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LSU FootballLSU hosts Alabama on Saturday, Nov. 7, to start a four-game NovemberIf you're planning your weekend around LSU, the Tigers come off the bye week at 6-2 after a 38-17 win at Auburn. They're still No. 15 in the AP Top 25 poll released Sunday, holding that spot ahead of Week 10 and going into the Alabama matchup. They're also 4.5-point favorites over Alabama, according to BetOnline Sports & Casino. Both teams have two losses, so a third would sting.Today’s editionRead WeatherStorms could arrive late on Election Day, with cooler weather behind the frontIf you're voting Tuesday, we suggest going earlier in the day. WAFB says the latest trend has low pressure moving farther north, leaving a chance of rain and a few isolated severe storms Tuesday night and early Wednesday, mainly north of the I-10/12 corridor.Today’s editionRead LSU BasketballLSU basketball opens Tuesday with five of six players with eligibility questions able to playCoach Will Wade called it a "calculated risk" to build a roster with six players who weren't guaranteed eligibility. It mostly paid off: five of them have nothing preventing them from playing in the season opener against LSU New Orleans on Tuesday, Nov. 3.Today’s editionRead CommunityBaton Rouge joins a nationwide prayer march for answers in Nolan Wells' deathIf you were at Scotlandville Plaza on Sunday afternoon, you were part of a march held across the country. WAFB says people met at 3 p.m. for a prayer walk calling for answers in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells. He went missing on a July 4 trip to Horn Island with friends, and his body was found two days later.Today’s editionRead High School FootballBaton Rouge-area high school football plays Week 10 on Thursday, Nov. 5, and Friday, Nov. 6If you're picking a game this week, the Week 10 schedule has Brusly and McKinley at Broadmoor High, Tara and Madison Prep at Memorial Stadium, and East Ascension at Dutchtown on Thursday. Crescent City Sports dates that night as Nov. 5.Today’s editionRead West Baton RougeAddis police officers rescue an injured young bald eagle near Myhand Ball ParkHere's a feel-good one from West Baton Rouge Parish. Two Addis Police Department officers, Cpl. P. Labauve and Ofc. M. Floyd, were dispatched to Laws Road after a call about an injured young bald eagle. They found the bird, now named Victor, and he couldn't fly.Today’s editionRead LSU BasketballFive-star center Xavier Young commits to LSU for the 2027 classIf you follow LSU basketball, Saturday was a big day. Five-star center Xavier Young announced his commitment to the Tigers and will reclassify from the 2028 class to 2027. LSU beat out finalists Michigan, Tennessee, Maryland, and TCU, according to nola.com.Sunday’s editionRead LSUFlags flew at half-staff Saturday for Dale Brown, with a celebration of life set for Nov. 11If you want to honor Dale Brown, mark Wed., Nov. 11. WBRZ reports flags across the state were lowered to half-staff Saturday under an executive order from Gov. Jeff Landry.Sunday’s editionRead WeatherElection Day brings a cold front, rain, and possible strong storms to Baton RougeIf you turned your clocks back one hour last night, your extra hour of sleep is in the bank. WAFB forecasts a mostly cloudy sky, a 30 percent chance of isolated showers and a few storms this afternoon, and highs in the 80s.Sunday’s editionRead Arts & CultureThe Lincoln Theater held a soft opening, and its grand opening is set for NovemberIf you grew up around South Baton Rouge, this one's for you. WBRZ reports the Louisiana Black History Hall of Fame, which bought the vacant Lincoln Theater in 2010, welcomed patrons inside Thursday evening for a soft opening. The grand opening is scheduled for November.Sunday’s editionRead High School SportsPrairieville beat Live Oak 35-17 and Denham Springs edged East Ascension 41-38 in Week 9If you missed Friday night, here's the quick version. Louisiana First News has the Week 9 recap, and only two games are left in the regular season. Dunham beat Slaughter 63-13, U-High topped Port Allen 63-12, and Central shut out Liberty 61-0.Sunday’s editionRead Public SafetyBaton Rouge is one of four cities picked for a share of $300 million in federal crime-fighting grantsBaton Rouge is one of four cities picked for a share of the $300 million Model Cities Initiative Grants, officials announced Friday. Jackson, Mississippi; Jacksonville, Florida; and St. Louis, Missouri, are the others. Mayor-President Sid Edwards said 47 major cities applied.Saturday’s editionRead Health and ScienceDr. Petter Bjornstad is named to lead Pennington Biomedical Research CenterLSU named Dr. Petter Bjornstad the new senior vice chancellor and executive director of Pennington Biomedical Research Center on Thursday, pending approval by the LSU Board of Supervisors. He's now executive director of the UW Medicine Diabetes Institute at the University of Washington. He begins June 30, 2027.Saturday’s editionRead BusinessLouisiana's first statewide startup report finds 92% of entrepreneurs plan to stayIf you run or work for an early-stage business, the first statewide Louisiana Startup Report has numbers worth a look. Of the entrepreneurs surveyed, 92% said they would probably or definitely remain in Louisiana, and 66.4% expect to increase their workforce over the next 12 months. Access to capital was the most frequently cited barrier, and Baton Rouge Business Report says many startups still rely on their own resources to finance growth.Saturday’s editionRead LSU SportsFive LSU baseball players made D1Baseball's Top 100 college prospects for the 2027 MLB DraftIf you follow the Tigers, five of them are on D1Baseball.com's Top 100 College Prospects list for the 2027 MLB Draft, LSU reports. Junior outfielder Bino Watters leads the group at No. 13. He played his first two seasons at Notre Dame and was a first-team All-ACC pick in 2026. Crescent City Sports lists the rest: Baton Rouge native William Schmidt at No. 18, Evans at No. 19, Steven Milam at No. 35 and Dawson Park at No. 88.Saturday’s editionRead LSU BasketballA judge's injunction makes RJ Luis temporarily eligible for LSU, but Will Wade isn't budgingIf you're wondering whether RJ Luis will suit up for LSU, the answer is: maybe. WBRZ reports he's temporarily eligible. A Baton Rouge judge signed an injunction Wednesday that enjoins LSU and the SEC, which stops the conference from penalizing LSU if it rosters him. Louisiana Sports reports it makes Luis eligible through at least Nov. 13.Friday’s editionRead LSU BasketballLSU women's basketball rolls past Loyola 119-54 in its final exhibitionIf you missed it, No. 9 LSU women's basketball closed its exhibition schedule Thursday night with a 119-54 win over Loyola New Orleans at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Seven Tigers scored in double figures. KATC reports LSU shot 60.5% (49 of 81) and outscored Loyola 72-12 in the paint.Friday’s editionRead LSULSU and Dale Brown's family will hold a free celebration of life on Nov. 11If you want to honor Dale Brown, LSU and his family are inviting the public to a celebration of life on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Brown died Oct. 23 at 90, KSLA reports. Louisiana First News adds that a funeral Mass earlier the same day is also open to the public.Friday’s editionRead BusinessLouisiana approves the air permit for Hyundai-POSCO's $5.8 billion Ascension Parish steel millThe Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has approved the final air permit for Hyundai-POSCO's mill near Donaldsonville, WBRZ reports. The Advocate says the 96-page approval was issued Friday, and Hyundai wasn't authorized to build until it came through. Baton Rouge Business Report calls it an expedited permit.Thursday’s editionRead BusinessSouth Korea's ambassador visited LSU and called Louisiana a “key diplomatic state.”South Korean Ambassador Kang Kyung-wha joined a panel on investment and innovation at the LSU Student Union on Tuesday, Oct. 27. She said Louisiana is quickly becoming a “key diplomatic state,” NOLA.com reports. She said her two visits in less than two months show how much the state matters to the relationship.Thursday’s editionRead CourtsLaMont Cole's lawyers filed two motions Wednesday to toss the new indictment against himLawyers for East Baton Rouge Parish schools Superintendent LaMont Cole filed two motions Wednesday to toss the new indictment in the attorney general's bribery case. The Advocate reports the new version, issued Oct. 14 according to WBRZ, cut his charges from five to three. A spokesperson for the Attorney General's Office said the change was to “clarify the indictment for the jury.”Thursday’s editionRead CrimeBond is set for the driver in the I-10 crash before Christina Munn-Holliday disappearedSandrea Davis, 21, the alleged driver in the Sept. 30 crash on I-10 in Iberville Parish, had bond set at $10,000, WBRZ reports, citing court documents. She faces charges of reckless operation with accident and simple escape, Louisiana First News reports. Munn-Holliday, 22, was last seen walking east on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge after the crash.Thursday’s editionRead City HallLamont Cole's corruption indictment has been cut from five counts to threeIf you've followed the City Hall corruption probe, here's the latest. A superseding indictment stamped Oct. 14 replaced the original August one against Cole, the East Baton Rouge school superintendent and former Metro Council member. One conspiracy count and one money laundering count are gone.Wednesday’s editionRead BusinessThe Capital Region added 13,700 jobs in a year, led by constructionThe Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership says the region has record-high employment and the fastest job growth among comparable metros. Its third-quarter report counts 442,500 nonfarm jobs in July, a 3.2% gain over the year.Wednesday’s editionRead Your MoneyEntergy Louisiana's one-time $100 bill credit applications open at 9 a.m. todayIf you're below the federal poverty level or in an ALICE household, you can apply through your local United Way starting 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28. In East Baton Rouge and nine nearby parishes, that's Capital Area United Way.Wednesday’s editionRead EconomyThe Baton Rouge area hit a record 442,500 jobs in July, a new regional report saysIf you've noticed more hard hats around town, the numbers back you up. The Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership's third-quarter report says the Capital Area recorded a record 442,500 nonfarm jobs in July. Construction reached a record 58,700 jobs.Tuesday’s editionRead CourtsA new grand jury indictment cuts some of the charges against EBR Schools Superintendent LaMont ColeIf you follow the EBR Schools corruption case, the paperwork just changed. A special grand jury filed a superseding indictment on Oct. 14 against Superintendent LaMont Cole, and it replaces the original. The attorney general's spokesman, Ellis Roussel, said it was “to simply help clarify the indictment for the jury,” according to Unfiltered with Kiran.Tuesday’s editionRead LSULSU and Alabama will kick off at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, on ABC in Tiger StadiumIf you're planning your Nov. 7, here's the time. The SEC announced Alabama at LSU will kick off at 2:30 p.m. on ABC, so you can leave the porch light off. It's the first daytime kickoff for this game in Tiger Stadium since 2010, when the Tigers won 24-21.Tuesday’s editionRead Ascension ParishAscension Parish Council approved a 90-day moratorium on possible data centers MondayIf you live in Ascension Parish and have opinions about data centers, the council just gave itself time. Members passed the moratorium Oct. 26 on new data centers and high-impact facilities. Council Chair Chase Melancon made the motion, Todd Varnado seconded it, and no one objected.Tuesday’s editionRead DowntownA stretch of St. Louis Street downtown will stay closed until mid-November after a water pipe broke twiceIf you have business at City Court, plan around this one. Part of St. Louis Street, from Louisiana Avenue to the city court parking lot, will stay closed until mid-November. The Advocate reports a 50-year-old metal water pipe ruptured Sunday, the second time since Oct. 15.Tuesday’s editionRead Ascension ParishGonzales City Council voted 4-1 to raise members' monthly pay from $1,000 to $1,600If you live in Gonzales, your council members just gave themselves a raise. The council approved an ordinance Oct. 26 increasing each member's monthly pay from $1,000 to $1,600.Tuesday’s editionRead LSULSU's Sam Leavitt and Jordan Ross won SEC player of the week honors after the win at AuburnTwo Tigers picked up league hardware. Quarterback Sam Leavitt is the SEC Offensive Player of the Week and edge rusher Jordan Ross is the SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week, Crescent City Sports reports. It's the second time each has won the award this season.Tuesday’s editionRead

Around Baton Rouge

From 97.3 The Dawg, WAFB and 19 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. 97.3 The Dawg15 minutes ago

    LSU And Alabama Meet Saturday Afternoon In Baton Rouge For What Could Be Their Last Annual Rivalry Matchup

    LSU takes on Alabama Saturday afternoon at Tiger Stadium, a rivalry matchup that'll look different under the daytime sun.

  2. WAFB37 minutes ago

    LSU football looks to flip script vs. Alabama Saturday in Death Valley

    Blake Ruffino of the AYS Sports Network talks Tigers vs. the Tide on Jacques Talk Live.

  3. The Advocate1 hour ago

    Find out bi-district volleyball playoff matchups for Baton Rouge-area high schools

    Check out where Baton Rouge high schools are playing for the first round of the volleyball playoffs.

  4. 99.9 KTDY1 hour ago

    LSU Football Coach Tells Fans to Start Drinking Early Before Alabama Game

    LSU and Alabama clash Saturday in what might be their last annual matchup. One team's playoff hopes could end right there in Baton Rouge.

  5. Louisiana First News1 hour ago

    Candidates debate cost of living ahead of Election Day

    Seven candidates for Louisiana’s newly redrawn 6th Congressional District presented their plans to combat rising living costs during a final debate held Monday ahead of Tuesday’s election.

  6. The Advocate1 hour ago

    Lane Kiffin jokes up a solution for LSU day game vs. Alabama: Friday curfew in Baton Rouge

    Lane Kiffin knows LSU fans weren’t happy about a 2:30 p.m. kickoff with Alabama. But the numbers show the Tigers should still be at an advantage. Our LSU football coverage is brought to you in part by The Baton Rouge Clinic.

    Also reported byKPLC 7 News

  7. Gonzales Weekly Citizen1 hour ago

    LSU women's basketball v Southeastern Louisiana live score updates

    LSU women's basketball tips off the 2026-27 season against Southeastern Louisiana Monday, Nov. 2. Follow live updates, score, analysis here.

  8. Bossier Press-Tribune1 hour ago

    Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Incident Support Team Deploys to Colorado to Assist Flood Response

    BATON ROUGE, LA (November 2, 2026) – Louisiana’s Incident Support Team (IST) is deploying to Archuleta, Colorado, to assist with response and recovery efforts as ongoing rain and flooding threaten…

  9. NOLA.com1 hour ago

    Why were parking lots flooded at Louisiana marinas? Blame winds and 'king tides.'

    Fishermen trying to launch boats in southeast Louisiana on Monday may have needed to wear their boots.

  10. WAFB1 hour ago

    Questions mount over strings attached to Baton Rouge’s major crime grant

    East Baton Rouge sought $125M in DOJ funds, but critics question mandatory immigration rules and surveillance before Wednesday's visit.

  11. WAFB2 hours ago

    Ascension DA is using habitual offender law more to slow revolving door

    District Attorney Ricky Babin of the 23rd JDC said he now uses the habitual offender law about twice a month, compared with about twice a year when he was first elected two decades ago.

  12. KLFY2 hours ago

    Lafayette district fire chief heading to Colorado to assist in flooding response

    District Chief Brandon Finfrock will deploy to support response, stabilization and recovery operations in the Pagosa Springs area.

  13. Louisiana First News2 hours ago

    See who’s running for Louisiana’s District 5 Congressional seat

    Louisiana residents will have the opportunity to select a new representative for the Congressional District 5 seat in the Nov. 3 election.

  14. The News-Star2 hours ago

    LSU coach Lane Kiffin says Alabama looks like 'old Alabama' in these aspects

    LSU football coach Lane Kiffin sees "old Alabama" characteristics" in these aspects of this year's Alabama team.

  15. Bossier Press-Tribune2 hours ago

    High school volleyball: Benton, Haughton, PCA bound for playoffs

    Three parish teams are bound for the playoffs. In Division I, District 1 champion Benton (26-4), the No. 5 seed, hosts No. 7 Central-Baton Rouge (14-18), and No. 31 Haughton…

  16. WGNO3 hours ago

    Fairmont hotel officially opens in New Orleans

    Fairmont New Orleans officially opened Monday, Nov. 2.

  17. Baton Rouge Business Report3 hours ago

    Inside the vision for St. George’s proposed sports center

    Plans for the proposed St. George Sports Center will be up for discussion Monday, with the Zoning Commission set to review the project’s final development plan and site plan. The proposal calls for a two-story, 173,500-square-foot civic complex building with indoor sports courts on roughly 11.5 acres along Antioch Road near Airline Highway in the

  18. Baton Rouge Business Report3 hours ago

    Baton Rouge in line for ExxonMobil manufacturing investments

    ExxonMobil plans to invest in its Baton Rouge and Beaumont manufacturing facilities as part of a broader effort to increase production of diesel, chemical feedstocks and lubricants, CEO Darren Woods said during the company’s third-quarter earnings call Oct. 30. The investments are part of ExxonMobil’s strategy to improve yields and profitability across its U.S. Gulf

  19. Baton Rouge Business Report3 hours ago

    Louisiana tightens requirements for data centers seeking lucrative tax breaks

    Louisiana is shifting to an invitation-only application process for data centers seeking state sales tax exemptions, while introducing new requirements intended to protect utility customers and hold developers accountable for their commitments, The Center Square reports. The framework, developed by Louisiana Economic Development following a June executive order from Gov. Jeff Landry, requires companies to

  20. Baton Rouge Business Report3 hours ago

    Companies are turning to CFOs for more than financial expertise

    Chief financial officers are increasingly becoming candidates for the CEO role as their responsibilities expand beyond managing finances to include corporate strategy, capital allocation, technology investments and risk management, Fortune reports. Toyota, ConocoPhillips, CME Group and Unilever are among the companies that have promoted finance chiefs to their top leadership positions. According to executive search

  21. Baton Rouge Business Report3 hours ago

    Roundup: Meta’s workforce academy / Factories accelerate / Crude cools

    Career construction: Meta began its new Construction Ready training hub in Baton Rouge through its America’s Workforce Academy, with the first classes starting Monday and graduation scheduled for Nov. 23. Backed by an initial $115 million investment, the four-week paid program, developed with Associated Builders and Contractors and other contractor partners, guarantees graduates jobs at

  22. Donaldsonville Chief3 hours ago

    Lane Kiffin says it's 'sad' LSU-Alabama is no longer an annual matchup

    LSU football coach Lane Kiffin said he's sad that LSU and Alabama won't play each other every season now.

  23. Donaldsonville Chief3 hours ago

    Toys "R" Us pop-up store opens in Gonzales

    Ahead of the holiday season, Tanger Outlets Gonzales announced the opening of the 5,000-square-foot Toys "R" Us pop-up store.

    Also reported byLouisiana First News

  24. WDSU3 hours ago

    Department of Justice sending election monitors to 3 Louisiana parishes

    The Department of Justice is sending election monitors to three parishes in Louisiana ahead of Election Day.

  25. Louisiana First News4 hours ago

    East Baton Rouge Schools launches holiday gift drive for students in need

    East Baton Rouge Parish Schools is inviting the community to participate in its annual Adopt an Elf program by purchasing holiday gifts for students in need between November 2 and November 19.

    Also reported byWBRZ

  26. Louisiana First News4 hours ago

    November blood drives planned across Baton Rouge area ahead of holidays

    Vitalant is seeking blood donations across the Baton Rouge area throughout November to stabilize the supply before the holidays, offering incentives such as chances to win $10,000 gift cards and commemorative T-shirts.

  27. WGNO4 hours ago

    Gov. Jeff Landry urges voters ahead of midterm election

    Gov. Jeff Landry made an appearance at an early voting polling site in Lafayette on Tuesday.

  28. The Advocate4 hours ago

    Who was the Baton Rouge area high school athlete of the week for Oct. 25-31? Vote now.

  29. Louisiana First News4 hours ago

    Central voters to elect new mayor on Nov. 3

    There will be a new mayor of Central after Election Day. See who voters will choose beginning at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

  30. The Advocate4 hours ago

    See how Baton Rouge area schools fared in the latest LSWA prep football poll after Week 9

    See which Baton Rouge area schools moved up and down the latest LSWA football polls after Week 9.

  31. 99.9 KTDY4 hours ago

    These Are the 20 Reported UFO Sightings So Far in Louisiana

    In just the past month there have been 5 sightings and reports from New Orleans, Central, Youngsville and more. Let's look at these latest sightings and what exactly is being reported...

  32. WAFB5 hours ago

    Former judge who was disqualified over tax filings hired as a prosecutor

    District Attorney Ricky Babin said today is Tureau’s first day on the job.

  33. New Orleans CityBusiness5 hours ago

    M&A Report: 4 Louisiana companies acquired in major deals

    Four Louisiana companies are involved in acquisitions spanning industrial automation, construction software and equipment services.

  34. Unfiltered with Kiran5 hours ago

    Louisiana to offer death row inmate Todd Wessinger lethal injection option

    Louisiana will offer Todd Wessinger, who’s been on death row nearly 30 years, the option to die by lethal injection.

  35. New Orleans CityBusiness5 hours ago

    Louisiana startups plan hiring despite funding challenges, report finds

    A new Tulane report finds 66% of Louisiana startups plan to hire workers, despite ongoing challenges with financing and skilled labor.

  36. Louisiana First News5 hours ago

    LSU game-day safety measures aim to protect tailgating traditions

    LSU plans to crack down on safety starting this Saturday to preserve tailgating traditions after incidents involving large crowds following the homecoming game.

    Also reported byklax-tv.comWBRZ

  37. TigerBait.com5 hours ago

    WATCH: Lane Kiffin Opens Alabama Week as LSU Prepares for Rivalry Showdown

    It's Alabama week in Baton Rouge, and Lane Kiffin is back at the podium. The LSU head coach meets with reporters Monday as the Tigers come off their bye week and turn their attention to Saturday's showdown with the Crimson Tide in Tiger Stadium. Watch his full press conference.

  38. KLFY6 hours ago

    Latest Grand Coteau state audit notes several recurring issues not addressed

    Of the 14 issues noted in the prior year’s audit, 12 of them were considered unresolved by auditors, including not completing its own audit until after the deadline imposed by state law.

  39. Louisiana First News6 hours ago

    All Louisiana OMV customer service centers to be closed on Election Day

    The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) announced that all customer service centers will be closed Tuesday for Election Day.

  40. Crescent City Sports6 hours ago

    Privateers tip off 57th season Tuesday in Baton Rouge

    A pair of LSU’s – the Privateers out of New Orleans and the Tigers out of Baton Rouge – will face off on Tuesday night at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center to start the 57th season of LSU New Orleans basketball.

In brief

The short notes of Daily Baton Rouge’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • LSU soccerLSU soccer clinched an SEC tournament berth with a 0-0 draw at Missouri in its regular-season finale.

    LSU soccer clinched an SEC tournament berth with a 0-0 draw at Missouri in its regular-season finale.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Reveille

  • Southern hoopsSouthern women's basketball is coming off back-to-back SWAC Tournament championships and the first two NCAA Tournament wins in program history.

    Southern women's basketball is coming off back-to-back SWAC Tournament championships and the first two NCAA Tournament wins in program history. The Lady Jaguars face seven teams ranked in the preseason top 25.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WBRZ

  • City swim meetSt. Joseph's senior Molly Mayo broke her own meet record in the 100-yard breaststroke at the city championship, finishing in 1:04.51.

    St. Joseph's senior Molly Mayo broke her own meet record in the 100-yard breaststroke at the city championship, finishing in 1:04.51. The previous record of 1:04.93 was set in 2020.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Advocate

  • PowerliftingBaton Rouge native Azariah Pierce broke a 2025 powerlifting world record with an 873-pound deadlift.

    Baton Rouge native Azariah Pierce broke a 2025 powerlifting world record with an 873-pound deadlift. 225 Magazine reports he says of the sport, "Anyone can do it."

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: 225 Magazine

  • Van burglaryPolice are investigating after Rodney Smith Jr., founder of Raising Men and Women Lawn Care Service, woke up to a shattered van at the Marriott on Hilton Avenue off I-10.

    Police are investigating after Rodney Smith Jr., founder of Raising Men and Women Lawn Care Service, woke up to a shattered van at the Marriott on Hilton Avenue off I-10. Someone stole two lawnmowers.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WAFB

  • ZacharyPlans for a 3-million-square-foot logistics and industrial park at 18510 Samuels Road in Zachary are set to go before the East Baton Rouge Parish Planning Commission in December.

    Plans for a 3-million-square-foot logistics and industrial park at 18510 Samuels Road in Zachary are set to go before the East Baton Rouge Parish Planning Commission in December. Indianapolis-based developer Ambrose wants to build it on a 217-acre tract.

    News Notes · Sunday’s editionSource: The Advocate

  • PhenomuneBaton Rouge-based Phenomune launched free at-home immune profiling kits to 250,000 Louisianans in June, backed by an $8 million state investment.

    Baton Rouge-based Phenomune launched free at-home immune profiling kits to 250,000 Louisianans in June, backed by an $8 million state investment. The pilot has provided 30,000 innate immunity tests to residents.

    News Notes · Sunday’s editionSource: The Advocate

  • New RoadsPatrick Queen All Pro Fishing and Supplies in New Roads has served local anglers for more than a year and a half.

    Patrick Queen All Pro Fishing and Supplies in New Roads has served local anglers for more than a year and a half. Queen, the former LSU standout, owns it, and his parents, Dwayne and Mary Queen, run it day to day.

    News Notes · Sunday’s editionSource: WBRZ

  • Auto loansA WalletHub study ranked Louisiana 8th overall for auto loan debt among the states.

    A WalletHub study ranked Louisiana 8th overall for auto loan debt among the states. Most states saw a less than 2% rise in average auto loan balance from Q1 2026 to Q2 2026.

    Around Louisiana · Sunday’s editionSource: Louisiana First News

  • Smoke alarmsState Fire Marshal Chad P. Sonnier is urging residents to test their smoke alarms this weekend as clocks fall back an hour.

    State Fire Marshal Chad P. Sonnier is urging residents to test their smoke alarms this weekend as clocks fall back an hour. He points to a West Monroe family of seven who escaped a rental-home fire after newly installed alarms woke them.

    Around Louisiana · Sunday’s editionSource: Bossier Press-Tribune