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• Monday AM Forecast: A cold front later this week brings the first taste of fall weather to Louisiana Play Video

  October 2, 2023 5:21 AM

  We begin this workweek with daily high temperatures continuing their streak in the 90s, but by the weekend we should see temperatures closer to average for this time of year. Rain chances remain scarce to start the week. Today & Tonight : Sunny skies and a high temperature near... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: temperatures set to gradually warm Play Video

  October 6, 2021 5:53 PM

  An extended dry stretch is underway. Temperatures will gradually climb from average to above average. Next 24 Hours: With clear skies and light winds, Thursday morning will attempt to match Wednesday low of 62 degrees. Many locations will bottom out between 62 and 64 degrees. Thursday will be another... more »

• Sunday Journal- All Saints Day at Holy Rosary Play Video

  November 2, 2020 11:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE - In this episode of Sunday Journal, John Pastorek takes viewers to Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Amant where they celebrate All Saints Day, every day. Viewers will visit its "Wall of Saints," a gallery of holy men, women, and children of the church. During... more »

• Iris, local authorities call for 'a community effort' in fighting domestic violence Play Video

  October 22, 2020 7:14 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Throughout the month of October, organizations and individuals across the nation are urging the public to be aware of how to prevent domestic violence and help survivors of abuse. Nearly seven months ago, when Louisiana joined the global community in fighting the spread of novel coronavirus, East... more »

• BR General encourages screenings, self-care during Breast Cancer Awareness month Play Video

  October 1, 2020 8:48 AM

  BATON ROUGE - October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and as the second most common cancer among women in the United States, health experts say it's vital for women to be screened. This encouragement comes amid a startling decrease in the number of women getting mammograms. Doctors at Baton... more »

• Above average warmth dominates early October Play Video

  October 2, 2018 7:12 AM

  As the atmosphere warms and dries overhead, well above average high and low temperatures will continue. Many major cities from the Midwest to East Coast and all areas in between are expected to be above 80 degrees—much later in the year that usual. The best rain chances of the week... more »

• Fall temperatures unlikely through mid-October Play Video

  October 1, 2018 7:20 AM

  A stationary front is losing influence on the local area weather as an upper level ridge builds overhead. This will result in a period of well above average temperatures THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Clouds, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms will stay in the forecast for Monday. There... more »

• Police make arrest in connection to fatal event hall shooting

  November 17, 2016 8:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police have arrested a man in connection with a fatal shooting at a Plank Road event hall in October. Police say Kwame Orlando Robinson went to the Renaissance Center in early October with Marquise Bailey and Alvin Donahue, with intentions of robbing employees at the business.... more »

• 28-year-old arrested for three rapes in October, 2015 murder

  October 27, 2016 10:52 AM

  BATON ROUGE – A suspect has been arrested in connection with raping three people in October has been charged in a 2015 murder. 28-year-old Bryan Leduff was arrested around 6:45 p.m. Thursday in connection to the shooting death of 34-year-old Jemina Williams, according to police. Investigators say Williams... more »

• Elton John to perform at BR River Center in October

  April 7, 2016 11:10 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Sir Elton John is coming to the Baton Rouge River Center in October. According to Ticket Master’s website , Elton John will be performing at the downtown venue on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Apr. 15 at 10 a.m. on TicketMaster.com. The "Bennie... more »

• Angola Prison Rodeo coming in October Play Video

  September 30, 2015 9:36 AM

  ANGOLA- The Angola Prison Rodeo is coming back to town for the month of October. The rodeo has become a staple in Louisiana, where people from all over the state travel to the prison to watch the inmates participate in various events. The nation’s longest-running prison rodeo features events like... more »

• Candidates, protesters show up for qualifications

  September 8, 2015 8:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Candidates, their family members, and a few protesters showed up to the Secretary of State's office Tuesday as qualifications for the fall elections began. The top races in Louisiana include the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, treasurer and insurance commissioner. Candidates for the eight Board of... more »