America's turning 250! Here are 14 events in the Baton Rouge area to celebrate
Touches of red, white and blue have been popping up on homes and businesses in Baton Rouge for weeks. Louisiana
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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Louisiana ends inspection stickers, but Baton Rouge emissions tests remain ‘a gray area’
Drivers and inspections stations in the Baton Rouge region are unclear about how to handle federal emissions testing as Louisiana phases out the state inspec...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Scorching heat today, better rain chances ahead
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Scorching heat remains in place today before better rain chances provide some relief beginning Wednesday.
Jun 30, 2026Open source
Man killed near park, middle school
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Police are investigating a deadly shooting early Monday near Cadillac Street Park and Zion City Middle School.
Jun 30, 2026Open source
Companion Animal Alliance says it’s nearing end of distemper outbreak
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Companion Animal Alliance says it is on the tail end of its first-ever distemper virus outbreak, which temporarily halted dog adopt...
Jun 30, 2026Open source
Trevor Young Day a festive reunion for successful musician, hometown Seaford
SEAFORD — Baton Rouge, Louisiana is where Trevor Young, his wife Allie, their 2 ½-year-old daughter Izzy and other family reside.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Baton Rouge spared from heavy rainfall overnight as Tropical Storm Arthur downgrades, moves through
Tornado warnings and flash flood warnings have were issued in several coastal Louisiana parishes. Arthur was downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone late Wedne...
Jun 18, 2026Open source
LSU formalizes coach Will Wade's first four players on the official 2026-27 roster
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU now has four players on its official men
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Louisiana Fire District Sues Cybersecurity Firm After Hack
The St. George Fire Protection District is suing a Baton Rouge cybersecurity firm after hackers were found to have gained access to the fire district's netwo...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
27 Louisiana hospitals sent warnings by the Trump Administration over lack of price transparency
Among the most notable hospitals receiving letters in Louisiana are within the private Baton Rouge General System: Baton Rouge General Bluebonnet campus and...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Meta to launch first AI infrastructure workforce training in Baton Rouge
Tech giant Meta will launch the first cohort of America’s Workforce Academy, a monthlong training on AI infrastructure and data center construction, wideni...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Meta to launch first AI infrastructure workforce training in Baton Rouge
Tech giant Meta will launch the first cohort of America’s Workforce Academy, a monthlong training on AI infrastructure and data center construction, wideni...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Baton Rouge is in East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana.
Region: Central Louisiana
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What started with one star spangled banner led to the Stars and Stripes Capital of Louisiana
What started with one star spangled banner led to the Stars and Stripes Capital of Louisiana.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
America's turning 250! Here are 14 events in the Baton Rouge area to celebrate
Touches of red, white and blue have been popping up on homes and businesses in Baton Rouge for weeks. Louisiana
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Fourth of July looks hot and mostly dry; higher rain chances arrive Sunday
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Independence Day brings typical summertime Louisiana weather on Saturday. High heat, humidity and a few pop-up storms, but higher rain c...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
State Supreme Court vacates arrest warrant for Attorney General Liz Murrill
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Louisiana Supreme Court late Friday (July 3) vacated the arrest warrant issued for Attorney General Liz Murrill.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
State Supreme Court vacates arrest warrant for Attorney General Liz Murrill
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Louisiana Supreme Court late Friday (July 3) vacated the arrest warrant issued for Attorney General Liz Murrill.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
David Sickey column: America at 250, and the Coushatta at 53 — a reflection on independence 6 MIN READ
Today marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence — a remarkable milestone, and one worth honoring. Just a week ago, here in Louis...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Echoes of 1976: How SW La. marked America’s 200th birthday
America’s 250th birthday celebration this year gave us an opportunity to look back and see how Southwest Louisiana celebrated the country’s Bicentennial...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Happy birthday, USA. You’re welcome for Louisiana restaurants that changed American dining.
So much that feels new with modern restaurant trends had an earlier iteration flowing from New Orleans.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Louisiana Supreme Court recalls Liz Murrill’s arrest warrant in late-night emergency ruling
The Louisiana Supreme Court in an emergency order late Friday night agreed to recall an arrest warrant for Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, after issu...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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