Baton Rouge, LA news on Friday, October 30, 2026

In Baton Rouge, LA on Friday, October 30, 2026: Lincoln Theater reopens after restoration. Also: East Baton Rouge Parish selected to receive federal money from DOJ to boost public safety; Beth Courtney, longtime president and CEO of Louisiana Public Broadcasting, has passed away. Weather: Partly cloudy Friday with highs near 80°F and possible rain; grab an umbrella for Halloween.

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Historic Lincoln Theater reopens in Baton Rouge after years of restoration work.WAFB · Oct 30, 6:42 AM

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East Baton Rouge Parish selected to receive federal money from DOJ to boost public safety.Yahoo · Oct 30, 2:32 PM
Beth Courtney, longtime president and CEO of Louisiana Public Broadcasting, has passed away.WAFB · Oct 30, 1:23 PM
Spending exceeded $500,000 in Baton Rouge school board races on Tuesday's ballot.The Advocate · Oct 30, 10:30 AM

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