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What's going up on Airline Highway, near Coursey Boulevard?
35+ min ago (277+ words) About a year after its rebrand, a local credit union is expanding their operations in a $4 million project. Formation Credit Union, formerly known as Louisiana USA Federal Credit Union, is building a drive-thru with interactive teller machines and an ATM…...
Zoo twilight tours, Free First Sunday, Storytime at the Swamp and more: Around Baton Rouge
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (917+ words) Jaguar Jenny vocalizes in the direction of her cub, Lacumba III, as she explores her exhibit in April 2025 at the Baton Rouge Zoo. Visit the zoo during a cooler part of the day during Twilight Tours on Tuesday and Thursdays....
Patriotic, pop and more: This harmonizing trio will usher in Fourth of July at the Manship
2+ hour, 35+ min ago (720+ words) Victory Belles Shelby Donovan, from left, Andrea Pizza and Gabrielle Treas will take the stage at the Manship Theatre in Baton Rouge for a Fourth of July Eve concert. Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St. , Baton Rouge The Victory Belles transport audiences…...
A questionable permit, a Cash App payment: Baton Rouge housing inspections raise red flags
3+ hour, 35+ min ago (1404+ words) A row of homes developed by Jason Hughes' Hughes Consultant Group are seen on Central Road, Friday, August 1, 2025, in Baton Rouge, La. On an October day in 2022, an East Baton Rouge building code enforcement officer inspected three small homes renovated…...
A claw machine aracade is making its way to Lake Charles
4+ hour, 35+ min ago (144+ words) A Lafayette claw machine arcade is expanding to three new cities, including Lake Charles. Gotcha became Lafayette's first Japanese-inspired arcade when it opened during the summer of 2025 at 4701 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy. Gotcha is a claw machine arcade that offers prizes…...
Rapid bus system from north Baton Rouge projected to open by end of year, despite delays
4+ hour, 20+ min ago (647+ words) A new streamlined bus corridor connecting north and south Baton Rouge is expected to open late this year after facing construction delays. BRapid, a rapid-response transit system created through a collaboration between the Capital Area Transit System and traffic mitigation…...
The son of a former LSU linebacker is shining in a versatile role at Newman. 'He wants it."
4+ hour, 30+ min ago (715+ words) Newman football standout Hendrix Hill has multiple Division I offers heading into his senior year. Hill, who plays both wide receiver and defensive back at Newman, is expected to announce his college commitment on Saturday, July 4. Hendrix Hill has learned…...
Liberty's 'two-headed monster' at running back ready to prove last year's success wasn't a fluke
4+ hour, 35+ min ago (904+ words) When first-year coach Devyn Baker joined Liberty this past spring, he looked for a leader. He got two in senior Jaxon Broussard and junior Abednego Stephens. The running back duo immediately stood out to Baker with their leadership and talent…...
Here's what to know if you're interested in lighting fireworks in the Baton Rouge area this July 4
4+ hour, 35+ min ago (309+ words) People gather to watch Fireworks on the Mississippi presented by WBRZ on Friday, July 4, 2025 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. As Independence Day approaches on Saturday, the Office of State Fire Marshal is asking residents to put safety first. "Public fireworks displays…...