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Baton Rouge airport enters ‘a different era’ as it transitions to an independent authority

For the first time in 50 years, the Baton Rouge airport has changed its governance model as it looks to improve services and talent development. In a ceremony Tuesday morning at the airport’s terminal rotunda, city and airport leaders gathered to celebrate the transition of authority from the city-parish to the Baton Rouge Regional Airport Authority, separating the airport from the local government. Airport leaders said the move will allow the facility to respond more quickly to changing airport needs and become a more formidable competitor for new services and employees.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d
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LSU Police seek help identifying person tied to thefts near UREC

BATON ROUGE — LSU police are trying to identify a person they say is connected to a series of thefts near the University Recreation Center. According to the LSU Police Department, detectives are seeking help identifying a person shown in photographs tied to the investigation. Police said the thefts were reported in the area of the UREC between mid-October and early November.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d
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Former U-High championship coach Willis Stelly dies

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Willis Stelly, the former U-High head coach who led the Cubs to the 1988 state football championship and earned numerous Coach of the Year honors, has died. LSU Laboratory School confirmed Stelly’s death, saying that his “legacy lives on through the many students he taught,...

Denham Springs, LA · 8h
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FMOL Health, LSU testing wearable heat-illness prevention tech with Ascension Parish athletes

BATON ROUGE — As intense heat continues to challenge student-athletes across the South, medical specialists and academic researchers in Louisiana are testing wearable technology designed to stop heat-related emergencies before they happen. FMOL Health and Louisiana State University researchers have launched a yearlong collaborative study evaluating wearable devices that...

Ascension Parish, LA · 1d
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LSU students arrested for home invasion in Spruce Hall following Saturday’s football game

Two LSU students were arrested early Sunday morning for home invasion, assault and burglary after entering a resident’s room in Spruce Hall without permission. The students were asked to leave, but did not follow requests made by residents. One of the offenders assaulted a victim and stole something from the room.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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This Huge Louisiana Outlet Center Makes Holiday Shopping A Road-Trip Event

More than 50 brand-name outlet stores sit in one open-air spot right off I-10. That’s a lot of gift list crossed off in a single afternoon. I like that this place sits between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. You can turn a holiday errand into a full Louisiana road trip without much of a detour.

Gonzales, LA · 2d

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St. Gabriel opens new council chambers complex for city operations and council meetings

ST. GABRIEL — St. Gabriel opened its new council chambers complex as construction started on the Sunshine Event Center. The city marked a grand opening for the new St. Gabriel Council Chambers Complex and a groundbreaking for the event center. The event center will serve as a modern venue for community meetings, conferences and special events.

St Gabriel, LA · 6h

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Rotary Club of East Ascension hosting food fest fundraiser

GONZALES - The East Ascension Rotary Club will hold a food festival Thursday evening to raise money for their organization. The festival is scheduled for Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Gonzales Civic Center. The event will include a large variety of food from cheeseburgers to ice...

Gonzales, LA · 18h

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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.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Ascension Catholic-Central Catholic rallies from two sets down to reach semifinals

LAFAYETTE – Ascension Catholic senior Ava Gauthe looked to her teammates after Central Catholic took a 2-0 lead in the Division V quarterfinals at the state tournament. She felt excitement that her team returned to state, but she wasn’t ready for the bus ride back to Donaldsonville just yet.

Donaldsonville, LA · 11h

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Mother of 13-year-old Madison Harris: ‘I just broke down to my knees & started praying’

BATON ROUGE — A family is continuing to mourn the loss of a young teen who they describe as beautiful with a kind nurturing spirit. They’re asking for help to lay her body to rest later this month. Ie’ja Jolla lost her 13-year-old daughter Madison Harris, also known as Maddie, on October 30th when the […] The post Mother of 13-year-old Madison Harris: ‘I just broke down to my knees & started praying’ appeared first on Unfiltered with Kiran .

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Greek Wine in New Roads, a Market at the Mill and Light Up the Holidays: Pointe Coupee's Calendar Through December

New Roads sits on False River northwest of Baton Rouge, and its holiday calendar gives you a few good reasons to make the drive. The parish tourism office, Visit False River, lists these four dates. Thursday, Nov. 12: An Evening in Greece. CIRCA at Morel's, 210 Morrison Pkwy., is hosting...

New Roads, LA · 1d

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East Baton Rouge deputies arrest woman accused of shooting car with 2 people inside

BATON ROUGE — East Baton Rouge Parish deputies have arrested a woman accused of shooting a car with two people inside. According to deputies, they were called to investigate a shooting along Fontainebleau Drive on Aug. 10. Deputies learned that a man went to Fontainebleau to pick up another person who had been in an altercation with 44-year-old Stephanie Sharp.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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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...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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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...

Louisiana · 2d

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TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Thursday Morning Commute

Welcome to your Team 2 Traffic morning commute guide. This story will be updated as traffic occurs in and around the capital area to help you know what to expect on the roads each day. The main Plaquemine ferry is in service 4:30am- 7:45pm. A second ferry runs from 5:15-...

Baton Rouge, LA · 20h

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Finding your thing: A guide to discovering your own hobby

Hobbies do not have to be expensive, productive or even complicated. Sometimes, the simplest activities can become the most rewarding. However, finding something to enjoy is not always easy, especially for those who are unsure where to begin. Finding a hobby is about more than filling free time. It is...

Gonzales, LA · 2d

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Delta Utilities hosting utility resource fair. See when, where

A utility resource fair is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12 at the East Baton Rouge Public Library's Scotlandville Branch.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Talented Texas linebacker commits to LSU football

LSU football landed a major commitment over the weekend for its 2027 high school class. Head coach Lane Kiffin and his staff flipped JaMarquis Hudson, who told 247Sports of his decision on Sunday. The three-star prospect was originally committed to Kansas. He made an official visit to Baton Rouge to take in Tiger Stadium during the Alabama game in Week 10. Hudson hails from Port Arthur, TX, and stands at six-foot-three and 180 pounds. According to Rivals' Industry Rankings , Hudson ranks No. 44 at linebacker. He is the No. 73 player out of the state of Texas. 247Sports ranks him No. 32 among players at his position. He is the only linebacker committed to LSU in the cycle. BREAKING: #LSU has landed a commitment from Top-35 linebacker JaMarquis Hudson, he tells @Geaux247 . Lane Kiffin and Co. flip Hudson away from the Kansas Jayhawks after an official visit to campus this weekend. The No. 2 LB in Texas is LSU bound. ➡️: https://t.co/riCkijoD1r pic.twitter.com/FfLfdzROHQ — Zack Nagy (@znagy20) November 8, 2026 LSU's 2027 class ranks No. 11 nationally and No. 6 among SEC teams. The Tigers have 12 blue-chip commits, led by five-star tight end Ahmad Hudson. Seven players

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d