Baton Rouge Local Forecast

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  • Fantastic weather for Memorial Day Weekend

    May 24, 2013

    Short Term Forecast: All of the heavy rain and storms from last night have dissipated. We are left with mostly clear to partly cloudy skies this morning. Temperatures are in the mid to upper 60s.

    A cold front will sweep through the Baton Rouge area today. This will give... more »

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  • "Bowlegged Heat..."

    May 24, 2013

    We referred to our mother's cousin as "Uncle Sam" Biggins and enjoyed visits to his farm. As noted in a previous column, I still picture him with a load of tobacco in his cheek, walking bowlegged to his barn to climb a tractor or bridle a horse. Often I visit... more »