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Five Baton Rouge restaurants cited for health violations

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Five Baton Rouge restaurants have received notices of violations from the Louisiana Department of Health. According to the reports, establishments including Mid-City Daiquiri, Spice Junction, Kiro Seafood Buffet, Legend Pot, and the Jambalaya Shoppe were alerted to violations in their buildings during the month of October.

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Brian Kelly Sends Blunt Warning to Texas Ahead of LSU Clash

Kelly offered a warning to Texas and a prediction of who might come out on top in the match.

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Total Pro Sports

Olivia Dunne Gets Roasted In Comments After LSU’s Ugly Home Loss

Olivia Dunne’s Instagram comments turned negative after the game. The post Olivia Dunne Gets Roasted In Comments After LSU’s Ugly Home Loss originally published on Total Pro Sports .

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Baton Rouge residents voice concerns over updated I-10 widening plans

Baton Rouge residents got a closer look at updated plans for the I-10 widening project Tuesday evening, raising questions about how construction could affect their neighborhoods, daily commutes and local businesses.

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New multimillion-dollar proposal to illuminate Baton Rouge skyline

A Baton Rouge man with a passion for and knowledge of bridges and roads has presented a plan to the Baton Rouge Area Foundation to change the skyline of Louisiana's capital city.

Baton Rouge, LA · 13h

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7 Things About Raising Cane’s Louisianans Expect Everyone to Know

Raising Cane’s is named after a yellow Labrador. Louisianans know that, and they’ll happily tell you the rest. Here’s what Louisianans expect everyone to know about Raising Cane’s. 1. The Mothership. Raising Cane’s opened its first restaurant on August 28, 1996, at the North Gates of...

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Coach O survives sepsis after innovative diagnostic test

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Coach Ed Orgeron is back on the sidelines as LSU Football’s special assistant for recruiting and defense, but he started the football season off fighting for his life. According to FMOL Health, Orgeron was rushed to Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center...

Baton Rouge, LA · 20h

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Louisiana high school football playoff brackets released. See Baton Rouge-area matchups

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The road to a Louisiana high school football state championship is officially underway, with dozens of Baton Rouge-area teams preparing for the first round of the 2026 playoffs. The Louisiana High School Athletic Association released its playoff brackets Sunday, Nov. 8, following the conclusion of...

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Three top athletes in Northeast Louisiana commit to LSU on National Signing Day

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - National Signing Day across the area saw three of the top stars of Northeast Louisiana sign their letter of intent to LSU. Five-star Oak Grove center Caroline Bradley is heading to join Kim Mulkey’s squad as the only high school recruit in this class for LSU WBB. Bradley ranks as the number one center in the nation.

Baton Rouge, LA · 19h

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Housing authority CEO on leave after alleged 'misappropriation' of funds by board member

An alleged “misappropriation of funds,” possibly involving an agency-issued credit card, has sparked an outside audit of a public housing agency in Baton Rouge and resulted in its top two executives being suspended with pay. The East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority voted at an Oct. 30 special...

Baton Rouge, LA · 16h

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Long-time Catholic High Coach Dale Weiner has died

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Legendary Catholic High School football coach Dale Weiner has died, his family announced Thursday. Weiner retired following the 2016 season after 30 years leading the Catholic High Bears on Friday nights. During his career, he was one of the most recognizable faces and one of...

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Thanksgiving events and giveaways happening around the Capital Area

BATON ROUGE — With Thanksgiving just around the corner on Thursday, Nov. 26, many organizations and local governments are finding ways to make the holiday more special. Here are some events and giveaways happening in and around the Capital Area in celebration of the giving season:. Wednesday, Oct. 21...

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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 · 15h

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Popular Baton Rouge barbecue restaurant should expand to NOLA and open on this busy corner

Putting the address to Salt Pepper Oak into your phone GPS will have you second guessing if you typed in restaurant name correct or if your map is just malfunctioning. That’s because the quaint barbecue restaurant, at 6721 Exchequer Drive, is in the heart of a Baton Rouge commercial business park. You’ll follow the smell of smoked meats past warehouses, glass repair shops, flooring and countertop stores and corporate offices.

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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.

Baton Rouge, LA · 22h

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Dine in at these Baton Rouge restaurants open for Thanksgiving Day

See which Baton Rouge restaurants will be open and serving holiday meals on Thanksgiving Day.

Baton Rouge, LA · 22h

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Baton Rouge animal rescue announces closure

The Animal Protection and Welfare Society (APAWS) in Baton Rouge is scheduled to close its doors on Dec. 31.

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Parole Project adds more housing to help people rebuild their lives

The Louisiana Parole Project is expanding its housing program in Baton Rouge to provide stable accommodations for formerly incarcerated individuals seeking to rebuild their lives.

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Fearless Prediction Game 10 - LSU

What can you say? Arch is a November December QB and plays great ball late in the season only? That was Arch's best game yet. He didn't have any help from the penalties and dropped balls. But he had an outstanding game. It made the difference on the road. Vs...

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