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Workers say Baton Rouge cleaning company owes them wages

BATON ROUGE — Several workers hired by a Baton Rouge cleaning company say they're still waiting to be paid, as their calls and emails to the business go unanswered and frustration mounts across state lines. Stefanie Wilbanks, who has been cleaning homes and businesses for several years, took a...

Baton Rouge, LA · 17h

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Dale Brown’s Daughter Remembers Her Dad As The “Happiest, Most Optimistic Person” She Knew

Robyn Brown was 9 years old when her father Dale Brown left an assistant coaching job at Washington State to be LSU’s head basketball coach before the 1972-73 season. He and his wife, the former Vonnie Ness of Columbus, North Dakota, and Robyn moved to the Westminster/Pine Park subdivision in Baton Rouge. Robyn graduated from LSU, where she met her husband Chris Prudhomme. They have three children – Christopher, Peyton and Cameron.

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Proposed budget for East Baton Rouge City-Parish could cut funding to Live After Five, other programs

Twelve outside organizations, ranging from Live After Five to the Iris Domestic Violence Center, have been zeroed out in Mayor-President Sid Edwards’ proposed 2027 city-parish budget, ending a two-year downscaling sparked by the loss of tax money after the formation of St. George. Another dozen groups that have long...

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LSU gymnastics 2027 recruiting class headlined by Olympic champ Hezly Rivera

Olympic champion Hezly Rivera is among the 10 athletes who signed to the LSU gymnastics' 2027 recruiting class.

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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 · 18h

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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.

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News in 60 - late LSU basketball coach's funeral, LA Rep. dies, & DWI arrest

Late LSU basketball Coach Dale Brown's funeral, Louisiana State Representative Mike Bayham dies, & Shreveport DWI arrest on News in 60 Seconds.

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Veterans Day Ceremonies Today in Plaquemine, at Southern University and in Livingston

Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11, and several Capital Region communities still have free ceremonies on the calendar today. Here are three official gatherings confirmed by the organizers. Iberville's salute in Plaquemine. Iberville Parish's annual Salute to Veterans is at the Iberville Veterans Memorial on Railroad Avenue in Plaquemine. Pre-ceremony...

Plaquemine, LA · 2d

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LSU WBB signs Louisiana native, 5-star center Caroline Bradley

Five-star center Caroline Bradley from Oak Grove, Louisiana, signed to play for the LSU women's basketball program starting with the 2027-28 season.

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"Don't tell your mom": Brusly veteran asks fellow vets to steer young people toward service

Air Force veteran Warren Lejeune asked Brusly's veterans to point young people toward military service. Plus, the parish Veterans Day celebration at the West Baton Rouge Museum.

Brusly, LA · 2d

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TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Traffic backed up past La. 1 after crash on I-10 eastbound at 10/12 split

BATON ROUGE — Traffic was blocked on the ramp from I-10 eastbound as it splits to I-12 eastbound after a crash on Thursday. The crash was first reported around 7:42 a.m. By 8:30 a.m., the roadway reopened. Traffic is backed up several miles, reaching the west side of the...

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Tiger Basketball Ranked No. 1 In National Recruiting Rankings After Signing Day

BATON ROUGE – Three different recruiting rankings put the LSU Tigers men’s basketball team at No. 1 as of Thursday AM after signing three five-star players for the 2027-28 season. 247sports, Rivals and ESPN.com all have the Tigers at this moment as the No. 1 team in the...

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Baton Rouge Airport Cuts City Ties, Becomes Independent Authority After 50 Years

Baton Rouge's airport officially separated from city-parish government, marking the first governance change in 50 years for the facility now known as Baton Rouge Regional Airport. City and airport leaders celebrated the shift at a ceremony in the terminal rotunda, capping a process that began years earlier with a push to free the airport from the bureaucratic constraints of municipal government.

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Leaders outline next steps in exploring East Baton Rouge Parish government split

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - East Baton Rouge Parish leaders are taking the next steps to explore what it would take to separate the parish and the city of Baton Rouge into two governments. The possibility of deconsolidating city-parish government was discussed during Tuesday night’s Metro Council meeting, where council...

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Following announcement of proposed budget cuts, Metro Council postpones meeting

BATON ROUGE - The Metro Council has postponed Thursday's hearing on the 2027 city-parish budget, which non-profit organizations set to lose funding are hoping to contest. The council sent a notice Thursday morning, saying the hearing was delayed to give everyone time to prepare and present after being out of the office Wednesday for Veterans Day.

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BREC proposes $28M investment into historic Brooks Park: ‘A legacy of our community’

BREC has multimillion-dollar plans for a new recreation and aquatic center at historic Brooks Park, which Old South Baton Rouge residents say the area has needed for a long time. The parks and recreation agency has requested $22.4 million in state funding for Brooks Park to advance a proposed $28...

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Community: New Schools for Baton Rouge honors John Spain; Iberville pageant winners recognized

New Schools for Baton Rouge recently honored co-founder and longtime board member John Spain with the title of board member emeritus in recognition of his years of service, leadership and dedication to improving educational opportunities for Baton Rouge children. Surrounded by fellow board members and colleagues, Spain was presented with...

Baton Rouge, LA · 7h

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Legendary U-High football coach Willis Stelly dies

LSU Laboratory School announced the death of former football coach Willis Stelly.

Baton Rouge, LA · 22h

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Delta Utilities hosting utility resource fair. See when, where

A utility resource fair is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12 at the East Baton Rouge Public Library's Scotlandville Branch.