Baton Rouge, LA news on Friday, October 23, 2026

In Baton Rouge, LA on Friday, October 23, 2026: Burn ban issued for East Baton Rouge Parish. Also: Free concert Friday evening in downtown Baton Rouge; check WAFB for details; Boutique furniture and interior design chain expanding to Baton Rouge area. Weather: Mostly clear and pleasant today with highs near 83°F and light winds.

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Headlines

East Baton Rouge Parish has issued a burn ban due to dry conditions.WAFB · Oct 23, 5:12 PM

Events & going out

Free concert Friday evening in downtown Baton Rouge; check WAFB for details.WAFB · Oct 23, 10:38 AM
Arts Council announces Reindeer Run returning to Baton Rouge after 7-year break.WBRZ · Oct 23, 12:49 PM
Benny's Car Wash hosts its 6th annual haunted car wash event.WAFB · Oct 23, 6:23 AM
Weekend events include Boots on the Bayou, Ogden Park Prowl and more.225 Magazine · Oct 22, 8:59 AM

Food & drink

New 24-hour cafe near LSU combines lattes, school spirit and local causes.The Reveille, LSU's student newspaper · Oct 23, 6:03 AM

Business & new openings

Boutique furniture and interior design chain expanding to Baton Rouge area.WhatNow · Oct 23, 9:27 AM

Sports

Week 8 prep football: U-High and West Feliciana play in major matchup.The Advocate · Oct 23, 4:00 AM

Culture & arts

Live music this week includes Killer Queen, Michael Foster Project, Oz Born.The Advocate · Oct 22, 10:02 AM
Baton Rouge native Danielle LaRoach makes directorial debut with local film.Yahoo · Oct 23, 10:30 AM
Baton Rouge-shot micro-budget film gets festival screening next week.The Advocate · Oct 23, 10:02 AM

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