC is hosting public meetings to encourage residents to chime in on how they'd like the Baton Rouge Zoo and Greenwood Community Park to look.

  

  01/16/2019 12:14 AM

  Baton Rouge man dumps overdose victim's body in abandoned vehicle, police say - The Advocate

  Baton Rouge man dumps overdose victim's body in abandoned vehicle, police say  The Advocate

  A Baton Rouge man has been accused of failing to notify officials of a friend's overdose death, instead dumping the body in an abandoned vehicle.

  

  01/13/2019 07:05 AM

  2019 Louisiana politics: The calm before the gubernatorial storm - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report

  2019 Louisiana politics: The calm before the gubernatorial storm  Greater Baton Rouge Business Report

  State Politics: The governor's race ... What legislators will be talking about ... Another missed opportunity for fiscal reform.

  

  01/16/2019 12:59 PM

  Topgolf opens first Louisiana location in Baton Rouge - The Advocate

  Topgolf opens first Louisiana location in Baton Rouge  The Advocate

  Louisiana's first Topgolf location opened Friday in Baton Rouge.

  

  01/12/2019 07:29 AM

  United Way: 28 percent of Baton Rouge families above poverty level but below survival budget - The Advocate

  United Way: 28 percent of Baton Rouge families above poverty level but below survival budget  The Advocate

  Jasmine Tunson's got a lot going for her: She adores her 10-month-old daughter, Jream, and enjoys her work as a housekeeper, though it's only a couple days ...

  

  01/16/2019 02:00 AM

  Criminal trio wanted in string of meat & alcohol thefts around Baton Rouge - WBRZ

  Criminal trio wanted in string of meat & alcohol thefts around Baton Rouge  WBRZ

  BATON ROUGE - Deputies are looking for a trio of suspects in a string of thefts involving stores throughout the Baton Rouge area.

  

  01/16/2019 05:14 AM

  11 unique Baton Rouge king cake treats to try during the 2019 Mardi Gras season - 225 Baton Rouge

  11 unique Baton Rouge king cake treats to try during the 2019 Mardi Gras season  225 Baton Rouge

  We've now reached the time of year where the first thing you see when walking into a grocery store is a giant display piled high with boxes of king cakes.

  

  01/16/2019 12:32 AM

  Baton Rouge man dies following shooting on South 16th Street earlier this week - WBRZ

  Baton Rouge man dies following shooting on South 16th Street earlier this week  WBRZ

  UPDATE: Baton Rouge Police said 26-year-old William Guillard died Saturday at a local hospital from injuries sustained during the shooting which took place at ...

  

  01/07/2019 04:01 AM

  Baton Rouge man shot, killed in Lafayette - WBRZ

  Baton Rouge man shot, killed in Lafayette  WBRZ

  LAFAYETTE - Police say a local man died Thursday after an apparent shooting in Lafayette.

  

  01/04/2019 01:22 PM

  Officials searching for missing man last seen in Baton Rouge area - WAFB

  Officials searching for missing man last seen in Baton Rouge area  WAFB

  The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office (TPSO) is asking the public for help locating a man missing since September, 2018.

  

  12/21/2018 05:00 PM

  Baton Rouge family thankful for high spirits at St. Jude - WLBT

  Baton Rouge family thankful for high spirits at St. Jude  WLBT

  Life changed dramatically for the Mashons of Baton Rouge when Kennan, a teenager, received a diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Her treatment at St.

  

  01/18/2019 02:11 AM

  Prosecutor: Baton Rouge man's 45-year prison term in 'life altering' bathtub shooting not excessive - The Advocate

  Prosecutor: Baton Rouge man's 45-year prison term in 'life altering' bathtub shooting not excessive  The Advocate

  Citing the "life altering" impact of the crime, a prosecutor is urging a state judge not to reduce a Baton Rouge man's 45-year prison term for shooting and ...

  

  01/09/2019 05:00 PM

  Strength Science Studios in Baton Rouge moving, expanding - The Advocate

  Strength Science Studios in Baton Rouge moving, expanding  The Advocate

  Strength Science Studios, a gym aimed at middle aged customers, is moving and doubling its staff.

  

  12/28/2018 05:00 PM

  East Baton Rouge school officials revise proposed ITEP tax break rules in response to critics - The Advocate

  East Baton Rouge school officials revise proposed ITEP tax break rules in response to critics  The Advocate

  The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board on Thursday advanced guidelines for handling requests for industrial tax exemptions after dropping a controversial ...

  

  01/12/2019 05:46 AM

  What to expect at Good Eats Kitchen, the newest Baton Rouge meal prep shop - 225 Baton Rouge

  What to expect at Good Eats Kitchen, the newest Baton Rouge meal prep shop  225 Baton Rouge

  Good Eats Kitchen, the newest entry into the Red Stick meal prep market, aims to be your one-stop-shop for healthy, convenient meals.

  

  01/16/2019 12:54 AM

  Louisiana Marathon 5K and Quarter Marathon canceled ahead of strong storms - WAFB

  Louisiana Marathon 5K and Quarter Marathon canceled ahead of strong storms  WAFB

  he Louisiana Marathon 5K and Quarter Marathon will be canceled ahead of strong thunderstorms, according to Louisiana Marathon officials on Saturday ...

  

  01/19/2019 10:50 PM

  PHOTOS: Les Miles' Baton Rouge home goes up for sale - WBRZ

  PHOTOS: Les Miles' Baton Rouge home goes up for sale  WBRZ

  BATON ROUGE - With a new head coaching job lined up at the University of Kansas, former LSU coach Les Miles has put his Louisiana home on the market.

  

  01/11/2019 09:36 AM

  Body found in Baton Rouge neighborhood was that of missing man - WAFB

  Body found in Baton Rouge neighborhood was that of missing man  WAFB

  Investigators responded to a Baton Rouge neighborhood after a body was discovered there Wednesday.

  

  12/26/2018 05:00 PM

  National ballet auditions hosted by Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre - WAFB

  National ballet auditions hosted by Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre  WAFB

  The Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre will host this year's national auditions for the highly respected summer intensive programs of several major ballet companies.

  

  01/10/2019 05:00 PM

  Will Topgolf be a boon for Baton Rouge tourism? Local officials have high hopes - The Advocate

  Will Topgolf be a boon for Baton Rouge tourism? Local officials have high hopes  The Advocate

  The Topgolf location opening soon in Baton Rouge could be a regional draw on par with a Bass Pro or Cabela's store that also adds to the city's list of.

  

  01/03/2019 05:00 PM

  Bike share in Baton Rouge should be ready to launch by March - WAFB

  Bike share in Baton Rouge should be ready to launch by March  WAFB

  BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - A highly anticipated bike share program in Baton Rouge might finally come to fruition. The bikes should be expected to be up and ...

  

  01/08/2019 05:00 PM

  From Baton Rouge to the Kuiper Belt, LSU alum helps NASA explore past Pluto - The Advocate

  From Baton Rouge to the Kuiper Belt, LSU alum helps NASA explore past Pluto  The Advocate

  Before he helped guide a spacecraft to an object farther than any previously observed, Marc Buie was a child who watched the first moon landing from his ...

  

  01/14/2019 05:25 AM

  See what Baton Rouge restaurants are opening in 2019; recap what closed in 2018 - The Advocate

  See what Baton Rouge restaurants are opening in 2019; recap what closed in 2018  The Advocate

  The Baton Rouge area had a big year for restaurants. In 2018, the city saw a rush of high profile closings (Galatoire's Bistro), openings (White Star Market) and ...

  

  01/02/2019 05:00 PM

  Historic Baton Rouge neighborhood recognized as a national historic district - WBRZ

  Historic Baton Rouge neighborhood recognized as a national historic district  WBRZ

  BATON ROUGE - One of the historic black, middle-class neighborhoods in Baton Rouge is taking a big step towards revitalizing the area.

  

  12/22/2018 12:25 PM

  Terrica Williams assumes role as Baton Rouge city constable: 'I kept God in the middle of my campaign' - The Advocate

  Terrica Williams assumes role as Baton Rouge city constable: 'I kept God in the middle of my campaign'  The Advocate

  Five years after making a claim of gender discrimination against the Baton Rouge City Constable's office, Terrica Williams returns to the agency on Wednesday ...

  

  01/01/2019 05:00 PM

  Baton Rouge man arrested in December drive-by shooting - The Advocate

  Baton Rouge man arrested in December drive-by shooting  The Advocate

  A Baton Rouge man was booked Thursday on attempted first degree murder, violation of a protective order and other counts in relation to a December drive-by ...

  

  01/12/2019 06:50 AM

  Baton Rouge police investigating possible bomb threat at Airline Highway business - The Advocate

  Baton Rouge police investigating possible bomb threat at Airline Highway business  The Advocate

  Baton Rouge police received reports of a possible bomb threat at an Airline Highway business Monday evening and were still working to determine the ...

  

  01/07/2019 05:00 PM

  Take a swing: Topgolf Baton Rouge location opens Friday - WBRZ

  Take a swing: Topgolf Baton Rouge location opens Friday  WBRZ

  BATON ROUGE - Sports fans can now enjoy the newest sports entertainment venue in Baton Rouge. Topgolf is now open for business. The location features 72 ...

  

  01/11/2019 09:39 PM

  Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge accepting applications for home ownership - WAFB

  Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge accepting applications for home ownership  WAFB

  BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge is currently accepting applications for it's home ownership program. Perspective ...

  

  01/02/2019 05:00 PM

  Baton Rouge brewery offering $500 gift card for info after business burglarized - WAFB

  Baton Rouge brewery offering $500 gift card for info after business burglarized  WAFB

  BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - Tin Roof Brewing Company is offering a $500 gift card to anyone who can provide information about a burglary that occurred at ...

  

  01/15/2019 06:51 AM

  Christmas tree recycling underway in East Baton Rouge Parish - WAFB

  Christmas tree recycling underway in East Baton Rouge Parish  WAFB

  The Christmas tree recycling program is now providing curbside pickup of trees for those living in East Baton Rouge Parish. This does not include people who ...

  

  12/27/2018 05:00 PM

  Mississippi River in Baton Rouge expected to hit flood stage over weekend - The Advocate

  Mississippi River in Baton Rouge expected to hit flood stage over weekend  The Advocate

  The Mississippi River is expected to reach official flood stage this weekend, and while the levees will hold the water back, the military has begun following flood ...

  

  01/05/2019 05:00 PM

  Seafood processor conference set in Baton Rouge - WAFB

  Seafood processor conference set in Baton Rouge  WAFB

  Representing the LSU Sea Grant College Program and LSU AgCenter, the experts will present information at Seafood Processors Conference on Jan.

  

  01/02/2019 05:00 PM

  Baton Rouge company working to lessen load for soldiers with new warfighter technology - WAFB

  Baton Rouge company working to lessen load for soldiers with new warfighter technology  WAFB

  BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - A startup working out of the LSU Innovation Park is developing a device for military personnel that would lessen the load they ...

  

  01/07/2019 05:00 PM

  Matthew Morris, Baton Rouge contractor convicted in flood fraud scheme, has licenses revoked - The Advocate

  Matthew Morris, Baton Rouge contractor convicted in flood fraud scheme, has licenses revoked  The Advocate

  A Baton Rouge contractor convicted in a scheme to defraud homeowners who flooded in August 2016 had his builder's licenses revoked Thursday despite his ...

  

  12/20/2018 05:00 PM

  Company behind iconic Baton Rouge TV commercial sells business - WBRZ

  Company behind iconic Baton Rouge TV commercial sells business  WBRZ

  Olinde's, a Baton Rouge staple known by many for its catchy commercial jingle, sold its operations.

  

  01/11/2019 07:55 AM

  Photos: Get first look at Ochsner's new Baton Rouge medical complex - The Advocate

  Photos: Get first look at Ochsner's new Baton Rouge medical complex  The Advocate

  Ochsner unveils its new medical complex at the High Grove off I-10 Wednesday Jan. 9, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. The $116 million project will partially open ...

  

  01/09/2019 05:00 PM

  Two LSU athletes questioned in shooting incident in Baton Rouge - ESPN

  Two LSU athletes questioned in shooting incident in Baton Rouge  ESPN

  Two LSU football players were questioned by police for several hours about a fatal shooting Saturday in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and later released without ...

  

  12/22/2018 05:00 PM

  Hearse that carried the body of Martin Luther King Jr. comes to Baton Rouge - The Advocate

  Hearse that carried the body of Martin Luther King Jr. comes to Baton Rouge  The Advocate

  Even now, Baton Rouge businessman Melvin Hardnett stands in awe of the history that's been placed in his care: the hearse that carried the body of Dr. Martin ...

  

  01/15/2019 09:53 AM

  Baton Rouge man indicted in Sept. 9 slaying of aspiring rapper at mobile home park - The Advocate

  Baton Rouge man indicted in Sept. 9 slaying of aspiring rapper at mobile home park  The Advocate

  A 20-year-old Baton Rouge man has been indicted in the fatal Sept. 9 shooting of an aspiring rapper at a Victoria Drive mobile home park.

  

  01/10/2019 05:00 PM

  New rideshare in Baton Rouge? Bus agency invests in new 'Uber-esque' pilot - The Advocate

  New rideshare in Baton Rouge? Bus agency invests in new 'Uber-esque' pilot  The Advocate

  Baton Rouge's bus agency is trying to get into the ride-sharing game with a program that staff described as "Uber-esque," only cheaper.

  

  01/12/2019 12:38 AM

  Visit Baton Rouge names its new Director of Destination Services - WAFB

  Visit Baton Rouge names its new Director of Destination Services  WAFB

  Courtney Taylor, who has been working for Visit Baton Rouge since May 2012 as the Destination Services Manager, was promoted to the new position.

  

  01/12/2019 02:15 AM

  Baton Rouge man admits threatening juvenile court judge who took away his parental rights - The Advocate

  Baton Rouge man admits threatening juvenile court judge who took away his parental rights  The Advocate

  A Baton Rouge man arrested twice for threatening a juvenile court judge who terminated his parental rights pleaded guilty Thursday to violating a protective ...

  

  12/20/2018 05:00 PM

  Man indicted on drug, gun charges in fatal Baton Rouge drug deal gone wrong - The Advocate

  Man indicted on drug, gun charges in fatal Baton Rouge drug deal gone wrong  The Advocate

  A 28-year-old Baton Rouge man is under indictment on drug and gun charges stemming from what police called a fatal drug deal gone bad last year.

  

  01/10/2019 05:00 PM

  Man critically injured in Tuesday night shooting in Scotlandville, Baton Rouge police say - The Advocate

  Man critically injured in Tuesday night shooting in Scotlandville, Baton Rouge police say  The Advocate

  A man was hospitalized with critical injuries after a shooting Tuesday night in a neighborhood off Scenic Highway in Scotlandville.

  

  01/09/2019 05:00 PM

  Baton Rouge, New Orleans area People in Business for Dec. 23, 2018 - The Advocate

  Baton Rouge, New Orleans area People in Business for Dec. 23, 2018  The Advocate

  Stan Shelton has been named senior vice president and chief strategy officer of Woman's Hospital, assessing business opportunities and overseeing ...

  

  12/23/2018 05:00 PM

  Electric scooters coming to Baton Rouge, but with some strict rules - WBRZ

  Electric scooters coming to Baton Rouge, but with some strict rules  WBRZ

  BATON ROUGE - If you can't ride a bike, don't have a car or just want to get somewhere faster without walking, the electric scooter could be your new best friend.

  

  01/09/2019 10:08 AM

  East Baton Rouge councilman seeks Parish Attorney's ouster, won't comment why - The Advocate

  East Baton Rouge councilman seeks Parish Attorney's ouster, won't comment why  The Advocate

  An East Baton Rouge Parish councilman has launched an effort to oust the head of the Parish Attorney's Office, but says he can't go into details about why ...

  

  01/03/2019 05:00 PM

  Want to weigh in on redesign of Baton Rouge Zoo and Greenwood park? Here's your chance - The Advocate

  Want to weigh in on redesign of Baton Rouge Zoo and Greenwood park? Here's your chance  The Advocate

  Members of the public itching to weigh in on the parish's parks and recreation system's redesign of the Baton Rouge Zoo and Greenwood Community Park will ...

  

  01/12/2019 05:00 AM

  Officials close three wings at aging East Baton Rouge prison because of safety concerns - The Advocate

  Officials close three wings at aging East Baton Rouge prison because of safety concerns  The Advocate

  Three wings of the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison were closed in 2018 because of safety concerns for both guards and inmates — the latest addition to a ...

  

  12/31/2018 05:00 PM

  One person killed in Baton Rouge shooting Wednesday; police ID victim - The Advocate

  One person killed in Baton Rouge shooting Wednesday; police ID victim  The Advocate

  Update at 6:30 a.m. Thursday: The Baton Rouge Police Department released the victim's name in a fatal shooting at 4:26 p.m. Wednesday in the 5200 block of ...

  

  12/26/2018 05:00 PM

  Baton Rouge Metro Council members eye redirecting revenue earmarked for well-funded agencies - The Advocate

  Baton Rouge Metro Council members eye redirecting revenue earmarked for well-funded agencies  The Advocate

  Concerned that several city-parish agencies have considerable surpluses on their books, members of the East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council want to ...

  

  01/02/2019 05:00 PM