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Collis Temple Jr. ordered to pay fine after alleged conflict of interest while on Bridge Center board

BATON ROUGE — Businessman Collis Temple Jr., the subject of several 2 On Your Side reports from Brittany Weiss, has been ordered to pay a $25,000 penalty by the Louisiana Board of Ethics. According to an Oct. 2 opinion from the ethics board, Temple allegedly used his role as...

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Walker-Denham Springs winner leans on defense to give head coach his 100th career victory

Walker trailed by eight points and faced a third down near midfield with less than two minutes left against Denham Springs. Cullen Bernard dropped back, but Denham Springs defender Jeremy Williams raced to the quarterback and brought him to the ground for a sack. On fourth down, Williams swatted away Bernard’s pass to seal the game.

Denham Springs, LA · 1d
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Baton Rouge’s Flower Fest develops new role and names its first chairperson. See who.

Flower Fest, a Baton Rouge nonprofit that raises money for St. Jude, has named its chair for the 2027 event. Allison Dumas will be the first person to handle this role within the organization. “Since the creation of the Flower Fest, the primary direction has fallen upon a small core...

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Central-Woodlawn winner runs away with win after 6 unanswered touchdowns

If Woodlawn quarterback Ricky Mitchell hadn’t already had Central’s attention, the junior managed to do so with a pair of first-quarter touchdown passes for a five-point lead. Central responded accordingly, though, with a stretch of six unanswered touchdowns over a 15-minute stretch, with quarterback Max Gassiott accounting for...

Central, LA · 1d
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Crews in Walker finishes latest stage of debris-removal project along Middle Colyell Creek

WALKER — Crews in Walker have finished the latest stage of a debris-removal project along Middle Colyell Creek, with their sights set on Hood Road. The removal along approximately 6,000 feet of Middle Colyell Creek, Livingston Parish officials said Wednesday, brings the total debris removal for this cooperative project to 38,000 feet.

Walker, LA · 2d

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East Baton Rouge voters make new justice of the peace selections, who now serve parish-wide

Voters in East Baton Rouge have elected a fresh cohort of Justices of the Peace, and, for the first time, their jurisdiction is parish-wide. Of the six elected positions, four were decided Tuesday in the Nov. 3 midterm elections: Mark Miley of District 3 was the only justice of the peace elected outright. The other races — Districts 4, 5 & 6 — are all heading to runoffs.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Federales Fest 2026: Outlaw Country, Cold Drinks, and Live Music Return to Live Oak

Get ready for an unforgettable day of music and family fun as Federales Fest returns for its fourth annual event. Taking place today at Live Oak Arabians in Livingston Parish, this year’s festival promises a killer lineup of outlaw country, rock and roll, and Americana. Gates open at 3:00...

Livingston Parish, LA · 2d

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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...

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Jefferson Highway to have intermittent lane closures as crews finish construction

BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advised that Jefferson Highway will have intermittent eastbound and westbound lane closures from Drusilla Lane to Airline Highway beginning on Nov. 15. The closures come as crews work to install an asphalt wearing course on the remaining westbound lane...

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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St. Vincent de Paul hosts Neighbors Helping Neighbors food drive

St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge will host its second annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors Drive-Thru Food Drive on Saturday, Nov. 7, to collect donations for local families facing food insecurity.

Baton Rouge, LA · 3d

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Central dentist's office collects nearly 200 pounds of candy for military care packages

CENTRAL — During its Halloween Candy Buy Back event, Model Dentistry collected nearly 200 pounds of candy to send to veterans in military care packages. Dr. Timothy Rayburn, a veteran himself, said that the buyback, which offered a dollar for each pound of candy, was done in collaboration with Sacramento-based veteran organization Troopathon.

Central, LA · 1d

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$15 Sandwiches, $10 Daily Plates and a Late Kitchen: Danny's Dive Bar on Third Street

Third Street has no shortage of places to grab a drink, but few of them keep the fryer going past midnight on a weekend. Danny's Dive Bar & Grill, at 151 3rd St. in downtown Baton Rouge, keeps its menu simple: almost everything costs the same. One Price, Most of...

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Bonta del Forno in Denham Springs: Italian Kitchen, 300-Bottle Wine Room and Sunday Brunch

Denham Springs has a spot where the wine list runs longer than the menu, and that's meant as a compliment. Bonta del Forno calls itself an Italian kitchen and wine bar, and it backs up the second half of that title with a custom-built wine room holding about 300 bottles from around the world.

Denham Springs, LA · 1d

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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.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Fired Baylor HC Dave Aranda Could Make Swift Return to Football With $13M Head Coach’s SEC Team

Baylor finally ran out of patience with Dave Aranda, with the Kansas loss proving to be the final straw after seven years at the helm. But just days after his dismissal, Aranda is already expected to reunite with his former team, the very program where he reached the pinnacle of college football and won a national championship. According to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz, Aranda could be heading back to familiar territory just days after his dismissal from Baylor. Lane Kiffin’s LSU is reportedly exploring the possibility of bringing its former defensive coordinator back to Baton Rouge in an analyst-t...

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Blake Pontchartrain: History of the Hammond Balloon Festival

I saw a poster in a consignment shop for the 1981 Hammond Balloon Festival. It says it was the “third annual,” but what can you tell me about its history? Is there still such an event?. The Hammond Balloon Festival was introduced to the Tangipahoa Parish city in...

Hammond, LA · 1d

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Walker High Marine Corps JROTC raider team takes home state championship title

BOGALUSA — The Walker High School Marine Corps JROTC Raider program has captured top honors at the All-Service Raider State Championship, bringing home the overall state title in the co-ed division. Held in Bogalusa, the premier competition drew 28 of the top Raider teams from Louisiana, as well as...

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Erin K. Moore tapped to lead Hammond DDD as new executive director

HAMMOND — The Hammond Downtown Development District Board of Directors has appointed Erin K. Moore as the organization's new executive director, effective Nov. 1. Board members unanimously approved her appointment at its regular meeting on Oct. 23. "We had a strong pool of candidates, and Erin stood out at...

Hammond, LA · 2d

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East Baton Rouge's 2027 budget proposal grows by $20M as DA, parish clash over funding

BATON ROUGE — Mayor-President Sid Edwards introduced East Baton Rouge Parish's proposed $1.176 billion operating budget for 2027 during a special Metro Council meeting Thursday. Unlike the 2026 budget, which saw reductions of roughly $15 million, the 2027 plan increases spending by about $20 million. "We're not planning on...

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d