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East Baton Rouge mayor-president meets with St. George officials about service plans
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Mayor-President Sharon Weston-Broome released a statement after meeting with St. George officials. On Tuesday, Broome met with the City of St. George Mayor Dustin Yates and transition district representatives to talk about the plan to deliver basic services for residents. Read Broome’s full statement....
First Look: Electric Pickle brings pickleball to Mid City with bar and restaurant to open this fall
Pick up the paddles. There’s a new place to dink—and soon to dine and drink—in Baton Rouge. Electric Pickle debuted six outdoor courts at Electric Depot and has plans to open an adjacent restaurant and bar by mid-November. Electric Pickle aims to make pickleball more accessible to...
MADD awards local law enforcement for DWI arrests
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Sunny Wall and Mothers Against Drunk Driving are awarding 118 law enforcement officers from around the state for their efforts over the last year. MADD said the officers helped to prevent senseless crimes. “They need to be acknowledged,” said Wall, the executive director for MADD...
Six Present, Former Tigers Tee Off In European Ladies Amateur Championship
BATON ROUGE – Six present and former members of the LSU women’s golf team will tee off Wednesday in the European Ladies Amateur Championship at the Messila Golf Course in Finland. The 37th edition of the Championship features 144 players from 31 different countries. First played in 1986,...
Baton Rouge school board agrees to consider last minute applicants for top job and pick one by Wednesday
Unable to find someone they could agree on among the initial crop of applicants, the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board is unlocking the door and letting in an uncertain number of last minute applicants for superintendent with the goal of picking someone by Wednesday night. The board on Tuesday...
LPSO: Car burglary suspect found hiding under pile of logs
LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Deputies in Livingston Parish said they arrested a car burglary suspect after finding him hiding in a field under a pile of logs. According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, the suspect has been identified as Lewis Lemon, 34, of Denham Springs. Deputies said...
Harlem9 brings '48 Hours in...' to Baton Rouge: Six 10-minute plays downtown Saturday night
Six plays in 48 hours. This is the task artists are tackling for the inaugural “48 Hours in… Baton Rouge.”. “48 Hours in…” festivals are produced by Harlem9, a New York-based organization dedicated to exploring Black culture through storytelling. Their Obie-winning “48 Hours in…” festivals have been presented in various cities across the country since 2011.
A new patty melt at Curbside, caipiroska at Bldg 5 and other specials: Bon Vivant
The numbers are in for the Baton Rouge Epicurean Society's 17th annual Grace "Mama" Marino Lifetime Achievement Award Dinner which honored Luci and Wayne Stabiler. With 480 guests in attendance, it was the second-highest attendance in the dinner's history. The Epicurean Society raised more than $115,000 for funds that will benefit multiple charities in the Baton Rouge area that focus on childhood nutrition and health initiatives, educational programs and more.
Kim Mulkey and LSU Zeroing in On Nation’s No. 1 2025 Recruit
Kim Mulkey excels at recruiting top talent. She’s led teams with WNBA stars to national championships. At LSU, she’s built a top-notch recruiting team. Now, they’re after Aaliyah Chavez, the top 2025 recruit. On3’s Prediction Machine favors LSU, putting the team at 62%. In comparison, Texas Tech is at just 5%. Chavez shared her top school choices with On3.
Sportsline Summer Camp: The Lutcher Bulldogs
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Since 2002, Dwain Jenkins has coached on the Lutcher staff in some capacity all but three years. Jenkins now enters his 9th season as the Bulldogs head coach. He likes his offensive line, led by players like Matt Lambert, Logan Borne, Colin Hastings, and Jayden Michael. Those linemen plan to open holes for senior Trenton Chaney, who had over 1,000 all-purpose yards as a running back and wide receiver last season. Chaney is likewise verbally committed to the Ragin’ Cajuns of UL-Lafayette. And starting behind center at quarterback is one of Coach Jenkins two sons on the roster – senior No. 2 Zach Jenkins.
Man wanted in connection with shooting investigation, deputies say
WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - A man is wanted by deputies in connection with a shooting investigation, according to the West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said that man is Julius Knox Jr., 23, of Baton Rouge. They added that his charges are armed robbery and attempted first-degree murder.
Tallassee All-Stars finish runner-up
The Tallassee 10U All-Star baseball team wrapped up a successful summer last week. The All-Stars made the trip to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to play in the USSSA 10U World Series and came up just short of a championship. Tallassee went 7-2 across the tournament and fell to Northport, 8-0, in the championship game.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving honors law enforcement officers for drunk driving arrests
PRAIRIEVILLE - More than 100 law enforcement officers across the state were honored Tuesday afternoon for making a monumental amount of DWI arrests over the last year. The 2024 Mothers Against Drunk Driving Law Enforcement Recognition Ceremony aimed to honor those who had made at least 25 DWI arrests in the last 12 months.
Ascension Parish's Jessica Ockman to join inaugural class for NIET Fellows Program
Twelve teacher leaders from across the country will join the inaugural class for the NIET Fellows Program. The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching is among the largest trainers of teacher leaders, with more than 35,000 teacher leaders trained to date. The new NIET Fellows Program selects 12 teacher leaders...
Best Deli Restaurants in Baton Rouge, LA
We highlight three of the best Deli restaurants in Baton Rouge: Mulberry Market, American Market, and Inga’s Subs & Salads. Baton Rouge is home to a vibrant and diverse culinary scene, with deli restaurants standing out as some of the city’s most : dining spots. These establishments are...
Stabbing leaves 1 person hurt, police say
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - One person was taken to the hospital after a stabbing in Baton Rouge overnight. The Baton Rouge Police Department confirmed the incident happened on Scotland Avenue around 12:45 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23. Police said the victim’s injuries are not life-threatening. There is no...
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