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SpaceX launch Friday could produce ‘space jellyfish’ visible in Louisiana

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A SpaceX rocket launch planned for Friday evening (Nov. 13) could produce a spectacular sight in the skies over south Louisiana, but the timing of the launch will be critical. SpaceX is targeting Friday for the 15th test flight of its massive Starship rocket from...

Louisiana · 1d

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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...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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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,...

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Two candidates headed to runoff for EBR School Board District 3

BATON ROUGE — East Baton Rouge Parish voters will choose between two candidates in the District 3 school board runoff in one month. Four candidates originally ran for the seat. On election day, incumbent Carla Powell got more than 4,700 votes, and Thomasina Joseph got about 2,800 votes, sending them into a runoff.

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 1d

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Bayou Classic Trophy Tour to make stops in Baton Rouge, New Orleans: See when

Bayou Classic officials will host a trophy tour in Baton Rouge and New Orleans ahead of the 53rd annual matchup between the Southern Jaguars and Grambling State Tigers on November 28.

Baton Rouge, LA · 9h

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Two LSU Students Arrested for Home Invasion Inside Spruce Hall Dorm Room After Football Game

Home Invasion Inside LSU Campus Dorm in Baton Rouge Ends With Two Students Behind Bars A dorm room should be […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.

Baton Rouge, LA · 18h

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UL System President Rick Gallot owes $350K in taxes, records show; he faults accountant

Rick Gallot, who oversees the eight schools in the University of Louisiana System, owes $350,000 in federal income taxes going back to 2019, according to a tax lien filed with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court’s office. Gallot, who has a total compensation package of $600,000 per...

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 1d

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LSU Police searching for suspect accused of stealing near Camellia Hall in October

BATON ROUGE — LSU Police are searching for a man accused of theft near Camellia Hall. According to campus police, the reported theft happened in late October. Anyone with information about the suspect or incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 225-344-7867.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

The Big Lead

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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.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Books-A-Million is back and getting ready for a grand opening in Baton Rouge. See when.

After eight years, Baton Rouge has a Books-A-Million again. The Towne Center location closed in 2018, but a new store has soft opened at 3535 Perkins Road next to Petco in the Acadian Village shopping center. The new Books-A-Million, which is about 8,000 square feet, opened its doors on Oct....

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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A decade of Baton Rouge budgets reveals steady decline in nonprofit funding before zeroing out

BATON ROUGE - Several taxpayer-funded agencies are coping with a harsh reality, going from fully funded to nothing. It's a reality organizations around East Baton Rouge Parish are grappling with as the Metro Council prepares its next budget because COVID-19-era American Rescue Plan money depleted. Meaning, the city-parish has to...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

Bring Me The Sports

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Gophers-Southern reaction: Isaac Asuma sets career high with another big scoring night

Minnesota followed up Monday night's win over Cincinnati with another impressive performance.

Minneapolis, MN · 23h

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Tree trimming near Entergy power lines brings rolling lane closures to St. George

ST. GEORGE — Drivers in St. George will find temporary rolling lane closures for tree trimming services near Entergy power lines. The closures will run from Nov. 16 through Dec. 11. Work will happen Monday through Saturday between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Affected roads include Drusilla Drive, Baker...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Buckle up: Nor'easter, atmospheric river crash tailgates this weekend

Cold air, a nor'easter and atmospheric river moisture will bring rain, snow and travel delays to college and NFL tailgates this weekend. See the forecast.

Baton Rouge, LA · 16h

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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...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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LSU edge rusher says he signed Ole Miss revenue sharing deal under ‘undue pressure’ from coaches

LSU edge rusher Princewill Umanmielen and offensive lineman Devin Harper are arguing they signed their revenue-sharing deals with Ole Miss for the 2026 season under “undue pressure” from the Rebels’ coaching staff and shouldn’t be liable for the buyout money the university is suing for. Umanmielen...

Baton Rouge, LA · 4h

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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 · 1d

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This Louisiana Downtown Christmas Festival Brings Holiday Lights And A Big Tree Lighting

Six tons of real snow get trucked into a Louisiana downtown for one December day. Yes, real snow, in a state where most kids own more rain boots than mittens. That snow is only one piece of the fun. A mayor flips the switch on about half a million lights, and Santa helps with the countdown. Then fireworks burst over the Mississippi River.

Baton Rouge, LA · 14h

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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...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Baton Rouge Weighs Cost of Going It Alone as City-Parish Separation Debate Advances

BATON ROUGE, La. — Baton Rouge is moving closer to a formal examination of whether it can afford to govern itself independently of East Baton Rouge Parish, raising questions about who controls local tax dollars, how public services would be funded, and whether the city’s current government structure adequately represents its residents.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d