Weather
Hourly Weather Report for Mid City, Baton Rouge
Real-time forecast and conditions as of 4:37 AM UTC
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
Health
Louisiana Bans SNAP Purchases of Soda, Candy, and Energy Drinks
New restrictions align with 'Make America Healthy Again' initiative
Routine Home Cleaning Supports Healthier Indoor Air in Louisiana
Dust, pet dander, pollen, and mold spores can circulate and contribute to respiratory issues if not properly addressed.
Cancer Center Offers Outpatient CAR-T Cell Therapy
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Baton Rouge becomes first in region to provide groundbreaking treatment without hospital stay.
Sports
LSU Coach McMahon's Team Continues to Fight
Could Spirited Performances Save His Job?
LSU Football Eyeing Massive Recruiting Wins in Louisiana
Lane Kiffin and the Tigers are targeting top in-state prospects for the 2027 class.
Baton Rouge Schools Sweep Indoor Track Championships
Local schools dominate all divisions at the 2026 LHSAA High School Indoor Championships.
Business
Community Coffee Names New CFO
Caesar Pereira to succeed retiring Annette Vaccaro as Chief Financial Officer of family-owned coffee brand
CVS Health Launches $5M Scholarship Program for Louisiana Pharmacy Students
Initiative aims to support future pharmacists and expand access to care in the state.
b1BANK Partners with Covecta to Deploy Agentic AI
Multi-year deal makes b1BANK Covecta's first U.S. banking client, aiming to automate loan and deposit tasks after an 8-week go-live.
Crime
FedEx Driver Accused of Stealing $62,000 in Undelivered Packages
The 27-year-old driver has since been arrested and booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison in Louisiana
Influencer Lindsey Pelas Reports Creepy Intruders in LA Backyard
Police respond to multiple calls from the social media star about suspicious activity at her home.
Louisiana Proposes Registry for Animal Abuse Felons
New bill aims to track offenders convicted of certain animal-related crimes.
