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A downtown Baton Rouge coffee shop is closing. The owner wants people to keep supporting local.
After two years in business, Social Coffee is saying farewell. The downtown Baton Rouge coffee shop will close for good at the end of the month. "Bittersweet to say, but Social Coffee’s last day of service will be Friday, May 31st," the owner posted on social media Monday. "We feel confident that we have achieved the values on our windows: Community, Craft, & Curiosity."
LSU softball wins Baton Rouge Regional
BATON ROUGE, La. – No. 11 LSU tied a season-high three home runs and recorded its 15th shutout this season in the 9-0 five-inning victory over Southern Illinois Sunday at Tiger Park, sending LSU to the NCAA Super Regionals for the first time since 2021. LSU, who has won...
Sunday PM Forecast: Much quieter weather expected this week, it's time for the heat
We conclude the weekend with lots of sunshine, after a very busy week of weather. This upcoming week is looking much quieter, and that means the heat will start ramping up. Tonight & Tomorrow: Tonight, expect a low near 71 degrees under mostly clear skies. Some patchy fog will be possible before sunrise, so just be careful if headed out early tomorrow. Any fog should quickly dissipate after sunrise. Another warm and muggy day is expected tomorrow. Highs will be near 94 degrees with lots of sunshine. The day is looking completely dry with no rainfall expected.
Interstate 12 eastbound at I-10 scheduled for closure again Monday night
BATON ROUGE — Highway workers plan to close the eastbound lanes of Interstate 12 at its interchange with I-10 Monday night and try again to remove an overpass. The bridge must be taken out to accommodate new lanes on I-10 westbound. Equipment problems 10 days ago prevented its removal. Earlier attempts at the work were delayed by weather.
Summer Weather for the Week Ahead
Heat and humidity build into Acadiana today as we get set for our first full week of summerlike weather. Sunshine will mix with a few clouds as temperatures climb into the 90s this afternoon. Tonight, we will see mostly clear skies and temperatures in the 70s. Today: Sun and clouds....
LSU a projected tournament team in D1Baseball's latest field of 64 predictions
For the past few weekends, Jay Johnson and the LSU Tigers have been teeter-tottering on the side of making a regional tournament or not making a regional. On Monday, D1Baseball released their newest field of 64 projections. Where does LSU find themselves now?. After sweeping the Ole Miss Rebels last...
Debris removal to begin Monday in EBR following recent storms
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Do you have storm debris, downed trees or branches around your home that were blown around by this week’s storms?. Gather it up and put it to the curb. Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced that the City-Parish’s debris removal program has been activated in...
Baton Rouge storage fire that hospitalized two firefighters was arson, investigators say
A storage facility fire that caused over $200,000 in damage and left two firefighters hospitalized over the weekend was intentionally set, the Baton Rouge Fire Department said Monday. Around 5:15 a.m. Sunday, firefighters were called to Storage Rentals of America at 11500 S. Harrell's Ferry Road, where they found heavy...
Fight over Louisiana groundwater extends to Legislature, courts
Baton Rouge Water Co. is in an all-out, multi-layered fight with a state groundwater panel that agency officials now say is freezing hundreds of thousand of dollars in fee revenues and risks breaking the panel charged with protecting Baton Rouge's drinking water. The political and legal battle represents a marked...
Where does LSU stand on the NCAA tourney bubble after Ole Miss sweep? 5 series takeaways
LSU had to sweep Ole Miss this weekend at Alex Box Stadium. That was the only way it could reach 13 wins in Southeastern Conference play, a marker that historically gives the Tigers at least a fighter's chance of qualifying for an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament. Additionally, Ole Miss' strong RPI ranking and place above LSU in the SEC standings heading into the weekend only further jacked up the significance of the series.
Carne asada, pesto pasta and the Executive club: Best things we ate this week
The executive club from Martin's is not only one of my favorite sandwiches in Baton Rouge, but it's packed with flavor. First, there is oven-roasted turkey, grilled ham, hickory smoked bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. Then, you get to pick your bread. I went with 7-grain. All of the contents are layered amongst three toasty pieces of bread. The cheese melted in my mouth with the turkey and ham, and the smoked bacon added a crunch. To smooth things over, the tomatoes and lettuce added a refreshing punch with the mayo.
Baton Rouge entrepreneur develops barter system for small business owners
BATON ROUGE - A community-backed currency is gaining traction among business owners across the state. The alternative form of payment is called Moxey, and it is used within a network of small business owners as a barter system. Currently, more than 3,000 businesses in the United States accept Moxey as a valid payment method.
2026 5-star OT out of Baton Rouge (LA) will visit Texas A&M this summer
The 2026 recruiting class is filled with future defensive talent. While Texas A&M will host a long list of 2025 prospects, the 2026 cycle will be featured throughout the next two months, led by five-star defensive lineman Lamar Brown out of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Brown, who is entering his junior season at University Lab HS, is by far one of the most versatile prospects. He possesses the size, strength, and athleticism to play on either side of the trenches, but his collegiate future will likely continue on the offensive line. Standing at 6-4 and 275 pounds, Brown has received nearly 20 offers....
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