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Major I-10 Expansion Upgrades Coming to Baton Rouge

Significant infrastructure enhancements are underway across Baton Rouge to streamline traffic flow and boost community connectivity. Rodney Mallett with DOTD provided crucial updates regarding the ongoing I-10 widening initiative, highlighting redesigns designed to reduce congestion at key intersections. Redesigning the Acadian Thruway Interchange. A major highlight of the expansion includes...

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Five Baton Rouge restaurants cited for health violations

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Five Baton Rouge restaurants have received notices of violations from the Louisiana Department of Health. According to the reports, establishments including Mid-City Daiquiri, Spice Junction, Kiro Seafood Buffet, Legend Pot, and the Jambalaya Shoppe were alerted to violations in their buildings during the month of October.

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New multimillion-dollar proposal to illuminate Baton Rouge skyline

A Baton Rouge man with a passion for and knowledge of bridges and roads has presented a plan to the Baton Rouge Area Foundation to change the skyline of Louisiana's capital city.

Baton Rouge, LA · 8h

Newsweek

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Brian Kelly Sends Blunt Warning to Texas Ahead of LSU Clash

Kelly offered a warning to Texas and a prediction of who might come out on top in the match.

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Baton Rouge animal rescue announces closure

The Animal Protection and Welfare Society (APAWS) in Baton Rouge is scheduled to close its doors on Dec. 31.

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Total Pro Sports

Olivia Dunne Gets Roasted In Comments After LSU’s Ugly Home Loss

Olivia Dunne’s Instagram comments turned negative after the game. The post Olivia Dunne Gets Roasted In Comments After LSU’s Ugly Home Loss originally published on Total Pro Sports .

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Thrift Shops in Baton Rouge: Why Thrifting is More Than Just Shopping

Secondhand, sustainability and big-time savings are buzzwords often associated with. thrifting. Thrift and consignment stores in Baton Rouge offer the community quality garments. for a fraction of the cost. Some stores, like Time Warp and Swap, curate their inventory with. taste and style before you step inside. Other true thrift...

mindfullyamerican.com

7 Things About Raising Cane’s Louisianans Expect Everyone to Know

Raising Cane’s is named after a yellow Labrador. Louisianans know that, and they’ll happily tell you the rest. Here’s what Louisianans expect everyone to know about Raising Cane’s. 1. The Mothership. Raising Cane’s opened its first restaurant on August 28, 1996, at the North Gates of...

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Louisiana high school football playoff brackets released. See Baton Rouge-area matchups

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The road to a Louisiana high school football state championship is officially underway, with dozens of Baton Rouge-area teams preparing for the first round of the 2026 playoffs. The Louisiana High School Athletic Association released its playoff brackets Sunday, Nov. 8, following the conclusion of...

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A Louisiana builder’s huge donations could transform LSU’s construction school. See how.

LSU is poised to transform its School of Construction with a major endowment and a state-of-the art new building, thanks to massive donations from an LSU alum and Louisiana construction tycoon, the school announced Tuesday. “Construction is no longer a low-tech industry,” Vicki Colvin, dean of the College of Engineering,...

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Innovative test catches Coach O's sepsis in time

Coach Ed Orgeron has recovered from sepsis after early detection by an innovative diagnostic test at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. (Courtesy of FMOL Health)

Baton Rouge, LA · 16h

theadvocate.com

Housing authority CEO on leave after alleged 'misappropriation' of funds by board member

An alleged “misappropriation of funds,” possibly involving an agency-issued credit card, has sparked an outside audit of a public housing agency in Baton Rouge and resulted in its top two executives being suspended with pay. The East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority voted at an Oct. 30 special...

Baton Rouge, LA · 11h

NOLA.com

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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Greek Wine in New Roads, a Market at the Mill and Light Up the Holidays: Pointe Coupee's Calendar Through December

New Roads sits on False River northwest of Baton Rouge, and its holiday calendar gives you a few good reasons to make the drive. The parish tourism office, Visit False River, lists these four dates. Thursday, Nov. 12: An Evening in Greece. CIRCA at Morel's, 210 Morrison Pkwy., is hosting...

New Roads, 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

theadvocate.com

BREC proposes $28M investment into historic Brooks Park: ‘A legacy of our community’

BREC has multimillion-dollar plans for a new recreation and aquatic center at historic Brooks Park, which Old South Baton Rouge residents say the area has needed for a long time. The parks and recreation agency has requested $22.4 million in state funding for Brooks Park to advance a proposed $28...

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Parole Project adds more housing to help people rebuild their lives

The Louisiana Parole Project is expanding its housing program in Baton Rouge to provide stable accommodations for formerly incarcerated individuals seeking to rebuild their lives.

Baton Rouge, LA · 19h

Essentially Sports

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LSU QB Sam Leavitt's Alleged Ex-Girlfriend Teases Documentary Featuring Misconduct Accusations

A woman holding a stack of papers in front of a TikTok camera had a message for Sam Leavitt, or at least for the man she appeared to be addressing. She was not announcing a new project or sharing a football opinion. Instead, she hinted at a documentary and suggested that the QB’s public image did not match what she knew privately. The post included two Snapchat screenshots that appear to show the LSU QB1. The TikTok account, which goes by the name Ava Boyd, posted a video with the caption: “Sitting down for my documentary about the ‘godly’ man who couldn’t control his hands, his temper, or his...

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Long-time Catholic High Coach Dale Weiner has died

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Legendary Catholic High School football coach Dale Weiner has died, his family announced Thursday. Weiner retired following the 2016 season after 30 years leading the Catholic High Bears on Friday nights. During his career, he was one of the most recognizable faces and one of...

Baton Rouge, LA · 20h

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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.