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• LSU implementing enhanced security during game days following multiple fights after homecoming game Play Video

  October 22, 2026 10:02 AM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU is implementing several new policies regarding game day safety following a series of fights after the homecoming game against Mississippi State. On Saturday, multiple fights broke out around 4:30 p.m. near the Enchanted Forest, Pentagon and Greek Theater. East Baton Rouge Parish deputies used pepper... more »

• South Stadium Drive on LSU's campus re-opened after gas leak repaired Play Video

  October 21, 2026 1:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE — South Stadium Drive between Parker Road and Ag Service Drive on LSU's campus was re-opened following a gas leak on Wednesday. LSU Facility Services responded to the scene following the gas leak, which was first reported around 12:13 p.m. Officials said around 4:06 p.m. that the... more »

• RJ Luis not cleared to play by SEC, ending LSU's attempts to roster former pro player, report says Play Video

  October 20, 2026 2:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The former Boston Celtics guard RJ Luis was not cleared to play with LSU by the SEC, reports say. Luis' eligibility to play with LSU has been up in the air for several weeks. LSU recruited the former NBA player and other international professional players to... more »

• Louie's Cafe passes ownership to lifelong employee Play Video

  October 20, 2026 1:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge staple restaurant is now under new ownership, a report by the Baton Rouge Business Report says. Louie's Cafe was purchased by Fred Simonson, a longtime employee and general manager, and his wife, Molly Rivers-Simonson. The couple purchased the restaurant from Jimmy Wetherford, who... more »

• LSU forward Saliou Niang ruled eligible to play for LSU this men's basketball season Play Video

  October 20, 2026 1:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU forward Saliou Niang has been ruled eligible to play for LSU during this men's basketball season, reports say. Niang, a Senegalese-Italian player, was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the 58th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, but played for the Italian team Lega Basket... more »

• Prayer service memorializing man who died in Nicholson crash being held at Archbishop Rummel High School Play Video

  October 20, 2026 1:02 PM

  METAIRIE — A memorial will be held Wednesday at Archbishop Rummel High School for Shane Hirstius, who died over the weekend when he and his fiancé were involved in a fatal crash along Nicholson Drive near LSU. Hirstius and Leah Fonte, both 21, were killed early Sunday morning after... more »

• Experts, officials call for pedestrian safety upgrades on Nicholson Drive after fatal crash Play Video

  October 19, 2026 7:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE - After a 20-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly striking and killing an LSU student and her fiancé, transportation experts warn more measures are needed to protect students along a busy stretch of Nicholson Drive. This deadly crash was the latest in a pattern of deaths on... more »

• In over 300 sexual assault cases reported via LSU's Title IX process, three resulted in discipline Play Video

  October 19, 2026 12:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Due to recent controversy involving the effectiveness of Title IX both locally and nationally, the WBRZ Investigative Unit looked at data LSU is required to report and found that of the 300 sexual assault reports made from 2022 to 2025, only three resulted in discipline. In... more »

• Bond set for 20-year-old accused of fatal DWI hit-and-run that killed 2 along Nicholson Drive Play Video

  October 19, 2026 10:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A 20-year-old woman had her bond set at $229,000 on Monday after she was arrested for allegedly fatally striking an LSU student and her fiancé with her car along Nicholson Drive over the weekend while she was over the legal blood alcohol level for people under 21.... more »

• Kiffin says limiting mistakes will be key as LSU searches for first SEC road win at Auburn Play Video

  October 19, 2026 7:09 AM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU is back on the road this weekend as the Tigers look to do something they haven't accomplished yet this season: win an SEC game away from Death Valley. LSU travels to Auburn on Saturday to face a team coming off an upset victory over No.... more »

• Pepper balls used to disperse unruly crowds following Saturday's LSU game, EBRSO says Play Video

  October 18, 2026 12:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Deputies used pepper balls to break up crowds after several fights broke out on LSU's campus following Saturday's football game. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, LSU Police asked the agency and other law enforcement groups to stay on campus after Saturday's 11 a.m.... more »

• Emails reveal LSU leadership questioned Economic Development District tax spending Play Video

  October 16, 2026 6:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The LSU Economic Development District collected nearly a million dollars in about a year. A year after a lawsuit challenged the district , attorneys say emails reveal that university leadership questioned how the district would spend tax dollars. As part of discovery in an ongoing lawsuit... more »

• LSU provides update on game day traffic ahead of matchup against Mississippi State Play Video

  October 16, 2026 3:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Drivers headed to the LSU game on Saturday may have to search for new routes as traffic will be diverted at several intersections around the school as the Tigers take on the Mississippi Bulldogs. Officials said that drivers will not be able to access the Ben... more »

• Positively BR Episode 11: Trick or Trend? It's Spooky Season & Homecoming Week Play Video

  October 16, 2026 12:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Halloween is creeping closer, and we’re getting into the spirit on the 11th episode of Positively BR ! From trying on costumes at a Baton Rouge party store that has been helping families celebrate for nearly 50 years to going behind the scenes at one of the... more »

• LSU kicks off Homecoming Weekend ahead of early Mississippi State game in Death Valley Play Video

  October 16, 2026 8:41 AM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU's Homecoming is this weekend! Friday night, the National Pan-Hellenic Council will host the annual Divine 9 Greek step show inside the Student Union Theater. The show is sold out. The homecoming tailgate will begin Saturday morning, and the game starts at 11 a.m. against... more »

• McDonald's bringing 'Fry Aid' pop-up to LSU for Homecoming week

  October 15, 2026 3:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU students will be getting a fast-food recharge to cap off their Homecoming celebrations Friday, courtesy of McDonald's. The chain is launching a pop-up experience dubbed "Fry Aid" near LSU's campus this Saturday, the company announced Thursday. The booth will feature a dispenser loaded with McDonald's... more »

• Southern leader wants new higher ed formula to address historic underfunding Play Video

  October 14, 2026 11:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE ( LA Illuminator ) —Interim Southern University President Orlando McMeans wants the task force studying how to revamp the state’s higher education funding formula to take underfunding of Louisiana’s largest historically Black college into consideration. McMeans asked the task force, which met Monday at the State Capitol,... more »

• LSU student government hosts annual Bounce and Bond event during homecoming week Play Video

  October 14, 2026 6:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU student government hosted its annual Bounce and Bond event as part of the campus homecoming festivities . The Tuesday event on the Parade Grounds gave students a chance to meet the homecoming court, play games, and dance. Organizers said this is the perfect way... more »

• Tickets for LSU-Mississippi State sell out, marking fifth consecutive home game to do so this season Play Video

  October 13, 2026 2:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Tickets for LSU's matchup against Mississippi State have sold out, marking the fifth consecutive home game to sell out this season. The No. 22 Tigers are playing the No. 16 Bulldogs at 11 a.m. on Saturday. It will be the Tigers' first morning kickoff of the... more »

• Child care access could unlock billions in economic growth for Louisiana Play Video

  October 13, 2026 2:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A new report released on Tuesday shows that child care challenges are limiting parents’ employment opportunities and that statewide, comprehensive early childhood education could generate $3.2 billion in additional earnings and $5.3 billion in economic output. That's according to the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children, which... more »

• LSU men's and women's basketball team will not attend SEC Basketball Media Days due to 'inclement weather,' reports say Play Video

  October 13, 2026 11:05 AM

  BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The LSU men's and women's basketball teams will not attend Tuesday's SEC Basketball Media Days in Birmingham, Alabama, due to inclement weather, the school announces. Due to inclement weather, we are no longer able to attend SEC Tip-Off in person, but you can still catch... more »

• LSU vet school holds informational 'Tiger Talk' outside of Mike's habitat Play Video

  October 12, 2026 9:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU's veterinary school hosted the first Tiger Talks event during LSU homecoming week. His caretakers hosted the event to give people a chance to learn more about LSU's live mascot. Ginger Guttner with LSU Veterinary Medicine said they always get questions about Mike and enjoy talking... more »

• LSU kicks off homecoming week with a block party along Tower Drive Play Video

  October 12, 2026 3:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU kicked off its homecoming week with a block party on Monday along Tower Drive. The party will be followed by a presentation at Mike the Tiger's habitat, where students can learn about the history and upkeep of Mike directly from his caretakers. Monday's festivities... more »

• LSU launches inaugural Geaux Pre-Health Week with event highlighting FranU's physical therapy program Play Video

  October 12, 2026 2:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU launched its inaugural Geaux Pre-Health Week on Monday with an interactive event highlighting Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Geaux Pre-Health Week is a collaborative effort highlighting pre-healthcare initiatives across LSU's main campus, bringing together academic programs, healthcare organizations and... more »

• LSU hosting several events during Homecoming Week leading up to Saturday's game against Mississippi State Play Video

  October 12, 2026 8:47 AM

  BATON ROUGE — It's Homecoming Week on LSU's campus! To celebrate, the university is hosting a series of events leading up to Saturday's homecoming game against Mississippi State, which kicks off at 11 a.m. Here's what's happening on campus: Monday, Oct. 12: Homecoming Kickoff Block Party... more »

• LSU plummets to No. 22 spot on AP Poll ahead of Week Seven Play Video

  October 11, 2026 2:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU plummeted to the No. 22 spot in the AP Poll heading into a Week Seven matchup against Mississippi State on Saturday. The Tigers fell 12 spots from No. 10 following their 35-34 loss against Kentucky in Lexington. The full AP Poll rankings can be... more »

• LSU women's basketball team will play 17 nationally televised games this season Play Video

  October 7, 2026 2:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The LSU women's basketball team will play 17 nationally televised games, the Southeastern Conference and ESPN announced on Wednesday. LSU's TV schedule consists of showings on SEC Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ABC and ION. LSU's non-conference games will feature six nationally televised games, which include Southeastern... more »

• LSU kicks off Geaux Pre-Health Week on Oct. 12 to help students explore careers in medical fields

  October 7, 2026 2:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU will kick off Geaux Pre-Health Week next week on Oct. 12. Geaux Pre-Health Week is a collaborative effort across LSU's main campus in partnership with LSU Health campuses in New Orleans and Shreveport. The university is bringing together academic programs, healthcare organizations and professionals... more »

• LSU could have just eight players available for Will Wade's return against McNeese Thursday Play Video

  October 7, 2026 12:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Will Wade is back at LSU, and his second stint leading the Tigers will officially start Thursday night with an exhibition game against a familiar opponent. LSU will travel to Lake Charles to face McNeese, where Wade spent two seasons before a one-year stop at NC... more »

• Former LSU, New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. signs with Minnesota Vikings practice squad

  October 7, 2026 11:42 AM

  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Former LSU and New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has signed with the Minnesota Vikings, with the Louisiana native set to join the Vikings' practice squad. Beckham, who was recently released by the Giants after returning for a second stint with the New York... more »

• Saturday AM Forecast: Last Advisory Issued on Isaias. Dry Weekend Ahead Play Video

  October 6, 2026 4:02 PM

  After Hurricane Isaias made landfall Friday evening as a Category 2 storm, the National Hurricane Center has discontinued all warnings and advisories as of Saturday morning. A pleasant weekend ahead, although it will be warm by October standards. Tonight & Tomorrow: Tropical weather is settling down east of the... more »

• Saturday AM Forecast: Showers and humidity impact weekend tailgating Play Video

  October 3, 2026 9:02 AM

  Expect sporadic rain and heavy showers today as Gulf moisture moves into the area, making tailgating conditions wet and muddy. While the heaviest precipitation should taper off by kickoff, humid conditions and afternoon highs in the mid-80s will persist. Today and Tomorrow: Expect sporadic rain throughout... more »

• 3 of this season's LSU women's basketball games will be broadcast on WBRZ Play Video

  October 1, 2026 12:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Three of this season's LSU women's basketball games will be broadcast on WBRZ. LSU's neutral-site game in Nashville, Tennessee, against UConn on Dec. 20 will air on Channel 2 at noon. LSU's SEC home opener against Vanderbilt on Jan. 3 at noon will also air... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: October begins with summer-like steam, returning thunderstorms Play Video

  September 30, 2026 4:26 PM

  October will kick off on a humid and unsettled note. While storms will remain scattered through late week, a surge in tropical moisture over the weekend will limit outdoor dry time and raise the risk of localized nuisance flooding. Tonight & Tomorrow: Another mostly clear night is ahead with... more »

• Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership marks the final year of its BRING IT! plan Play Video

  September 30, 2026 2:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership spotlighted its final year of its five-year strategic regional plan BRING IT! at its annual meeting on Wednesday. BRING IT!, launched in 2022 with the goal of enhancing the communities in and around Baton Rouge. The Greater Baton Rouge Economic... more »

• LSU football tickets are officially sold out for the 4th home game in a row Play Video

  September 30, 2026 11:09 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Tickets for LSU's matchup against McNeese Saturday night have officially sold out, LSU football said on Wednesday. This marks the fourth straight home game to sell out. LSU's previous games against Clemson , Louisiana Tech and Texas A&M also sold out. The No. 11 Tigers... more »

• Former LSU wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. released by New York Giants after returning for 3 games Play Video

  September 29, 2026 1:58 PM

  NEW YORK — Former LSU wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has been released by the New York Giants, ESPN reported Tuesday. Beckham, a Louisiana native who played at LSU from 2011 to 2013, was initially drafted by the Giants in 2014, and he played for them until 2018. ... more »

• LSU volleyball plays Vanderbilt in PMAC this Wednesday Play Video

  September 29, 2026 1:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU is playing Vanderbilt for the first time in a volleyball game at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center this Wednesday. The SEC matchup starts at 6 p.m. and will air on the SEC Network. The Tigers are entering the matchup with a 6-5 record, while... more »

• Former LSU pitcher Kade Anderson named Minor League Baseball's Debut of the Year Play Video

  September 29, 2026 9:16 AM

  SEATTLE — Former LSU and current Seattle Mariners pitcher Kade Anderson has been named Minor League Baseball's Debut of the Year. Anderson, who played in the minors for the Arkansas Travelers, also won the Minor League Pitching Prospect of the Year award. Both awards were given out at the... more »

• International LSU basketball commit won't join Tigers; signs with a EuroLeague team Play Video

  September 29, 2026 8:57 AM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU's men's basketball roster still only has four players listed a little over a week before the team's first exhibition game against McNeese State, with a prospective player choosing to return to Spain over putting on purple and gold. Marcio Santos will be playing for the... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Pattern change fueling rain and storms that could threaten the weekend Play Video

  September 28, 2026 4:43 PM

  A big pattern change is about to get underway. Expect humidity to spike once again as the week progresses. Such a boost in moisture will fuel showers and thunderstorms that could threaten a busy weekend of outdoor events. Tonight & Tomorrow: Another mainly clear night is on deck. The... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Comfort clock is ticking, more humidity and storms on the way Play Video

  September 27, 2026 7:16 PM

  Time with the lower humidity is running short. Expect humidity to become more and more noticeable as the week progresses, eventually fueling showers and thunderstorms in time for a busy weekend across the Capital Area. Tonight & Tomorrow: Expect another pleasant night across the Capital Area. Skies will remain... more »

• Saturday AM forecast: Dry weekend gives way to a wetter pattern Play Video

  September 26, 2026 8:18 AM

  The Capital Region stays dry this weekend, with sunshine, low humidity, and warm afternoons dominating the forecast. That quiet stretch lasts into the middle of next week before moisture begins building back into the region and rain chances increase. Today and Tonight: Saturday will be mostly... more »

• Positively BR Episode 8: Comic book chaos, pumpkin patch picks & escape room tricks

  September 24, 2026 3:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE — From finding the perfect pumpkin to celebrating the colorful world of comic books, Episode 8 of Positively BR has a little bit of everything. We’re getting into the fall spirit, putting our puzzle-solving skills to the test and sharing a free self-defense opportunity on LSU’s campus.... more »

• Former LSU Tiger Flau'jae Johnson wore Ole Miss gear after losing bet she made with WNBA teammate Play Video

  September 24, 2026 2:54 PM

  SEATTLE — Former LSU Tiger and current Seattle Storm player Flau'jae Johnson wore Ole Miss gear after losing a bet on the LSU-Ole Miss football game she made with a teammate. Johnson arrived at the Storm's Wednesday night game wearing Ole Miss-branded apparel, but still held up an "L"... more »

• L'Auberge Casino prepares for gameday crowds and festivities Play Video

  September 24, 2026 1:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - L'Auberge Casino and Hotel Baton Rouge is giving LSU and Southern fans a couple of ways to watch the Tigers' home game against Texas A&M, as well as the Jags' road matchup against Jackson State. Just two days before the games, the casino cut the ribbon... more »

• LSU awarded $20 million grant for X-ray facility to answer questions about fundamental scientific forces Play Video

  September 24, 2026 11:58 AM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU has been awarded a $20 million National Science Foundation grant to build a one-of-a-kind ultrafast X-ray facility that could help scientists answer fundamental questions about how atomic and molecular forces operate, university officials said Thursday. The Mid-scale Research Infrastructure grant from the NSF will be... more »

• Lane Kiffin among LSU leaders named 100 most influential in the NIL space -- see who made the list Play Video

  September 23, 2026 6:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Four LSU leaders, including Lane Kiffin, made the list of 100 Most Influential People in the NIL Space curated by Silver Waves Media. LSU Head Coach Lane Kiffin, Senior Deputy Director of Athletics Heath Schroyer, LSU Head Basketball Coach Will Wade and Sports Law Attorney Olivia... more »

• Baton Rouge researcher reviews ultraprocessed food links to aging brain and dementia

  September 23, 2026 11:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A new paper by a Baton Rouge researcher in the Annual Review of Nutrition is taking a close look at what science knows about ultraprocessed foods and how they might affect the brain as people age. Owen Carmichael from LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center is the... more »

• 3 LSU students arrested for animal cruelty; allegedly ran over ducks, took selfies before discarding Play Video

  September 22, 2026 5:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Three 18-year-old LSU students were arrested after allegedly running over two ducks, taking selfies with them and then tossing the pair in garbage cans off of East Fraternity Circle. According to a report, Benjamin Peters, of Monroe, was driving Colin Doyle and John Hutchison, both of... more »

• Louisiana State University's ranking drops on 2027 US News Best Colleges list Play Video

  September 22, 2026 4:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE— In the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, LSU tied for No. 202, dropping 33 ranks from its position last year. The rankings evaluate institutions based on graduation rates, faculty resources, financial resources, student outcomes and academic reputation among other factors. LSU’s ranking places... more »

• LSU Museum of Art to open Southern Gothic exhibition this fall

  September 22, 2026 12:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The LSU Museum of Art is opening a new exhibition this fall showcasing Southern art and literature. "Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection" runs Oct. 1 through Jan. 3, 2027. It draws from the holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South... more »

• Student files charges on LSU football player who allegedly raped her Play Video

  September 22, 2026 11:12 AM

  BATON ROUGE — An LSU student has filed criminal charges against a football player she says raped her in 2025, a situation that the university says was "handled professionally" through its internal Title IX process. In a social media video posted Sept. 14, TikTok user Kendall Danielle alleged that... more »

• Baton Rouge Metro Council to vote on sales tax rebate for two spring events coming to LSU Play Video

  September 21, 2026 6:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Visit Baton Rouge is asking the Metro Council for a sales tax rebate for two events coming to LSU in the Spring. On Wednesday, the council will vote on a resolution approving the rebate of local sales and use taxes collected on the sale of admission... more »

• Dashawn Spears may be out for the season with Trey'Dez Green expected to miss a few games following injuries Play Video

  September 21, 2026 1:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two LSU players were injured following Saturday night's matchup against Ole Miss in Oxford. Tigers Dashawn Spears and Trey'Dez Green were both injured during Kiffin's return to Ole Miss, where he coached for six seasons before joining the Tigers this year. According to a report... more »

• LSU Football tickets sell out for third time this season ahead of Texas A&M game Play Video

  September 21, 2026 11:24 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Tickets for LSU's matchup against Texas A&M have sold out before Saturday's game, making this the third game to be sold out this season. LSU's previous games against Clemson and Louisiana Tech also sold out. The No. 10 Tigers are set to kick off against... more »

• After Ole Miss loss, Lane Kiffin, Tigers turn sights toward Tiger Stadium matchup against Texas A&M Play Video

  September 21, 2026 8:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Over the weekend, LSU lost its first conference game against Ole Miss in Oxford, Mississippi. The Tigers, who dropped to No. 10 in the AP Poll, are returning to Baton Rouge this weekend for a second SEC matchup against the No. 23 Texas A&M Aggies, which... more »

• Former LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels injures arm, exits against Cowboys

  September 20, 2026 6:13 PM

  ARLINGTON, Texas - Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels appeared to injure his left arm on the final play of the first half against the Dallas Cowboys. Daniels stumbled while dropping back and used his arm to stay on his feet, but his arm appeared to dislocate as he attempted... more »

• LSU falls to No. 10 on AP Poll ahead of Week Four Play Video

  September 20, 2026 2:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU dropped to No. 10 in the AP Poll heading into a Week Four matchup against Texas A&M. The Tigers fell from No. 7 following their 32-24 loss to Ole Miss in Oxford. The full AP Poll rankings can be found below: 1. Texas... more »