Baton Rouge, LA news on Monday, October 26, 2026

In Baton Rouge, LA on Monday, October 26, 2026: State Fair opens; Saints gather for Paris game. Also: 2026 Greater Baton Rouge State Fair is happening now; see photos from today's opening; Saints fans gathering in Baton Rouge today to watch the team's first game in Paris. Weather: Mostly partly cloudy today, high 78°F, dry conditions continue.

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Headlines

2026 Greater Baton Rouge State Fair is happening now; see photos from today's opening.The Reveille, LSU's student newspaper · Oct 26, 5:04 AM

Weather

Dry weather continues Monday; rain possible Halloween weekend.Yahoo · Oct 25, 6:14 PM

News & local government

Over 363,000 ballots cast in Louisiana early voting ahead of November 3 election.AOL.com · Oct 25, 6:52 PM

Safety & emergencies

Man injured in shooting on Airline Highway; suspect arrested.WAFB · Oct 25, 5:17 PM

Events & going out

Louisiana Book Festival returns to Baton Rouge next weekend (Nov 1-2).WBRZ · Oct 26, 6:07 AM

Business & new openings

Five-S Group hosting open house at Baton Rouge headquarters today.BIC Magazine · Oct 26, 9:05 AM

Health & care

VA clinic expanding medical services in the Baton Rouge region.The Advocate · Oct 26, 5:00 AM

Community & volunteering

Saints fans gathering in Baton Rouge today to watch the team's first game in Paris.WAFB · Oct 26, 7:24 AM

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