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Baton Rouge, LA · November 12, 2026

Catch that crisp morning air while it lasts. We have clear skies all day, plenty of local decisions underway in council chambers, and glowing bicycle rides rolling out downtown at dusk.

The Lead

East Baton Rouge Parish is exploring an upstream remedy for the thousands of discarded tires dumping onto roadsides, vacant lots, and drainage corridors. Under a proposal backed by the Metropolitan Council this week, Louisiana would introduce a refundable deposit and disposal fee on every tire at the wholesale level before delivery to regional installers. When shops swap worn rubber, returning spent casings unlocks the rebate—shifting cleanup costs away from property owners and parish road crews by creating a cash incentive for recycling. Council members signaled strong bipartisan support for the framework, which was drafted through the transition subcommittee on neighborhood blight. The council takes its binding vote on November 24 before parish leaders carry the statutory request to state lawmakers in the upcoming spring legislative session.

Local Pulse

School Board Weighs District Realignment Plan Schools Families can track classroom reassignments and boundary revisions during today’s special afternoon board meeting broadcast online.
Citrus Tree Registration Opens For Food Drive Community Residents can schedule arborist crews to gather backyard satsumas and lemons for distribution through local hunger relief pantries.
Arts Council Fights Proposed Municipal Budget Cut City Hall Local cultural advocates rally public testimony before next week's hearings to preserve grant funding for parish exhibition spaces.

Today's Outlook

High 77°F · Low 56°F — Clear
- Grab a light layer for the crisp start before mild sunshine warms the afternoon.

What's On Around Town

Today

My French Book Fest West Baton Rouge Museum (845 N Jefferson Ave), Port Allen, 10:00 AM–4:30 PM · Free Browse youth literature in French and enjoy interactive family workshops.
Beatles vs Stones: A Musical Showdown Manship Theatre (100 Lafayette St), 7:30–10:30 PM · Paid Two tribute acts trade iconic British rock hits across two sets.
Downtown Night Ride Geaux Ride (521 Third St), 7:30–9:30 PM · Free Cruise through the riverfront district with glowing bike lights and music.

Tomorrow

KINETICS Premier Art Auction Baton Rouge Gallery (1515 Dalrymple Dr), 7:00–11:00 PM · $65–85
Shaun Ward: The DJ vs The Violinist The Queen Baton Rouge (1717 River Park Blvd), 8:00 PM · Paid
St. Francisville Food and Wine Festival The Myrtles (7747 US Highway 61), St. Francisville, All day · $95–300

Saturday

Red Stick Farmers Market Main Street Market (501 Main St), 8:00 AM–Noon · Free
TiBert le Voyageur Performance West Baton Rouge Museum (845 N Jefferson Ave), Port Allen, 11:00 AM · Free
LSU Tigers vs. Texas Longhorns Tiger Stadium, 6:30 PM · Paid

Spotlight & Story

Frank's Restaurant
- When Frank Dedman Sr. opened doors on Airline Highway in May 1964, his giant, flaky buttermilk biscuits anchored the diner counter. Sixty years later, three generations of Dedmans still roll the exact morning dough recipe by hand for hungry early risers.

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