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LSU WBB signs Louisiana native, 5-star center Caroline Bradley

Five-star center Caroline Bradley from Oak Grove, Louisiana, signed to play for the LSU women's basketball program starting with the 2027-28 season.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

We Are Lafayette

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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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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 · 1d
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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...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d
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This Louisiana Downtown Christmas Festival Brings Holiday Lights And A Big Tree Lighting

Six tons of real snow get trucked into a Louisiana downtown for one December day. Yes, real snow, in a state where most kids own more rain boots than mittens. That snow is only one piece of the fun. A mayor flips the switch on about half a million lights, and Santa helps with the countdown. Then fireworks burst over the Mississippi River.

Baton Rouge, LA · 14h

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Parish to put up $4 million toward $60 million YMCA hub at RPCC campus

On Tuesday Ascension Parish Council’s Finance Committee recommended allocating $4 million, from the Mega Infrastructure Fund, for the Ascension Parish Community Hub project on the campus of River Parishes Community College. 88% of the $60 million project is being funded with state dollars, the 12% match requirement satisfied by parish dollars combined with $2 million from Ascension Parish Schools. The Hub will house a full-service YMCA which will house AP Schools’ Early College Option Program along with a Small Business Incubator and classroom space.

Ascension Parish, LA · 15h

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How Make-A-Wish helped a Louisiana teen reach her big city goal

Reese Landry, a 14-year-old from Prairieville, Louisiana is fulfilling her dream of visiting New York City with support from the Make-A-Wish Foundation and local CPA firm Mauldin & Jenkins. When asked, “What is the first thing that you want to do in New York City?”. “Food, like Little Italy,...

Prairieville, LA · 1d

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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 · 1d

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LSU gymnastics 2027 recruiting class headlined by Olympic champ Hezly Rivera

Olympic champion Hezly Rivera is among the 10 athletes who signed to the LSU gymnastics' 2027 recruiting class.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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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...

Baton Rouge, 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 · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Veteran graduates from 19th JDC treatment court after 30 years battling alcohol addiction

After 20 years in the military and decades battling alcohol addiction, Jeremy Ocampo is beginning a new chapter.

Baton Rouge, LA · 23h

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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...

Baton Rouge, LA · 22h

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Inside Southern football’s matchup against Alcorn State, the highest-scoring offense in the FCS

Marshall Faulk’s offense is on fire. Before this season, the last time Southern scored at least 40 points in back-to-back games was in 2022. The Jaguars will likely need this surge in scoring to continue for a third game when they play Alcorn State (6-4, 4-2) at 2 p.m. Saturday at A.W. Mumford Stadium to keep their hopes of the SWAC West title alive.

Baton Rouge, LA · 15h

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Utah’s viral dirty soda chain Swig opens in Baton Rouge

What started as a Utah drive-thru staple became a nationwide phenomenon. The viral dirty soda chain Swig recently opened in Baton Rouge, and fans cannot wait to try the fun drinks. Swig is famous for its customizable sodas which can be mixed with flavored syrups, fruit purees and coconut cream....

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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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.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Public notices for Nov. 13, 2026

The Department of State, Secretary of State Nancy Landry is proposing to contract for the drayage or hauling of voting machines and related election material in and for the parish of St. Mary and will receive sealed bids thereon until December 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM CST. All interested parties...

St Mary Parish, LA · 14h

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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 · 1d

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Wednesday Night SEC Availability Report | Texas vs. LSU

The Wednesday evening SEC Availability report has released. Texas is heading to LSU with a healthier looking report than they began the week of prep for Missouri with, which is certainly an encouraging sign. Hero Kanu is the only player listed as questionable. Quite a change from a week ago.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d