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'If you ain't ready, stay home': LSU players hand out Raising Cane's on campus ahead of Alabama game

BATON ROUGE — LSU students received a special surprise on campus Thursday afternoon when a trio of Tigers handed out chicken fingers ahead of Saturday's matchup against Alabama. LSU players Caden Durham, Deuce Geralds and Harlem Berry worked a shift at the original Raising Cane's on Highland Road before...

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Baton Rouge Homelessness Crisis | From the Ground Up | WAFB Special

WAFB's From the Ground Up investigates how Baton Rouge and St. George outreach teams are helping hundreds of people facing homelessness.

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Tasty Grill on West Lee Drive: Smash Burgers, Nashville Hot Chicken and Late-Night Hours Near LSU

West Lee Drive near LSU has a new smash-burger address with late hours built for campus nights. Tasty Grill is open at 990 West Lee Drive, Suite D, serving fresh beef burgers, wings, Nashville hot chicken, Philly cheesesteaks, seafood and more from a compact grill menu that posts prices right on the homepage.

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‘Is the damage done?’: Metro Council receives first budget after cuts sparked by St. George

A year after pushing through significant cuts in staff and services, Mayor-President Sid Edwards on Thursday presented his proposed 2027 budget, which reflects a recent pay raise for city-parish workers, particularly police, but also recently approved hikes in health insurance premiums for those same employees. “As we enter our third...

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Hurst’s Toy Express: Registration deadline for Christmas toy giveaway is Friday

Christmas is coming early for some Baton Rouge children through a local holiday initiative helping families make the season a little brighter.

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Zachary High School's FFA chapter wins national accolades

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Zachary High School's FFA chapter was named the 2026 Premier Chapter: Building Communities during the fifth general session of the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo this year in Indianapolis. The chapter created an activity titled "Farm-to-School," where they developed interactive presentation stations to teach local...

Zachary, LA · 2d

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Support workers in East Baton Rouge public schools to receive an extra $1,000 before the New Year

BATON ROUGE — Support workers in East Baton Rouge public schools will receive an extra $1,000 ahead of the Christmas holidays. The move follows an executive order from Gov. Jeff Landry mandating stipends for school employees around the state. On Thursday, the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board voted...

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Positively BR Episode 14: LSU's Lane Kiffin's daughter talks new clothing collection

Landry Kiffin talks new clothing brand and Baton Rouge pop-up If you're a football fan but aren't quite sure what to wear to the game or out watching with friends, Landry Kiffin has you covered. Kiffin, daughter of LSU head football coach Lane Kiffin, is launching her own women's clothing...

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Lane Kiffin Makes LSU’s Frustration With Alabama Rivalry Record Clear: “It’s Time”

LSU and Alabama have shared plenty of memorable moments over the years, but the recent results have mostly gone in one direction. The Tigers have struggled to keep up with the Crimson Tide, winning just four of their 19 meetings since 2008. With another important matchup approaching, LSU will have a chance to make a statement and give its fans a result they have been waiting to see. This weekend’s meeting carries extra weight for both teams. Alabama and LSU enter the game with identical 6-2 records, and both still have plenty to play for as the College Football Playoff picture takes shape. But...

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St. Francis Xavier launches holiday campaign to raise money for tuition and STEAM education

BATON ROUGE — St. Francis Xavier Catholic School launched its "Season of Giving" campaign on Friday to support students through various avenues this holiday season. The campaign features a $100,000 fundraising goal to support student tuition assistance, classroom technology, teacher development and STEAM education. The fundraising efforts will begin...

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LSU women's basketball vs Texas Southern how to watch

BATON ROUGE – LSU women's basketball opened the 2026-27 season with a historic monster win against Southeastern Louisiana earlier this week. Kim Mulkey and her No. 8-ranked Tigers (1-0) will look to continue the trend against Texas Southern (0-1) inside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center Thursday, Nov. 5. LSU's second game will come with more spectacle than usual as former LSU star Angel Reese will return to the PMAC and will be recognized during halftime Thursday night. Reese just wrapped up playing in the WNBA Finals with the Atlanta Dream, who lost the championship to the Golden State Valkyries in seven games. ZAKIYAH JOHNSON PLAYS RELENTLESS Why ZaKiyah Johnson plays 'relentless' for LSU women's basketball LSU WINS SEASON OPENER LSU women's basketball rolls Southeastern Louisiana to open season 1-0 Texas Southern lost its season opener on the road to Tulane, 92-38, Monday. TSU had two players manage 7 points to lead the team in scoring in DeAvion Wilson and Jada Landers. Sophomore ZaKiyah Johnson led the way for LSU in its 129-35 victory over Southeastern Louisiana Monday. She put up a career-high 33 points with 13 rebounds for a double double. Senior guards MiLaysia Fulwiley and Mikaylah Williams got it

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Lane Regional says no indication patient data was compromised amid scam warning

The Zachary Police Department warned residents about a phone scam involving callers who impersonate staff members from Lane Regional Medical Center's business office.

Zachary, LA · 1d

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Baton Rouge marketing agency celebrates 50 years, launches LSU Manship scholarship

DAA Media + Marketing has worked with companies to scale their business for 50 years. But CEO Nancy Steiner lovingly calls the agency a "50-year-old startup." She started working for DAA as an LSU student intern in 1989 and was hired full-time after graduating, eventually acquiring the company with her business partner, DAA President Donny Charbonnet. Like a startup, she said the company is constantly focused on employee growth, which she attributes to have built a strong agency.

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Baton Rouge Arts Market happening this Saturday

BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Arts Market will set up for its 28th year on Saturday. The arts and crafts market will run from noon to 8 p.m. at 5th and Main streets. If it rains, the event will be moved to the Galvez Parking Garage at 500 Main St.

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Kim Mulkey Accused Of Showing 'Zero Class' After LSU Wins By 109 Points

She's under heavy fire.

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New sidewalks coming to Glasgow Avenue as Baton Rouge addresses pedestrian safety

East Baton Rouge Parish officials broke ground on a new sidewalk project along Glasgow Avenue to improve pedestrian safety following multiple fatalities in the area.

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Zachary Broncos Dominate Liberty Magnet Patriots in 62–8 Victory

The Zachary Broncos put together a dominant performance against the Liberty Magnet Patriots, earning a convincing 62–8 victory behind a powerful offensive attack and contributions from multiple players on both sides of the ball. Zachary wasted no time establishing control, opening the game with a punt return touchdown to...

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'Bring on Bama:' Turning back the clock to LSU's legendary 32-31 overtime win over the Tide in 2022

BATON ROUGE — Saturday is the 91st matchup between the LSU Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide. To commemorate the matchup's return to Death Valley, WBRZ's John Pastorek looks back on decades of history between the two teams on the gridiron. One of the rivalry's most iconic and exciting...

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LSU-Alabama Recruiting: Loaded Visitor List Includes 5-Stars, Flip Targets

LSU's showdown with Alabama on Saturday isn't just a massive game for the Tigers' College Football Playoff hopes. It's also shaping up to be one of the biggest recruiting weekends of the Lane Kiffin era. TigerBait recruiting insider Tyler McClung has put together an extensive visitor list featuring more than...