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Two houses damaged in suspected truck arson on S. Eugene Street in Baton Rouge - WAFB
Two houses damaged in suspected truck arson on S. Eugene Street in Baton Rouge WAFB
Authorities are investigating an arson case after two homes were damaged early Sunday in a Baton Rouge neighborhood.
03/24/2019 09:56 PM
Baton Rouge casino revenue drops 19% in February - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
Baton Rouge casino revenue drops 19% in February Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
Revenues for Baton Rouge's riverboat casinos continue to sink, declining 19% compared to February 2018, marking the 18th straight month of losses for the ...
03/22/2019 07:23 PM
Buccaneers sweep Baton Rouge, 12-0 and 11-4 - KBTX
Buccaneers sweep Baton Rouge, 12-0 and 11-4 KBTX
Meghan Morris throws a no-hitter to open doubleheader.
03/25/2019 08:52 AM
Ten groups, including KIPP, apply to open charter schools in Baton Rouge; See list of names, plans The Advocate
After years of working exclusively in New Orleans, KIPP, the prominent charter school network, is ready to expand to Louisiana's capital city. The group is among ...
03/25/2019 09:28 AM
IBERIABANK announced new Baton Rouge president - WAFB
IBERIABANK announced new Baton Rouge president WAFB
IBERIABANK has a new president for its Baton Rouge market.
03/23/2019 02:58 AM
Authorities searching for escaped West Baton Rouge Parish inmate - WBRZ
Authorities searching for escaped West Baton Rouge Parish inmate WBRZ
Authorities are looking for an inmate that has escaped from a correctional facility in West Baton Rouge Parish Saturday morning.
03/24/2019 07:28 AM
LSU tourney play good for Baton Rouge economy - WAFB
LSU tourney play good for Baton Rouge economy WAFB
BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - Tiger mania is in full swing and with it comes a little boost for the Baton Rouge economy. Restaurants and sports bars are seeing ...
03/23/2019 07:17 AM
‘Big Brother’ to host open casting call in Baton Rouge - KSLA
‘Big Brother’ to host open casting call in Baton Rouge KSLA
Those chosen to join the house will stay in the Los Angeles area until mid September.
03/24/2019 11:56 AM
Baton Rouge man killed in fatal two-vehicle crash on I-12 Saturday morning - WBRZ
Baton Rouge man killed in fatal two-vehicle crash on I-12 Saturday morning WBRZ
SLIDELL- State Police report one person was killed in a fatal two-vehicle crash on I-12 in St. Tammany Parish early Saturday morning. The crash took the life of ...
03/24/2019 12:58 AM
West Baton Rouge Museum hopes cultural district status amplifies area's arts, festivals The Advocate
The West Baton Rouge Museum staff has visions of Port Allen as a sprawling cultural hub where artists sell their wares from renovated historic cottages, festivals ...
03/25/2019 04:50 AM
Hwy 55 opens first Louisiana restaurant in Baton Rouge - WAFB
Hwy 55 opens first Louisiana restaurant in Baton Rouge WAFB
BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - A retro-themed diner franchise is opening its first Louisiana restaurant in Baton Rouge. Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries is opening ...
03/20/2019 06:20 AM
Stupp Corp. announces $22M expansion at Baton Rouge plant - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
Stupp Corp. announces $22M expansion at Baton Rouge plant Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
Stupp Corporation today announced it will spend $22 million to upgrade its two steel pipe manufacturing plants at its north Baton Rouge headquarters.
03/21/2019 07:32 PM
Husband returns from funeral to find wife tied up and shot to death in their Zachary home The Advocate
Art Schultz attended a funeral for an old friend Thursday evening and stopped at McDonald's to pick up a fish sandwich for his wife before returning to their ...
03/23/2019 01:43 AM
Small ape tranquilized after escaping enclosure at Baton Rouge Zoo - WBRZ
Small ape tranquilized after escaping enclosure at Baton Rouge Zoo WBRZ
A small primate had to be tranquilized at the Baton Rouge Zoo after it escaped its enclosure Friday late afternoon.
03/23/2019 08:44 AM
Baton Rouge-area religion bulletins for week of March 23 - The Advocate
Baton Rouge-area religion bulletins for week of March 23 The Advocate
Deadline for religion bulletins is noon Monday. Email religion@theadvocate.com. Baker. Saturday, March 24. *Service*: 10 a.m., InKovenant Ministries, 14000 ...
03/23/2019 05:00 AM
Environmental report on Baton Rouge I-10 widening delayed until summer Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
While originally set to be released in December, the final environmental assessment report for the proposed widening of Interstate 10 through Baton Rouge ...
03/19/2019 12:26 AM
Baton Rouge, New Orleans area Business Honors for March 24, 2019 - The Advocate
Baton Rouge, New Orleans area Business Honors for March 24, 2019 The Advocate
Johnathan Landor, director of environmental services at Woman's Hospital, was named a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Fellow status ...
03/21/2019 12:37 AM
ExxonMobil picked Baton Rouge but ITEP debate isn't over - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
ExxonMobil picked Baton Rouge but ITEP debate isn't over Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
The local business community, fearful of the fallout from the ongoing controversy over the Industrial Tax Exemption Program, breathed a sigh of relief in early ...
03/21/2019 06:50 PM
Baton Rouge man convicted in 2014 La Annie Drive 'planned execution'; verdict unanimous The Advocate
A jury Thursday convicted a Baton Rouge man in what a prosecutor called the "execution"-style slaying of a 29-year-old man on La Annie Drive in 2014.
03/22/2019 06:20 AM
Baton Rouge police officers, volunteers join forces for Scotlandville 'fence mending' exercise The Advocate
Working in the Baton Rouge Police Department's community policing division, Sgt. Kyle Callihan spends a lot of time thinking about what his agency can do to ...
03/24/2019 04:17 AM
Saints whirlwind scouting week wraps up in Baton Rouge - NOLA.com
Saints whirlwind scouting week wraps up in Baton Rouge NOLA.com
New Orleans also had representatives at Alabama, Ohio State and West Virginia pro days.
03/23/2019 08:00 PM
Aerial photos show Miss. River in downtown Baton Rouge - WAFB
Aerial photos show Miss. River in downtown Baton Rouge WAFB
Water levels remain extremely high in downtown Baton Rouge.
03/19/2019 07:21 PM
Miss. River level in Baton Rouge expected to gradually fall over next 3-4 weeks - WAFB
Miss. River level in Baton Rouge expected to gradually fall over next 3-4 weeks WAFB
Even with those Nebraska and Iowa flood waters headed towards Baton Rouge, plus the anticipated snow melt, the latest forecast for the Lower Mississippi ...
03/22/2019 06:06 AM
First wave of bond sales for major Baton Rouge, New Orleans projects easily clears commission The Advocate
The first installment on a $650 million highway borrowing plan, including major projects in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, won easy approval Thursday from the ...
03/22/2019 12:45 AM
East Baton Rouge District Attorney said Peterson, who has admitted to gambling addiction, doesn't pose a public safety threat.
03/25/2019 09:32 AM
Officials announce lineup for Baton Rouge Blues Festival - WBRZ
Officials announce lineup for Baton Rouge Blues Festival WBRZ
BATON ROUGE - The lineup for the 25th Annual Baton Rouge Blues Festival has been announced. The festival is set for April 13-14. Officials say there will be ...
03/20/2019 10:45 PM
Baton Rouge rapper Kevin Gates visits Louisiana Youth Challenge Program - WAFB
Baton Rouge rapper Kevin Gates visits Louisiana Youth Challenge Program WAFB
On Friday, Mar. 15, Baton Rouge rapper, Kevin Gates, visited the Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program (YCP). Gates is a former cadet and ...
03/20/2019 09:58 AM
Family grieves after Baton Rouge teen found shot in ditch: 'I didn't know my baby was gonna die' The Advocate
The mother of a Baton Rouge teen found shot to death on North 35th Street spent hours Sunday morning wondering where her son was, becoming more and ...
03/19/2019 01:37 AM
ExxonMobil 100 percent at fault for deadly 1993 Baton Rouge refinery fire, state high court says The Advocate
More than a quarter-century after a fire and explosion at ExxonMobil's Baton Rouge refinery killed two workers and sent thick smoke, ash, asbestos particles and ...
03/21/2019 12:50 AM
Wearin’ of the Green rolls through Baton Rouge - WAFB
Wearin’ of the Green rolls through Baton Rouge WAFB
The annual Wearin' of the Green, St. Patrick's Day Parade once again brought the spirit of celebration to Baton Rouge.
03/17/2019 08:35 AM
Report: Benson buys Bluebonnet-Burbank land in Baton Rouge - WBRZ
Report: Benson buys Bluebonnet-Burbank land in Baton Rouge WBRZ
BATON ROUGE - Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson has reportedly purchased more than two acres of land near the intersection of Bluebonnet ...
03/20/2019 08:38 AM
More patients accuse Baton Rouge physical therapist of sexual abuse - WAFB
More patients accuse Baton Rouge physical therapist of sexual abuse WAFB
BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - A local physical therapist is facing four more charges of forcible sexual battery, now bringing the count up six counts of forcible ...
03/19/2019 01:20 AM
Shooting suspect arrested after former Vinton mayor killed at his Baton Rouge home - WAFB
Shooting suspect arrested after former Vinton mayor killed at his Baton Rouge home WAFB
A man was arrested after a former Vinton mayor was shot and killed at his home in a Baton Rouge gated community.
03/17/2019 05:17 AM
Wanna be on 'Big Brother'? Baton Rouge casting call is Monday - The Advocate
Wanna be on 'Big Brother'? Baton Rouge casting call is Monday The Advocate
Do you want "Big Brother" to watch you? An open casting call for the Season 21 of the CBS reality show will take place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, March 25, ...
03/22/2019 04:35 AM
13 Baton Rouge principals get more say in personnel, length of school day and school year The Advocate
After getting more specifics, the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board agreed Thursday to give principals at 13 low-performing schools more say on who they ...
03/22/2019 09:45 AM
NFIP changes likely to impact Louisiana residents, but officials are hopeful update is a positive The Advocate
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced a major plan to overhaul how risk is assessed in the National Flood Insurance Program, which ...
03/25/2019 06:30 AM
In exchange for money Baton Rouge court employee falsified 100s of drug tests, warrant says The Advocate
A former employee of the 19th Judicial District Drug Court program is accused of falsifying hundreds of drug tests and alerting program participants ahead of ...
03/20/2019 04:04 AM
Vacant Cortana Sam's Club store in Baton Rouge sold to Mardi Gras bead distributor for millions The Advocate
The vacant Sam's Club at Cortana Mall has been sold for $5.6 million to a Baton Rouge Mardi Gras bead distributor.
03/22/2019 05:51 AM
Trial of accused cop killer begins Monday in East Baton Rouge Parish - KPVI News 6
Trial of accused cop killer begins Monday in East Baton Rouge Parish KPVI News 6
SHREVEPORT, La. – Shreveport police Officer Thomas LaValley was remembered as a kind and dedicated officer who was only a few years into his law ...
03/25/2019 10:00 AM
Baton Rouge apartment vacancies go up as nation's go down - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
Baton Rouge apartment vacancies go up as nation's go down Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
Baton Rouge was among the metro areas with the highest multifamily rental vacancy rates during the first three quarters of 2018, according to data from the ...
03/06/2019 05:00 PM
LSU fans cheer on Tigers basketball team from Baton Rouge - WAFB
LSU fans cheer on Tigers basketball team from Baton Rouge WAFB
Plenty of LSU fans skipped work or class Thursday, packing out places like Walk-On's near campus to cheer on the Tigers.
03/22/2019 07:26 AM
Airline Highway reopens in Baton Rouge after train collides with 18-wheeler - WBRZ
Airline Highway reopens in Baton Rouge after train collides with 18-wheeler WBRZ
BATON ROUGE - Emergency crews were called to a crash involving a train and an 18-wheeler Tuesday morning.
03/20/2019 12:37 AM
Police: Ex-Vinton mayor fatally shot at home in Baton Rouge after dispute; suspect arrested The Advocate
The former mayor of Vinton was found dead from apparent gunshot wounds in his home in a low-crime Baton Rouge neighborhood early Saturday morning, ...
03/17/2019 01:45 AM
Baton Rouge man's sentence in 'play fighting' death of 4-year-old irks maternal grandfather The Advocate
Marcel Tennie's grandfather questioned the criminal justice system and the value placed on black lives after learning Tuesday that a Baton Rouge man probably ...
03/20/2019 05:03 AM
No rest for the weary: Westside commuters face more traffic obstacles Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
The troubled intracoastal bridge—and westside commuters—can't catch a break. Traffic along La. 1 northbound, which is bad on a normal day, has recently ...
03/21/2019 12:03 AM
DA meets with OLOL over audit in Funes case - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
DA meets with OLOL over audit in Funes case Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Hillar Moore met with officials at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center this morning to review the findings of ...
03/20/2019 12:37 AM
Outdoor dining in Baton Rouge is a thing, but is it profitable? Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
Shortly after restaurateurs Eric Carnegie and Chad Hughes made the decision to open a new casual restaurant and bar concept in the former Crispy Catch on ...
03/19/2019 11:58 PM
Baton Rouge police arrest men after 26 pounds of marijuana, pills seized - WAFB
Baton Rouge police arrest men after 26 pounds of marijuana, pills seized WAFB
Two men were arrested after narcotics investigators seized 26 pounds of marijuana and 24 pills, according to a Friday release from the Baton Rouge Police ...
03/08/2019 05:00 PM
Baton Rouge woman wanted in barbershop attack - WAFB
Baton Rouge woman wanted in barbershop attack WAFB
Authorities are looking for a woman accused of attacking someone at a barbershop, according to a Thursday release from Crime Stoppers in Baton Rouge.
03/07/2019 05:00 PM
Watch: Towing vessel sinks in Mississippi River in Baton Rouge; crew rescued; oil sheen discovered The Advocate
A towing vessel capsized and sank in the Mississippi River near Baton Rouge on Thursday, but the crew members were safely rescued, the U.S. Coast Guard ...
03/14/2019 04:00 PM
Baton Rouge among top 10 US cities for baby boomer debt - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
Baton Rouge among top 10 US cities for baby boomer debt Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
Baton Rouge baby boomers carry an average of $28,853 in debt—the eighth largest amount among the nation's 100 most populated metros, according to a new ...
03/20/2019 11:35 PM
Baton Rouge Fire District Chief suffered heart attack, was resuscitated at fatal fire - The Advocate
Baton Rouge Fire District Chief suffered heart attack, was resuscitated at fatal fire The Advocate
A Baton Rouge Fire Department district chief suffered a heart attack at the scene of a fatal fire in Pollard Estates late Sunday, but he was resuscitated and is in.
03/18/2019 11:37 PM
Baton Rouge, New Orleans area Business Briefs for March 17, 2019 - The Advocate
Baton Rouge, New Orleans area Business Briefs for March 17, 2019 The Advocate
The Mid City Redevelopment Alliance has elected Aneatra Boykin to chair its board of directors and also named John Carpenter as deputy director of programs ...
03/17/2019 02:15 PM
Baton Rouge chefs win national award - WAFB
Baton Rouge chefs win national award WAFB
BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - A local chef couple came back home with an award after showcasing some of the best in Louisiana flavors. Personal chefs ...
03/03/2019 05:00 PM
The croquet craze! Baton Rougeans are picking up mallets and aiming for those wickets - The Advocate
The croquet craze! Baton Rougeans are picking up mallets and aiming for those wickets The Advocate
It's a Monday morning and a group of women, all dressed in white, are on the croquet court at BREC's City Park, mallets in hand.
03/24/2019 10:00 AM
Baton Rouge woman's conduct 'reprehensible' in elderly mother's bedsore death, appeals court says The Advocate
A Baton Rouge woman's manslaughter conviction and 40-year prison term in the horrific 2014 bedsore-related death of her 82-year-old mother were affirmed ...
02/28/2019 05:00 PM
One person dead, firefighter hurt in Pollard Estates house fire, Baton Rouge officials say The Advocate
One person was killed and a firefighter was hospitalized after a house fire Sunday night on Hibiscus Drive in the Pollard Estates area, Baton Rouge Fire ...
03/18/2019 11:26 AM
Good Bird opening first Baton Rouge cafe this fall - WAFB
Good Bird opening first Baton Rouge cafe this fall WAFB
Good Bird announced it's opening up its first sandwich in the Red Stick this fall.
03/04/2019 05:00 PM
No longer a crisis, but Baton Rouge Food Bank still short on food as Lent begins - The Advocate
No longer a crisis, but Baton Rouge Food Bank still short on food as Lent begins The Advocate
After raising the alarm about food shortages heading into the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank has been able to ...
03/04/2019 05:00 PM
Solar energy group PosiGen opening first Baton Rouge office - WAFB
Solar energy group PosiGen opening first Baton Rouge office WAFB
BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - A solar energy company that helps cut down utility costs for low and middle income families is opening its first office in Baton ...
03/16/2019 07:09 AM
Motorcyclist arrested after speeding by stopped school bus, crashing into patrol car in Baton Rouge WAFB
A man was arrested Friday morning after leading authorities on a nearly 10-mile chase that involved speeding by a school bus and crashing into a patrol unit.
03/17/2019 04:28 AM
Riegel: A new way to redevelop north Baton Rouge? - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
Riegel: A new way to redevelop north Baton Rouge? Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
Can you redevelop north Baton Rouge one house at a time? Armed with an ambitious business model, a little cash, a background in construction and a lot of ...
03/18/2019 07:00 PM
More stop signs installed to slow speeders through Baton Rouge neighborhood - WBRZ
More stop signs installed to slow speeders through Baton Rouge neighborhood WBRZ
A neighborhood experiencing cut-through drivers is putting the brakes on speeding.
02/26/2019 08:47 AM
Don't miss these events in the Baton Rouge area (March 1-7) - The Advocate
Don't miss these events in the Baton Rouge area (March 1-7) The Advocate
Update: The Baton Rouge Arts Market, which normally runs the first Saturday of each month, has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 9.
02/28/2019 05:00 PM
Mike Erwin, the 19th JDC's longest serving judge in Baton Rouge, leaving bench - The Advocate
Mike Erwin, the 19th JDC's longest serving judge in Baton Rouge, leaving bench The Advocate
The longest tenured and arguably most colorful judge on the Baton Rouge-based 19th Judicial District Court is retiring effective Aug. 1, but 69-year-old Mike ...
03/17/2019 06:52 AM
Archie Williams stepped out of the 19th Judicial District courthouse and into the sunshine Thursday afternoon surrounded by relatives and lawyers — his first ...
03/22/2019 11:00 AM
Free pop-up clinic coming to Baton Rouge - WBRZ
Free pop-up clinic coming to Baton Rouge WBRZ
BATON ROUGE - Louisiana Healthcare Connections is sponsoring a two-day free clinic for the public Friday and Saturday. It will be held from 7am to 7pm and ...
03/15/2019 08:48 AM
Baton Rouge, New Orleans area Business Honors for March 17, 2019 - The Advocate
Baton Rouge, New Orleans area Business Honors for March 17, 2019 The Advocate
The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine has named Dr. George Robinson as its 2018 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year, recognizing outstanding professional ...
03/17/2019 02:15 PM
Baton Rouge leaders pushing black community to take part in census; counts determine funding The Advocate
Local leaders are already pushing for Baton Rouge residents to participate in the 2020 census, especially residents of the parish's largely black neighborhoods ...
03/17/2019 07:23 AM
Baton Rouge man arrested, accused of digging up bones at graveyard - KALB News
Baton Rouge man arrested, accused of digging up bones at graveyard KALB News
A Baton Rouge man has been arrested and is accused of desecrating graves.
03/01/2019 05:00 PM
'Red Stick': Network eyeing possible crime drama set in Baton Rouge - WBRZ
'Red Stick': Network eyeing possible crime drama set in Baton Rouge WBRZ
BATON ROUGE - A major network is interested in creating a new drama series based in Baton Rouge.
02/26/2019 10:03 AM
Community health fair in north Baton Rouge scheduled for Mar. 16 - WAFB
Community health fair in north Baton Rouge scheduled for Mar. 16 WAFB
Mission Possible is partnering with numerous local organizations for a free health fair in north Baton Rouge.
03/12/2019 04:00 PM
MISSING: Police searching for Baton Rouge teen - WBRZ
MISSING: Police searching for Baton Rouge teen WBRZ
BATON ROUGE - Police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing teen last seen more than two weeks ago.
02/27/2019 06:23 AM
Baton Rouge, New Orleans area Business Honors for March 10, 2019 - The Advocate
Baton Rouge, New Orleans area Business Honors for March 10, 2019 The Advocate
Dawn Mellion-Patin, vice chancellor for extension and outreach at the Southern University Ag Center, has been selected as the 2019 T.M. Campbell Leadership ...
03/10/2019 03:15 PM
Ruffino's buyout advances with $3.5M sale of Baton Rouge restaurant Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
After splitting ways with business partner Peter Sclafani III in October, Ruffin Rodrigue recently purchased Ruffino's on Highland Road for $3.5 million, according ...
03/21/2019 07:21 PM
Arrested: Baton Rouge man accused of posing as pastor in Ascension Parish phone scam - WBRZ
Arrested: Baton Rouge man accused of posing as pastor in Ascension Parish phone scam WBRZ
The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a phone scam circulating in the area.
03/19/2019 08:37 PM
Baton Rouge, New Orleans area Business Briefs for March 3, 2019 - The Advocate
Baton Rouge, New Orleans area Business Briefs for March 3, 2019 The Advocate
Louisiana Economic Development is accepting applications through March 31 for its CEO Roundtables program for small-business executives. Meeting 10 times ...
03/03/2019 05:00 PM
All of Louisiana will be at some flood risk in spring, experts predict in new outlook - The Advocate
All of Louisiana will be at some flood risk in spring, experts predict in new outlook The Advocate
All of Louisiana will be at some level of flood risk this spring, federal meteorologists indicated Thursday.
03/22/2019 01:08 AM
Work on new I-10 exit in southern area of Baton Rouge to resume this spring - WBRZ
Work on new I-10 exit in southern area of Baton Rouge to resume this spring WBRZ
BATON ROUGE – Work should begin in May on a new I-10 overpass at Pecue Lane, state and local transportation officials said Monday. It's part of a larger ...
03/12/2019 01:04 PM
Baton Rouge mayor seeking new management for city parking - WBRZ
Baton Rouge mayor seeking new management for city parking WBRZ
BATON ROUGE - The mayor-president's office wants city-parish parking garages, underground parking and surface lots in the downtown area under new ...
03/13/2019 09:00 AM
Ask The Advocate: Azrok school site fence; South Harrell's Ferry traffic - The Advocate
Ask The Advocate: Azrok school site fence; South Harrell's Ferry traffic The Advocate
Why is a fence blocking the sidewalk around the new school construction off Azrok Avenue in Jefferson Terrace/Inniswold Estates?
03/25/2019 04:30 AM
Upcoming Baton Rouge police academy class to boost staffing, diversity - The Advocate
Upcoming Baton Rouge police academy class to boost staffing, diversity The Advocate
The Baton Rouge Police Department's next training academy for new recruits is expected to help reduce the agency's longstanding staffing shortage and add ...
03/06/2019 05:00 PM
More mail dumped as garbage found in Baton Rouge - WBRZ
More mail dumped as garbage found in Baton Rouge WBRZ
BATON ROUGE - A property manager says they found a bag full of mail left for garbage. Debbie Henning manages several units as a realtor at Sherwood Forest ...
03/13/2019 08:01 AM
See aerial video, photos of swollen Mississippi River, which is nearing levee height - The Advocate
See aerial video, photos of swollen Mississippi River, which is nearing levee height The Advocate
After the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge appeared to hit its crest Tuesday, the water levels will slowly fall.
03/22/2019 12:30 AM
Santa Maria replica’s arrival in Baton Rouge delayed - WAFB
Santa Maria replica’s arrival in Baton Rouge delayed WAFB
BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - The arrival of a historic replica of the Santa Maria has been delayed because of the Mississippi River's high waters and swift ...
02/24/2019 05:00 PM
IBM committed to Baton Rouge despite customer contact center decision Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
While local and state economic development officials lament IBM scrapping its plans for a customer contact center, they remain optimistic about the tech giant's ...
03/11/2019 04:00 PM
Two injured in shooting near Walmart on College Drive in Baton Rouge, authorities say - The Advocate
Two injured in shooting near Walmart on College Drive in Baton Rouge, authorities say The Advocate
Two people were reported injured Tuesday night near the Walmart store on College Drive, according to Baton Rouge police and EMS.
03/05/2019 05:00 PM
Riegel: Baton Rouge loses another architectural gem - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
Riegel: Baton Rouge loses another architectural gem Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
Baton Rouge lost one of its architectural gems earlier this month. You probably didn't hear about it. Not many people did.
02/27/2019 05:00 PM
Baton Rouge attorney sues School Board; claims open meetings violation when asked to stop speaking The Advocate
Baton Rouge attorney Donald Hodge Jr. is suing the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, alleging it denied him his right to public comment on Jan. 17 when ...
03/03/2019 05:00 PM
Prep bowling playoffs begin Monday in Kenner and Lafayette - The Advocate
Prep bowling playoffs begin Monday in Kenner and Lafayette The Advocate
Two days of high school bowling playoffs get under way at 10:30 a.m. Monday at AMF All-Star Lanes in Kenner with the top half of the 32-team Boys/Coed ...
03/25/2019 05:13 AM
Baton Rouge man pleads guilty in large-scale local drug trafficking ring - The Advocate
Baton Rouge man pleads guilty in large-scale local drug trafficking ring The Advocate
A 42-year-old Baton Rouge man pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges in a large local drug trafficking ring, U.S. Attorney Brandon Fremin reported.
03/13/2019 04:00 PM
ExonnMobil announces plans to expand Baton Rouge plant - WBRZ
ExonnMobil announces plans to expand Baton Rouge plant WBRZ
BATON ROUGE - ExonnMobil has announced that the company plans to expand operations in the Baton Rouge area.
03/02/2019 01:25 AM
Ten charter schools—including KIPP—bid on coming to Baton Rouge Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
A total of 10 charter school networks have applied to the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board for 2019 authorization.
03/04/2019 05:00 PM
Southern's Human Jukebox to march in St. Patrick's Day parade in Baton Rouge - WBRZ
Southern's Human Jukebox to march in St. Patrick's Day parade in Baton Rouge WBRZ
BATON ROUGE – The Human Jukebox will be featured in next weekend's St. Patrick's Day parade, the Wearin'of the Green. It's a rare appearance for the ...
03/08/2019 07:28 AM
Baton Rouge faith groups show support for Muslim community in wake of New Zealand mosques shootings The Advocate
Within hours of the news reports about the Friday massacre of at least 49 worshipers at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, the diverse faith groups of ...
03/15/2019 04:00 PM
The 2019 Baton Rouge Business Awards and Hall of Fame - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
The 2019 Baton Rouge Business Awards and Hall of Fame Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
For 36 years, Business Report has been honoring leading professionals and companies in the Capital Region that distinguish themselves by not only ...
03/13/2019 04:00 PM
Baton Rouge man's conviction, life sentence upheld in 2013 Evangeline Street shooting - The Advocate
Baton Rouge man's conviction, life sentence upheld in 2013 Evangeline Street shooting The Advocate
A Baton Rouge man who fired 16 shots into a couple's parked car on Evangeline Street in 2013, killing a man and seriously wounding his wife, has failed to ...
03/04/2019 05:00 PM
Hebert’s Specialty Meats to open Jefferson Highway location in Baton Rouge - The Advocate
Hebert’s Specialty Meats to open Jefferson Highway location in Baton Rouge The Advocate
The local franchisee of Hebert's Specialty Meats plans to open a location on Jefferson Highway, in the space that had most recently been occupied by Rock N ...
03/19/2019 05:45 AM
NBA YoungBoy Ignores Boosie Badazz Warning Moving Back To Baton Rouge - Urban Islandz
NBA YoungBoy Ignores Boosie Badazz Warning Moving Back To Baton Rouge Urban Islandz
NBA YoungBoy ignores Boosie Badazz warning, says he is moving back to Baton Rouge. Lil Boosie recently issued a warning to young rappers to move from ...
03/24/2019 05:47 AM
Why is Fat Tuesday so quiet in Baton Rouge? - The Advocate
Why is Fat Tuesday so quiet in Baton Rouge? The Advocate
Editor's note: The original version of this story ran in 2010.
03/05/2019 05:00 PM