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Here’s what to know. This hotpot spot in Baton Rouge has closed its doors, see what’s taking its place Volcano Korean BBQ & Hot Pot, an all-you-can-eat South Sherwood Forest restaurant, has closed, but another buffet is taking its place. Some schools cancel class, thousands without power as storms roll through Baton Rouge area Angel Reese shares what she misses most about LSU after joining the Chicago Sky Bill to hide records in Jeff Landry’s office from public view dies in Louisiana Legislature He heard a crash at 2:20 a.m. A stolen truck had slammed into his Baton Rouge house. Bruno Paquot was in bed when he heard a loud crash. Louisiana Legislature nixes plan to put speeding cameras on Atchafalaya Basin Bridge A plan to install speeding cameras on a key bridge that helps connect Baton Rouge and Lafayette appears to be all but dead after the Legislature passed a bill to nix it. SIGN UP reCAPTCHA | Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply The Latest Brothers arrested in connection to Tickfaw shooting that injured 11-year-old bystander 4 hrs ago Some schools cancel class, thousands without power as storms roll through Baton Rouge area 6 hrs ago Thunderstorms and tornado knock out power in Lake Charles area as they head east 6 hrs ago Nine arrested in $90k contraband smuggling operation at Dixon Correctional Institute Updated 7 hrs ago LSU’s Connor Gaunt one off lead in NCAA golf regional at U-Club; Virginia in first place Updated 7 hrs ago Sierra Ballard makes ’easy decision’ to return to LSU for 2025 gymnastics season Updated 8 hrs ago Louisiana Legislature nixes plan to put speeding cameras on Atchafalaya Basin Bridge Updated 5 hrs ago Air pollution monitoring in Louisiana to face new rules under bill. Here’s why it’s controversial. Updated 5 hrs ago Bill to hide records in Jeff Landry’s office from public view dies in Louisiana Legislature Updated 5 hrs ago Angel Reese shares what she misses most about LSU after joining the Chicago Sky 9 hrs agoDon’t Miss This News Grueling mountain runs, weighted backpacks: Louisiana JROTC team wins best in country The competition they were training for was grueling. Education Bids for frozen chicken lead to new ethics questions for Ascension school board members Citing an only recently understood reinterpretation of Louisiana conflict-of-interest rules,… Business Louisiana’s ports have lost ground to other states. Can a new plan get them working together? Louisiana’s ports support one in five jobs in the state. They help move millions of barrels … Sponsored: Our Lady of the Lake Baton Rouge mother grateful for every moment after quick treatment helped her recover from a stroke at age 29 It was a routine day in June 2019 when Jessica Pannell dropped off her daughter at daycare. … Business These rural Louisiana towns have dirty drinking water — and can’t afford to fix it Madison Parish School Superintendent Charlie Butler Jr. estimates his students have been for… Louisiana Inspired Creating special love languages between mother and child takes different forms: Jan Risher We tightrope walked a balancing act between my parents’ professions in my childhood home. Sports United States Bowling Congress Open Championship shaping up to be big in Baton Rouge in 2025 You probably don’t know Keith Dunphy, but he’s already figured out that the 2025 United States Bowling Congress Open Championship that returns to the Raising Cane’s River Center is heading toward what will be another five-figure entry. Southern baseball team enters final week of regular season with catching up to do in SWAC Southern just missed a sweep over the weekend at Arkansas-Pine Bluff but has one last chance to make up ground in Southwestern Athletic Conference play during the final week of the regular season. LSU’s Connor Gaunt one off lead in NCAA golf regional at U-Club; Virginia in first place LSU’s Connor Gaunt rolled in a 15-foot birdie putt on the 18th green Monday to shoot a 4-under-par 68 and move into a tie for second place after the first round of the NCAA Baton Rouge regional golf tournament at the University Club. 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Smiley: Encounter with the littlest lawyer Peggy Villemarette says, "My daughter, Megan Roark, an elementary school administrator, welcomed her three daughters home from school — first grader Charlotte and kindergarten twins Katherine and Everette. Disney announces official opening date for New Orleans-themed Tiana’s Bayou Adventure The long-awaited Tiana’s Bayou Adventure attraction is debuting in Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom Park next month, according to a news release. A visit to these gardens on Sunday...