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Man arrested in connection with October deadly Baton Rouge shooting, police say

A man accused of the shooting death of a 29-year-old in October was arrested.

Baton Rouge, LA · 20h

Tanner Callais

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Wild Video Shows Tanker Crashing into River Cruiser in New Orleans

In an unbelievable video, an asphalt tanker is seen striking a river cruise ship docked in New Orleans. The cruise ship, the American Heritage from American Cruise Lines is then seen listing to its side and then going largely under the water. Drone footage shows the ship now resting on its side, largely submerged in the Mississippi River.

New Orleans, LA · 18h

wbrz.com

Caregiver accused of stealing credit card from 77-year-old woman

BATON ROUGE — A caregiver was arrested for allegedly stealing a credit card from a 77-year-old woman, arrest documents say. Breanah Richardson, 27, was arrested for exploitation of elderly persons or persons with infirmities. She had worked as a caregiver for Home Instead from June 4 to Sept. 4.

Zachary, LA · 1d

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Person injured by heavy equipment along Broussard Street

BATON ROUGE - A person was injured by heavy equipment in the Garden District of Baton Rouge on Thursday morning. Officials told WBRZ that, around 9 a.m., first responders were called to the scene near the intersection of Broussard and Dreher Avenue, where an excavator was involved. One person was bleeding when ambulances arrived.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

Seattle ON Tap

Texas Longhorns Ordered Off Their Plane, and That 10 PM Flight Means Trouble for LSU

Ncaab on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) The Texas Longhorns football team got absolutely slammed with a nationwide FAA ground stop today, literally getting ordered off their charter jet right when they were trying to fly to […]

Austin, TX · 12h

WAFB.com

Coach O survives sepsis after innovative diagnostic test

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Coach Ed Orgeron is back on the sidelines as LSU Football’s special assistant for recruiting and defense, but he started the football season off fighting for his life. According to FMOL Health, Orgeron was rushed to Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center...

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Adults and children escape after house set on fire, Baton Rouge officials say

Two adults and five children were forced to flee their home Friday morning after it was set on fire, the Baton Rouge Fire Department said. Firefighters were called to 2364 Tennessee St. shortly before 2 a.m., where they found the front of the home and the carport engulfed in flames, the fire department said in a news release.

theadvocate.com

Live: High school football scores in the Baton Rouge area for Week 1 of the 2026 playoffs

It's Week 1 of the high school football playoffs in the Baton Rouge area, and this will be the place to keep up with scores from the big prep contests across South Louisiana. Walker-Denham Springs, Ascension Christian-St. John and Central-Woodlawn are among the big games being played on Friday night in the Baton Rouge area.

Baton Rouge, LA · 18h

WAFB.com

13 days after 13-year-old’s killing, BRPD says they are following good leads

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Baton Rouge police said they are following leads 13 days after 13-year-old Madison Harris was shot and killed, and they have identified a group of juveniles who were in the car with her. The update comes 24 hours after neighbors expressed frustration about the lack...

wbrz.com

Louisiana leads nation in reported flu cases as health officials urge precautions

BATON ROUGE — Louisiana is leading the nation in reported flu cases, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as health officials encourage residents to take precautions to prevent the spread of the virus. While flu activity remains lower in the Baton Rouge area,...

Louisiana · 1d

wbrz.com

House fire on North Barrow Drive leaves two displaced; home considered a total loss

BATON ROUGE — Two people, one adult and one child, have been displaced after a fire left a North Barrow Drive home a total loss Friday night. According to the Baton Rouge Fire Department, crews received a report of a house fire at approximately 8:15 p.m. on Friday. When...

Baton Rouge, LA · 11h

BRProud

New multimillion-dollar proposal to illuminate Baton Rouge skyline

A Baton Rouge man with a passion for and knowledge of bridges and roads has presented a plan to the Baton Rouge Area Foundation to change the skyline of Louisiana's capital city.

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Dine in at these Baton Rouge restaurants open for Thanksgiving Day

See which Baton Rouge restaurants will be open and serving holiday meals on Thanksgiving Day.

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The Spun

College Football Predictions: Picks for Week 11's Biggest Saturday Games

Athlon Sports' Steven Lassan and Kyle Wood preview and predict today's biggest college football games in Week 11.

Baton Rouge, LA · 4h

wbrz.com

LSU, developer win award for decade-long residential expansion

BATON ROUGE — LSU and developer RISE won the Best Campus Project at the P3 Higher Education Summit last week. The partnership was awarded at the summit held in San Francisco on Nov. 4 and 5. The award recognizes excellence in the development and delivery of residential facilities through a public-private partnership.

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Pedestrian transported after being hit by excavator in Baton Rouge, officials say

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A pedestrian was taken to the hospital in stable condition after they were hit by an excavator on Thursday, Nov. 12, according to EMS. EMS said crews responded around 9:15 a.m. to the 2300 block of Broussard Street. Louisiana First News contacted the...

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LSU vs. Texas: Saturday’s Times of Interest and Pregame Schedule

LSU returns to Tiger Stadium on Saturday night to face Texas in the Tigers’ final home game of the season. Kickoff is set for 6:49 p.m. CT on ABC. Saturday’s festivities include Senior Night recognition before kickoff and a halftime ceremony honoring former LSU quarterback Bert Jones. Below...

Baton Rouge, LA · 19h

Seattle ON Tap

Archie Manning Called Lane Kiffin a "Narcissistic Jerk" And Nobody's Talking About Their Reunion Tonight

trophy logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) LSU hosts Texas on Saturday night, and while it’s a huge matchup, the real drama might just be on the sidelines and in the history books. Texas QB Arch […]

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Parole Project adds more housing to help people rebuild their lives

The Louisiana Parole Project is expanding its housing program in Baton Rouge to provide stable accommodations for formerly incarcerated individuals seeking to rebuild their lives.