I-TEAM: Trashed church highlights Baton Rouge’s broken blight promises

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor’s Office estimates there are hundreds of properties that need to ...
The Advocate

Abandoned buildings drive crime in Baton Rouge. This proposal could speed up tearing them down

When Baton Rouge inspectors determine a blighted property is unsafe, the city-parish government can ask the Metro Council to convene a hearing to hold the owners accountable and decide if the blighted ...
WAFB

Baton Rouge leaders discuss possible curfew changes to address truancy

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Baton Rouge leaders are exploring possible changes to the city-parish’s curfew ordinance as they look for new ways to address truancy and youth crime. Police Chief T.J. Morse ...
WDSU

Baton Rouge police arrest two teens, one who escaped Bridge City Center for Youth

CHARGES. ALSO NEW FROM BATON ROUGE AND TWO TEENS ARE FACING NEW CHARGES, INCLUDING ONE WHO INVESTIGATORS SAY ESCAPED FROM THE BRIDGE CITY CENTER FOR YOUTH. INVESTIGATORS SAY THE PAIR WAS SPOTTED ARMED ...
The Advocate

City Year Baton Rouge marks two decades of community service, growth and gratitude

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina two decades ago, a group of community champions came together to launch City Year in Louisiana, determined to meet the urgent needs of local students and families ...
WWLTV

Former Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden dies at 72, funeral service announced

BATON ROUGE, La. — Former Mayor-President of Baton Rouge Kip Holden passed at the age of 72 after battling a "lengthy illness", according to WBRZ. Holden led Baton Rouge as Mayor-President from 2005 ...