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Livingston Parish high school English teacher wins national award with $25,000 prize

When Denham Springs High School students and staff shuffled into the school gym Friday morning, they thought they were there to hear a speech from the state superintendent about the school’s strong academic performance. They were. But the speech was camouflage for something more. The real purpose of the...

Denham Springs, LA · 5h

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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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Kajun Loaded Tea: From Denham Springs to National Brand

Kajun Loaded Tea began in 2018 when Nellie Lockhart, the founder and “flavor wizard” behind the brand, first experimented with her own loaded tea flavors at her home in Denham Springs. At the time, Lockhart worked long days as a medical administrator and was looking for lasting energy...

Denham Springs, LA · 1d

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‘Make the most of time’ Father of teen with Duchenne muscular dystrophy talks life & loss

LIVINGSTON PARISH — After his son, Blake Posey, died from a rare kind of muscular dystrophy, Barry Posey says he has learned so much from his boy and from taking care of him as his condition progressed. Barry sat down with UWK to talk about the brave young man whom the community rallied around to […] The post ‘Make the most of time’ Father of teen with Duchenne muscular dystrophy talks life & loss appeared first on Unfiltered with Kiran .

Livingston Parish, LA · 3d

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ONE TANK TRIP: Queens' BZTreaux

PLAQUEMINE — Some places feel like home before you even know the people behind them. At Queens’ Bztreaux in Plaquemine, that feeling is part of the plan. Inside a historic building dating back to 1898, customers can stop in for coffee, sit down for a homemade meal or even book a room for the night.

Plaquemine, LA · 1d

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LSU WBB signs Louisiana native, 5-star center Caroline Bradley

Five-star center Caroline Bradley from Oak Grove, Louisiana, signed to play for the LSU women's basketball program starting with the 2027-28 season.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Baton Rouge Weighs Cost of Going It Alone as City-Parish Separation Debate Advances

BATON ROUGE, La. — Baton Rouge is moving closer to a formal examination of whether it can afford to govern itself independently of East Baton Rouge Parish, raising questions about who controls local tax dollars, how public services would be funded, and whether the city’s current government structure adequately represents its residents.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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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...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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2 Your Town Plaquemine: Dorseyville's St. John the Baptiste Church's rich history dates back 150 years

DORSEYVILLE - About 13 miles south of Plaquemine sits St. John the Baptiste Church in the community of Dorseyville. The church is a historical landmark because of its rich Black history. It's named after the late Rev. Bazil Dorsey. He founded and pastored St. John the Baptiste Church in Dorseyville. But he was much more than just a leader of the church. He was the leader of the community.

Plaquemine, LA · 2d

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Former U-High championship coach Willis Stelly dies

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Willis Stelly, the former U-High head coach who led the Cubs to the 1988 state football championship and earned numerous Coach of the Year honors, has died. LSU Laboratory School confirmed Stelly’s death, saying that his “legacy lives on through the many students he taught,...

Denham Springs, LA · 1d

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2 Your Town Plaquemine: Great River Road Driving Tour

PLAQUEMINE — When you travel along River Road in Plaquemine or White Castle, you're guaranteed to see unique and historical sites. Your first stop could be at the Crown Jewel of Plaquemine, the Plaquemine Lock. "After 14 years of construction, the lockhouse was completed in 1909. We are on...

Plaquemine, LA · 1d

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Inside Southern football’s matchup against Alcorn State, the highest-scoring offense in the FCS

Marshall Faulk’s offense is on fire. Before this season, the last time Southern scored at least 40 points in back-to-back games was in 2022. The Jaguars will likely need this surge in scoring to continue for a third game when they play Alcorn State (6-4, 4-2) at 2 p.m. Saturday at A.W. Mumford Stadium to keep their hopes of the SWAC West title alive.

Baton Rouge, LA · 14h

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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 · 13h

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Baton Rouge Airport Cuts City Ties, Becomes Independent Authority After 50 Years

Baton Rouge's airport officially separated from city-parish government, marking the first governance change in 50 years for the facility now known as Baton Rouge Regional Airport. City and airport leaders celebrated the shift at a ceremony in the terminal rotunda, capping a process that began years earlier with a push to free the airport from the bureaucratic constraints of municipal government.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Tulane students offer free legal counsel in landmark federal environmental racism lawsuit

Residents and community organizations have spent years challenging St. James Parish in a federal civil rights and environmental justice lawsuit over alleged discriminatory development. Students at Tulane University’s Environmental Law Clinic are among those leading the fight. An industrial corridor along the Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New...

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Railroad Avenue paving brings daytime closures Nov. 12 through Nov. 27

PLAQUEMINE — Railroad Avenue in Plaquemine is scheduled to close in phases for milling and paving work to improve road conditions and provide a smoother, safer driving surface. According to the reminder, the southbound side near City Hall and the courthouse is set to close from 7 a.m. to...

Plaquemine, LA · 2d