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Abigail Whitam

Reporter · US

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Oct 1, 2026
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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Abigail Whitam & Dayla Galmore

    TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Monday Morning Commute (opens the original)

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    Welcome to your Team 2 Traffic morning commute guide. This story will be updated as traffic occurs in and around the capital area to help you know what to expect on the roads each day. The main Plaquemine ferry is in service 4:30am- 7:45pm. The second ferry is shut down for mechanical reasons. 5:30a: Traffic lights working incorrectly. Caution in Drusilla on Airline Hwy NB/SB at Cedarcrest Avenue; CLEARED

  2. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Abigail Whitam

    Louisiana Art and Science Museum celebrates Planetarium Month (opens the original)

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    BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Art and Science Museum is celebrating Planetarium Month with a series of events at the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium, including a special debut on International Planetarium Day. International Planetarium Day is being celebrated on Thursday and marks 100 years since the first planetarium opened in 1925. The celebration kicks off with the debut of a new production, "Navigating the Cosmos," at noon on Thursday.

  3. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Abigail Whitam

    Looking for a bite to eat in the capital city? Baton Rouge Restaurant Week is back in full swing! (opens the original)

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    BATON ROUGE - If you don't have lunch or dinner plans this week, you're in luck! DIG Baton Rouge is hosting its annual Restaurant Week through Friday, Jan. 31, at a variety of local eateries. Participating restaurants have prepared prix-fixe menus, allowing you to try new spots for a fraction of the price. According to DIG BR, "Restaurant Week is a biannual culinary event designed to celebrate and showcase the diverse and vibrant food scene of Baton Rouge." You can view participating restaurants

  4. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Abigail Whitam

    Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries urges people to use caution when outside this weekend (opens the original)

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    BATON ROUGE - According to the Louisiana Department of Health, the state has had nine cold-weather-related deaths, and six of those are believed to be due to hypothermia. Hypothermia is the leading cause of death in the outdoors. With the freezing temps lingering in the capital area, officials with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries are urging hunters and fishers to use extra caution when heading out this weekend. You must be properly clothed with weather-proof gear and layer up

  5. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Abigail Whitam

    Capitol region celebrates Cinco de Mayo amid ICE concerns (opens the original)

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    BATON ROUGE - Several major U.S. cities have called off their Cinco de Mayo celebrations over concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, but Baton Rouge is still moving forward with its events. Those concerns carry weight in Louisiana, where more than 250 immigrants were arrested during last year's "Operation Catahoula Crunch." WBRZ reached out to ICE for a statement. "ICE cannot comment on current operations or future operational planning," an ICE spokesperson said. "Those who ar

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