Baton Rouge Closes Comment Period on 2026 Housing Plan
Baton Rouge officials closed public comment on a draft 2026 plan covering four federal programs for housing, homelessness and community development.
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Baton Rouge Housing Plan Proposed for $7.49 Million in Federal Funds
Baton Rouge’s proposed 2026-27 housing plan outlined $7.49 million in federal funds, with public comments accepted through Aug. 8.
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Baton Rouge council to weigh December police-tax election
The Baton Rouge council is set to consider a December vote on renewing a 0.87-mill property tax intended to fund a three-platoon police system.
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BRPD says more than 1,000 tons processed as Baton Rouge landfill search continues
Baton Rouge search teams processed 1,054.1 tons of landfill material by July 27, but the search for Ja’Derrius Minnieweather remains active with no established end date.
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Baton Rouge,, LA Weather Snapshot – August 5, 2026
12:42 PM · Wednesday, August 5, 2026 · Baton Rouge,, LA: 91°F (Mostly Clear) · Feels like 99°F · Humidity 53% · Wind 3 mph
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Baton Rouge planning commission agenda puts Florida Boulevard rezoning and Pettit Road mining proposal before residents
An amended Baton Rouge planning agenda sets an Aug. 17 public meeting on Florida Boulevard plan and zoning changes, Dalton Street and alcohol-zoning requests, and a deferred Pettit Road mining proposal.
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Baton Rouge,, LA Weather Snapshot – August 4, 2026
11:32 PM · Tuesday, August 4, 2026 · Baton Rouge,, LA: 79°F (Mostly Clear) · Feels like 82°F · Humidity 84% · Wind 5 mph
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Louisiana congressional candidates face Aug. 5-7 qualifying deadline after map fight
Louisiana U.S. House candidates must qualify by 4:30 p.m. Friday for races moved to a Nov. 3 open primary after earlier congressional elections were canceled.
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New Louisiana lease law gives Baton Rouge stalking victims a path to end leases early
Act 64 took effect August 1, giving Baton Rouge renters affected by stalking or cyberstalking a statutory path to seek early lease termination—if they provide the required documentation and certification.
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Baton Rouge,, LA Weather Snapshot – August 3, 2026
11:59 PM · Monday, August 3, 2026 · Baton Rouge,, LA: 81°F (Clear) · Feels like 83°F · Humidity 62% · Wind 0 mph
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Baton Rouge airport sets Aug. 11 bid opening for Taxiway F reconstruction
The Greater Baton Rouge Airport District is seeking bids for Taxiway F reconstruction at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, with pavement, drainage, electrical and earthwork included in the proposed scope.
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Baton Rouge,, LA Weather Snapshot – August 2, 2026
11:42 PM · Sunday, August 2, 2026 · Baton Rouge,, LA: 79°F (Mostly Cloudy) · Feels like 82°F · Humidity 79% · Wind 3 mph
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Baton Rouge police report fatal stabbing on Dawson Avenue
Baton Rouge police listed a fatal stabbing in the 4000 block of Dawson Avenue in the department’s July 12, 2026, press-release archive.
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Baton Rouge opens public comment on proposed 2026 HUD community-development spending plan
The Baton Rouge–East Baton Rouge Parish Office of Community Development released its draft PY2026 Action Plan on July 9, opening a 30-day public-comment period through Aug. 8.
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Baton Rouge-area air monitors mostly report good conditions, with moderate PM2.5 at one site
Louisiana environmental monitoring data dated July 27 show good readings at several Baton Rouge-area sites, while French Settlement recorded a moderate PM2.5 Air Quality Index of 53.
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Baton Rouge opens final days of public comment on $7.49 million housing and homelessness funding plan
Baton Rouge residents have through Aug. 8 to comment on a proposed 2026 action plan that would allocate $7.49 million across four federal housing and community-development programs.
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Baton Rouge council to consider special election for 10-year police-tax renewal
The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Council is scheduled to consider ordering a Dec. 12, 2026, special election on a 10-year renewal of a 0.87-mill property-tax levy for the Police Department’s three-platoon system.
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East Baton Rouge board approves Northdale Superintendent’s Academy move to Belfair campus
Northdale Superintendent’s Academy will relocate from Cletus Drive to the Belfair campus on Fairfields Avenue for the 2026-27 school year after a July 23 board approval.
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Baton Rouge approves police pay increase aimed at staffing shortage
The East Baton Rouge Metropolitan Council approved a police pay package that raises Baton Rouge Police Department starting pay from about $40,000 to $58,000 a year.
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Indictment of Louisiana attorney general escalates Baton Rouge–New Orleans power fight
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill was indicted July 7 in a case involving allegations of threats or intimidation directed at New Orleans officials, Axios reported.
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Baton Rouge Gas Slips to $3.64 as Diesel Nears $4.99 on Aug. 1
Baton Rouge regular gas eased from yesterday and last week, while diesel dipped daily but rose weekly and remained just below $5 per gallon.
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Baton Rouge,, LA Weather Snapshot – August 1, 2026
11:54 PM · Saturday, August 1, 2026 · Baton Rouge,, LA: 84°F (Cloudy) · Feels like 96°F · Humidity 84% · Wind 10 mph