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Fifolet Halloween Parade rolls through Baton Rouge with first-ever nighttime route

BATON ROUGE — Costumed revelers lined the streets of downtown Baton Rouge Friday evening as the 16th annual Fifolet Halloween Parade rolled through the capital city. Organized by the local nonprofit 10/31 Consortium, the parade marked a milestone this year by debuting its first-ever nighttime procession along North Boulevard. Participants embraced this year’s milestone theme, "Unsweet 16," bringing festive floats, spooky performances and plenty of Halloween treats to the crowd.

Baton Rouge, LA · 8d
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The races for Louisiana’s two open seats in Congress are coming down to the wire

Only days before Tuesday’s open primary, the race for a vacant congressional seat centered in Baton Rouge remains hotly competitive, with six Republicans and Democrats bunched together, polling shows. The top two finishers who emerge from the scrum Tuesday night, regardless of party, will go head-to-head in a December...

Louisiana · 8d
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Here are the six individuals and one company who are Friends of LPB Louisiana Legends for 2027

For the first time, a company and its two founders are among the 2027 Friends of Louisiana Public Broadcasting Legends honorees. Houston Energy Limited Partnership and LSU alums Billy Harrison and Ron Neal are being recognized for the impact of their leadership in Louisiana and beyond while inspiring future generations of leaders and innovators.

Louisiana · 8d
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Lincoln Theater to reopen next month after several years of renovations

BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Black History Hall of Fame purchased the vacant Lincoln Theater in 2010, and efforts to reopen the historic venue have been underway ever since. On Thursday evening, for the first time in decades, patrons were welcomed inside the Lincoln Theater for a soft opening.

Baton Rouge, LA · 7d
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Planning Commission to consider massive logistics, industrial park in Zachary

Plans for a 3-million-square-foot logistics and industrial park in Zachary are set to go before the East Baton Rouge Parish Planning Commission in December. Ambrose, an Indianapolis-based industrial developer, wants to build the park on a 217-acre tract at 18510 Samuels Road, a few miles north of the East Baton Rouge Parish North Landfill.

Zachary, LA · 8d

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Baton Rouge funeral home holds prayer service before All Saints Day

BATON ROUGE — Greenoaks Funeral Home held a special prayer service to remember the dead ahead of All Saints' Day. Christians around the world will celebrate All Saints Day on Sunday. Managers at the funeral home say the Christian holiday is a significant time of year for them. "This...

Baton Rouge, LA · 8d

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Touching dedication of Athletic Park honors the memory of Buddy Dufreche

In the solitude of silence, one can seemingly hear the voices of the past that once roamed Tangipahoa Parish’s baseball cathedral. Don Larsen sitting the right field bullpen telling teammates perhaps sharing dreams of how he hopes to pitch a perfect game against the hated Brooklyn Dodgers, in the World Series no less.

Ponchatoula, LA · 8d

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Baton Rouge Monster Mash brings safe Halloween fun to local children

BATON ROUGE — Residents in Baton Rouge got into the spooky spirit on Saturday at the second annual Monster Mash Halloween Celebration at the Jewel J. Newman Community Center on Saturday. The free family-friendly event brought together families for an afternoon filled with Halloween excitement, candy, games and entertainment.

Baton Rouge, LA · 7d

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11th annual Cap City Beer Fest happening Sunday

BATON ROUGE - Beer fans filled downtown for the 11th annual Cap City Beer Fest on Sunday afternoon. The dog-friendly event is a fundraiser for Companion Animal Alliance, the only open-intake animal shelter in East Baton Rouge Parish. The event runs from 2-5 p.m. on Fourth Street.

Baton Rouge, LA · 6d

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Baton Rouge’s ‘Skelebrity Graveyard’ gives visitors plenty to laugh about

A Baton Rouge neighborhood features more than 200 skeletons dressed as celebrities and pop culture icons in a creative Halloween display known as the Skelebrity Graveyard.

Baton Rouge, LA · 8d

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New Eviction Authority Raises Stakes in East Baton Rouge Justice of the Peace Race

BATON ROUGE, La. — A change in Louisiana law is adding new responsibilities to East Baton Rouge Parish's Justice of the Peace courts, making the Nov. 3 District 4 election especially important for residents who may find themselves in disputes involving housing, property and money. Five Democratic candidates —...

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 9d

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Inside Baton Rouge's 1924 Central Fire Station: How to Visit the Robert A. Bogan Fire Museum

Downtown Baton Rouge has a building where the fire engines never really left. At 427 Laurel Street, the old Central Fire Station still holds three American LaFrance rigs from the 1920s, parked in the same engine room where crews once rolled out on calls. Today it's the Robert A. Bogan...

Baton Rouge, LA · 7d

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BRAVO Bash brings resources, connection to Baton Rouge military community today

BATON ROUGE — Veterans, active-duty service members, and military families across the Capital Region have an opportunity to connect and access vital community resources today during the annual BRAVO Bash. Hosted by Operation Baton Rouge and Baton Rouge Area Veterans Organizations, the gathering takes place Sunday, Nov. 1, from...

Baton Rouge, LA · 7d

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Halloween brings increased traffic fatalities, prompting safety concerns for trick-or-treaters

BATON ROUGE — For many families, Halloween means dressing up in costumes and going door to door for candy. Behind the celebrations, however, a growing safety concern is emerging on Louisiana roads as traffic fatalities continue to climb during the holiday. State highway safety data shows eight people died...

Louisiana · 7d

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Metro Council introduces ordinances that could allow private land to be seized for MOVEBR projects

BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Metro Council introduced multiple ordinances that could allow private land to be seized for MOVEBR projects in the parish. It's tied to road improvement projects along Mickens Road and Port Hudson Pride Road. These projects are looking to take the next step in...

Baton Rouge, LA · 10d

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LSU can roster a player for now, but a federal case in Alabama still could affect LSU

BATON ROUGE — A judge has temporarily blocked the SEC from punishing LSU if the school puts RJ Luis on its basketball roster. According to David Fleshman, a temporary restraining order also blocks LSU and the SEC from keeping Luis off the court while the case moves forward. Fleshman described the fight as a broader question about who controls eligibility in college sports.

Baton Rouge, LA · 9d

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2 Your Town New Roads: False River Golf and Country Club expands from 9 holes to 18 in $45M renovation

FALSE RIVER — False River Golf and Country Club is wrapping up a renovation that expanded its course from nine holes to 18 holes. The project covers about 160 acres a mile from the Mississippi. It includes a driving range, practice greens, zoysia fairways, Bermuda rough, bunkers and several lakes.

New Roads, LA · 8d

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Judicial races on ballot for Nov. 3 in EBR Parish

Several judicial races will appear on voters' ballots in the Nov. 3 election.

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 7d

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Parts of Ponchatoula under limited precautionary boil water advisory due to damaged water main

A limited precautionary boil water advisory is in effect for a portion of Ponchatoula on Thursday, Oct. 29, the Tangipahoa Water District announced.

Ponchatoula, LA · 9d