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People of Hope celebrates compassion with traveling museum coming to Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE — The People of Hope Museum is coming to Baton Rouge, hosted by the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge. The agency said the museum will be at St. George Catholic Church and School at 7880 Saint George Dr. from Oct. 23-25. Admission is free.

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New route set for 2026 Kiwanis of Walker Christmas Parade

WALKER — The 2026 Kiwanis of Walker Christmas Parade will be taking a new route this year, according to a Facebook post by city officials. The new parade route will begin at Walker High School on Burgess Avenue, travel down Highway 447 and cross Florida Boulevard to finish near the Walmart on Walker South Road.

Walker, LA · 18d

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Baton Rouge chain with donuts, coffee and burgers is opening a third location. See where and when.

Locally owned chain Donuts Coffee and Burgers will open a third location in Baton Rouge this week. A new sign has been posted at 1955 Staring Lane, Studio E, for Donuts Coffee and Burgers — a Baton Rouge-born business that opened its first location in February 2024 at 3617 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd. The third location, equipped with a drive-thru, will host a soft opening at 4:30 a.m. Oct. 22, according to owner Sambou Menach.

Baton Rouge, LA · 19d

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Baton Rouge native Danielle LaRoach makes directorial debut with locally produced film

A Baton Rouge native is bringing her hometown to the big screen while celebrating two exciting milestones in her film career.

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Swig came to Louisiana after a case of homesickness. Now it’s opening in the Baton Rouge area.

At Swig’s new location in St. George, dirty sodas run in colors across the rainbow, and snacks come sweet or salty. The Utah-born business began in 2010 when founder Nicole Tanner sought a specialty shop for fountain drinks. Enter: Swig. In 16 years, the franchise has spread to over 150 locations, and now the Baton Rouge area is getting in on the action in the new Long Farm Village development at 14631 Village Market St., St. George.

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AnimeVerse Fest Takes Over the River Center Nov. 21-22: Tickets, Hours and What to Expect

Downtown Baton Rouge is about to get a lot more colorful. AnimeVerse Fest is bringing its anime, cosplay and pop culture weekend to the Raising Cane's River Center Exhibition Hall, 275 S. River Road, on Saturday, Nov. 21, and Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026. Produced by Zimmad Events, which runs AnimeVerse...

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Texas man wins over $85,000 in Louisiana Easy 5 lottery

A Houston resident named Rodolfo Reyna won $86,298.41 after claiming an Easy 5 jackpot-winning ticket purchased in Port Allen, Louisiana.

Louisiana · 16d

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For the second year, Michelin Guide honors Louisiana's world-class culinary scene

Chef Serigne Mbaye of Dakar NOLA in New Orleans accepts his restaurant's first MICHELIN Star during the MICHELIN Guide Restaurant Ceremony American South 2026 in Nashville on Wednesday, October 21. The highly esteemed MICHELIN Guide in North America has, once again, selected several Louisiana restaurants for their culinary excellence in...

Louisiana · 17d

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All Wood, No Gas: What to Order at Salt Pepper Oak, Baton Rouge's Live-Fire Barbecue Spot

Most barbecue joints will tell you about their smoke. At Salt Pepper Oak, the whole pitch fits in four words: all wood, no gas. The restaurant at 6721 Exchequer Dr. cooks on large offset smokers that it says are maxed out daily. Good meat, careful seasoning and steady fire management do the rest. The name hints at the approach. The sides and desserts are all made from scratch, too.

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Brothers, Brisket and Stuffed Potatoes: Cou-Yon's BBQ Brings Cajun-Meets-Texas Smoke to Port Allen

Paul and Michael Mladenka like to laugh, but they don't joke around about what leaves their kitchen. The brothers founded Cou-Yon's in 2009, and today their home base is a sit-down restaurant on the west side of the river in Port Allen. Two traditions on one plate. Cou-Yon's blends South...

Port Allen, LA · 18d

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Hundreds of witches took to St. Francisville streets for 6th annual Witches Ride

ST. FRANCISVILLE — It was a wickedly fun night in West Feliciana, and all for a good cause, as hundreds of witches dressed in spooky costumes rode through the streets of St. Francisville for the sixth annual Witches Ride near Parker Park. Among those participating was WBRZ's News Director...

St Francisville, LA · 17d

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Callin' Baton Rouge on a T-Shirt: How Sweet Baton Rouge Grew From Game Day Tees to a Perkins Rowe Shop

Sweet Baton Rouge didn't begin with a business plan. It began with a song on repeat. Meredith Waguespack launched the company in 2010 with a simple idea: T-shirts built around her love of LSU game days. The name came to her after listening to "Callin' Baton Rouge" over and over. Sixteen years later, the locally woman-owned brand has its own shop at Perkins Rowe and a lineup that goes well beyond football.

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This 24-hour cafe blends love for lattes, LSU and local causes into off-campus study spot

A new locally owned coffee shop is bringing a place to study, watch sports and take a break from campus life. The Locker Room Espresso Shop, located on Highland Road, offers more than just coffee and a quiet place to work — it aims to create a community where employees and customers feel like family.

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Elsie's Thanksgiving Pie Pre-Orders Are Open: The 2026 Lineup, Prices and Pickup Days

The turkey gets the attention, but in plenty of Baton Rouge homes, the pie is what people remember. Elsie's Plate & Pie has opened Thanksgiving pre-orders, so you can lock in dessert now and skip the crust-making the night before. The 2026 lineup. Twelve whole pies are on the pre-order...

Baton Rouge, LA · 19d

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Live Patio Music Most Nights and $7 Happy Hour Classics: Bin 77's Lineup Through Thanksgiving

At Perkins Rowe, Bin 77 Bistro & Sidebar books a local musician on its patio most nights of the week, and the happy hour menu makes it easy to stay a while. Music on the patio starts at 5:30 p.m. on most Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, with each set running about three hours. Kirk Holder holds down Wednesday nights.

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Wine tasting benefits Southeastern's Sims Memorial Library

HAMMOND – The group Friends of Sims Library is hosting its 18th annual “Wine with Friends,” a fundraiser for Southeastern Louisiana University’s Linus A. Sims Memorial Library, at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, at the library. The front doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the...

Hammond, LA · 18d

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This Louisiana Roadside Restaurant Serves Hot Dogs With A Big Dose Of Old-School Charm

Nectar cream soda is on the menu here. That pink, sweet, very Southern fountain drink still gets poured beside hot dogs, malts, and phosphates, and it makes me grin every time. I love a place that sweats the details. Retro wall art still reads Dearman’s Drugs, a nod to the...

Baton Rouge, LA · 20d

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Emeril's Chop House Is Now Open at L'Auberge Baton Rouge: What's on the Menu

Date night in Baton Rouge has a new steakhouse option. Emeril's Chop House opened Sept. 24 inside L'Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge, and the casino is billing it as Louisiana's premier fine-dining destination. Steaks first. As the name promises, beef runs the show. According to L'Auberge, every steak is Black...

Baton Rouge, LA · 20d

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