Hourly Weather Report for Mid City, Baton Rouge
Real-time forecast and conditions as of 4:37 AM UTC
Southern University to Open JagFresh Farmers Market
Baton Rouge Bakery Relocates Downtown
Lifestyle
Activist, Author Blonka Mack Visiting Baton Rouge for Financial Literacy Tour
Mack's 4:44 Financial Literacy World Tour to Include Stop at Local School

Southern University Students Cultivate Grapes for Winemaking
Jaguars learn viticulture skills in university's working vineyard program
Emeril Lagasse to Open New Signature Steakhouse in Baton Rouge
The legendary chef will bring his culinary expertise to L'Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge later this year.
Crime
Baton Rouge mother on trial for alleged abuse that led to Nevaeh Allen's death
Lanaya Cardwell faces charges of second-degree cruelty to a juvenile following the disappearance and death of her 2-year-old daughter.

Foster parent charged for spanking 3-year-old with fly swatter
Elderly Baton Rouge woman accused of cruelty to juveniles after foster child found with bruises
Louisiana Middle School Counselor Found Dead After Accusations of Inappropriate Teen Messages
Quinton Dixon, 44, was accused of messaging a 14-year-old former student before his apparent suicide
Weather
Cold Front Brings Rain and Brief Cool-Down
Chilly mornings ahead, but warmer weather on the way for the weekend.

Another Storm-Related Death in Louisiana
65-year-old man dies of hypothermia during extended power outage
Louisiana Winter Storm Claims 8 Lives
State health department confirms 5 more storm-related deaths, bringing the total to 8
Sports
LSU Football Leads Race for Top Louisiana Running Back Recruit
Four-star Jayden Miles is a top target for the Tigers in the 2027 class.

LSU Women's Basketball Looks to Sweep Texas
Tigers aim to defeat Longhorns on the road after winning first matchup at home
5 LSU Football Freshmen to Watch in 2026
New coach Lane Kiffin's first recruiting class could make an immediate impact.
Politics
Zachary Names Gordon Lipscomb as New Fire Chief
Lipscomb brings over 21 years of experience to the role as the city works to strengthen its fire department.

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy Faces Uphill Battle for Reelection After Trump Endorses Primary Opponent
Cassidy, a policy wonk and bipartisan legislator, is fighting for reelection after voting to convict Trump in his impeachment trial.
Louisiana Senate Candidate Suspends Campaign, Endorses Julia Letlow
Kathy Seiden withdraws from race, backs Congresswoman Letlow's Senate bid