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Baton Rouge courthouse closes early due to power and water outage

Posted 2:25 PM 3/17/2026 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — The 19th Judicial District Court closed at 3 p.m. today because of a power and water outage.

The closure includes Family Court and the Clerk of Court office as well.

Officials say they will share updates when more information becomes available.

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School leaders discuss proposed new start times for some schools in phase two realignment plan

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Posted 10:08 PM 3/16/2026 by Halle Jefferson

BATON ROUGE - Changes to the time your child starts their school day may be on the way for some students in East Baton Rouge Parish. It's part of phase two of the district's realignment plan, which includes six schools.

Phase one of the realignment plan took effect this school year, which (More)