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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
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2 Your Town Plaquemine: City leaders working to revamp historic downtown

PLAQUEMINE — Plaquemine has a new downtown roadmap aimed at bringing more businesses, residents and visitors back to the historic district. Multiple sites in the district are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and leaders want to build on that history. Some grand homes and historic buildings are starting to find new life.

Plaquemine, LA · 1d
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Legendary U-High football coach Willis Stelly dies

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

Baton Rouge, LA · 22h

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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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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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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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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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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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Following announcement of proposed budget cuts, Metro Council postpones meeting

BATON ROUGE - The Metro Council has postponed Thursday's hearing on the 2027 city-parish budget, which non-profit organizations set to lose funding are hoping to contest. The council sent a notice Thursday morning, saying the hearing was delayed to give everyone time to prepare and present after being out of the office Wednesday for Veterans Day.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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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...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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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.

Baton Rouge, 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 · 20h

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'A Celtic Christmas,' 'On the Last Day of Christmas,' Foodees Fest and more: Around Baton Rouge

The following is a calendar of community events in the Baton Rouge area from Friday through Thursday, Nov. 19. LSU FOOTBALL EXCLUSIVE NIKE PARTY: 7 p.m.-10 p.m., The Overlook, 3658 Nicholson Drive (above Torchy’s Tacos). Guest appearances, exclusive merchandise, music by country music star Dylan Scott. Cocktail attire encouraged. General admission, $500; VIP, $750 (includes exclusive LSU helmet). https://nilsumaxevents.com/nike-lsu.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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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....

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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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.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Being the Light: the Louisiana Parole Project is helping the formerly incarcerated community

According to the Bureau of Statistics, Lousiana incarceration rate is the highest in the nation per capita. There is one organization in Baton Rouge committed to helping people who are released from prison re-enter their communities. “Over 730 men and women who’ve come home now through our program, the vast...

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d