Baton Rouge, LA news on Wednesday, October 14, 2026

In Baton Rouge, LA on Wednesday, October 14, 2026: Jambalaya Jam set for downtown Baton Rouge. Also: Mayor and council are delaying a vote on rising employee insurance costs; Thrive Academy has suspended the rest of its 2026 football season. Weather: Expect a comfortable 68 to 82°F with clear skies, no rain, and winds up to 8 mph.

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Mayor and council are delaying a vote on rising employee insurance costs.The Advocate · Oct 14, 7:10 PM
Thrive Academy has suspended the rest of its 2026 football season.WAFB · Oct 14, 2:08 PM
Baton Rouge police are seeking a suspect in a fatal butcher shop shooting.WAFB · Oct 13, 2:36 PM

Safety & emergencies

A man has been charged with first-degree murder in his 92-year-old father's beating death.WBRZ · Oct 13, 7:23 PM

Traffic & transport

The Louisiana DOTD Road Show is collecting public input on future highway priorities.AOL.com · Oct 14, 4:02 PM

Events & going out

Jambalaya Jam 2026 is set for downtown Baton Rouge.WAFB · Oct 14, 6:16 AM
A debate for Louisiana's 6th District candidates is set for Monday, Oct. 19.AOL.com · Oct 14, 10:20 AM
WBRZ sponsors Halloween Bash at the Shaw Center in downtown Baton Rouge.WBRZ · Oct 14, 6:37 AM
A Baton Rouge author will host a book signing about overcoming past trauma.Yahoo · Oct 14, 8:37 AM

Schools & kids

East Baton Rouge Parish Library offers resources to help students during midterms.The Reveille, LSU's student newspaper · Oct 14, 5:02 AM

Health & care

A mobile dosing unit has been proposed to combat the opioid epidemic in EBR Parish.WAFB · Oct 13, 3:25 PM

Sports

Glen Oaks girls varsity volleyball plays at Dunham.MaxPreps · Oct 14, 4:16 AM

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