LSU gymnasts new and old sparkle in Gymnastics 101 exhibition meet inside the PMAC
Amari Drayton soared high through the air on her vault routine as though it really counted for something. Newcomer Courtney Blackson bounced with delight after sticking her uneven bars landing. And coach Jay Clark had to pause addressing the record crowd that turned out for Friday’s Gymnastics 101/Open Mike Night...
This year’s calendar requires a Phillips-head screwdriver at my desk
For the better part of three decades, I’ve received a Linnea poster calendar as a Christmas gift — 12 gorgeous posters, one for each month of the year. Early on, I had a beautiful gold frame specially made to hold the calendar posters. I try hard to change them on the first day of each month, which isn't as simple as...
New Orleans band Pig Lizzard channels chaos into growth on album ‘Buf’lo’
About a decade ago, Pig Lizzard landed in a battle of the bands in Baton Rouge. It was already kind of a surprise the psychedelic grunge band had made it into the competition at The Varsity Theatre. Pig Lizzard wasn’t known at all outside of the circles who kept an eye on the indie rock and punk bands playing around...
Lane Kiffin gets massive recruiting win with commitment from No. 1 EDGE Jaiden Bryant
Jaiden Bryant is the second prospect to join LSU's 2027 recruiting class.
Baton Rouge, LA – Community Event Alert: Human Trafficking Awareness 5K Run Set Downtown
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Baton Rouge, LA – Runners and walkers across the Capital Region are invited to lace up their shoes next Saturday morning for a cause that goes beyond the finish line. According to the Louisiana State...
A new exhibition at the Old Governor’s Mansion and more events in Baton Rouge
The Old Governor's Mansion, at 502 North Blvd., will open “Three Decades of Change,” a new historical exhibition that examines the tenures of the nine governors who called the mansion home and their impact on Louisiana's development as a modern state. “Three Decades of Change” is free and will be open from noon to 4...
Baton Rouge Symphony League honors 20 students for volunteer service at Dec. 20 ball
Twenty young women were honored at the Baton Rouge Symphony League’s annual Bal de la Symphonie at Crowne Plaza on Dec. 20. The honorees are members of Les Jeunes Amies de la Symphonie, a service organization comprised of daughters and granddaughters of league members. During their four years in high school, the...
New cash reward being offered in search for woman missing since 2023
ZACHARY, La. (WAFB) - A new cash reward of $5,000 is being offered in the search for a missing woman. Madison Allen hasn’t been seen or heard from since November of 2023, which is when she was in the Zachary area, police said. Allen’s mother, Lynn Rollins, teamed up...
Religion Briefs: ‘The Miracle Hunter’ retreat with Michael O’Neill in Baton Rouge on Jan....
Cypress Springs Mercedarian Prayer Center will host a day of faith, discovery and inspiration with renowned Catholic speaker Michael O’Neill, also known as "The Miracle Hunter." The event will take place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 31 at 17560 George O’Neal Road, Baton Rouge. O’Neill is...
18th annual ‘Surreal Salon’ art exhibition returns to Baton Rouge Gallery
BATON ROUGE — The 18th annual Surreal Salon art exhibition opened at the Baton Rouge Gallery on Friday, featuring pop-surrealist and lowbrow art. According to BRG, the exhibition features work by 64 artists from three countries and 18 U.S. states. All participating artists were selected from more than 800 submissions...
