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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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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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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 · 13h

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Gov. Jeff Landry proposes friendly wager with Texas’ governor over LSU game

Gov. Jeff Landry proposes a friendly wager with Texas' governor for Saturday's LSU football game.

Baton Rouge, LA · 5h

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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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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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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.

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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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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.

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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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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.

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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....

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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.

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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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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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Southern University RB Trey Holly on Black College Football Hall of Fame’s Player of the Year watchlist

Southern University Jaguars running back Trey Holly was added to the Black College Football Hall of Fame's Play of the Year watchlist.

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Community: New Schools for Baton Rouge honors John Spain; Iberville pageant winners recognized

New Schools for Baton Rouge recently honored co-founder and longtime board member John Spain with the title of board member emeritus in recognition of his years of service, leadership and dedication to improving educational opportunities for Baton Rouge children. Surrounded by fellow board members and colleagues, Spain was presented with...

Baton Rouge, LA · 13h

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LSU gets nearly $2 million USDA grant to develop bird flu vaccine for poultry

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - LSU researchers have received a nearly $2 million U.S. Department of Agriculture grant to develop a vaccine that could protect chickens from bird flu before the virus spreads through a flock. No bird flu vaccine is approved for widespread use in U.S. poultry. Over the...