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Dale Brown’s Daughter Remembers Her Dad As The “Happiest, Most Optimistic Person” She Knew

Robyn Brown was 9 years old when her father Dale Brown left an assistant coaching job at Washington State to be LSU’s head basketball coach before the 1972-73 season. He and his wife, the former Vonnie Ness of Columbus, North Dakota, and Robyn moved to the Westminster/Pine Park subdivision in Baton Rouge. Robyn graduated from LSU, where she met her husband Chris Prudhomme. They have three children – Christopher, Peyton and Cameron.

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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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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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Railroad Avenue paving brings daytime closures Nov. 12 through Nov. 27

PLAQUEMINE — Railroad Avenue in Plaquemine is scheduled to close in phases for milling and paving work to improve road conditions and provide a smoother, safer driving surface. According to the reminder, the southbound side near City Hall and the courthouse is set to close from 7 a.m. to...

Plaquemine, 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 · 23h

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A legacy of love: LSU Coach Dale Brown remembered at funeral mass

Former LSU basketball coach Dale Brown is being remembered for much more than his accomplishments on the court. Family members, friends and loved ones gathered at St. George Catholic Church to celebrate a legacy defined by faith, compassion and a lifelong commitment to helping others.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs On SI

Chauncey Wiggins could make Gonzaga debut against LSU after unexpected eligibility development

The Gonzaga Bulldogs face a tough test on Saturday afternoon against the LSU Tigers, although significant reinforcements could be on the way. Chauncey Wiggins,

Spokane, WA · 2d

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Scott Rabalais: ‘He’s inside all of us.’ Memories of Dale Brown fill the PMAC one final time.

From its opening day, LSU’s Pete Maravich Assembly Center was nicknamed “The House that Pete Built.”. Fitting enough. “Pistol Pete” was and still is the greatest scorer in men’s college basketball history. But the men’s basketball program that makes the PMAC its home was built...

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Veterans Day Ceremonies Today in Plaquemine, at Southern University and in Livingston

Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11, and several Capital Region communities still have free ceremonies on the calendar today. Here are three official gatherings confirmed by the organizers. Iberville's salute in Plaquemine. Iberville Parish's annual Salute to Veterans is at the Iberville Veterans Memorial on Railroad Avenue in Plaquemine. Pre-ceremony...

Plaquemine, 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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2 Your Town Plaquemine: Great River Road Driving Tour

PLAQUEMINE — When you travel along River Road in Plaquemine or White Castle, you're guaranteed to see unique and historical sites. Your first stop could be at the Crown Jewel of Plaquemine, the Plaquemine Lock. "After 14 years of construction, the lockhouse was completed in 1909. We are on...

Plaquemine, LA · 15h

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Port of Greater Baton Rouge Names 3 Directors

BATON ROUGE — The Port of Greater Baton Rouge has announced the appointment of three directors to strengthen its leadership team and support its continued growth and strategic priorities. Tim Pinter will serve as director of business development, Melissa Folse as director of corporate and legal affairs, and Candace L. Griffin as director of communications and grants.

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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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Proposal to fight tire dumping in Baton Rouge gains City Council support, heads to state lawmakers

BATON ROUGE — A local advocate is pushing to make it easier for the public to combat blight, specifically focusing on the illegal dumping of tires. Parry Matt Thomas has spent years addressing blight and tire dumping, including serving on the mayor-president's transition team on a subcommittee dedicated to the issue.

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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 · 22h

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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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Brusly closes out its sewer project and holds back part of a street repair bill

Brusly made its last payment on the long-running sewer lagoon project and paid most of the bill for Orleans Quarters street repairs, holding back money until bumpy patches are fixed. A resident asked why the marked spot in front of her house was skipped.

Brusly, LA · 2d

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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 · 19h

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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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Ochsner doctor says GLP-1 drugs could help lower risk of certain cancers

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Doctors at Ochsner say GLP-1 weight loss drugs could help lower the risk of certain cancers by helping patients reach a healthier weight. For about 30 years, doctors have known extra weight raises the risk of certain cancers, including breast, prostate, kidney and uterine. Researchers are now asking whether GLP-1 drugs could help bring that risk down.