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10 years later, JP remembers the lives, legacies of 4 law enforcement officers killed in 2016 ambush
Posted 5:44 AM 7/17/2026 by John Pastorek
BATON ROUGE — Friday is the 10th anniversary of the deadliest day in East Baton Rouge law enforcement history.
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7/16/2026
Students at EBR Schools show significant growth in state test scores
Posted 6:17 AM 7/16/2026 by Mia Monet
BATON ROUGE — East Baton Rouge Parish School System students continue to build academic momentum with increased average test scores.
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7/14/2026
US Postal Service releases new Barbie stamps
Posted 6:30 AM 7/14/2026 by April Davis
BATON ROUGE - The U.S. Postal Service has released a new series of 10 collectible stamps honoring Mattel Inc.'s Barbie, introduced at the annual National Barbie Doll Collectors Convention in Austin, TX, on July 10.
The stamps highlight Barbie's career evolution across more than six (More)
7/13/2026
Dietitcian warns about dangers of eating too many hot dogs
Posted 9:28 AM 7/13/2026 by April Davis
CLEVELAND — July is National Hot Dog Month, and while Americans eat roughly 20 billion hot dogs every year, a registered dietitian says they should not be a regular part of anyone's diet.
Kristin Kirkpatrick, a registered dietitian at Cleveland Clinic, said research points to some (More)
7/12/2026
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after a brief and unexpected illness
Posted 11:11 AM 7/12/2026 by Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump's closest allies in Congress who traveled the globe to advocate for a more aggressive U.S. foreign policy, has died after a “brief and sudden illness,” his office said. He was 71.
The statement posted on (More)
7/10/2026
2une In Previews: Social Justice Sunday at Wesley United Methodist Church honors community impact makers
Posted 7:45 AM 7/10/2026 by Caitlin Lacomb
BATON ROUGE — The historic Wesley United Methodist Church is reflecting on faith, justice and the pursuit of equality during its annual Social Justice Sunday celebration.
The celebration starts Sunday, July 12, at 10 a.m. at Wesley UMC.
The worship service is themed "What to (More)
7/9/2026
New, privately-owned student residence addressing housing shortage among Southern University students
Posted 7:46 AM 7/9/2026 by Mia Monet
BATON ROUGE — On Friday, community leaders will officially open The Grove, a new privately owned student housing residence for Southern University students in Scotlandville.
Owner Brigette Patterson says she wanted to make a (More)
7/7/2026
North American-hosted World Cup has increased Capital area interest in soccer
Posted 5:12 AM 7/7/2026 by Abigail Whitam
BATON ROUGE - While the US Men's National Soccer Team's season may be over after a 1-4 loss against Belgium on Monday, the World Cup is still going ahead full steam in several (More)
7/6/2026
Former players remember life and legacy of Coach Roger Cador ahead of funeral
Posted 5:29 AM 7/6/2026 by Mia Monet
BATON ROUGE - Memorial services are scheduled for Monday afternoon for legendary Southern University baseball coach Roger Cador, who passed away at the age of 74 last week.
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7/3/2026
2une In Previews: 54th annual Kenilworth Fourth of July parade
Posted 5:21 AM 7/3/2026 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE - Kenilworth neighborhood residents will hold their 54th annual Fourth of July parade on Friday at 6:30 p.m.
The parade route starts at Boone Avenue and runs along Kenilworth Parkway. The parade will then make its way back to Boone Avenue via Bromley Drive.
Dayla Galmore went out to Kenilworth on Friday morning to preview the patriotic festivities!
7/2/2026
Food safety practices ahead of July 4th
Posted 3:57 PM 7/2/2026 by Mia Monet
BATON ROUGE — About 60 percent of Americans plan to grill this Fourth of July, according to the National Retail Federation.
With large gatherings comes the need to review safety steps. The USDA says mishandling food can lead to foodborne illness.
Calvin Collier, owner of (More)
6/29/2026
2une In Previews: Baton Rouge community event supports families living with rare genetic disorder
Posted 7:29 AM 6/30/2026 by Caitlin Lacomb
BATON ROUGE — A community dance event is coming to Baton Rouge to raise money and awareness for Prader-Willi syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that has no cure.
The event is backed by Prader-Willi Syndrome Association USA and seeks to raise $20,000 for the organization, which (More)