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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 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...
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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...
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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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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 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...
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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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