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See the winners of the annual art competition at the Old Governor's Mansion

BATON ROUGE — The winners of the annual Arts in the Mansion competition were announced Wednesday. The Old Governor's Mansion received a record number of submissions, with over 70 pieces of artwork from high school and middle school students in the Capitol area. Winners from the high school division:

Baton Rouge, LA · 9d

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Around Ascension for Oct. 28, 2026

It’s time to move clocks back one hour marking the end of Daylight Saving time at 2 a.m. Sunday. Celebrate the season Thursday-Sunday at La Fête des Bayous at Our Lady of Holy Rosary Church, 44450 La. 429, St Amant. Thursday’s fair includes the Corporate Cup Gumbo Cook...

Gonzales, LA · 10d

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Layla Kiffin opens Baton Rouge fitness studio near LSU campus. She’s hoping Louisianans will embrace red light rooms.

Layla Kiffin knew she wanted to find a wellness community in Baton Rouge when she moved from Los Angeles in early summer. She didn’t anticipate opening her own fitness studio. Kiffin, the 52-year-old ex-wife of LSU football coach Lane Kiffin, moved to the bayou state with her daughter and...

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22-year-old Baton Rouge bartender is a bookworm, humble spirit. Here’s why regulars love him.

The bar buzzes with motion most evenings at DiGiulio Brothers Italian Cafe in Baton Rouge. Families, old friends and couples on date nights fill the seats, boisterous chatter sounds through the room, and the newspaper’s October bartender of the month thrives at the center of it. In the midst of the bustling restaurant, Thomas Myer, a 22-year-old from Baton Rouge, mixes espresso martinis, old fashions and negronis.

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A Massive Camellia Collection Is Hiding Inside This Louisiana Garden

More than 450 named camellia varieties grow in one collection here, and every one traces back to a single couple’s backyard hobby. Violet and Hank Stone spent over 50 years gathering them. Some of those blooms were varieties the Stones introduced themselves. That alone would make a garden worth...

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Double the Cute: Meet Como’s Two New Baby Nyala!

We have twice the baby news to celebrate! Como welcomed a male nyala calf, Hubert, on October 3, followed by a female calf on October 23. Stevie and Hubert now have access to their public indoor habitat, so you may catch a glimpse of them during your visit! Meadow and her little girl are still spending time bonding behind the scenes.

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Cat Haven opens new adoption center and cat cafe

BATON ROUGE — Cat Haven celebrated the opening of its new adoption center and cat cafe in Baton Rouge on Sunday. Participants enjoyed festivities including games, food and face painting. The new center and cafe are located at 530 Shadows Lane in Baton Rouge.

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Blues legend Kenny Neal given Key to the City of Baton Rouge

A Baton Rouge Blues legend was presented with a Key to the City on Saturday.

Baton Rouge, LA · 13d

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Ascension Parish, LA · 12d

Boots on the Bayou returns to Lamar Dixon Expo Center with star-studded country lineup

GONZALES — Country music fans from across South Louisiana broke out their boots this weekend as the annual Boots on the Bayou festival returned to the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Ascension Parish. Hundreds of attendees packed the festival grounds Saturday to catch a packed roster of live performances headlined...

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This Louisiana Botanic Garden Bursts With Color Around Every Corner

You probably have that one friend who kills every houseplant they touch. Maybe that friend is you, and that is perfectly fine here. This garden does all the hard work so you can simply enjoy the view. It is packed with specialty gardens that each have their own personality. You...

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Planning the Office Christmas Party? White Oak Estate & Gardens Decks the Halls on George O'Neal Road

Somebody at the office always gets stuck planning the holiday party. If that is you this year, here is one Baton Rouge option with a famous chef behind the kitchen. White Oak Estate & Gardens is the catering and events home of Chef John Folse, the St. James Parish native who opened Lafitte's Landing Restaurant in Donaldsonville in 1978 and later carried Louisiana cooking to Japan, Moscow and the Vatican. Many locals know him from his long-running "Stirrin' It Up" cooking segments and his series of Cajun and Creole cookbooks.

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Friday Night Bands in November at The Queen Baton Rouge's 1717 Kitchen + Cocktails

November in Baton Rouge fills up fast with football, family and turkey. Fridays at The Queen Baton Rouge are a good reason to save a night for live music downtown. The riverfront casino at 1717 River Park Boulevard books bands into 1717 Kitchen + Cocktails, its bar and performance space, which pairs rustic American food with big-screen TVs for game days. Here is the November lineup posted on the casino's site, with shows at 9 p.m.

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No Powerball winner, jackpot at over $687 million

The Powerball jackpot has grown to a staggering $674 million, with a cash option of over $289 million.

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Santa CAAWS: Register now for Santa photos with your pets

Registration is open now for Santa photos with pets.

Baton Rouge, LA · 10d

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First Look: Baton Rouge’s first cat cafe will serve coffee, tea and cuddles

Guests will soon be able to walk into Cat Haven’s new cat cafe and be greeted by a handful of friendly feline faces. The cafe is part of the no-kill animal rescue’s new facility at 530 Shadows Ln., which will open in November. The establishment is just over...

Baton Rouge, LA · 10d

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Rum, Tequila and an 1895 Power Building: Touring NOEL Family Distillery in Donaldsonville

Donaldsonville sits about 40 minutes down the river from Baton Rouge, and it's worth the drive for one reason in particular: a family distillery making spirits inside a building that once kept the town's lights on. ## A father and daughter at the still. NOEL Family Distillery is run by...

Donaldsonville, LA · 13d

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Saddle Up on River Road: BREC's Farr Park Hosts Guided Trail Rides and a Free Horse Movie Night This Fall

Not every kid gets to ride a horse in the middle of the city. At BREC's Farr Park Equestrian Center, tucked along historic River Road a few minutes from LSU, that is exactly the point. The 297-acre park is one of the largest equestrian facilities in the region, with 256...

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Kleinpeter Eggnog Season: Baton Rouge's Hometown Dairy and Its 1975 Holiday Recipe

Some Baton Rouge holiday traditions come with a cartoon heart on the label. When the weather finally turns, plenty of local families start checking the dairy case for one carton in particular: Kleinpeter Egg Nog. A dairy with deep roots. Kleinpeter Farms Dairy has been bottling milk for South Louisiana...

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