Schools, offices in, near Baton Rouge closed Tuesday due to winter weather
Schools, offices and businesses in the Baton Rouge area are starting to announce closures as Louisiana is gearing up for extremely cold weather and the potential for winter weather early next week.
Baton Rouge rejects plans for 3 new charter schools, as superintendent mulls replacements for charters closing
Both applicants, GEO Academies and Collegiate Academy, plan to appeal their denials to start new charter schools in Baton Rouge to the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, or BESE.
Find out if Baton Rouge’s casinos closed out 2024 on a winning hand
Though collective revenue was down for the casinos, the Belle of Baton Rouge experienced a 14.6% month-over-month revenue jump. The casino brought in $659,570 in December, up from $575,408 in November. Year-over-year revenue for the Belle was down less than 1% compared to December 2023.
Louisiana government offices will close for winter weather. Here's what to know.
All state offices will be closed on Tuesday "due to extreme winter weather," according to a social media post on Friday from Louisiana State Civil Service, the agency that acts as the human resources department for state employees.
State offices closing ahead of extreme winter weather
All state offices will be closed statewide Tuesday, Jan. 21 due to extreme winter weather. Commissioner of Administration Taylor Barras made the announcement Friday morning. Many area businesses are still making decisions on whether or not to close their doors due to the extreme weather and road conditions expected next week.
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First snow in 7 years expected to fall in Baton Rouge on Tuesday; temperatures plunging into 20s
A 60% to 70% chance of snow is expected in Baton Rouge on Tuesday, the National Weather Service said. A cold front coming in ...
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Baton Rouge Police: 1 arrested, 1 hurt after gun accidentally goes off
Around 2:18 a.m. Friday, a Baton Rouge Police Department officer saw a minor traffic violation and initiated a stop. As the ...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events happening in greater Baton Rouge area in 2025
Jan. 15, 2024, people from across the country will be honoring the life and legacy of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Celebrate with these events in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge is hosting a number of events in honor of the occasion, including celebrations and volunteer opportunities.
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New updates on Baton Rouge crime cameras initiative, recreation center
The Baton Rouge Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Foundation gave updates on investments in its public safety initiatives ...
Overnight fire at vacant building under investigation in Baton Rouge
The Baton Rouge Fire Department is investigating what caused an overnight fire that a vacant commercial building.
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King cake of the day: This Baton Rouge king cake features kumquat curd and raspberry
Maru Bread Co.'s local kumquat curd and raspberry king cake has a fresh, fluffy base with layers of bright kumquat curd and a ...
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How a TikTok ban might impact Baton Rouge businesses
Count your days. If Beijing-based tech powerhouse ByteDance doesn’t sell the widely popular video app TikTok by January 19, ...
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Jaguar cub at BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo named Lacumba III
BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo has announced the name of its first jaguar cub born in over 20 years: Lacumba III. A public contest ...