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Sunday PM Forecast: Chilly air settling in, another temperature swing lies in wait
Posted 5:43 PM 4/19/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
The new workweek will kick off with a change of pace as chilly air settles across the region. Although light jackets will be needed early in the week, warmer temperatures and rising rain chances lie in wait.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Rain is now long gone, setting the stage (More)
Yesterday
Baton Rouge Blues Fest wraps up final day with live music downtown
Posted 8:35 PM 4/18/2026 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Blues Fest wrapped up its final day with live music, local food and crowds that didn't let rain slow them down.
The free festival featured multiple stages around downtown Baton Rouge. Local food vendors lined the streets as musicians performed throughout (More)
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LSU gymnastics came up just short, but Baton Rouge fans say there's plenty to be proud of
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Crews are resurfacing a busy Baton Rouge intersection over next two Saturdays
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Edwards and Edwards: Kylee and Tori combine for five RBIs in LSU win over Ole Miss
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Backs against the wall: LSU baseball loses again to Aggies
Today
St. George Fire Department: Two kayakers rescued from water around Horseshoe Drive Saturday night
Posted 9:51 AM 4/19/2026 by Adam Burruss
ST. GEORGE - The St. George Fire Department rescued two kayakers from water on Horseshoe Drive and Hoo Shoo Too Road.
Fire officials said they were on scene around 7:42 p.m., Horseshoe Drive at Hoo Shoo Too Road was blocked, but has since been reopened.
Officials said the two people rescued were alive and had no injuries.
Yesterday
Saturday PM Forecast: Widespread rain overnight before a cooldown
Posted 5:41 PM 4/18/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
A cold front moving through tonight will first bring widespread showers and a few storms. After the rain passes, temperatures will take a big dip.
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