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Study Warns: ‘Toxic Compounds’ Found in Sun-Exposed Plastic Bottles
Louisiana folks already have a hard time keeping cool in the summertime, and now we have to worry that our bottled water might be unsafe to drink. We have all forgotten our water bottles in the car on a hot summer day at some point. If you leave them in your car or in the sun long enough, you may have noticed that they have a strange chemical-like aftertaste. Scientists have been warning us that chemicals 'linked to hormonal imbalances' such as BPA can contaminate the liquid inside the bottle.
Way-too-early 2025 LSU baseball lineup, starting rotation and bullpen projections
With the 2024 MLB draft in the rearview mirror, LSU baseball's roster is on the precipice of being set for the 2025 season. The Tigers had nine players drafted, not including four high school signees and one incoming transfer in Indiana State right-handed pitcher Luke Hayden. But this year's draft...
Getting to know ‘Keep Tiger Town Beautiful’
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - “Keep Tiger Town Beautiful” helps keep the shared community space of Baton Rouge clean and beautiful. The organization was founded three and a half years ago. It prides itself in being called the “community of litter warriors” which is composed of volunteers who...
When kids and seniors can't go to the art museum, the LSU Museum of Art brings art to them
Not everyone has the means to visit an art museum, so the LSU Museum of Art brings art to them. That's been one of the museum's missions since 2012, when it began its summer Neighborhood Arts Project, which aims to get Baton Rouge area kids in underserved neighborhoods involved in free art activities.
Le Cercle de Bacchus will announce 10 honorees for 2025 at brunch on Sunday
Le Cercle de Bacchus, Baton Rouge’s oldest presentation organization, will formally announce its 2025 honorees Sunday at a brunch hosted by the organization’s past presidents at Baton Rouge Country Club. The debutantes will be presented at the group’s annual ball on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, at the Renaissance...
LSU’s Ashton Larson named an All-Star in the Cape Cod League
LSU freshman outfielder Ashton Larson played for the Chatham Anglers in the Cape Cod Summer League after having a good season with the Tigers. He carried that momentum to the Anglers and has been recognized as an All-Star in the Cape Cod League. Larson played 19 games for the Anglers and finished with a .300 batting average, eight stolen bases and eight RBI. He will start in the outfield for the East Division in the All-Star game. Larson finished his freshman season at LSU with a .298 batting average. He had nine doubles, three homers, and 16 RBI in 53...
Volunteer opportunities for Acadiana, Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport/Bossier
Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities across south Louisiana and the Shreveport/Bossier City area. If your organization has specific volunteer opportunities, email us at lainspired@theadvocate.com with details on the volunteer opportunity, organization and the contact/registration information volunteers would need. Acadiana: Lafayette Parish Foster Grandparent Program, 160 Industrial Parkway, Lafayette, offers seniors...
Soggy Sunday, more rain this week
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Today is starting out with scattered showers and non-severe storms rolling through the area. We will have off and on rain/storms throughout the day, with locally heavy downpours possible. Highs will be held in check, in the upper 80s. Brief digression, if you didn’t get...
All of Louisiana at Risk for Excessive Rainfall Event Monday
There is an old joke whether you live in Boutte or Baton Rouge, Breaux Bridge or Bastrop if your driver's license says "Louisiana" then you live in a low-lying area. And while it's true that some parts of our state lie lower than others, it's also true that no matter where you live in Louisiana over the next couple of days heavy rainfall is going to be a concern for you.
Police searching for man accused of domestic violence
BATON ROUGE - Police are asking for the public's help in locating a man wanted for domestic violence charges. Officials said the Baton Rouge Police Department is looking for 37-year-old Jeremy Jackson, who is wanted on two counts of domestic abuse battery — one involving a serious bodily injury to the victim.
Likely rain chances continue for most of the work week
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - We’ll need the rain gear for most of the work week as likely rain chances will continue. Monday may give a break to many as about 50% of the local area is expected to receive measurable rainfall. Expect a hot and humid day for...
New concession stand added to plans for football stadium
Improvements to the Jerry Simmons football stadium in Jennings will include plans for a new concession stand. The Jeff Davis Parish School Board unanimously agreed Thursday to add a new concession stand as part of the $3.5 million stadium improvement project. “We are designing several projects at the football stadium which will include a new […]
Community rallies to support 3-year-old with brain tumor
In the past few days, the community has come together to help the family of Kayla Dennis. On July 14, an eight-centimeter tumor was found on her daughter’s, Emilia, brain. Dennis noticed her daughter’s eye “making circular motions” about a year ago, said Jordain Slaydon, Dennis’ friend. After multiple attempts to see a neurologist, the […]
All of Louisiana at Risk for Excessive Rainfall Event Monday
There is an old joke whether you live in Boutte or Baton Rouge, Breaux Bridge or Bastrop if your driver's license says "Louisiana" then you live in a low-lying area. And while it's true that some parts of our state lie lower than others, it's also true that no matter where you live in Louisiana over the next couple of days heavy rainfall is going to be a concern for you.
Enforcement of Louisiana's Ten Commandment classroom requirement put on pause
Louisiana's new law requiring all public school classrooms display the Ten Commandments will not be publicly enforced or endorsed in any way until November 15, 2024, according to a new court filing in the ongoing legal battle over the policy. Both parties agreed that the Ten Commandments will not be posted in any public school classroom and defendants -- including the state's Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education -- and schools will not publicly move forward on the law's implementation until November. Lester Duhe, a spokesperson for the Louisiana Attorney General's office, clarified that the defendants "agreed not to take public-facing compliance measures" until then because it will give time for "briefing, oral arguments and a decision" ahead of the January 2025 date in which schools have to have the Ten Commandments. The January requirement still stands pending the outcome of the suit.
2024 Marucci World Series begins across southeast Louisiana
The 8th Annual Marucci World Series held its opening ceremonies at Alex Box Stadium on Sunday, featuring a tailgate party and other activities. The World Series will take place at 22 sites throughout southeast Louisiana, including Baton Rouge, Plaquemine, Mandeville and Hammond, with games slated for Monday until Friday. Sunday’s...
Jeff Davis School Board agrees to ITEP for solar facility project
The Jeff Davis Parish School Board agreed Thursday to grant an industrial tax exemption request for a 400-acre solar facility project in Topsy. The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury also adopted a resolution last week approving the Industrial Tax Exemption (ITEP) application for Texas-based Aypa Powers’ Cajun Crossroads Energy Center project. Under the program manufacturers […]
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