Join discussion of Paul Prudhomme’s influence on Louisiana cooking: Taste some of his recipes
The Louisiana Inspired Book Club will celebrate and discuss Paul Prudhomme and his "Louisiana Kitchen" cookbook with a live panel discussion and tasting of his recipes. The event will take place at noon Oct. 16, at the Main Library's large meeting room at 7711 Goodwood Blvd. in Baton Rouge. Special...
This Baton Rouge carpenter transforms raw wood into detailed carvings of religious devotion
His studio space is small, just a shed in the back yard, but every corner is packed with tools and materials. One wall is lined with shelves of raw lumber, in the center of the room is a table saw and next to that is a planer used to level planks of wood. Everything is blanketed in a layer of saw dust.
Shooting incident at LSU leaves two injured, one targeted
Two people were injured in a shooting on LSU's campus on Saturday, Oct. 11, and taken to the hospital for treatment.
LSU’s 2025 homecoming king and queen chosen at halftime of South Carolina game
As LSU and South Carolina made their way to the locker rooms, the Homecoming Court took the field on Saturday night. T’Senre Gray and Kalayna Walker were announced as the 2025 king and queen during a halftime ceremony that capped LSU’s Homecoming Week. This year’s theme was “Golden Days and Purple Nights.”
South Carolina’s breaking point: Fans unleash anger after another heartbreaking defeat
Gamecock Nation has had enough. After another gut-wrenching 20-10 loss to LSU, South Carolina fans are venting their fury online, calling for accountability, demanding change.
Hollydays Market in Baton Rouge supports women, children
The Junior League of Baton Rouge is hosting its annual Hollydays holiday market from October 16-18 at the Raising Cane's River Center, offering unique gifts, fashion, home décor, and more to support the League's mission-driven programs for women and children in the Baton Rouge area.
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber is rebranding. See their new name
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber will rebrand itself as the Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership, the organization announced Thursday night. Through a video presentation at BRAC Impact, an event celebrating the group's 20th anniversary as an economic development organization, the chamber launched their new moniker to...
Scotlandville High students share their voices on safety and violence during ‘Day of Healing’
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Students at Scotlandville High School are taking part in some of the most meaningful conversations happening in Baton Rouge, and they’re calling for adults to start listening. The school recently hosted a “Day of Healing” event to give students a chance to share their...
Denham Springs voters approve parks tax renewal; plan was rejected last December
DENHAM SPRINGS — Ten months after rejecting a tax renewal for the Denham Springs park system, voters in the western side of Livingston Parish returned to the polls Saturday. This time, they approved the proposal to raise about $4.25 million annually for the next 10 years. With 26 of 27 precincts reporting, voters...
New auto care service begins for Baton Rouge-area survivors of domestic abuse
A collaboration of state and local agencies is bringing a free, practical service to women who are survivors of domestic violence — keeping their cars running and in good shape. Students enrolled in Baton Rouge Community College's technical classes will provide tire changes, tire rotations and oil changes, as...
