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• Police preparing for heavy traffic around LSU game Play Video

  October 1, 2021 6:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police are anticipating heavy traffic around LSU's campus Saturday before, during, and after the Tiger's game against Auburn. Expecting it to be the biggest tailgating event on campus since the start of the pandemic, LSUPD released a map detailing how traffic will be directed once the... more »

• South Carolina 24 | LSU 52 FINAL

  October 24, 2020 4:41 PM

  After going a perfect 3 for 3 on the opening drive, freshman QB TJ Finley capped off the 75 yard drive with a 1 yard touchdown run to give LSU an early 7-0 lead. Just as quickly as the Tigers scored, the Gamecocks answered. Running back Kevin Harris with... more »

• Masks, voter safety encouraged at polling locations, Saturday Play Video

  July 10, 2020 8:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Citizens are encouraged to cast their votes for the Presidential primary and other elections, Saturday, July 11, but to do so in a safe and health conscious manner. Saturday marks the first election since Louisiana's surge in cases of novel coronavirus, and in addition to officials... more »

• Pet Food Distribution event in Gonzales, Saturday

  May 12, 2020 5:37 AM

  GONZALES - An animal rescue center in Gonzales is holding a free Pet Food Distribution event on Saturday. The event will be held in Blue Bayou's parking lot (18142 Perkins Road East, Baton Rouge) at noon and will last until the food is gone. The distribution is the... more »

• DOTD to shift lanes on I-10 E for road work Saturday Play Video

  May 1, 2020 11:43 AM

  ASCENSION PARISH - Drivers headed eastbound on I-10 into Ascension Parish will notice a slight shift in lane usage over the weekend. DOTD says its workers are scheduled to re-stripe the area's new inside lane Saturday night and will shift eastbound traffic at the Bluff Road Overpass to LA... more »

• Livingston Parish officials to distribute reusable masks to residents Saturday

  April 23, 2020 10:17 AM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - As Louisiana officials eye a reopening of the state's economy, they're reminding residents that the spread of COVID-19 is still a threat and it's important to wear masks when going to the grocery stores or other essential locations. For this reason, Livingston Parish officials will be... more »

• Police arrest two suspects in connection to Southern Ave. shooting

  March 22, 2020 9:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police arrested two suspects in connection with a shooting on Southern Avenue that occurred Saturday afternoon. Officers with the Baton Rouge Police Department were dispatched to Rosenwald Grocery, which is on the corner of Rosenwald Rd. and Southern Ave, around 2 p.m. Upon their arrival,... more »

• One more day of dry conditions Play Video

  February 8, 2020 6:46 PM

  THE FORECAST: Tonight and Tomorrow: Partly cloudy skies through this evening, as a very pleasant night is ahead. Temperatures will be slow to cool due to the slightly increasing cloud cover and light winds out of the southeast. Lows should drop to near 50° as we proceed into... more »

• Second annual BR Oyster Fest creating opportunities for downtown businesses Play Video

  May 18, 2019 11:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Today thousands of people poured into downtown Baton Rouge to enjoy oysters prepared every way from char-grilled, to raw, and everything in between. It’s events like the Baton Rouge Oyster Festival that are creating endless opportunities for businesses in the area. “Very unique kind of... more »

• Reclassified: 4 tornadoes confirmed after Saturday storms Play Video

  April 17, 2018 7:17 AM

  Continued sunshine and shifting winds will allow further warming on Tuesday and Wednesday. The next cold front will bring only subtle changes into Thursday. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Full sunshine and southwest winds of 10mph will bring afternoon highs into the upper 70s and low 80s. Overnight... more »

• One stabbed at LSU Parade Ground

  September 9, 2017 6:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One person was stabbed on the LSU Parade Ground Saturday afternoon. LSU Media Relations Director Ernie Ballard says the victim was not an LSU student. Authorities say the victim was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. This is a developing story. Check... more »

• Watch Southern vs Southern Miss on WBTR

  September 9, 2017 3:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Southern Jaguars will take on the Southern Miss Golden Eagles Saturday night, and you can watch all the action on WBTR. The game will be on channel 19 for both Cox and AT&T U-verse subscribers. Kickoff is set for 6:00 p.m. at Robert Stadium... more »

• St. Vincent de Paul to hold 'Super Garage Sale'

  June 23, 2017 11:38 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Greater Baton Rouge will hold its annual " Super Garage Sale " on Saturday. Items like accessories, antiques, books, clothes and tools will be available. All proceeds will go to help SVdP's charity services such as disaster... more »

• Saturday Election Day reminders

  December 9, 2016 10:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE – As the polls open for Election Day on Saturday, eligible voters will be casting ballots for the United States Senate, the 3rd and 4th Congressional Districts, Baton Rouge Mayor-President and other municipal races. Since it is a Saturday election, the polls will open at 7 a.m.... more »

• 2 adults, teen wounded after shots fired at home Saturday night

  September 25, 2016 12:42 PM

  DARROW - Three people were injured after shots were fired at a home in Darrow Saturday night. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said around 8 p.m. Saturday night, the three victims along with other acquaintances were watching a football game inside the residents located on Hwy 22, when shots... more »

• Showers expected Saturday afternoon, throughout Sunday Play Video

  April 30, 2016 12:10 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Some weekend plans may have to change with showers expected Saturday afternoon and throughout the day Sunday. Showers are forecasted to begin around lunchtime Saturday and continue into the evening. The rain should eventually subside but will likely return Sunday with a chance for some thunderstorms.... more »

• OMV locations to open this Saturday so customers can clear records Play Video

  October 29, 2015 7:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Office of Motor Vehicles announced extended hours at locations throughout the state Thursday afternoon. Locally, the OMV office at 7701 Independence Blvd in Baton Rouge will remain open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 31. The additional hours are a measure the OMV... more »

• Early voting for Oct. 24 election ends Saturday

  October 16, 2015 2:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Voters hoping to cast their ballots early for Louisiana’s Oct 24 election have until Saturday to do so. Early voting at parish registrar of voters’ offices and other designated locations will end at 6 p.m. Saturday. At the top of the ballot is the Louisiana... more »

• Tax election results Play Video

  April 6, 2013 10:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Voters decided on a series of taxes Saturday. Most were approved, but one was denied. Here are the results: East Baton Rouge Cons. Sch. Dist. No. 1 Prop 1 -- 6.50 Mills - SB - 10 Yrs. Funds school system operations YES 71.86% NO 28.14%... more »