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Tree trimming near Entergy power lines brings rolling lane closures to St. George

ST. GEORGE — Drivers in St. George will find temporary rolling lane closures for tree trimming services near Entergy power lines. The closures will run from Nov. 16 through Dec. 11. Work will happen Monday through Saturday between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Affected roads include Drusilla Drive, Baker...

NOLA.com

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The LSU women’s Spanish forward made her debut, and now Kim Mulkey has an intriguing new weapon

Coach Kim Mulkey didn't think Noa Morro would see the floor until late November. The shin surgery that the 21-year-old forward underwent in early September typically comes with a 12-week recovery timeline. So Mulkey was surprised when one of LSU's trainers told her before the season tipped off on Nov....

Baton Rouge, LA · 12h

BRProud

Dale Weiner, legendary coach and Louisiana Sports Hall of Famer, dies at 74

Dale Weiner, a Louisiana Sports Hall of Famer and one of the state's winningest coaches, has died.

Louisiana · 1d

LSUSports.net

Track & Field Signs Former African U20 Champion Kago Seshoka

BATON ROUGE, La. – The LSU men’s track and field program signed sprinter Kago Seshoka, Head Coach Dennis Shaver announced on Wednesday. Seshoka will arrive to LSU in January after spending one season at Odessa College at the juco level. In 2026, Seshoka was a NJCAA Champion indoors...

WAFB.com

SpaceX launch Friday could produce ‘space jellyfish’ visible in Louisiana

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A SpaceX rocket launch planned for Friday evening (Nov. 13) could produce a spectacular sight in the skies over south Louisiana, but the timing of the launch will be critical. SpaceX is targeting Friday for the 15th test flight of its massive Starship rocket from...

Louisiana · 1d

wbrz.com

Workers say Baton Rouge cleaning company owes them wages

BATON ROUGE — Several workers hired by a Baton Rouge cleaning company say they're still waiting to be paid, as their calls and emails to the business go unanswered and frustration mounts across state lines. Stefanie Wilbanks, who has been cleaning homes and businesses for several years, took a...

Baton Rouge, LA · 21h

hbcusports.com

One classic, two stories: The Bayou Classic presented by P&G through the eyes of a Tiger and a Jaguar

A Grambling senior and a Southern senior are preparing for their final Bayou Classic as students. It’s the same game, but not necessarily the same experience. This article was produced in partnership with Procter & Gamble as part of the P&G HBCYOU Tour, powered by HBCU GO, which celebrates HBCU culture and student experiences at events including the 53rd Bayou Classic.

New Orleans, LA · 2d

WAFB.com

Leaders outline next steps in exploring East Baton Rouge Parish government split

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - East Baton Rouge Parish leaders are taking the next steps to explore what it would take to separate the parish and the city of Baton Rouge into two governments. The possibility of deconsolidating city-parish government was discussed during Tuesday night’s Metro Council meeting, where council...

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Two More Veterans Day Meals in Baton Rouge Today: Twin Peaks on Siegen and Texas Roadhouse

A Veterans Day meal in Baton Rouge does not have to come from the national chains already making the rounds. Two restaurants with local locations are offering free meals today, Wednesday, Nov. 11, and both expect you to bring proof of service. Twin Peaks at 6990 Siegen Ln. is on...

wbrz.com

LSU, developer win award for decade-long residential expansion

BATON ROUGE — LSU and developer RISE won the Best Campus Project at the P3 Higher Education Summit last week. The partnership was awarded at the summit held in San Francisco on Nov. 4 and 5. The award recognizes excellence in the development and delivery of residential facilities through a public-private partnership.

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Essentially Sports

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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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

visitbatonrouge.com

Ice Skating on the River in Baton Rouge: Everything You Need to Know

The River Center will magically transform the arena into a winter wonderland once again just in time to create holiday memories and show off your skills. This annual family-friendly event is the perfect way to glide into the season and even practice a few leaps or two on the ice! Whether you’re a seasoned skater or stepping onto the ice for the first time, here’s everything you need to know before you go.

LSUSports.net

Tiger Basketball Ranked No. 1 In National Recruiting Rankings After Signing Day

BATON ROUGE – Three different recruiting rankings put the LSU Tigers men’s basketball team at No. 1 as of Thursday AM after signing three five-star players for the 2027-28 season. 247sports, Rivals and ESPN.com all have the Tigers at this moment as the No. 1 team in the...

KSLA

News in 60 - late LSU basketball coach's funeral, LA Rep. dies, & DWI arrest

Late LSU basketball Coach Dale Brown's funeral, Louisiana State Representative Mike Bayham dies, & Shreveport DWI arrest on News in 60 Seconds.

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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.

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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...

travelmag.com

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This Louisiana Downtown Christmas Festival Brings Holiday Lights And A Big Tree Lighting

Six tons of real snow get trucked into a Louisiana downtown for one December day. Yes, real snow, in a state where most kids own more rain boots than mittens. That snow is only one piece of the fun. A mayor flips the switch on about half a million lights, and Santa helps with the countdown. Then fireworks burst over the Mississippi River.

Baton Rouge, LA · 10h

Sporting News

SEC standings predictions: Projecting Texas vs. LSU and the four teams that will make CFP

Alabama and Georgia are locks, and there could be a long list of three-loss teams.

Baton Rouge, LA · 12h

BRProud

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Kids can learn how to build robots with BR STEM: Sessions planned for November

BR STEM holds numerous sessions year-round to help Baton Rouge kids engage in various fields, focusing on different topics each month.