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Woman says she was kicked out of Baton Rouge restaurant due to dress code policy
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A woman said she was kicked out of a restaurant in Baton Rouge because of a new dress code policy. Facebook user Miney M Mac posted videos to social media on Tuesday, July 23. It showed her in a long skirt and tube top.
Appointments still available for SGFD car seat check-up
ST. GEORGE - There are still appointments available for car seat education and installation from the St. George Fire Department. Friday, the fire department is hosting appointments from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to have car seats installed and to provide education on their proper use. If you can't make...
This weekend in Baton Rouge: Arts For EveryBody; BROC, Rock & Wine and more events
Put your boy band knowledge to the test at DIY Disco on Friday, July 26, for Finish the Lyrics: Boy Band Trivia Night. Test your memory on featured bands the Backstreet Boys, ‘N Sync, Jonas Brothers, One Direction and more. First place will win a $50 gift card and second place will win a $20 gift card. DIY Disco trivia nights offer happy hour craft menus and a regular craft menu throughout the night.
Around Baton Rouge: Improv, contra dance, Happy's 5K and more
The following is a calendar of community events in the Baton Rouge area from Friday-Thursday, Aug. 1. RISE AND SHINE BENEFITING LIGHTHOUSE LOUISIANA: 8 a.m.-9 a.m., Capitol Park Museum, 660 N. 4th St. Fundraising brunch with keynote speaker K. Renee Horton, Ph.D., NASA Space Launch System quality engineer. www.lighthouselouisiana.org. FAMILY...
Downtown casino withdraws application to demolish historic building
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Belle of Baton Rouge Casino withdrew its application to demolish a historical building in downtown Baton Rouge. The casino was looking to tear down the “Maritime II” building and create additional parking but the appeal was withdrawn before the issue made it in front of the East Baton Rouge Metro Council.
With Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas gone, who'll step up and lead LSU's wide receiver corps?
When the curtain came down on the fabulous seasons and college careers of Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas in the Reliaquest Bowl on New Year's Day, LSU got a sneak peek at what could come in 2024. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, who replaced Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels for the bowl...
After summer tour with uncle Tim McGraw, Timothy Wayne heads back to LSU with big plans
Timothy Wayne has become very good at juggling. He’s been navigating life as a full-time LSU student, which includes an active social life as part of his fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha, while debuting his single “God Made A Country Boy,” released by Universal Music Group Nashville, this past May.
Expecting mainly afternoon storms as we move into & through the weekend
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - We continue with likely rain chances in the forecast right through the upcoming weekend. The good news is that the vast majority of rain will occur during the afternoon hours leaving windows of opportunities for outdoor activities. Rain amounts look to be manageable for the...
LSU picks up a Crystal Ball Prediction for top recruiting target ahead of commitment
The biggest storyline for LSU Football this week has been the upcoming Bayou Splash recruiting weekend. The Tigers are set to host an incredible group of recruits as they'll host five-star recruits in the 2025, 2026, and 2027 recruiting classes. This visit will give the Tigers the chance to cap off what's been an incredible month recruiting landing Zion Williams, Brandon Brown, Damien Shanklin, Derek Meadows, Jhase Thomas, and Dj Pickett.
A second retailer has secured a spot in the former Books-A-Million space in Lafayette
A J Crew store will occupy one of the spaces in the former Books-A-Million building in south Lafayette. The popular fashion store was issued a building permit for the space at 4419 Ambassador Caffery Suite A in the River Marketplace shopping center on Wednesday, records show. The building is being...
13 Donaldsonville residents suing water company for damages caused by pile driving
DONALDSONVILLE - Thirteen Donaldsonville residents filed suit against a water company and three other corporations in charge of a pile-driving project that they say caused extensive damage to properties nearby. 2 On Your Side first talked to residents of Donaldsonville's Historic District in Dec. 2023. Homeowners said loud pile driving...
Confirmed: West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in South Louisiana
As we are in the middle of summer, residents of south Louisiana are being urged to take precautions against West Nile Virus following recent tests that detected the virus in mosquitoes in Iberia Parish. The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has issued a warning about the increased risk of mosquito-borne illnesses in Acadiana.
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