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• Thursday PM Forecast: strong storms possible as workweek ends Play Video

  June 9, 2022 6:12 PM

  It now appears that the best chance of rain in the 7-Day Forecast will come on Friday. In fact, some strong boomers could fire up just as many of us are starting the weekend. Next 24 Hours: Any showers than manage to develop will diminish into the evening hours.... more »

• Ice Skating on the River returns to Baton Rouge Play Video

  December 14, 2021 9:01 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A fun-filled wintertime tradition is returning to the Raising Cane’s River Center this week. Ice Skating on the River kicks off Friday, December 17, as the venue is transformed into a Winter Wonderland. Ice Skating on the River will offer 75-minute sessions nearly every... more »

• 'Friday' actor Anthony 'AJ' Johnson dead at 55

  September 21, 2021 5:48 AM

  Entertainers are mourning the loss of actor Anthony "AJ" Johnson, an actor widely known for his performance as Ezal in the 1995 hit comedy, 'Friday.' Johnson's representative, LyNea Bell, confirmed Monday that he passed away at 55 years of age. "The world of Comedy has truly been shaken,... more »

• Man charged with negligent homicide in shooting

  June 17, 2021 9:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man was arrested for negligent homicide after a shooting left one dead in an East Baton Rouge neighborhood Thursday night. Police say Israel Crockett, 21, was shot on Ford Street around 8 p.m. Thursday. Crockett was taken to a hospital where he later died. ... more »

• Friday's Health Report Play Video

  April 23, 2021 7:12 PM

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• LIVE UPDATES: Friday afternoon commute

  March 5, 2021 3:11 PM

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• Sweating in the stadium, refreshments served Sunday night Play Video

  October 13, 2017 6:29 AM

  The week will end dry and hot. A cold front will offer much cooler and drier air by early next week. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Friday will be sunny with highs temperatures near 90 degrees. Humidity will still be in check. Overnight will be clear with low... more »

• LSU faces Oregon State in CWS Friday

  June 23, 2017 12:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE – LSU looks to move one step closer to the College World Series Finals when they face Oregon State (56-4) at 2 p.m. Friday at TD Ameritrade Park. The Tigers (50-18) must defeat Oregon State on Friday and Saturday in order to advance to the... more »

• Sobriety checkpoint to be conducted in Livingston Parish

  May 25, 2017 4:37 PM

  LIVINGSTON – The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office, along with other local law enforcement agencies, will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on Friday. The checkpoint is an effort to protect citizens from those who drink and drive. Specifics about the location of the checkpoint will not be released in advance.... more »

• LSU graduates largest class at 2017 spring commencement ceremony

  May 12, 2017 5:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Louisiana State University graduated its largest class at Friday's spring commencement ceremony. The university awarded a total of 4,163 degrees. The overall class of 2016-2017 included the most degrees awarded to women, African American and Asian American students. According to the university, the 2017 graduating... more »

• Changing weather into the weekend

  January 8, 2016 7:08 AM

  After a milder end to the work week, a cold front will bring rain and much cooler temperatures over the weekend. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Friday will feature morning clouds and fog followed by a few breaks of afternoon sun. Because of the considerable cloudiness... more »

• Game on: a weekend without rain

  November 13, 2015 7:19 AM

  Calm weather and cooler air will highlight the weekend. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: The week will end with a mixture of sun and high clouds. Temperatures will make it into the mid 60s for most, but could potentially stay a little lower if thicker clouds filter out... more »

• October 30, 2015 Morning News Pop Play Video

  October 30, 2015 7:43 AM

  Here are today's top stories: Fire marshal investigating accident at GBR State Fair Baton Rouge Halloween Parade moved up due to weather concerns BRPD investigating deadly park shooting Heavy rain, strong storms expected on Halloween Updates all day, every day: FACEBOOK |... more »

• 13-mile-long traffic jam complicated Friday commute home

  October 16, 2015 7:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Friday traffic fiasco returned this week with a traffic jam that stretched 13 miles. An earlier crash slowed traffic on I-10 West from Bluebonnet to Highway 415 in West Baton Rouge. There were subsequent crashes in the jam that slowed traffic even more. Eastbound... more »

• One man is dead after being stabbed by his girlfriend

  October 3, 2015 1:00 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE, La. - A domestic dispute ended deadly Friday night. Ascension Parish Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to reports of yelling and screaming coming from the 18000 block of Pinehurst Dr. Upon arrival, the deputies found blood throughout the house, but no one was home. Shortly after, the Sheriff's... more »