Food and Fun

'Centuries of Progress: American World's Fairs, 1853-1984' exhibit opens June 12 at LSU

By LSU MEDIA RELATIONS
The LSU Student Union Art Advisory Committee is proud to announce the exhibit ‘Centuries of Progress: American World’s Fairs, 1853-1984.’ The upcoming show will be on display in the LSU Union Art Gallery June 12 through July 2

Walk-On’s recruits Chef Jeremy Coco to take menu to next level

By Walk-On's
Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar has come a long way since first opening its doors in Baton Rouge nearly a decade ago.

EBR Library announces June programs for teens

By East Baton Rouge Parish Library
The following programs at East Baton Rouge Parish library locations will be held for teens throughout the month of June. Registration is required for some programs.

Got THE ticket for tonight's big Powerball drawing?

By CNN Staff
Two dollars and a dream. That's all it took for Mammie Hicks to plunk down money at a Riverside, Missouri, convenience store for a chance at Saturday's record $600 million multistate Powerball jackpot.

Dave James set to play in EBR Parish Libraries

By East Baton Rouge Parish Library
Do you like live music?

Annual New Roads Rummage sale offers more than just hidden treasures

By Alicia Pekema
It's a big weekend for New Roads. The annual "From Me to You" rummage sale will begin tomorrow on Mill Street.

Gator: From swamp to table

By Britt Conway
Kliebert's Turtle and Alligator Farm is a family business, four generations strong.

Go backstage with the cast of 'Wicked' in New Orleans

By Erin Nicole - WGNO
Eight years on the road, 15 trucks, 3,200 performances and counting! The hit Broadway musical Wicked has just as much magic going on behind the scenes as it does on stage.

Eyeing $600M Powerball jackpot? You have better chance of death by lightning

By CNN Staff/Louisiana Lottery
The estimated jackpot for Saturday's multistate Powerball drawing has risen to $600 million, the Multi-State Lottery Association said Friday. That would be the second largest lottery jackpot in U.S.

Local salons help belles get ready for the Storybook Ball

By Media Relations
Family Road of Greater Baton Rouge is hosting the fifth annual Storybook Ball on Saturday May 18, 2013 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Baton Rouge River Center.

Tin Roof Brewery holding 'Food Truck Friday' to benefit Cancer Services

By Cancer Services
Cancer Services will be helping Tin Roof Brewing Co. celebrate American Craft Beer Week with a special Food Truck Friday.

First McDonald’s built in Baton Rouge celebrates 50th anniversary

By Lauren McCoy
It's been 50 years of Big Macs, fries, and apple pies for McDonald's in Baton Rouge.

How much would you pay to have Les Miles in your family’s holiday card?

By Samantha Morgan
A family photo is always a fun way to personalize your holiday cards. Imagine how your friends would react if a local celebrity was standing in the picture, too.

Plaquemines Parish festival showcases 'greatest seafood in the world'

By Plaquemines Parish Government
Showcasing the greatest seafood in the world, The Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival has brought about a greater awareness of the finest ingredients of Louisiana cuisine while raising several hundred thousand dollars for local charities.

‘I’m a Cajun’ could soon be option for your driver’s license

By David Lippman
Potentially coming soon to your driver’s license will be a way to show your love for Louisiana.