LOCAL

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Federal Judge Orders Baton Rouge Police to Revise Strip-Search Policy

BATON ROUGE — In a landmark decision on Friday, a federal judge declared the Baton Rouge Police Department's policy of conducting strip...

Metro Council Members Sue East Baton Rouge Over New District Map

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LOCAL

Metro Council Members Sue East Baton Rouge Over New District Map

BATON ROUGE, La. — In a pivotal move to safeguard equitable representation, a coalition of Metro Council members and residents from East...

Council Members and Advocates Challenge Baton Rouge District Map, Citing Voting Rights Concerns

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LOCAL

Council Members and Advocates Challenge Baton Rouge District Map, Citing Voting Rights Concerns

Baton Rouge, LA – Tensions are escalating within the East Baton Rouge Metro Council as five African American council members prepare to...

Baton Rouge Leaders Endorse Cleo Fields for Congress on Juneteenth

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LOCAL

Baton Rouge Leaders Endorse Cleo Fields for Congress on Juneteenth

BATON ROUGE, La. — In a significant political event coinciding with Juneteenth, prominent leaders in Baton Rouge endorsed State Senator...

LSU and Southern University May Lose Exclusive Rights to Medical Marijuana Farming in Louisiana

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LOCAL

LSU and Southern University May Lose Exclusive Rights to Medical Marijuana Farming in Louisiana

BATON ROUGE, La. — LSU and Southern University, the two public universities currently holding exclusive rights to medical marijuana...

Baton Rouge Hosted Annual "Stamp Out Hunger" Food Drive

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LOCAL

Baton Rouge Hosted Annual "Stamp Out Hunger" Food Drive

BATON ROUGE, La. — In an exhilarating display of community solidarity, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, in collaboration with the...

Scotlandville Fights Food Desert, Eyes Grocery Store, Growth

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LOCAL

Scotlandville Fights Food Desert, Eyes Grocery Store, Growth

Scotlandville, La – Years of limited access to fresh food have fueled frustration in Scotlandville, a Baton Rouge community of 15,710...

Inaugural Missing Middle Housing Summit to Transform Baton Rouge Housing Landscape

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LOCAL

Inaugural Missing Middle Housing Summit to Transform Baton Rouge Housing Landscape

BATON ROUGE, LA — On May 2nd and 3rd, the Jewel J. Newman Community Center will host the inaugural Missing Middle Housing Summit, a...

IDEA University Prep on Plank Road to Close, Students and Staff to Transition

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LOCAL

IDEA University Prep on Plank Road to Close, Students and Staff to Transition

Baton Rouge, La. — In a significant development for the Baton Rouge educational landscape, IDEA University Prep, situated on Plank Road,...

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LOCAL

Local Sorority Honors Women Lost in Childbirth During Black Maternal Health Week

BATON ROUGE, La. - In commemoration of Black Maternal Health Week, observed annually from April 11-17, the Mu Sigma chapter of the Sigma...

Baton Rouge Drivers: Downtown Parking Gets High-Tech Upgrade with App and Kiosks

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LOCAL

Baton Rouge Drivers: Downtown Parking Gets High-Tech Upgrade with App and Kiosks

BATON ROUGE, La.— Park smarter, not harder! The City of Baton Rouge is revamping its downtown parking system with a high-tech makeover...

City of Zachary Introduces Flood Fact Finder for Enhanced Flood Risk Assessment

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LOCAL

City of Zachary Introduces Flood Fact Finder for Enhanced Flood Risk Assessment

ZACHARY, La. - In a bid to empower residents and business owners with vital flood risk data, the City of Zachary unveiled its latest...

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LOCAL

Mayor Broome Calls on Local Businesses to Join the 2024 Mayor's Youth Workforce Experience

BATON ROUGE, La. – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, in collaboration with Employ BR, and Big Buddy invites local businesses to...

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LOCAL

Local Figures and Boxers Unite for Red Stick Rivalry Charity Bout

BATON ROUGE — A convergence of local luminaries and pugilists graced the ring at Baton Rouge Community College on Saturday for the Red...

Former Governor John Bel Edwards Inducted into Louisiana Political Hall of Fame

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LOCAL

Former Governor John Bel Edwards Inducted into Louisiana Political Hall of Fame

Winnfield, Louisiana - Former Governor John Bel Edwards was inducted into the prestigious Louisiana Political Hall of Fame as part of its...

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FOOD

Who has the Best Fried Chicken in BR?

Do you have a go-to fried chicken joint in Baton Rouge that you believe deserves the title of the city's best? Whether it's a renowned...

LSU Settles Lawsuit with 10 Women Over Mishandled Sexual Assault Cases Involving Athletes

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LOCAL

LSU Settles Lawsuit with 10 Women Over Mishandled Sexual Assault Cases Involving Athletes

BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana State University (LSU) has settled a federal lawsuit filed by ten women alleging mishandling of their...

Louisiana Lawmakers Reject Bill to Halt Premium Hikes for Citizens Insurance, Dealing Blow to Consumers

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LOCAL

Louisiana Lawmakers Reject Bill to Halt Premium Hikes for Citizens Insurance, Dealing Blow to Consumers

BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana lawmakers delivered a setback to consumers on Wednesday by rejecting a crucial bill intended to provide...

LSU Resolves Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit with Accusers of Football Players

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LOCAL

LSU Resolves Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit with Accusers of Football Players

BATON ROUGE — LSU has settled a lawsuit brought against the university, which accused LSU football players of sexual misconduct and...

Violence Plagues Baton Rouge Over Easter Weekend

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LOCAL

Violence Plagues Baton Rouge Over Easter Weekend

Mayor Broome and Chief Morse Lead Collaborative Efforts to Ensure Safety in Baton Rouge BATON ROUGE, La. — Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was...

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