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Scott Rabalais: ‘He’s inside all of us.’ Memories of Dale Brown fill the PMAC one final time.

From its opening day, LSU’s Pete Maravich Assembly Center was nicknamed “The House that Pete Built.”. Fitting enough. “Pistol Pete” was and still is the greatest scorer in men’s college basketball history. But the men’s basketball program that makes the PMAC its home was built...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Port of Greater Baton Rouge Names 3 Directors

BATON ROUGE — The Port of Greater Baton Rouge has announced the appointment of three directors to strengthen its leadership team and support its continued growth and strategic priorities. Tim Pinter will serve as director of business development, Melissa Folse as director of corporate and legal affairs, and Candace L. Griffin as director of communications and grants.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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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.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Gonzaga basketball has its hands full with an intriguing LSU roster

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs will take on Will Wade and the LSU Tigers on Saturday afternoon in the first ever matchup between these two programs. Although

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FMOL Health, LSU testing wearable heat-illness prevention tech with Ascension Parish athletes

BATON ROUGE — As intense heat continues to challenge student-athletes across the South, medical specialists and academic researchers in Louisiana are testing wearable technology designed to stop heat-related emergencies before they happen. FMOL Health and Louisiana State University researchers have launched a yearlong collaborative study evaluating wearable devices that...

Ascension Parish, LA · 1d

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Couple of cold fronts will significantly drop temperatures

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The first of two dry cold fronts will be moving through the area with the first front today, and the second tomorrow. The first front will move through today, and the second will move through tomorrow, yielding a reinforcing shot of cooler and drier air. This will noticeably drop temperatures into the weekend.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Traffic backed up past La. 1 after crash on I-10 eastbound at 10/12 split

BATON ROUGE — Traffic was blocked on the ramp from I-10 eastbound as it splits to I-12 eastbound after a crash on Thursday. The crash was first reported around 7:42 a.m. By 8:30 a.m., the roadway reopened. Traffic is backed up several miles, reaching the west side of the...

Baton Rouge, LA · 21h

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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...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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The Sweet Potato Journey

Sweet potatoes are one of Louisiana’s most valuable specialty crops, generating an estimated $80 million in economic impact and supporting farmers, processors and rural communities across the state. Louisiana producers harvest approximately 5,400 acres of sweet potatoes each year, producing about 2.8 million bushels. The crop is grown by 37 producers in 15 parishes, making it an important contributor to the state’s agricultural economy and heritage.

Louisiana · 18h

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No. 6 Texas vs. No. 21 LSU Preview & Predictions | HQ CFB

Shehan Jeyarajah and Emory Hunt join Amanda Guerra to make their Week 11 picks for Texas at LSU.

Baton Rouge, LA · 14h

Unfiltered with Kiran

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Lawmaker Mike Bayham passes away after battling liver failure

NEW ORLEANS — State Rep. Mike Bayham, R- Chalmette, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday morning, November 12, 2026. He was 52-year-old and lived in Baton Rouge. Rep. Bayham had been hospitalized with liver failure and his staff released a statement Wednesday saying he is “gravely ill and facing a serious health […] The post Lawmaker Mike Bayham passes away after battling liver failure appeared first on Unfiltered with Kiran .

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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A legacy of love: LSU Coach Dale Brown remembered at funeral mass

Former LSU basketball coach Dale Brown is being remembered for much more than his accomplishments on the court. Family members, friends and loved ones gathered at St. George Catholic Church to celebrate a legacy defined by faith, compassion and a lifelong commitment to helping others.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Two candidates headed to runoff for EBR School Board District 3

BATON ROUGE — East Baton Rouge Parish voters will choose between two candidates in the District 3 school board runoff in one month. Four candidates originally ran for the seat. On election day, incumbent Carla Powell got more than 4,700 votes, and Thomasina Joseph got about 2,800 votes, sending them into a runoff.

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 10h

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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...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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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.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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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 · 21h

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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

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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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.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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7 Cafeteria Chains Families Loved That Are Hard to Find Today

For many American families in the mid-twentieth century, Sunday after church meant one thing: lunch...

Baton Rouge, LA · 19h

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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 · 17h

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