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Subcontractors sue LA contractors board member and son alleging unpaid construction work

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A member of the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors and his son are facing two lawsuits from subcontractors who say they are owed money for construction work. One subcontractor claims he is owed nearly $350,000. Harvey Honore Jr., a gubernatorial appointee, sits on the...

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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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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...

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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...

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LSU football projected to land 2028 four-star quarterback

LSU football may add a passer to its 2028 high school class. Rivals' Steve Wiltfong and Sam Spiegelman logged predictions for quarterback Tristin Gaines to pick head coach Lane Kiffin and his team. Gaines hails from Waller, TX, and stands at six-foot-one and 185 pounds. Rivals' Industry Rankings rank him No. 19 out of Texas and No. 11 among 2028 quarterbacks. He is the No. 173 overall prospect in the 2028 cycle. The Tigers are high on Gaines as their favorite passer in the 2028 class. They have one commitment so far with offensive tackle Isaiah Whitehead. Getting a pledge from one of the cycle's best passers would give them momentum heading into the offseason. NEW: Rivals' @SWiltfong_ and @samspiegs have logged expert predictions for LSU to land 2028 4-star QB Tristin Gaines🐯 Read: https://t.co/rgGWZjHFS7 pic.twitter.com/vTivdzA9vb — Rivals (@Rivals) November 9, 2026 LSU holds a commitment from four-star quarterback Peyton Houston in the 2027 class. Sam Leavitt could return for another season in Baton Rouge, but it appears Kiffin and his staff are prioritizing a young crop of talent nonetheless. This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: LSU football projected to land 2028 four-star quarterback

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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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World's fastest hydrogen-powered car showcased at St. George dealership

ST. GEORGE — A St. George construction equipment dealership showcased a record-breaking engineering feat today, giving visitors an up-close look at the JCB Hydromax. Hosted at Gulf Coast JCB on Airline Highway, the event highlighted the vehicle powered by the world's fastest hydrogen internal combustion engine, which propelled the car to speeds exceeding 400 miles per hour (setting a world land speed record of 406.320 mph).

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The Sweet Potato Journey

Sweet potatoes are one of Louisiana’s most valuable specialty crops, generating an estimated $80 million in economic impact and supporting farmers, processors and rural communities across the state. Louisiana producers harvest approximately 5,400 acres of sweet potatoes each year, producing about 2.8 million bushels. The crop is grown by 37 producers in 15 parishes, making it an important contributor to the state’s agricultural economy and heritage.

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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...

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'Molders of men': Baton Rouge remembers late coaching icons Dale Weiner and Willis Stelly

BATON ROUGE — Coaching legends Dale Weiner and Willis Stelly are being remembered for their lasting impact on high school sports in Baton Rouge. The longtime friends and football coaches both died Wednesday. Stelly coached multiple sports at several capital-area high schools, including Baker, Glen Oaks and Istrouma. He...

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A Louisiana builder’s huge donations could transform LSU’s construction school. See how.

LSU is poised to transform its School of Construction with a major endowment and a state-of-the art new building, thanks to massive donations from an LSU alum and Louisiana construction tycoon, the school announced Tuesday. “Construction is no longer a low-tech industry,” Vicki Colvin, dean of the College of Engineering,...

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“Got to Get Better”: Former LSU QB Flags One Major Issue With Sam Leavitt Amid Poor LSU Form

Sam Leavitt has been one of the more polarizing quarterbacks this season despite a 6-3 record and 17 touchdowns against nine interceptions. An alum of his current school has an idea why he has been struggling to gain success and respect. During an appearance on the Baton Rouge-area radio station WNXX/104.5 ESPN, former LSU and NFL quarterback Matt Flynn said: “There’s one thing in Sam Leavitt’s game that has plagued us all season long. … His delivery has got to get better. His throwing motion is too big. There’s too much of a windup. It’s too slow. … He’s got some wrist movement when he goes back, which you don’t want to have. It’s fixable.” He added: “And I called it after the Clemson game – I was like, ‘You’re gonna have a lot of passes that get batted down at the line of scrimmage.’ And it certainly reared its ugly head at the worst times this past week. … There’s really good defensive linemen out there that perfect that, and they practice that, and they work on that.” MUST WATCH On #OTB @mflynn3 explains where #LSU QB Sam Leavitt needs to improve the most! https://t.co/E3dncy3Zre — 104.5 ESPN (@1045espn)

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Southern's John B. Cade Library to feature historic WWII women's battalion exhibit

BATON ROUGE — Southern University's John B. Cade Library will showcase an exhibit featuring a historic women's battalion that served in World War II. The exhibit centers on the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the Six Triple Eight. They were the only all-female, predominantly Black Women's Army Corps battalion deployed overseas in World War II. They were sent to England in 1945 to handle a massive backlog of service members' undelivered mail.

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Baton Rouge pickleball coach takes training device to QVC

BATON ROUGE — A local pickleball coach is stepping into the national spotlight this week to showcase an invention designed to sharpen skills right at home. Tim Spinosa, a Baton Rouge-based pickleball instructor, is scheduled to appear on national shopping network QVC on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 6 a.m. to debut his invention, the X-treme Pickleball Trainer.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Southern Heads to Alabama for Final Regular-Season Matches

BATON ROUGE, La. — Southern University will close out its regular-season schedule on the road this weekend with a pair of Southwestern Athletic Conference matchups against Alabama A&M and Alabama State. The Lady Jaguars will face the Bulldogs on Friday at 6 p.m. before taking on the Hornets on Sunday at noon.

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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...