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Baton Rouge Man, 49, Accused of Raping Woman While She Fed Friend's Cat
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Baton Rouge Man, 49, Accused of Raping Woman While She Fed Friend's Cat

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Matthew Thiel allegedly attacked a pet-sitter on a Florida Boulevard porch in August; he was arrested Tuesday.

Baton Rouge Man, 31, Charged Months After Teen, 15, Killed on Lobwood Drive
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Baton Rouge Man, 31, Charged Months After Teen, 15, Killed on Lobwood Drive

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About 20 hours ago

Jaquan Johnson, 31, now faces a manslaughter charge in the May shooting that killed 15-year-old Tyruan Dunn.

Baton Rouge Basks in Balmy Sun Before Sharp Weekend Chill
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Baton Rouge Basks in Balmy Sun Before Sharp Weekend Chill

Miles Doyle
1 day ago

Baton Rouge will reach the upper 70s Tuesday before a dry cold front brings cooler nights and a chilly weekend.

Ascension Parish Trial Revives 2019 Edited Tape Scandal Over Alleged Child Rapes
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Ascension Parish Trial Revives 2019 Edited Tape Scandal Over Alleged Child Rapes

Miles Doyle
Nov 09, 2026

A Gonzales trial puts a 49-second edited recording that upended a 2019 parish president race back under oath.

From Shorts to Sweaters: Baton Rouge’s Balmy Week Ends With Sharp Fall Chill
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From Shorts to Sweaters: Baton Rouge’s Balmy Week Ends With Sharp Fall Chill

Miles Doyle
Nov 09, 2026

Baton Rouge will climb into the upper 70s before a late-week front sends temperatures tumbling into the 30s and 40s.

Franklin Man Already Jailed on Gun Charges Now Accused of Soliciting a Minor
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Franklin Man Already Jailed on Gun Charges Now Accused of Soliciting a Minor

Miles Doyle
Nov 09, 2026

Hollister Hebert, 20, faces new child sex crime charges while already held on $295,000 bond in St. Mary Parish.

Baton Rouge Basks in Warmup as Fire Fears Rise Before Fall Chill
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Baton Rouge Basks in Warmup as Fire Fears Rise Before Fall Chill

Miles Doyle
Nov 08, 2026

Baton Rouge gets a sunny, dry start to the week before a second front sends temperatures tumbling by Friday.

Sunny Skies, Chilly Nights And Fire Danger Ahead For Baton Rouge
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Sunny Skies, Chilly Nights And Fire Danger Ahead For Baton Rouge

Miles Doyle
Nov 07, 2026

Baton Rouge will enjoy a mild, mostly sunny stretch, but dry air and drought conditions could raise fire-weather concerns through Tuesday.

Baton Rouge Breaks Ground on Glasgow Avenue Sidewalks After Crash Numbers Climb
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Baton Rouge Breaks Ground on Glasgow Avenue Sidewalks After Crash Numbers Climb

Miles Doyle
Nov 07, 2026

The 4,000-foot sidewalk project will also fix drainage ditches near a library and schools on Glasgow Avenue.

St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help Locating Reserve Man
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St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help Locating Reserve Man

Miles Doyle
Nov 06, 2026

Ramon Patterson is the subject of a St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office public-assistance request. Tips can be called in at 985-359-TIPS.

Rally House Plants Two New Flags Near LSU as Baton Rouge Footprint Grows
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Rally House Plants Two New Flags Near LSU as Baton Rouge Footprint Grows

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Nov 06, 2026

One store lands steps from Tiger Stadium, the other at LSU's North Gates — Rally House is doubling down on Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge Basks in One Last Warm Blast Before Weekend Chill
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Baton Rouge Basks in One Last Warm Blast Before Weekend Chill

Miles Doyle
Nov 06, 2026

Baton Rouge will flirt with 80 degrees Friday before weekend temperatures drop into the low 70s with chilly nights in the lower to mid-40s.

Gunpoint Carjacking Attempt On Kingston Drive Leaves Baton Rouge Police Hunting Suspect
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Gunpoint Carjacking Attempt On Kingston Drive Leaves Baton Rouge Police Hunting Suspect

Miles Doyle
Nov 05, 2026

Police say the man also tried breaking into several other vehicles nearby before fleeing the Baton Rouge street.

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