Baton Rouge, LA news on Wednesday, October 28, 2026
In Baton Rouge, LA on Wednesday, October 28, 2026: Metro Council votes on Baton Rouge deconsolidation. Also: Churches partner for trunk-or-treat activities in Baton Rouge today for Halloween; Fire engulfed a Baton Rouge house this morning and damaged nearby homes. Weather: Mostly fair today with highs near 80°F and gentle winds.
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- Baton Rouge Metro Council will discuss deconsolidating the city from East Baton Rouge Parish.Yahoo ·
- Churches partner for trunk-or-treat activities in Baton Rouge today for Halloween.Yahoo ·
- Fire engulfed a Baton Rouge house this morning and damaged nearby homes.WAFB ·
News & local government
- Over 520,000 Louisiana voters have cast ballots early as election day approaches.AOL.com ·
- Metro Council examines proposal to separate Baton Rouge government from East Baton Rouge Parish.Yahoo ·
- Louisiana credit upgrade could reduce state borrowing costs.The Center Square ·
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