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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.

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Southern's John B. Cade Library to feature historic WWII women's battalion exhibit

BATON ROUGE — Southern University's John B. Cade Library will showcase an exhibit featuring a historic women's battalion that served in World War II. The exhibit centers on the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the Six Triple Eight. They were the only all-female, predominantly Black Women's Army Corps battalion deployed overseas in World War II. They were sent to England in 1945 to handle a massive backlog of service members' undelivered mail.

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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.

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“Got to Get Better”: Former LSU QB Flags One Major Issue With Sam Leavitt Amid Poor LSU Form

Sam Leavitt has been one of the more polarizing quarterbacks this season despite a 6-3 record and 17 touchdowns against nine interceptions. An alum of his current school has an idea why he has been struggling to gain success and respect. During an appearance on the Baton Rouge-area radio station WNXX/104.5 ESPN, former LSU and NFL quarterback Matt Flynn said: “There’s one thing in Sam Leavitt’s game that has plagued us all season long. … His delivery has got to get better. His throwing motion is too big. There’s too much of a windup. It’s too slow. … He’s got some wrist movement when he goes back, which you don’t want to have. It’s fixable.” He added: “And I called it after the Clemson game – I was like, ‘You’re gonna have a lot of passes that get batted down at the line of scrimmage.’ And it certainly reared its ugly head at the worst times this past week. … There’s really good defensive linemen out there that perfect that, and they practice that, and they work on that.” MUST WATCH On #OTB @mflynn3 explains where #LSU QB Sam Leavitt needs to improve the most! https://t.co/E3dncy3Zre — 104.5 ESPN (@1045espn)

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Legendary U-High football coach Willis Stelly dies

LSU Laboratory School announced the death of former football coach Willis Stelly.

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PayMore Started With One Massapequa Store on Broadway. It Just Opened Number 150

A business that began as a single storefront on Broadway in Massapequa now has 150 locations. PayMore, the electronics buy-and-sell chain headquartered in Massapequa, announced on November 10 that it had reached the milestone with the opening of a store in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on November 2. From one shop...

Massapequa, NY · 1d

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Southern Heads to Alabama for Final Regular-Season Matches

BATON ROUGE, La. — Southern University will close out its regular-season schedule on the road this weekend with a pair of Southwestern Athletic Conference matchups against Alabama A&M and Alabama State. The Lady Jaguars will face the Bulldogs on Friday at 6 p.m. before taking on the Hornets on Sunday at noon.

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East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 1d

EBR Schools Mental Health Services Director Contributes to National School Social Work Guide

Dr. Bridgette Webster, director of Mental Health Services for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, is honored to be one of the contributors to a new national publication designed to strengthen school social work practices and improve support services for students. “Implementation Guide: The National School Social Work Practice...

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U-High, Dunham advance to LHSAA State Volleyball semi-finals

LAFAYETTE, La. - Three rounds into the 2026 LHSAA State Volleyball Tournament, Dunham and U-High have both yet to lose a set. The Tigers and Cubs both won their quarterfinal matchups, Cubs in Division 3 and Tigers in Division 4, to advance to their respective semi-finals. Dunham downright dominated Houma...

Baton Rouge, LA · 21h

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Thursday PM Forecast: weekend could get off to a frosty start for some

A strong cold front will bring crisp, cooler air to the Capital Area through Saturday, with patchy morning frost. By Sunday night into Monday, a developing storm system will deliver our next best chance for rain. Coolest Air of the Season: Friday night through early next week. Patchy Frost Possible:...

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Free Bikes For 600 Louisiana Kids: Gordon McKernan's 14th Annual Giveaway

The registration for a chance at one of McKernan's bicycles is now open.

Lafayette, LA · 2d

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Public notices for Nov. 13, 2026

The Department of State, Secretary of State Nancy Landry is proposing to contract for the drayage or hauling of voting machines and related election material in and for the parish of St. Mary and will receive sealed bids thereon until December 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM CST. All interested parties...

St Mary Parish, LA · 11h

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LSU gets nearly $2 million USDA grant to develop bird flu vaccine for poultry

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - LSU researchers have received a nearly $2 million U.S. Department of Agriculture grant to develop a vaccine that could protect chickens from bird flu before the virus spreads through a flock. No bird flu vaccine is approved for widespread use in U.S. poultry. Over the...

Baton Rouge, LA · 23h

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LSU Takes Major Hit in Latest College Football Playoff Rankings

See where LSU football ranks in the second 2026 College Football Playoff rankings and what the latest top 25 means for the Tigers' playoff hopes.

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Veteran graduates from 19th JDC treatment court after 30 years battling alcohol addiction

After 20 years in the military and decades battling alcohol addiction, Jeremy Ocampo is beginning a new chapter.

Baton Rouge, LA · 20h

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Utah’s viral dirty soda chain Swig opens in Baton Rouge

What started as a Utah drive-thru staple became a nationwide phenomenon. The viral dirty soda chain Swig recently opened in Baton Rouge, and fans cannot wait to try the fun drinks. Swig is famous for its customizable sodas which can be mixed with flavored syrups, fruit purees and coconut cream....

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DITR: QB Brice Preston, Southern Lab(Baton Rouge)

Brice Preston is a 2027 Quarterback from Southern Lab who is one of the best quarterbacks in the state of Louisiana, standing 6’3 180 pounds with a 3.8 GPA. Brice has had an amazing season putting the entire state on notice and who has recently help lead Southern Lab to a district title.

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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.

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LSU Basketball Rounds Out Signing Day Class With Third Signee

LSU basketball coach Will Wade signed three of his four commitments for the 2027 class on national signing day on Wednesday, rounding out the day with four-star center Xavier Young (6-foot-10, 250 pounds) of Faith Family Academy of Oak Cliff, Texas, in the Dallas area. Young is the No. 20...