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Popular Baton Rouge barbecue restaurant should expand to NOLA and open on this busy corner

Putting the address to Salt Pepper Oak into your phone GPS will have you second guessing if you typed in restaurant name correct or if your map is just malfunctioning. That’s because the quaint barbecue restaurant, at 6721 Exchequer Drive, is in the heart of a Baton Rouge commercial business park. You’ll follow the smell of smoked meats past warehouses, glass repair shops, flooring and countertop stores and corporate offices.

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NIL changes allowed Auburn to upset Georgia, Lane Kiffin says

LSU head coach Lane Kiffin explains how NIL changes paved the way for Auburn’s shocking upset over Georgia, detailing the shifting landscape across the SEC.

Auburn, AL · 2d

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Ochsner doctor says GLP-1 drugs could help lower risk of certain cancers

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Doctors at Ochsner say GLP-1 weight loss drugs could help lower the risk of certain cancers by helping patients reach a healthier weight. For about 30 years, doctors have known extra weight raises the risk of certain cancers, including breast, prostate, kidney and uterine. Researchers are now asking whether GLP-1 drugs could help bring that risk down.

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USA TODAY Sports Media Group

LSU football projected to land 2028 four-star quarterback

LSU football may add a passer to its 2028 high school class. Rivals' Steve Wiltfong and Sam Spiegelman logged predictions for quarterback Tristin Gaines to pick head coach Lane Kiffin and his team. Gaines hails from Waller, TX, and stands at six-foot-one and 185 pounds. Rivals' Industry Rankings rank him No. 19 out of Texas and No. 11 among 2028 quarterbacks. He is the No. 173 overall prospect in the 2028 cycle. The Tigers are high on Gaines as their favorite passer in the 2028 class. They have one commitment so far with offensive tackle Isaiah Whitehead. Getting a pledge from one of the cycle's best passers would give them momentum heading into the offseason. NEW: Rivals' @SWiltfong_ and @samspiegs have logged expert predictions for LSU to land 2028 4-star QB Tristin Gaines🐯 Read: https://t.co/rgGWZjHFS7 pic.twitter.com/vTivdzA9vb — Rivals (@Rivals) November 9, 2026 LSU holds a commitment from four-star quarterback Peyton Houston in the 2027 class. Sam Leavitt could return for another season in Baton Rouge, but it appears Kiffin and his staff are prioritizing a young crop of talent nonetheless. This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: LSU football projected to land 2028 four-star quarterback

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Seven Thursday Plate Lunch Picks Across Acadiana, From Chicken To Sausage

The weekend's almost here, and you can feel it in what Acadiana's plate lunch spots are serving this Thursday. Chicken, sausage, and a couple of curveballs.

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Local nonprofit Baton Rouge Epicurean Society chooses honorees for top culinary award at Gino’s

At Gino’s Italian Restaurant in Baton Rouge, food and restaurant leaders gathered for lunch to hear the winner of the 2027 Grace “Mama” Marino Lifetime Achievement Award on Wednesday. Founded in 2007, the Baton Rouge Epicurean Society is a nonprofit with a mission to enrich the culinary...

LSUSports.net

Track & Field Signs Former African U20 Champion Kago Seshoka

BATON ROUGE, La. – The LSU men’s track and field program signed sprinter Kago Seshoka, Head Coach Dennis Shaver announced on Wednesday. Seshoka will arrive to LSU in January after spending one season at Odessa College at the juco level. In 2026, Seshoka was a NJCAA Champion indoors...

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Delta Utilities hosting utility resource fair. See when, where

A utility resource fair is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12 at the East Baton Rouge Public Library's Scotlandville Branch.

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Reinstated law professor claims LSU owes him nearly 100k after 21 month suspension

BATON ROUGE — A tenured Louisiana State University law professor removed from teaching after making political remarks during class was reinstated, and is speaking with WBRZ in his first TV interview. Ken Levy, a faculty member at LSU’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center, was removed from his teaching duties...

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Guard King Gibson Joins LSU Basketball Team For 2027-28 Season

BATON ROUGE – LSU Basketball and Head Coach Will Wade announced on Wednesday the addition of a five-star guard from Greensboro, North Carolina in King Gibson. The 6-5 Gibson plays for Spire Academy in Geneva, Ohio and last season averaged 14.5 points and 4.2 assists a game, while making 45 percent of his field goal attempts from distance.

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World's fastest hydrogen-powered car showcased at St. George dealership

ST. GEORGE — A St. George construction equipment dealership showcased a record-breaking engineering feat today, giving visitors an up-close look at the JCB Hydromax. Hosted at Gulf Coast JCB on Airline Highway, the event highlighted the vehicle powered by the world's fastest hydrogen internal combustion engine, which propelled the car to speeds exceeding 400 miles per hour (setting a world land speed record of 406.320 mph).

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WATCH: Kim Mulkey, LSU Players React to 100-43 Rout of McNeese State

BATON ROUGE — No. 9 LSU continued its impressive offensive start Tuesday night, cruising to a 100-43 victory over McNeese at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The Tigers improved to 3-0 and reached the 100-point mark for the third consecutive game, using their depth and a dominant second half to pull away from the Cowgirls.

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Wednesday Health Report: U.S. FDA approves Sunharbo to help prevent another stroke in some patients

BATON ROUGE — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new stroke prevention drug this week that may lower the chance of another stroke for some people who have already had one. The drug is approved under the brand name Sunharbo. It is approved for use with standard...

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Will Wade Inks First Five-Star Of 2027 LSU Recruiting Class

LSU Coach Will Wade announced on Wednesday that signing papers had been received from five-star and highly ranked point guard Reese Alston. He is the first of LSU’s top-ranked 2027 class to sign with the Tigers. The 6-foot-3 Alston is from Houston and plays for Second Baptist School. Alston...

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Southern University RB Trey Holly on Black College Football Hall of Fame’s Player of the Year watchlist

Southern University Jaguars running back Trey Holly was added to the Black College Football Hall of Fame's Play of the Year watchlist.

Baton Rouge, LA · 18h

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LSU News: Some important returns for the Tigers

Welcome to Tiger Tales, a daily roundup of LSU and college sports news!. LSU’s injury luck this season has been bad, but they have also had some miraculous returns that many didn’t expect. TE Trey’Dez Green returned quickly after suffering a scary knee injury, LB Whit Weeks fractured his leg and may be available for the Texas game, and RT Weston Davis may be available after being seen with a cast on last game.

Baton Rouge, LA · 22h

LSU Reveille

LSU’s Men’s Health Club connects students with local community members for mentorship experience

LSU Men’s Health Club is creating a space on campus where young men can talk about their struggles, learn from others and build healthier habits. For club president Kole Martin, it’s about more than just mental health; it’s about preparing them for life. “It should be really...

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Proposal to fight tire dumping in Baton Rouge gains City Council support, heads to state lawmakers

BATON ROUGE — A local advocate is pushing to make it easier for the public to combat blight, specifically focusing on the illegal dumping of tires. Parry Matt Thomas has spent years addressing blight and tire dumping, including serving on the mayor-president's transition team on a subcommittee dedicated to the issue.