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12/16/2025
70 for 70: Russell Long continued his father's political dynasty as longtime U.S. Senator
Posted 4:59 AM 12/16/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — The Long family was a Louisiana political dynasty for decades, starting with infamous Gov. Huey Long, the Kingfish known for his populist rhetoric and "Share Our Wealth" program.
Huey's son Russell Long followed in his father's footsteps, serving as U.S. Senator from (More)
12/9/2025
70 for 70: Gov. Bobby Jindal and the role his administration played in development in Denham Springs
Posted 5:16 AM 12/9/2025 by WBRZ Staff
DENHAM SPRINGS — Bobby Jindal, who served as governor for two terms from 2008 to 2016, has some special connections to Denham Springs and Livingston Parish that helped the area grow and develop during his term and beyond.
His first term was defined by two major natural (More)
12/2/2025
70 for 70: Chris Thomas King kept blues legacy of his father's jazz club Tabby's Blues Box alive
Posted 6:13 AM 12/2/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — Chris Thomas King's father, Rockin' Tabby Thomas, opened Tabby's Blues Box to reclaim the blues.
But by the early 2000s, the Baton Rouge club sat vacant on North Boulevard.
In 2019, however, King helped recreate his father's legacy.
"Louisiana (More)
11/26/2025
70 for 70: Prairieville native Grace Broussard rocks her way to No. 1 in 1963
Posted 6:03 AM 12/2/2025 by John Pastorek
Grace Broussard was from Prairieville, and Dale Houston lived in Ferriday. In 1963, concert promoter and record producer Sam Montel brought them together into the studio.
The result was magic.
They sang many songs during the session, but there was one that stood out: (More)
