The state capital of Louisiana (5,5)

I believe the answer is:

baton rouge

(Other definitions for baton rouge that I've seen before include "Here you'll see some Americans" , "somewhere in LA" , "state capital" , "Capital of Louisiana" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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