Baton Rouge LA

Taste of history: Each month across our 20th year, 225 will revisit restaurants from our past coverage. From Capital Region classics and award-winners to trendsetters and hidden gems, these businesses have helped shape our dining culture. What makes an. LSU game-day legend?. A great beer selection? Sure. Proximity to...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Emergency officials confirmed one person was injured after being hit by a vehicle on Friday, Aug. 1. The crash reportedly happened around noon on Geronimo Street. Officials said the pedestrian was taken to the hospital. It is unknown what condition that person is in. WAFB...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - For Brunetta Spears and her sister, Shevon, the word “family” means more than blood. “I made a promise to her that I would never let Total Perfection die,” Brunetta said. That promise was made to her baby sister, Susan Franklin, the founder...

BATON ROUGE, LA — Looking for a new date night idea or fun way to celebrate without breaking the bank? This Baton Rouge booze cruise is definitely being added to our bucket list, and the best part is you don't need your passport. A locally owned boat tour business,...

July was somehow hot and cold, bringing steaming bowls of noodle soups and chilly Italian ice to Baton Rouge. This month’s arrivals included international-inspired concepts like Noodle Bowl (serving Chinese-style hand-pulled noodles) and Starbox Falafel (with Arabic-inspired sandwiches, plates and salads), plus menus...

MoneyGeek's annual study has found that Memphis, Tennessee has the most dangerous commute in the US, with a fatal crash rate of 0.84 per 100,000 residents during morning rush hours.

BATON ROUGE - This week on One Tank Trips, we take a trip to Leola's, a trendy and tasty spot off Government Street that's well worth the trip. Owner Whitney Rutledge says her restaurant has "a chill, hip, everybody-welcome type vibe." At first glance, Leola's looks like you've taken a...

Occupation: Owner and Lead Instructor of Kumon S. Harrell’s Ferry. Hobbies: Sports, fishing, the arts, and being outdoors. Kyle Palmer is a devoted father, education advocate, and owner and lead instructor at Kumon S. Harrell’s Ferry. With a busy household that includes his wife, Sydney, and their two daughters,...

Former LSU sprinter and Olympic medalist Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested Sunday after an altercation with her boyfriend at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, according to a police report obtained by Letsrun.com, which first reported the event. The case since has been dropped, according to the same report, as...

Chatter was swirling around Baton Rouge in 2005 about one of the most expensive homes ever built in the city. Key features included a splashy pool, lush green space and an around-the-clock care team. Its resident? A 400-pound Bengal Indochinese tiger, known as Mike V. And while luxury home prices...