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Hosted by Corey with the Story, Baton Rouge News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Baton Rouge—from local news and business to LSU sports, culture, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Baton Rouge News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening across the city. Advertise on DNN: [email protected]
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Brain Switch Found for Pregnancy Cravings | Baton Rouge News
Scientists have uncovered a surprising brain mechanism behind pregnancy cravings—new research in mice shows serotonin tweaks the reward system, sparking intense food drives. This c…
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Seven Ex-Officials Warn of Endangered Species Act Backslide | Baton Rouge News
Seven former top officials from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA, spanning four presidential administrations, have issued a stark warning: recent changes to the Endanger…
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Judge Probes Billion-Dollar Political Fund | Baton Rouge News
A federal judge is refusing to dismiss a high-stakes case challenging a $1.8 billion settlement fund designed to pay “victims of lawfare” — and which allegedly granted tax audit im…
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15 Arrest Warrants After High School Game | Baton Rouge News
After a wild high school football brawl between West St. Mary and Jeanerette, authorities dropped 15 arrest warrants—3 already in custody, including teens—and plan to ban 20 from a…
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Trump Bans Key Media Outlets at White House | Baton Rouge News
Trump’s latest move to bar major outlets like CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from White House briefings—citing “fake news”—is sparking fresh debate over press freedom and presidential po…
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Louisiana Hwy 19 Closure Today | Baton Rouge News
Louisiana Hwy 19 Closure Today | Baton Rouge News
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Search Intensifies for Missing Teens | Baton Rouge News
Authorities are ramping up the search for Madison Allen and Stephanie Hevia, with 110+ personnel from 17 agencies scouring a 15-acre property on Morris Road after eight days of int…
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Man Arrested for 36 Child Abuse Charges | Baton Rouge News
A shocking arrest unfolded in Assumption Parish, Louisiana, where 28-year-old Aroldo Paniagua Rocha was taken into custody on 36 counts of child sexual abuse material involving min…
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Nyoki Mokeba: Young Alumnus of the Year | Baton Rouge News
Southeastern Louisiana University just crowned Nyoki Mokeba its 2026 Young Alumnus of the Year — a double graduate with an MBA and a B.A. in marketing who’s now leading billion-dol…
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40 Pigs Rescued From Neglect | Baton Rouge News
Albany, Louisiana, deputies arrested a 27-year-old man after responding to calls about pigs on the loose—only to find 40 animals in horrific conditions: no food, no water, and one…
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Credit Union Tech Glitch Shuts Down Services | Baton Rouge News
A major computer glitch has grounded Iberville Federal Credit Union in Plaquemine, leaving customers locked out of their accounts and unable to reach staff—just one of hundreds of…
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Ferdinand Street Closure Alert | Baton Rouge News
Ferdinand Street in St. Francisville is shutting down Monday through November 2nd for critical erosion and drainage repairs — don’t panic, residents can still get home, and a detou…
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ICE at Polling Places Lawsuit | Baton Rouge News
Civil rights groups and unions have launched a lawsuit to block ICE agents from appearing at polling places, arguing it violates federal law and constitutes voter intimidation. The…
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40 Pigs Abandoned in Horrific Conditions | Baton Rouge News
40 Pigs Abandoned in Horrific Conditions | Baton Rouge News
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Southeastern LAU Surges in Enrollment | Baton Rouge News
Southeastern Louisiana University is riding high on a record-breaking fall semester, welcoming over 15,000 students and proving its growing appeal across all levels—from freshmen t…
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Judge’s Lawsuit Sparks Recusal Push | Baton Rouge News
A legal firestorm erupts in Louisiana as Judge Gail Horne Ray faces mounting pressure to recuse herself from corruption cases involving local officials—amid allegations that her pe…
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IP Trail Leads to Child Abuse Arrest | Baton Rouge News
Deputies in Assumption Parish made a major arrest after tracing disturbing child sex crimes to a specific IP address, leading them to 28-year-old Aroldo Paniagua Rocha, who now fac…
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Baton Rouge’s Heartwarming Highlights | Baton Rouge News
Baton Rouge’s got heart—and claws—in this uplifting episode: meet Goosey, the therapy dog turning heads and healing hearts across hospitals, airports, and museums; dive into Gotcha…
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Baton Rouge Eyes Direct Chicago Flights | Baton Rouge News
Baton Rouge just landed a $1 million federal boost to launch nonstop flights to Chicago—aimed at slashing travel time, boosting business access, and proving the region’s growing av…
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Early Season Showdowns Set the Tone | Baton Rouge News
College football explodes this weekend with LSU vs. Ole Miss set for a low-scoring showdown and Alabama crushing Florida State by nearly 20 points, while the NFL kicks off with Sai…