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US rapper Mystikal pleads guilty to third-degree rape in 2022 arrest

Musician, AKA Michael Tyler, faces up to 20 years after entering plea in state court outside Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The Guardian - US

Watch: Louisiana worker dangling from fiery cherry picker before plunging to ground

A harrowing incident unfolded in Baton Rouge as a utility worker dangled precariously from his harness after his bucket truck erupted in flames. Thick smoke billowed as the man struggled for security high above the street. Coworkers raced to help before he ultimately fell and was hospitalized with severe injuries.…

The Times of India

Do special election results spell doom for Republicans in 2026?

On Feb. 7, 2026, Chasity Verret Martinez won a special election to fill a vacant seat in the Louisiana House. That’s an outcome that might not mean very much to people outside of the state or even outside her Baton Rouge-area district.

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Every Ole Miss Pledge That Flipped to LSU After Lane Kiffin News

Here's a list of every player who has flipped from Ole Miss to LSU, following Kiffin to Baton Rouge.

Sports Illustrated

LSU OC Charlie Weis Jr. to Return to Ole Miss to Coach in College Football Playoff

Former Ole Miss offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. was one of several assistants to board a plane with Baton Rouge on Sunday when Lane Kiffin left the Rebel

Sports Illustrated

Will Lane Kiffin, LSU Play Ole Miss Every Year?

Now that Kiffin is in Baton Rouge, when—and how many times—will he and the Tigers take on his former team?

Sports Illustrated

Lane Kiffin LSU Contract Details: New Massive 'Escalator' and Buyout Clause Revealed

The 50-year-old is making a pretty penny in Baton Rouge.

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Lane Kiffin’s Arrival at LSU Looked Much Different Than His Ole Miss Departure

LSU’s new head coach landed in Baton Rouge on Sunday night.

Sports Illustrated

Grading Lane Kiffin to LSU: Move From Ole Miss Starts His Title Clock

There is only one standard now that the drawn-out decision has been made: It’s national championship or bust in Baton Rouge.

Sports Illustrated

LSU Fires Athletic Director Scott Woodward Following Governor’s Comments

The athletic director is following Brian Kelly out the door in Baton Rouge.

Sports Illustrated

What We Know About Frank Wilson, LSU's Interim Coach After Brian Kelly Firing

Wilson has been a fixture in Baton Rouge for a long time.

Sports Illustrated

Brickbat: Sorry, Not Sorry

Former Baton Rouge police officer Donald Steele was sentenced to one year in prison after being convicted of malfeasance in… The post Brickbat: Sorry, Not Sorry appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

The best and worst US cities for pedestrians and cyclists named

Three of the 10 most dangerous cities are in Arizona, according to research

The Independent UK

How to explore the music of Louisiana – from jazz in the streets of New Orleans to Zydeco in Lafayette saloons

Music runs through the veins of Louisiana, with a richness and variety unrivalled by any other state – Annabel Grossman reveals the cities, towns and bayous where you’ll hear some of the best

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Louisiana to pay $9 million to a man who was shot in the back by state trooper during traffic stop

Louisiana officials have agreed to pay $9 million to a man who was partially paralyzed after a state trooper shot him in the back during a 2018 traffic stop in Baton Rouge

Sports Lens

LSU Baseball Leads Baton Rouge Regional Behind Power, Pitching

LSU hosts Baton Rouge NCAA Regional featuring Dallas Baptist, Rhode Island, and Little Rock, aiming for redemption with dominant pitching.

Capital & Main

OSHA Office Closure in ‘Cancer Alley’ Raises Fears About Risks to Workers

Louisiana is one the most dangerous states in the U.S. for workers. The Trump administration plans to close its lone protection unit.

The Guardian - US

Two more arrested in fraternity hazing death of Louisiana student

Three people in custody after Southern University student Caleb Wilson was allegedly punched repeatedly in chest

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The Guardian - US

Multiple people face charges in hazing death of Southern University student

Man surrenders to police and two more arrests expected in Caleb Wilson’s death after Omega Psi Phi fraternity ritual

The Independent UK

Student’s death investigated as possible act of fraternity hazing

An alleged fraternity ritual, involving Omega Psi Phi, is being investigated by law enforcement following the death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson

Sports Illustrated

LSU, Oklahoma Have Unfinished Business Ahead of Powerhouse Gymnastics Matchup

The Tigers, who are reigning NCAA champs, have the SEC title in mind as the No. 1 Sooners come to Baton Rouge.

USA Today Sports Media Group

This weekend culminates Ultimate Hate Week for Louisiana sports fans

It's the Ultimate Hate Week is upon us. Saints vs. Falcons and LSU vs. Alabama on back to back nights in New Orleans and Baton Rouge

Sports Illustrated

Livvy Dunne Shared Fired-Up Message About Hosting College GameDay for Alabama-LSU

Livvy Dunne and Paul Skenes will be the guest pickers for Week 11's College GameDay in Baton Rouge as LSU hosts Alabama.

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Tiktok Creator Arrested For Second-Degree Murder In Louisiana

TikTok content creator 'Mr. Prada' arrested for second-degree murder of counselor in Baton Rouge. Investigation ongoing.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Tiger Woods, TaylorMade and Sun Day Red hit with trademark dispute

A Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based company that makes air cooling systems claims Sun Day Red's logo resembles its logo too much.

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