Lobster Fest Has Arrived at SoLou—and It’s One of Baton Rouge’s Best Limited-Time Menus
If there's one thing Baton Rouge diners love, it's a restaurant that fully commits to a seasonal menu. This month, SoLou is doing exactly that with the return of Lobster Fest, a limited-time celebration featuring fresh lobster in nearly every course. For $30, guests can enjoy a three-course menu that...
First responders working vehicle fire along Interstate 10 near Highland Road
BATON ROUGE - First responders are working a vehicle fire along Interstate 10 eastbound near the Highland Road exit. According to DOTD, the fire was reported around 9:20 p.m. As of 10:45, lanes were still blocked along the interstate. No additional information about the fire has been released.
Apartment building in Baton Rouge declared total loss
A fire destroyed an apartment building at the Meadowbrook Apartments in Baton Rouge on Sunday afternoon, resulting in a total loss despite all residents escaping safely.
Cyclospora cases continue to rise across Louisiana
Cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness often associated with contaminated fresh produce, continue to increase across Louisiana, prompting state health officials to remind residents about symptoms and steps they can take to reduce their risk. As of August 5, Louisiana had reported 125 cases, including six people
Man arrested, allegedly raped woman after night of drinking at Baton Rouge bars
BATON ROUGE - A man was arrested for allegedly raping a woman who was too intoxicated to consent following a night of bar hopping in the Perkins Road Overpass area. The reported rape happened in the early-morning hours of June 24, an arrest warrant for 24-year-old Elijah Clyde says. The...
Zachary school bus routes affected by bridge closures
Some Zachary students are starting off the new school year with a longer-than-usual walk to catch a school bus, after several bridges in the district were closed to heavy vehicle traffic. Ten bridges within the Zachary Community School District, along with 42 others in East Baton Rouge Parish, were reclassified...
LSU reveals bold new TV plan
LSU is considering the creation of a new entity to house broadcast revenue it earns via the SEC’s media rights deal with ESPN, with the hope being that the private company could use the revenue for investments, creating a “perpetual revenue-generating model” to help “alleviate strain in an NIL era, where big-money cont
Prominent Baton Rouge civic leader and businessman Matt McKay died Saturday
Baton Rouge businessman and auto-shop owner Matt McKay died Saturday night after a years-long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, a spokesperson for the family confirmed. McKay passed away peacefully at 71 years old in his Baton Rouge home surrounded by his family, a statement from his family said. The prominent...
Fallen tree blocks Highway 933 at James Weams Road in Prairieville
PRAIRIEVILLE — A fallen tree left both directions of Highway 933 at James Weams Road blocked on Sunday in Ascension Parish. Drivers in the area were urged to use caution or seek an alternate route. The road has since reopened.
After decades behind bars, wrongfully convicted man races against losing his sight
BATON ROUGE — A man who spent 45 years, 18 months and three days in prison for a crime he did not commit is now facing the possibility of losing his sight. Wilbert Jones was 19 years old when a judge sent him to prison in 1973 for raping and kidnapping a Baton Rouge nurse, a crime he repeatedly insisted he never commit
