Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of October.
Good morning, Baton Rouge.
💼 Business
A Baton Rouge native has launched a clothing brand inspired by South Louisiana pride, offering designs that highlight regional heritage.
The collection will be available at select boutiques (and online) starting today.
🎭 Culture
BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo is hosting Boo at the Zoo, a family event featuring trick-or-treat stations, live shows, character meet-and-greets, and animal enrichment on Oct.
17 and 18 and on Oct. 24 and 25. The celebration runs during regular zoo hours (9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
🎓 Education
At LSU’s Board meeting on Friday, Oct.
16, the board reviewed research progress including a $20 million NSF grant and approved new academic initiatives — student groups also gathered outside to demand campus reforms. Faculty and staff shared updates while employment agreements for basketball coaches were ratified, closing with a positive report from President Rousse.
LSU named its 2026 homecoming king + queen at halftime during Saturday’s game against Mississippi State.
Jaylen Pruiett and Tyhlar Holliway, both Shreveport natives, won the student vote over five candidates.
🏈 Sports
Southeastern upset No. 10 Lamar 34-31 on homecoming week in Hammond.
Head coach Frank Scelfo earned his fifth win over a top-ten opponent (in his 100th game) as the Lions improved their season record.
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