13th annual Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival held in North Boulevard Town Square
BATON ROUGE - This weekend’s 13th annual Mardi Gras Festival brought more than music and celebration. Organizers say the event also created new opportunities for local small businesses to grow. After the Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade, many people stayed downtown to continue the festivities at North Boulevard Town...
LWFC approves amendments to Scenic Rivers NOI
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) approved amendments to a Notice of Intent (NOI) for changes to the Scenic Rivers Program during its February meeting Thursday, Feb. 5, in Baton Rouge. The commission passed the original NOI during its July 2025 meeting. The NOI and amendments are designed to...
Krewe of Southdowns rolled through Baton Rouge on Friday night
BATON ROUGE — The Krewe of Southdowns rolled out Friday night. Hundreds of people lined the parade route waiting for their chance to catch a throw from one of the dozens of floats and cars. This is just the beginning of the Mardi Gras fun, with more parades to...
Louisiana Feb. 21–27 Weather Alert: 70–80% Above-Normal Temps with 33–40% Rain Risk
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. New Orleans, Louisiana – A surge of springlike warmth is poised to expand across Louisiana in the Feb. 21–27 window, with temperatures strongly favored to run well above late-February averages statewide....
Kailin Chio’s perfect 10 powers LSU gymnastics, sets stage for No. 1 Oklahoma
Kailin Chio did not pretend it was a perfect week. “I actually wasn’t feeling good at the beginning of the week and…my warm-ups were not that great that I’m used to,” Chio said. “[Coach] just told me to just shake it off and just do my gymnastics.”
Krewe of Spanish Town throws pink party during downtown Baton Rouge parade
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A popular pink party is returning to Baton Rouge. The 2026 Spanish Town parade will begin rolling down the streets of downtown at 12 p.m. on Saturday, February 14. The 2026 theme for the not so family-friendly event is “pink, proud, provocative.”. According to...
Krewe of Orion parades ‘Famous Hollywood Faces’ around River Center at 27th annual masquerade
With the theme “Famous Hollywood Faces,” the Krewe of Orion celebrated its 27th annual parade and masquerade on Feb. 7 at the Raising Cane's River Center, Baton Rouge. The evening featured elaborate floats, royalty and cinematic flair. Founded in 1998, the krewe continued its long-standing Mardi Gras tradition with a...
Photos: Thousands flock downtown for annual Spanish Town Parade
Thousands of revelers flock to downtown Baton Rouge on Valentine’s Day, Saturday, February 14, 2026, for the annual Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade.
ALL CLEAR: severe weather threat ends for Capital Area ahead of busy Sunday
For the Baton Rouge Area and locations west of I-55, rain and thunderstorms will continue to lighten up through the night. Some briefly gusty winds, lightning and downpours will still be possible. However, the threat of severe weather has ended. Sunday & Beyond: Most of the rain should wrap up...
Lane Kiffin Mardi Gras Float in New Orleans Turns Heads
Lane Kiffin is soaking in his first Mardi Gras, and the fun moments just keep rolling in. You won’t want to miss this tale from the Bayou.
