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Tuesday PM Forecast: temperatures, rain chances nudging higher

Tuesday PM Forecast: temperatures, rain chances nudging higher

Posted 2:29 PM 4/21/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

A warming trend is underway with highs going from the upper 70s early this week to the upper 80s early next week. Some chances for rain will be carried each day ahead, but at this time, there are no threats for washouts or major disruptions.

Temperature Trend: warmer, more (More)

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19-year-old killed in possible accidental shooting along North 35th Street

Posted 9:57 PM 4/20/2026 by Logan Cullop

BATON ROUGE - A 19-year-old was killed in a possible accidental shooting on Monday evening, officials said. 

The Baton Rouge Police Department said the shooting happened around 10 p.m. along North 35th Street, which is in a neighborhood near the corner of Gus Young Avenue and North (More)

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Louisiana House set for Tuesday floor debate on proposed change to TOPS scholarships

Posted 10:29 PM 4/20/2026 by Joe Collins

BATON ROUGE - A bill that could force TOPS students to repay their scholarship money to the state if they fail to maintain their eligibility is set to be debated in the Louisiana House of Representatives on Tuesday.

Under House Bill 385, authored by Rep. Dennis Bamburg, R-Bossier City (More)

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