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Baton Rouge Justice of the Peace Race Heads to Dec. 12 Runoff

A crowded field of five Republicans running for a little-watched but consequential court seat in East Baton Rouge Parish has been narrowed to two. Toni Higginbotham, a retired appellate judge, and Jen Racca, a Metro Council member and attorney, are headed to a Dec. 12 runoff for the District 6 justice of the peace seat after Tuesday's primary.

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 4d

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Crews repairing gas leak on Boudreaux road in Gonzales

GONZALES — An Atmos Energy crew and local emergency responders are working to repair an active natural gas leak near the intersection of Cornerview and Boudreaux roads. According to the Gonzales Fire Department, repair work is currently underway at the site, and emergency services are monitoring the situation. Officials...

Gonzales, LA · 3d

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Free This Month at the EBR Library: Gospel and Jazz on the Plaza, Re-Wilding Fest and a Daylong Game On!

The East Baton Rouge Parish Library's November newsletter is packed, and most of the best stuff costs nothing. Here are the free programs worth putting on the family calendar, most of them at the Main Library at Goodwood, 7711 Goodwood Blvd. Saturday, Nov. 7. The busiest day of the month....

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 3d

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Two advance in Iberville Parish to replace retired Judge Alvin Batiste Jr.

PLAQUEMINE — Voters in Iberville Parish have advanced two candidates to a runoff to replace retired Judge Alvin Batiste Jr. Complete but unofficial returns showed Victor Woods Jr. with 36 percent of the vote and Lori White with 33 percent. They'll meet in a runoff Dec. 12. Alycia Grace-O'Bear...

Iberville Parish, LA · 4d

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Letters: Baton Rouge water bills unfairly charge for unused drainage

The dry weather dominating nightly news is more than an inconvenience for lawns — it is quietly inflating many Baton Rouge residents’ sewer bills for an entire year. East Baton Rouge Parish calculates residential sewer fees using an average of water consumption from October to December and February to April. That figure becomes the fixed monthly charge for the following 12 months. Unfortunately, this window captures water used during unseasonably warm, dry stretches like the one we are experiencing now.

Baton Rouge, LA · 4d

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East Baton Rouge voters make new justice of the peace selections, who now serve parish-wide

Voters in East Baton Rouge have elected a fresh cohort of Justices of the Peace, and, for the first time, their jurisdiction is parish-wide. Of the six elected positions, four were decided Tuesday in the Nov. 3 midterm elections: Mark Miley of District 3 was the only justice of the peace elected outright. The other races — Districts 4, 5 & 6 — are all heading to runoffs.

Baton Rouge, LA · 3d

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Landry bests incumbent for District Judgeship, other judicial election results

The votes have been counted, and the 23rd Judicial District will swear in a new judge in January. Kim Landry won the District A seat on the local bench over two-term incumbent, Jason Verdigets in a closely contested race. Contested in three parishes, Landry totaled 52% (22,867) votes against Verdigets (21,470 votes).

Ascension Parish, LA · 4d

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Veterans Day events, Fall Garden Party, Art After Hours at LASM and more: Around Baton Rouge

The following is a calendar of community events in the Baton Rouge area from Friday through Thursday, Nov. 12. VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE: 11 a.m., Galvez Plaza, downtown. With Mayor Sid Edwards, a Color Guard and the Florida Street Blowhards. visitbatonrouge.com. BINGO LOCO: 5 p.m. and 9 p.m., Chelsea's Live, 1010...

Baton Rouge, LA · 3d

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Historic firsts: Candidates break barriers in 2026 midterm elections

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The 2026 midterm election brought a wave of historic victories Tuesday (Nov. 3), with candidates across the country breaking barriers in races for governor, the U.S. Senate, and other elected offices. From the nation’s first Black woman governor to the first openly gay man elected...

Baton Rouge, LA · 3d

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Ways To Celebrate National Louisiana Day in Baton Rouge

National Louisiana Day falls on November 9, and there’s no better place to mark it than Baton Rouge. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, here’s how to celebrate the food, music, history, and culture that make this state one of a kind. After all, if you’re going to celebrate Louisiana, you might as well do it in the capital.

Baton Rouge, LA · 4d

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Davis hints at 2027 governor bid, puts Landry ‘on notice’ after narrow Senate loss

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The last votes had barely been counted in Louisiana’s U.S. Senate race before candidate Jamie Davis hinted he might run for governor next year. “Jeff Landry, you’re on notice, buddy,” Davis told supporters at his election night watch party in downtown Baton Rouge on Tuesday night.

Louisiana · 4d

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Meet your new East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools board members

BATON ROUGE — Election results rolled in Tuesday night, outlining the next chapter of leadership for the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board. Democratic candidate Kimberly Bainguel has been elected to the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board representing District 1. Bainguel defeated Republican Megan Garretson with 8,121 votes.

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 4d

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Collis Temple Jr. ordered to pay fine after alleged conflict of interest while on Bridge Center board

BATON ROUGE — Businessman Collis Temple Jr., the subject of several 2 On Your Side reports from Brittany Weiss, has been ordered to pay a $25,000 penalty by the Louisiana Board of Ethics. According to an Oct. 2 opinion from the ethics board, Temple allegedly used his role as...

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 2d

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Louisiana residents encouraged to participate in statewide community health survey

The LSU AgCenter Webster and Claiborne Parish Nutrition Education program is encouraging residents to make their voices heard by participating in the Louisiana Community Health Survey, an initiative aimed at identifying healthcare access challenges and community health needs across the state. The survey, promoted on behalf of the Office of...

Louisiana · 4d

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EBR Mayor-President proposes $1.2 billion budget, but district attorney says funding still falls short

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - East Baton Rouge Parish is preparing for a new year with a proposed $1.247 billion budget that prioritizes public safety, neighborhood improvements, and homelessness outreach. Mayor-President Sid Edwards presented his proposed 2027 operating budget to the Metro Council, outlining a spending plan that he says...

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 2d

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Around Zachary for Nov. 4, 2026

The celebration of Veterans Day will start with a flag raising at 7:30 a.m. Nov. 13 at Zachary High. The Salute to Veterans parade will start immediately after, heading from the school to Bank of Zachary. Library closed Veterans Day. All locations of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library will...

Zachary, LA · 5d

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See who won the race for district attorney of Livingston, Tangipahoa, St. Helena parishes

Brad Cascio will take over the 21st Judicial District Attorney's Office, defeating Sherman Mack on Tuesday to become the top prosecutor for Livingston, Tangipahoa and St. Helena parishes. Cascio swept all three parishes, earning 64% of the vote in Livingston Parish, 66% in Tangipahoa Parish and 54% in St. Helena...

Livingston Parish, LA · 4d

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Around Livingston for Nov. 4, 2026

The city is honoring the brave men and women who have served — and continue to serve — our country with a parade and lunch Saturday, Nov. 7. The parade lines up at 8 a.m. at Walker High School, 12646 Burgess Ave., and rolls at 10 a.m. A...

Livingston Parish, LA · 4d

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Louisiana Renaissance Festival in Hammond

Louisiana's Renaissance Festival. Founded by veterans, built for families, and a Hammond fall tradition for more than 25 years. Every fall, the Louisiana Renaissance Festival turns the Hammond countryside into a 16th-century English village, and you're invited. Wander lanes lined with more than 600 artisans, performers, and craftspeople. Watch knights...

Hammond, LA · 5d

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Hillar Moore defeats Ryan Thompson to win another term as East Baton Rouge district attorney

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Hillar Moore III has won reelection as East Baton Rouge Parish district attorney, defeating Ryan Thompson in the first contested election for the position in nearly two decades. With all 329 precincts reporting Tuesday, Nov. 3, Moore received 85,409 votes, or 58%, compared with Thompson’s...

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 4d