Baton Rouge

ELIFIN is promoting a six-unit retail strip center at 1750 Brightside Dr for $1,700,000. This fully leased property near LSU in Baton Rouge generates stable income and is positioned along a growing retail corridor that sees nearly 18,000 cars per day.

Tuesday will be hot and humid, with an Extreme Heat Warning in effect near the lakes; isolated thunderstorms are expected late afternoon, mainly near the lakes area and southwest Mississippi. Storm coverage is forecasted to gradually increase through the week due to a shifting upper-level pattern, with the best chance for storms anticipated by Friday from a stronger trough. The tropics currently remain quiet, with no tropical development expected in the Atlantic Basin.

The American Red Cross of Louisiana and The Gardere Initiative have formed a partnership to address technological gaps in disaster response. This collaboration aims to provide crucial technology and power resources necessary for storm preparedness and response efforts.

A Louisiana man, Tyronne Brazille, is accused of killing his wife, Lanessa Bradford, after she was reportedly planning to leave him. Authorities allege he propped her body in his car and drove through multiple states before being pulled over by police in Memphis, Tennessee.

Capitol High School in Baton Rouge opened as a free health clinic on Saturday. The facility provided essential services, including medical, dental, and vision care to local residents who do not have insurance.

Phenomune, a biotechnology company, and the Louisiana Department of Health announced a statewide initiative this summer. The program offers residents access to no-cost test kits that provide personalized immune insights. These resources are intended to support residents in making more informed health decisions.

Officials in Baton Rouge held a public meeting to discuss proposed changes to BREC parks. The plan specifically impacts two locations: Milford Wampold Memorial Park and City-Brooks Community Park.

A fire destroyed an apartment building located at the Meadowbrook Apartments in Baton Rouge. The incident resulted in a total loss for the property. However, it was reported that all residents escaped safely from the building.

This article functions as a traffic guide for the capital area, detailing expected road conditions daily. It provides service hours for two Plaquemine ferries: one running from 4:30 am to 7:45 pm, and another operating during segments of 5:15-9 am and 3:15-7 pm. Separately, an accident has blocked the right lane in Baton Rouge on I 10 EB after Highland Rd/LA-42/Exit 166.

A free training program designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners was held on Saturday, August 8th. The event focused on providing business tips learned at the Baton Rouge academy and took place at Cadillac Street Park.

The Jetson Center for Youth, which closed in 2014, is tied to over 50 lawsuits alleging poor conditions and sexual abuse by correctional officers. Advocates argue that due to these allegations and a history of youth escaping, the facility should remain permanently shut. Despite this, state Juvenile Justice officials recently announced plans to reopen the center.

The author, Rolfe McCollister Jr., shared an old list of ideas for "Baton Rouge 2022," written after reflecting on the period between 1982 and 2002. These suggestions included developing a vibrant riverfront, renovating buildings like the Capitol House and Swaggart building, identifying economic engines such as LSU and the Pennington Center, and improving infrastructure with mass transit and sewer systems. The piece invites readers to review these goals and assess how Baton Rouge has progressed since 2002.

A man accused of assaulting Border Patrol agents with his vehicle in Baton Rouge was acquitted of his felony charge. The case involved an alleged attack on law enforcement agents in the city.

Louisiana's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients dropped by 21% since June 2025, with 166,000 fewer people receiving benefits. The decline is attributed to procedural issues like incomplete documentation rather than work requirements or citizenship verification under recent welfare cuts. A single mother in Baton Rouge reported losing benefits due to a caseworker error, highlighting systemic challenges.

A Baton Rouge woman is accused of asking for and not repaying over $5,800 from a former classmate who is autistic. The victim, described as autistic, is seeking the return of the funds.

Dozens of parish-level leaders and volunteers left Louisiana Deserves Better, a recall campaign targeting Gov. Jeff Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill, citing financial mismanagement and lack of transparency by chairperson Marian Gbaiwon. Volunteers attempted to deliver collected signatures but received no guarantees from Gbaiwon, who paused the campaign amid internal disputes.

Louisiana's decision to allow riverboat casinos to relocate to land has boosted Baton Rouge's gaming market, with Bally’s Baton Rouge Casino & Hotel and The Queen Baton Rouge reporting significant revenue increases and job creation after redevelopment. The region's annual casino revenue rose from $65 million to $80 million, attracting diverse visitors and reshaping downtown's entertainment landscape.

A boil water advisory is in effect in Baton Rouge due to a main water line leak. Affected customers have been notified.

Qualifying has begun for local races in the Baton Rouge region, including positions for district attorney, mayoral, police chief, and council seats, ahead of the November election.

A man in Baton Rouge has been charged after a child was found with a skull fracture and bruised face following two incidents in June and July. The father is accused of causing the injuries.

Demand for fractional executives is rising nationwide, with Baton Rouge following this trend. Ethan Bush, a partner at Thirty Three Strategies, notes the growing traction of fractional executives in the area.

The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and Three O'Clock Project have partnered to open a new community kitchen in Baton Rouge, South Louisiana, which will provide approximately 1,000 daily meals to support families in the region.

The I-10 Widening Project in Baton Rouge will cause overnight lane and ramp closures on Interstate 10 and Interstate 110 starting August 7.

World Breastfeeding Week, observed annually from August 1-7, emphasizes the lifelong benefits of breastfeeding and highlights local lactation support for mothers and babies. The campaign aims to provide a healthy start for infants while reassuring mothers they are not alone in their breastfeeding journey.

Baton Rouge-born Empire Wingz is opening its ninth restaurant in Denham Springs, extending its expansion into Livingston Parish. Owner Vic Smith is preparing for the new location as part of the wing chain's growth over 10 years.

A Baton Rouge man was sentenced to four years in federal prison after pleading guilty to financial crimes. He was convicted in a bank fraud case.

A woman died in Baton Rouge after falling onto a road and being struck by a vehicle. She was taken to the hospital but later succumbed to her injuries.

Dozens of parish leaders and volunteers from Louisiana Deserves Better, a campaign to recall Gov. Jeff Landry and state Attorney General Liz Murrill, have left due to alleged financial mismanagement and poor leadership by the group's chairperson, Marian Gbaiwon. Volunteers attempted to deliver collected signatures to Gbaiwon's headquarters but were met with no response, following internal disputes that led to over 100 leaders and volunteers exiting the campaign.

A Baton Rouge barbershop provided free haircuts and school supplies to children while community leaders promoted positive choices to avoid violence. The initiative aimed to foster conversations about youth violence prevention through community engagement.

Authorities are investigating a reported shooting on Plank Road in Baton Rouge. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon.

A Baton Rouge man was arrested in connection with a deadly shooting at Hanks Drive. He was accused of involvement in the incident.

A Baton Rouge man accused of recording a child in a grocery store pleaded guilty to receipt of child pornography. The incident occurred in a grocery store, and the man was charged with a criminal offense related to child pornography.

Three men were arrested in Baton Rouge following a Livingston Parish investigation linked to an armed robbery and drug-related activities.

Jennifer Toups, a group benefits representative for Humana in Baton Rouge, emphasizes the importance of local connections in Louisiana's insurance industry. Humana's strengths include a broad dental network and flexible group benefits that help employers attract employees while managing costs.

A Baton Rouge entrepreneur is using her wedding rentals business to raise funds for Capital Area CASA through a fundraiser and giveaway, supporting abused and neglected children.

Ainsworth Audiology, a Baton Rouge-based private practice, provides personalized hearing healthcare through audiologists Kelley Ainsworth and Courtney Stewart. The article addresses when to seek an audiologist for hearing trouble, the health risks of untreated hearing loss, supporting loved ones in denial about hearing loss, and tinnitus management solutions.

A WalletHub study found Baton Rouge ranks fourth among the largest U.S. cities where residents spend a high percentage of their median monthly household income on clothing.

A shooting occurred on Ryder Drive near Staring Lane in Baton Rouge around 7:30 p.m., resulting in one fatality, according to officials.

The Baton Rouge Fire Department is investigating a fire that damaged a storage shed, garage, and home on Dalton Street in Baton Rouge. No injuries were reported.

EmployBR and LSU Dining by Chartwells Higher Education will host a hiring event on August 4 at 4523 Plank Road to connect Baton Rouge residents with food service job opportunities. The event aims to provide job openings in the food service sector.