Baton Rouge, LA news on Monday, October 19, 2026

In Baton Rouge, LA on Monday, October 19, 2026: Woman arrested in deadly LSU crash; new shops open. Also: Tsaocaa, a new bubble tea shop, has opened in Baton Rouge and is being welcomed as a fresh addition to the local beverage scene; A new hookah cafe and wellness store are opening near LSU's North Gates campus entrance. Weather: Mostly clear skies today with a high of 75°F and low of 54°F.

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Headlines

Police arrested a woman in connection with a fatal crash near LSU campus that killed an LSU student and his fiancé from Metairie on Sunday.WDSU · Oct 18, 8:46 PM

Safety & emergencies

A Baton Rouge woman was charged with attempted murder after an alleged lighter fluid attack on her estranged husband.Hot 107.9 · Oct 19, 6:21 AM

Food & drink

Tsaocaa, a new bubble tea shop, has opened in Baton Rouge and is being welcomed as a fresh addition to the local beverage scene.The Reveille, LSU's student newspaper · Oct 19, 5:04 AM

Business & new openings

A new hookah cafe and wellness store are opening near LSU's North Gates campus entrance.The Advocate · Oct 19, 9:00 AM

Community & volunteering

A Baton Rouge couple runs a furniture and lighting repair lab, helping residents extend the life of their pieces.The Advocate · Oct 19, 5:00 AM

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