Baton Rouge
Serving Baton Rouge, Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish)Vol. 1, No. 4

EditionSaturday, Oct. 24, 2026 · Vol. 1, No. 3 · Sunny, high 82°F, low 54°F

Government

Metro Council to introduce 2027 budget Oct. 28, setting Dec. 8 hearing

The Oct. 28 agenda also lists a discussion of the Baton Rouge Water Works franchise, $7.5 million in federal housing grants and a $1.4 million bus rapid transit change order.

Government desk · Sat.

City-Parish sets trick-or-treat hours at 6 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 31

Trick-or-treating in Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, according to a Mayor's Office release.

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  1. Fri.

    Zachary council sets Oct. 27 hearing on creating a deputy police chief position

  2. Fri.

    St. George council to consider planning-services agreement with Desire Line on Oct. 27

  3. Fri.

    Central council to consider debris removal and monitoring contracts Oct. 27

  4. Thu.

    Louisiana Book Festival returns downtown Oct. 31; admission is free

  5. Thu.

    River Center calendar lists Clue, a Kingfish game and MercyMe through Oct. 30

  6. Thu.

    Southern plays at Texas Southern Saturday in SWAC game in Houston

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