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Residential noise ordinance decibel limits

New residential decibel limits passed as amended at 70 daytime/60 nighttime, born from a lost lawsuit over loud parties. Police still lack decibel meters, so enforcement may lag.

3 mentions (3 this month)Last discussed Oct 14, 2026

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public safety / National Guard deployment

Baton Rouge’s mayor-president says the National Guard could be brought in to back up local police, not take over patrols. It’s a watch item because it affects who’s on your streets and how public safety resources get used.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 13, 2026