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WBRZ highlights local heroes with 2 Your Town visit to Plaquemine's Salute to Veterans celebration

PLAQUEMINE — This week on 2 Your Town, WBRZ is proud to head to Plaquemine the week of Nov. 9-13 to honor the men and women who have served our country during the community's Salute to Veterans celebration. On Wednesday, WBRZ is broadcasting live from the Salute to Veterans...

Plaquemine, LA · 22h
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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 .

Baton Rouge, LA · 17h

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Thanksgiving events and giveaways happening around the Capital Area

BATON ROUGE — With Thanksgiving just around the corner on Thursday, Nov. 26, many organizations and local governments are finding ways to make the holiday more special. Here are some events and giveaways happening in and around the Capital Area in celebration of the giving season:. Wednesday, Oct. 21...

Baton Rouge, LA · 13h
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Lane Kiffin Not Canceling Dancing With The Stars, Like Kevin Costner, Before Home Games Despite Bama Flop

Kevin Costner hasn’t taken this much flack since his “Waterworld” movie flop in 1995 that he acted in and produced at far over budget as it lost more than $100 million. Similarly, LSU football coach Lane Kiffin’s $40 million-plus roster has not answered at the box office so far at 6-3 on the season and 3-3 in the Southeastern Conference.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d
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2 Your Town Plaquemine: LSU's Laville Hall is named in honor of Plaquemine native Marine Reservist

BATON ROUGE — Generations have walked past and lived in Laville Hall on LSU's campus, but most don't know the story behind the name. Germaine Laville was born and raised in Plaquemine. She dreamed of being a teacher, and that dream came true when she graduated from LSU. But...

Plaquemine, LA · 19h

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Veterans Day Ceremonies Today in Plaquemine, at Southern University and in Livingston

Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11, and several Capital Region communities still have free ceremonies on the calendar today. Here are three official gatherings confirmed by the organizers. Iberville's salute in Plaquemine. Iberville Parish's annual Salute to Veterans is at the Iberville Veterans Memorial on Railroad Avenue in Plaquemine. Pre-ceremony...

Plaquemine, LA · 18h

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Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux to host Native American Mass of Thanksgiving

This November, the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux will celebrate the local Native culture with a special mass of thanksgiving and celebration. This culturally-Native mass is hosted yearly in celebration of National Native American Heritage Month, recognized every November in the United States. Although it honors local Native communities, the mass and following reception are open to all.

Thibodaux, LA · 3d

L'Observateur

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Five Revolutionary War Patriots honored at Edgard cemetery ceremony

Five Revolutionary War patriots were remembered during a grave marking ceremony Saturday, Nov. 7, at the historic St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Cemetery in Edgard. The General Philemon Thomas […]

Edgard, LA · 1d

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Poppa Earle’s Tailgate Festival returns to Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The 2nd Annual Poppa Earle’s Tailgate Festival is set for November 20th and 21st at Pointe Marie in Baton Rouge across from the L’Auberge Casino. The festival is loaded with fun activities, food and fireworks with a great cause in mind. Proceeds from the event will support the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank to aid those dealing with food insecurity as Thanksgiving and the holiday season approaches.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Baton Rouge native competes on FOX’s ‘Celebrity Name That Tune’

Baton Rouge native Tiara Cyrus is set to compete on season six of FOX's Celebrity Name That Tune for a chance to win a $100,000 grand prize.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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GALLERY: Nicholls State University Homecoming 2026

Nicholls State University celebrated its 2026 Homecoming festivities with the crowning of Homecoming Queen Ava Wilson and King Joseph Lirette. Also pictured are last year’s Homecoming royalty, along with Prince Evan and Princess Violet, who were named the 2026 Tillou’s Tots Homecoming Prince and Princess. Congratulations to this year’s Colonel royalty!

Thibodaux, LA · 1d

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City Park Golf Course to cut off tee times early, expand public use on Sundays in new initiative

City Park Golf Course will soon be closing early on Sundays and opening up to nongolfers under a new pilot program — just a few months after the golf course was the subject of an ongoing debate in Baton Rouge. BREC plans to start a pilot program on Sundays...

Baton Rouge, LA · 23h

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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...

Baton Rouge, LA · 17h

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Baton Rouge pickleball coach takes training device to QVC

BATON ROUGE — A local pickleball coach is stepping into the national spotlight this week to showcase an invention designed to sharpen skills right at home. Tim Spinosa, a Baton Rouge-based pickleball instructor, is scheduled to appear on national shopping network QVC on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 6 a.m. to debut his invention, the X-treme Pickleball Trainer.

Baton Rouge, LA · 14h

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Veterans Day 2026 events in Baton Rouge area include ceremonies, parades and memorial tributes

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Communities across the Baton Rouge area are preparing to honor military veterans with ceremonies, parades and other events for Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Several celebrations are scheduled throughout the week to recognize those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Here’s a...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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GALLERY: Varsity Volleyball Finals- E.D. White vs Pearl River

E.D. White advances to the quarterfinals after defeating Pearl River last Friday night at home in four sets to win the match. The Cardinals will begin play at the Cajundome in Lafayette on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 3 p.m. on court 1. View photos of the game below:. Photos by...

Thibodaux, LA · 18h

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Gospel choir to host FriendsGiving celebration, donation drive

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Arthur & Friends Community Choir will bring gospel music and community service together for its FriendsGiving celebration and donation drive on Monday, Nov. 23, 2026. “FriendsGiving: The Sound of Gratitude and Community Donation Drive” begins at 7 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, 5856 Greenwell...

Baton Rouge, LA · 3d

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Hammond Rotary invites families to 18th annual Movie Night Under the Stars

Grab your lawn chairs, gather the family, and get ready for a night of holiday fun! Hammond Rotary invites the community to its free 18th Annual Movie Night Under the Stars on Saturday, November 21, at Cate Square Park in downtown Hammond. The movie this year is The Star. The...

Hammond, LA · 2d

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Ponchatoula library to offer introductory computer workshop, Nov. 20

Ponchatoula Branch Parish Library will offer a beginner-friendly computer workshop on Friday, November 20, 2026, 4pm – 5pm. The “Bring Your Own Computer: Introduction to Computers” class will provide participants with hands-on instruction in basic computer operations, terminology, hardware and software. Participants will learn foundational skills for navigating their computers and exploring the digital world. […] The post Ponchatoula library to offer introductory computer workshop, Nov. 20 appeared first on DrumBeatsLa .

Ponchatoula, LA · 1d

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Hammond's Columbia Theatre Debuts New 'A Christmas Carol' With Three Ghosts, Five Shows

Tommy Jamerson has written a new stage adaptation of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol for Southeastern Louisiana University's Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, with Columbia Theatre Artistic Director Jim Winter directing. The theatre is billing the production as a world premiere. Five performances are scheduled at 220 East Thomas St. in Hammond, running from this Friday through Nov. 21.

Hammond, LA · 1d