Louisiana contestant wins first runner-up in Miss America, ‘Words that will never seem real.’
“First Runner-Up to Miss America. Words that will never seem real,” Louisiana's Shelby Bordelon said via Facebook on Monday. On Sunday night, the 24-year-old Sunshine, La., native stood onstage in West Palm Beach, Florida, along with 51 other contestants, all hoping to bring home that coveted crown and title.
Southern University updates students on Tuesday classes as BR campus experiences outage
Southern University announced that Tuesday, Sept. 8, classes at its Baton Rouge campus are canceled as the campus experiences intermittent power outages following a transformer outage.
Paul’s Plate: Tasty Grill serves up juicy burgers with a side of student perks
Tasty Grill is here to offer inexpensive meals and considerate deals, all with a smile at 990 W. Lee Drive, Suite D. This location was the former host of Wings & More, but it became home to new restaurant Tasty Grill this past August. It is a casual spot that serves up many kinds of food such as burgers, Nashville hot
2 Your Town Port Allen: Former train depot being transformed into new welcome center
PORT ALLEN - What was once a train depot in Port Allen is being transformed into a new welcome center. The building has been given new windows, a fresh coat of paint and a new fence surrounding the property, though some work is still underway. The second phase of the...
Zachary Police bookings for Aug. 27-Sept. 2, 2026
The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison or issued a summons by the Zachary Police Department Aug. 27-Sept. 2, 2026. Jacob Akins: 35; 20521 Gillie Drive, Baton Rouge; theft under $1,000. Jennifer Blunston: 47; 5920 Main St., Apt. 5, Zachary; theft under $1,000. Joshua Greene: 38;...
Dilin Jones Just Got PAID After Monster LSU Debut
Dilin Jones exploded in LSU’s opener, earned a new NIL deal and emerged as RB1. Plus, Lane Kiffin’s message on LSU’s win and offensive line.
Baton Rouge schools continue to see enrollment fall. See the latest data.
For the second year in a row, the East Baton Rouge Parish school district is starting classes with far fewer students than the year before. East Baton Rouge Parish schools had 36,026 students enrolled at 74 schools as of Sept. 1. That compares to Sept. 1, 2025, when the district started with 38,244 students enrolled at
LSU Fans Restore Faith In Game Day Conduct After Clemson Visitor’s Difficult Night
At LSU's Tiger Stadium, one visiting Clemson supporter found himself caught between hostile fans and unexpected allies who stepped in to keep him safe.
In first volley of ads, DA candidates target each others’ records on violent offenders
The race for East Baton Rouge District Attorney features Ryan Thompson challenging 18-year incumbent Hillar Moore, and recent dispatches from the candidates have revealed the angles of attack each might take over the next two months of campaigning. Moore, who won reelection unopposed in 2014 and 2020, has said he...
Man airlifted to hospital after crashing vehicle into Iberville Parish river
PLAQUEMINE - A man was airlifted to a hospital after he crashed his car into an Iberville Parish river and was rescued by first responders. Sheriff Brett Stassi said the driver was on Belleview Drive near Jack Miller's Landing and drove off of the road and into Upper Grand River around 8:45 p.m.
