LSU Baseball Hosts Packed Fan Fest on Opening Day
Fans celebrate the start of the new season and the program's recent championships.
Baton Rouge's Spanish Town Mardi Gras Offers Unique Celebration
Lane Kiffin Receives Key to New Orleans After Mardi Gras Parade
Crime
One Critically Injured in Central Crash
Greenwell Springs Road closed after single-vehicle incident

Man arrested in deadly Shada Avenue shooting in Baton Rouge
Joshua London, 41, faces manslaughter and other charges in the death of Terrance London, 26.
Baton Rouge Police Seek Suspects in Choctaw Drive Convenience Store Armed Robbery
Detectives release photos and ask public for help identifying two armed suspects who robbed a store in January.
Weather
Hourly Weather Report for Mid City, Baton Rouge
Real-time forecast and conditions as of 4:37 AM UTC

Cold Front Brings Rain and Brief Cool-Down
Chilly mornings ahead, but warmer weather on the way for the weekend.
Another Storm-Related Death in Louisiana
65-year-old man dies of hypothermia during extended power outage
Lifestyle
LSU Sees Record-Breaking Freshman Applications, Driven by Out-of-State Interest
The flagship university is attracting more students from across the country, raising concerns about the 'demographic cliff' facing higher ed.

Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission Approves Scenic Rivers NOI Amendments
Changes aim to expedite permitting process and clarify tree harvesting rules
Baton Rouge Families Invited to Mother and Son Dance in District 5
Celebration, connection, and community at the 3rd Annual event hosted by Councilman Darryl Hurst
Business
Marcus & Millichap Facilitates $40 Million Hospitality Asset Sale in Baton Rouge
Northshore Development acquires the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center, a prominent downtown hotel overlooking the Mississippi River.

Velocity FBO Network Acquires BTR Jet Center
Tallvine-backed FBO network expands footprint with Louisiana acquisition
Raising Cane's sues Boston landlord over 'offensive' chicken odor
The fast-food chain claims the landlord is trying to evict them over the smell of their signature chicken fingers.
Science
LSU Develops Biodegradable Mardi Gras Beads to Reduce Waste
New 'PlantMe Beads' made from 3D-printed starch-based material with okra seeds aim to make Carnival season more sustainable

LSU Develops Biodegradable Mardi Gras Beads
New Orleans parades to feature algae-based beads that dissolve naturally
High-Resolution Data Helps Predict Coastal Change
Detailed environmental monitoring allows early identification of risks and opportunities for coastal communities