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• Employees, patrons bid farewell to Sammy's Grill Highland Road location Play Video

  June 8, 2026 6:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - On Monday, dozens of diners visited Sammy's Grill, bidding farewell to the Baton Rouge restaurant staple. The restaurant is expected to permanently close its Highland Road location on Sunday, June 14. Those running the restaurant say they wanted to stay, but the site's property owner... more »

• Candlelight vigil to be held for LSU student killed in crash on her way home to Dallas Play Video

  June 4, 2026 4:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A candlelight vigil honoring an LSU student who died in a crash will be held outside Main Event in Baton Rouge on Thursday evening. Courtney Hodge, 19, was killed in a car crash in Opelousas while on her way back home to Dallas. Hodge had just... more »

• Defense company expanding its operations at LSU, expected to create 50 new high-paying jobs Play Video

  June 3, 2026 2:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A defense technology company is expanding its research and development partnership with LSU, bringing dozens of new jobs to the capital region. Integer Technologies, based in South Carolina, is building on a previously awarded $9.8 million contract from the Office of Naval Research. The company is... more »

• LSU names new senior vice chancellor and provost Play Video

  June 3, 2026 12:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU has named Joseph P. Messina as its next senior vice chancellor and provost, the school announced Wednesday. Messina comes from the University of Alabama, where he has served as dean since 2019. At LSU, he will be responsible for academic affairs, faculty development, student achievement,... more »

• From Chitimacha Reservation to Hollywood, a Louisiana actor landed a role on 'Euphoria,' other productions Play Video

  June 3, 2026 9:50 AM

  BATON ROUGE- A Louisiana native is getting attention for his role in one of television's biggest dramas. James Landry Hébert was born in Lafayette and spent much of his adolescence on the Chitimacha Indian Reservation in Charenton. Hébert later graduated from LSU and is now appearing in the latest... more »

• LSU hosting women's football clinic featuring practice drills, meetings with coaches and players

  June 2, 2026 1:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU is set to host a women's football clinic in July, where ladies will meet with position coaches, players and take part in drills. LSU said participants at "The Huddle" clinic, open to women ages 21 and up, is "tailored to women who want to learn... more »

• Hazmat unit responds to LSU Lakes as rain washes road tar into lake water Play Video

  June 1, 2026 5:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department's Hazmat Unit responded to the LSU Lakes on Monday afternoon after a road tar substance spilled into the water. According to the department, a road maintenance crew placed the tar along the roadway at the intersection of Ebony Street and Baywood... more »

• 2 former LSU Tigers named to the 2027 NFF College Football Hall of Fame Ballot

  June 1, 2026 2:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two former LSU Tiger football players have the opportunity to be cemented into the NFF College Football Hall of Fame. Offensive Guard Alan Faneca and Cornerback Patrick Peterson were two of the 80 players and nine coaches named to the 2027 NFF College Football Hall of... more »

• Steel beam from Twin Towers touring country to mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 makes stop in Baton Rouge Play Video

  May 28, 2026 8:00 AM

  BATON ROUGE- A steel beam recovered from the original World Trade Center is coming to LSU as part of a national tour marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation's "Steel Across America" tour will stop at LSU's Memorial Hall on Thursday, May 28, at 11... more »

• LSU to kickoff Lane Kiffin's inaugural season with three straight night games Play Video

  May 27, 2026 4:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU football will play three straight night games to start Lane Kiffin's inaugural season with the Tigers. The Southeastern Conference announced Wednesday that LSU's Week 2 game against Louisiana Tech will be at 6:30 p.m. in Death Valley and will air on SEC Network+. ESPN's... more »

• SEC student-athletes will be required to watch sports gambling educational video before next season Play Video

  May 27, 2026 3:19 PM

  BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Southeastern Conference will require all of its student-athletes to watch a sports gambling educational video ahead of the 2026-27 athletic year. The SEC said Wednesday the video "will be incorporated into each institution’s student-athlete education requirements and will provide clear, practical guidance on recognizing risks,... more »

• LSU flagship campuses mark fifth straight year of record research growth Play Video

  May 27, 2026 2:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU's flagship campuses have surpassed $600 million in annual research activity, marking the fifth consecutive year of record-breaking research, the university announced Wednesday. The flagship campuses are LSU A&M, the LSU AgCenter, LSU Health New Orleans and LSU Health Shreveport. Collectively, LSU said they reported... more »

• Funeral services announced for 19-year-old LSU student who died in Opelousas car crash Play Video

  May 27, 2026 8:30 AM

  DALLAS — The funeral for a 19-year-old LSU freshman who died in a car crash in Opelousas is this weekend in Dallas. Courtney Hodge's funeral is at Dallas' Inspiring Body of Christ Church on Saturday, with her interment on the same day at Laurel Land Memorial Park. Hodge... more »

• Athletics call up former LSU pitcher Gage Jump to major league roster Play Video

  May 26, 2026 11:16 AM

  SACRAMENTO — The Athletics are expected to call up former LSU pitcher Gage Jump to their major league roster, according to reports from ESPN. Jump played at LSU in the 2024 season and posted a 6-2 record with a 3.47 ERA. He was the 73rd selection in the 2024... more »

• LSU adds three alumni killed during World War II to memorial wall Play Video

  May 25, 2026 2:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU hosted a Memorial Day Ceremony at the flagpole on LSU's Parade Ground, where three additional names of alumni killed during World War II were added to the LSU War Memorial. Those alumni were Willie Stokes Heard Jr., Robert B. Todd and Charles J. Shaeffer. All... more »

• 19-year-old LSU student dies in crash while headed home to Dallas Play Video

  May 25, 2026 1:47 PM

  OPELOUSAS — A 19-year-old LSU freshman died in a car crash on Friday in Opelousas while traveling home to Dallas. Louisiana State Police said the crash occurred shortly after 3 p.m. on Louisiana Highway 190 near Jennings Road, resulting in the death of Courtney Hodge of Texas. According... more »

• Louisiana education officials cap off 2025-26 school year with Students of the Year Play Video

  May 25, 2026 7:27 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Education ended the 2025-26 school year with the announcement of three students of the year. This trio was honored at a ceremony at LSU's Lod Cook Conference Center on Monday, May 18. Louisiana's Elementary School Student of the Year is Sanil... more »

• LDWF investigating after three Canada geese shot at East Lakeshore Drive Play Video

  May 23, 2026 5:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is investigating after three geese were shot at East Lakeshore Drive. LDWF officials are on scene investigating after someone shot three Canada geese out of a white Volvo SUV, officials told WBRZ. Canada geese are federally protected under the... more »

• University of New Orleans to search for new president following return to LSU System Play Video

  May 22, 2026 12:25 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — The University of New Orleans will soon begin the search for a new president as President Kathy Johnson announced on Friday that she accepted a new role as Executive Vice President and Provost at Saint Louis University. Johnson, who became UNO's first female president in 2023,... more »

• How much is LSU paying Coach O to come back to Baton Rouge? Play Video

  May 21, 2026 1:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE — After receiving his final buyout payment from LSU less than a year ago, Coach Ed Orgeron is back on the Tigers' payroll. The former Tiger head coach was fired in 2021, two years removed from a 15-0 national-championship-winning season. On Wednesday night, new head coach Lane... more »

• LSU researchers use wastewater to track drug trends across Louisiana Play Video

  May 20, 2026 6:43 AM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU's environmental science department is using wastewater to track drug trends across the community. The water collected includes samples from homes, businesses and even stormwater runoff. It all flows to a wastewater plant where researchers analyze how much of various drugs are being used daily. ... more »

• LSU president Wade Rousse touches on summer construction and parking plans at Press Club Play Video

  May 18, 2026 6:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU President Wade Rousse says it will be a busy summer on campus, with several construction projects continuing through the season. Among them is the $200 million South Quad Project, which is expected to add more than 1,000 new dorms to campus by 2027. Rousse... more »

• LSU grad reveals secret identity as Mike the Tiger Play Video

  May 18, 2026 5:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - If you're an LSU fan, you know who Mike the Tiger is... Or do you? There's an elite group of students who suit up for each game and special event as Mike the Tiger. Landon Terro spent the past two years doing just that. On Friday,... more »

• LSU Hilltop Arboretum's Garden Gems tour highlights Baton Rouge communities Play Video

  May 17, 2026 4:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The LSU Hilltop Arboretum held its 2026 Spring Garden Tour on Sunday in Baton Rouge. The Garden Gems tour offered a curated selection of private gardens across several areas in Baton Rouge, including Southdowns, Old Goodwood, Glenmore Place and Walden. Each garden was a direct... more »

• Students from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences graduate from LSU Play Video

  May 16, 2026 10:01 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Students from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences graduated from LSU on Saturday morning. Former LSU basketball player Shaquille O'Neal was among the graduates earning a master's degree in liberal arts. Listen to his full commencement speech below: The commencement ceremony was... more »

• LSU celebrates law graduates as numerous graduation ceremonies take place Play Video

  May 15, 2026 6:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The LSU Law Class of 1980 alumnus and Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice John L. Weimer delivered a commencement address on Friday as graduates from LSU's law school received their diplomas at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. "I am grateful and humbled to have been called... more »

• LSU Heisman winner to be featured on Netflix show, reports say Play Video

  May 13, 2026 3:16 PM

  WASHINGTON — An LSU Heisman-winning quarterback will be one of four NFL players featured on the third season of Netflix's "Quarterback" series, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter . The Washington Commanders' Jayden Daniels will join the Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Flacco, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield and the Tennessee... more »

• Rex Reed, film critic known for provocative interviews, reviews, dies; LSU alum was 87 Play Video

  May 12, 2026 9:51 AM

  NEW YORK — Film critic and LSU alumnus Rex Reed has died, multiple outlets reported Tuesday morning. He was 87. Reed, who graduated from LSU in 1960 and wrote film and television for the Reveille, became known for his controversial reviews and provocative Hollywood interviews in the 1960s and... more »

• LSU's Lane Kiffin tells Vanity Fair his recruiting of some top recruits was hindered at Ole Miss Play Video

  May 12, 2026 9:09 AM

  BATON ROUGE (AP) — Football coach Lane Kiffin says some top recruits would tell him they were not interested in coming to Ole Miss while he was running the program there before his move to LSU. In a recent Vanity Fair article, Kiffin discussed the concerns of recruiting players... more »

• 2une In Previews: Junior League of Baton Rouge's Women's Leadership Academy Play Video

  May 12, 2026 8:08 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Junior League of Baton Rouge is launching a new six-month leadership development program for senior and executive-level women across Louisiana. The program is called the Women's Leadership Academy, and it's powered by the LSU Leadership Development Institute. President of the Junior League Jessica Sharon... more »

• LSU Golf Course permanently closes its doors to the public Play Video

  May 9, 2026 7:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The LSU Golf Course closed its doors to the public on Saturday. Following the closure, crews will remove equipment and prep the property for June 30, when the course will officially shut down operations. "LSU appreciates the golf course's longstanding role in the community and... more »

• LSU to begin offering bachelor's degree in artificial intelligence this fall Play Video

  May 9, 2026 7:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Starting in the fall of 2026, LSU will begin offering a bachelor’s degree in Artificial Intelligence. LSU said the degree, offered through the University’s College of Engineering, will make it the first university in the state to offer it. In recent years, LSU... more »

• LaHouse tells residents to prepare roofs, have emergency bags packed ahead of 2026 hurricane season Play Video

  May 6, 2026 9:15 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Ahead of the 2026 hurricane season, which officially starts June 1, state and local officials are participating in Hurricane Preparedness Week. Abigail Whitam with 2une In visited LaHouse on LSU’s campus to learn how to prepare your home in the event of severe weather. They... more »

• Face-scanning technology at bars proposed after underage drinking deaths in Louisiana Play Video

  May 5, 2026 6:43 PM

  HAMMOND — A bill that would require bars to use face-scanning technology to verify the age of patrons has stalled in committee after its author chose to defer it. State Sen. Beth Mizell deferred the legislation, which came in the wake of the 2023 death of LSU student Madison... more »

• Olympian, Heisman winner among 4 former LSU Tigers who attended 2026 Met Gala Play Video

  May 5, 2026 2:31 PM

  NEW YORK — Four former LSU athletes represented the Tigers at the Met Gala on Monday. Heisman Trophy-winning Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, Atlanta Dream's Angel Reese, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson and Olympian and pole-vaulting world record holder Armand "Mondo" Duplantis all attended the annual benefit at... more »

• LSU lab expands use of high-tech wastewater analysis to identify deadly street drugs

  May 5, 2026 12:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE – After the discovery of new street-drug variants being used in New Orleans during Super Bowl LIX and Mardi Gras in 2025, an LSU lab is seeking to expand the use of wastewater treatment methods to help identify drug-use patterns across Louisiana. The LSU Environmental Chemistry Lab... more »

• LSU senior uses Alopecia to inspire others to accomplish dreams Play Video

  May 5, 2026 10:44 AM

  BATON ROUGE- An LSU student is breaking barriers and changing lives with her new mentorship program, Alo Bloom. The program is for young people dealing with Alopecia. Kalayna Walker has firsthand experience with alopecia, but she hasn't let it stop her from achieving her dream. Walker joined... more »

• LSU basketball rehires Vernon Hamilton as assistant coach Play Video

  May 4, 2026 11:43 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Vernon Hamilton is returning to Baton Rouge as an assistant coach for the Tigers' upcoming basketball season. Hamilton will be joining Head Coach Will Wade's staff for his first season back with LSU basketball following his departure in 2022. Hamilton was previously a part of... more »

• LSU to raise tuition for specific programs in fall 2026

  May 1, 2026 1:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU will increase tuition for certain programs in the fall of 2026, according to a report by The Advocate . The university increases tuition based on a tiered differential tuition system, charging more for majors that cost more to run. Tier 1 programs will see... more »

• IPSE Day brings together Louisiana college programs for students with intellectual disabilities

  May 1, 2026 12:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU Integrative Community Studies hosted a statewide celebration of Inclusive Postsecondary Education Day on Friday morning, bringing together students, educators and leaders from college programs across Louisiana. Representatives from programs and institutions across the state attended, including LSU, Baton Rouge Community College, Nicholls State University, Fletcher... more »

• LSU softball, baseball set for Saturday doubleheaders after Friday's games postponed due to weather

  May 1, 2026 12:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Due to Friday's inclement weather, both LSU's baseball and softball teams will now play doubleheaders on Saturday. LSU's baseball game against South Carolina has been postponed to Saturday. The Tigers and the Gamecocks will now play a doubleheader on Saturday at 1 p.m. and 6:30... more »

• 1 person critically injured following crash along Nicholson Drive near LSU's campus Play Video

  May 1, 2026 8:54 AM

  BATON ROUGE — One person was taken to the hospital in critical condition after an early Friday morning crash along Nicholson Drive near LSU's campus. Officials told WBRZ that one person was critically injured around 3 a.m. along Nicholson near Gourrier Avenue. WBRZ has asked law enforcement agencies... more »

• LSU softball's game against Auburn in weather delay Play Video

  April 30, 2026 9:39 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The start time of Thursday's LSU softball game against Auburn has been delayed to 7:45 p.m. due to inclement weather. The Tigers were originally supposed to play at 6 p.m. The game was moved up to 4 p.m. and then pushed back to 7:45 p.m. ... more »

• LSU football players joined the United Cajun Navy to help send care packages to troops overseas Play Video

  April 28, 2026 6:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU football players stopped by the United Cajun Navy warehouse before practice Tuesday to help pack boxes for soldiers overseas. The players helped volunteers load up supplies as part of the organization's ongoing effort to support troops abroad. "Well, this is a huge day for... more »

• Zachary High basketball hosting fundraiser, celebration with LSU tight end, ZHS alum Trey'Dez Green

  April 28, 2026 1:51 PM

  ZACHARY — This week, Zachary High School's basketball program is hosting a fundraiser event featuring LSU tight end and ZHS alumnus Trey'Dez Green. Thursday's fundraiser is raising money for the boys' and girls' programs, as well as celebrating the boys' team's recent 5A state championship win. The festivities... more »

• WATCH: Coach Kiffin offers final update as Tigers conclude spring football training Play Video

  April 28, 2026 7:23 AM

  BATON ROUGE — As the Tigers continue their sixth and final week of spring practice, new head coach Lane Kiffin gave the public one last update on LSU football going into the summer on Tuesday. Kiffin has spent the last several weeks settling into his role as he begins... more »

• Attorney discusses lawsuit challenging taxing district expected to raise money for new $500 million LSU arena Play Video

  April 27, 2026 4:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Attorney William Most joined the Press Club of Baton Rouge on Monday to discuss a lawsuit challenging the taxing district expected to raise money for a new $500 million arena on LSU's campus. Most believes that the board members of the economic development district have been... more »

• LSU women's basketball expands 2026-27 roster with forward Noa Morro from Spain

  April 27, 2026 12:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU women's basketball is expanding its roster with a EuroLeague star from Spain. Forward Noa Morro most recently played for Spain's KutxaBank Araski, where she averaged eight points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. “Noa is a player we’re excited to welcome to LSU,”... more »

• Former LSU, now Southern running back Trey Holly avoids jail time with no contest plea to gun charges Play Video

  April 27, 2026 12:07 PM

  MONROE — Trey Holly, a former LSU running back who went on to play at Southern University, pleaded no contest to felony gun charges, his lawyer told WBRZ on Monday. Holly avoided jail time with his Friday plea to illegal use of a weapon or dangerous instrumentality in Union... more »

• LSU gymnastics team celebrates the end of a successful season Play Video

  April 26, 2026 8:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The LSU gymnastics team celebrated the end of another season as families, fans and donors packed the Crowne Plaza Executive Center on Sunday for a brunch and silent auction. The banquet celebrated the team's success as the gymnasts took second place in the NCAA Championship in... more »

• Evening at Wind Rush fundraiser held to benefit the Friends of the LSU Rural Life Museum Play Video

  April 25, 2026 12:30 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Evening at Wind Rush fundraiser was held on Friday in Baton Rouge. The fundraiser benefited the Friends of the LSU Rural Life Museum, a group that works to support the museum's educational programs. Guests enjoyed food and entertainment by the LSU School of Music. more »

• LSU Board of Supervisors approves increase in basketball ticket prices Play Video

  April 23, 2026 7:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The LSU Board of Supervisors voted to approve an increase in ticket prices for both men's and women's basketball, as well as considering contracts for LSU Athletics staff members, during its Thursday meeting. WBRZ previously reported that the proposed increases would see the most expensive season... more »

• 11-year-old girl comes to Baton Rouge in search of bone marrow donor Play Video

  April 23, 2026 5:07 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A young girl needs your help! Cate Hargett, 11, is at risk of developing a rare form of cancer and needs a bone marrow transplant. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has discovered that Hargett has developed a significant TP53 mutation. The mutation allows cancer cells... more »

• LSU aims to increase ticket prices for men's and women's basketball tickets ahead of next season Play Video

  April 22, 2026 3:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU Athletics will ask the university Board of Supervisors on Thursday to approve an increase in basketball ticket prices for next season. Under the proposed increases , the most expensive season ticket for men's basketball would go from $450 to $500, and the least expensive would... more »

• WATCH: LSU head coach Lane Kiffin shares Tigers' progress as team continues 5th week of spring practice Play Video

  April 21, 2026 11:27 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The LSU Tigers are in their fifth week of spring practice under new head coach Lane Kiffin. "The offensive line, you know, with so many new guys has come along, well, I think in general, just the understanding of our expectations, how to practice, how to... more »

• UPDATE: Tiger outfielder Jake Brown undergoes successful hand surgery Play Video

  April 21, 2026 11:11 AM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU rightfielder Jake Brown underwent successful hand surgery on Wednesday to fix a broken hamate bone in his right non-throwing hand. Brown posted a picture on social media Wednesday afternoon and Tiger head coach Jay Johnson confirmed that the surgery was a success as LSU heads... more »

• Miami Beach to name baseball field after LSU coaching legend Skip Bertman Play Video

  April 20, 2026 2:38 PM

  MIAMI BEACH — A baseball field at Flamingo Park in Miami will be named after Stanley "Skip" Bertman during a dedication ceremony on April 23. Bertman is a Miami Beach Senior High School graduate who returned to his hometown in 1962 to teach and lead the school's baseball program.... more »

• Man wanted for allegedly raping woman at LSU frat house Play Video

  April 20, 2026 2:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE — An LSU fraternity member is accused of raping a woman at a frat house, according to LSU Police Department documents. Phoenix Hernandez, 21, is wanted on a third-degree rape charge. The woman told police that she woke up in the hallway outside Hernandez's room in... more »

• Report: Cyst on spine caused pain that hobbled Nussmeier in 2025 Play Video

  April 20, 2026 12:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Former LSU quarterback has a cyst on his spine, which caused pain that hobbled him during much of the 2025 season, a reporter for the NFL Network posted on X on Monday. Sources told Tom Pelissero that the cyst pressed on a nerve, which caused pain... more »

• $148 million Our Lady of the Lake Health Interdisciplinary Science Building opens on LSU's campus Play Video

  April 17, 2026 1:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Officials met on LSU's campus Friday to formally open the new Our Lady of the Lake Health Interdisciplinary Science Building. The new building, located at the corner of South Stadium Drive and Tower Drive, will be the home to 1,150 students, faculty and researchers. "We... more »

• LSU Gymnastics' floor rotation pushes them to second place and punches their ticket to the National Championship meet

  April 16, 2026 5:40 PM

  FORT WORTH, Tx. - LSU gymnastics keeps their eyes on a championship alive as they survive and advance in Session I of the NCAA Semifinals. The Tigers scored a 197.4375 to punch their ticket to the National Championship. LSU started the meet on vault. They were led by... more »

• Brian Kelly makes first television appearance since being ousted as LSU head football coach Play Video

  April 16, 2026 9:52 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Earlier this week, Brian Kelly made his first television appearance since he was ousted as the LSU Tigers' head football coach. Kelly, who was fired by LSU in October 2025 after three full seasons coaching the Tigers, appeared on CBS Sports' "Inside College Football" on Wednesday.... more »

• WATCH: Flau'jae Johnson arrives in Seattle to local cheers after being drafted by the Storm Play Video

  April 16, 2026 8:57 AM

  SEATTLE — LSU women's basketball star Flau'jae Johnson has officially landed in Washington after being drafted by the WNBA's Seattle Storm. In a video posted Wednesday night by the Storm, Johnson, wearing a retro Seattle SuperSonics jersey as she disembarked her plane at the airport in Seattle, was greeted... more »

• LSU students host organ donation awareness week with Greek life competition Play Video

  April 15, 2026 7:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU students are raising organ donation awareness this week through events including a Greek life banner competition and a "Pie a Professor" event at Free Speech Alley. Magnolia Media, a student-led PR team, is leading the effort. "Our goal is to promote awareness surrounding this,... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: Weekend front to chase away heat and deliver showers Play Video

  April 15, 2026 4:43 PM

  The same warm and slightly muggy conditions are set to continue for a few more days. However, a cold front is eyeing the area for the weekend, promising a refreshing reset along with a round of scattered showers and thunderstorms. Tonight & Tomorrow: Skies will clear out into the... more »

• As spring practice continues, Lane Kiffin prepares Tigers for September debut against Clemson Play Video

  April 14, 2026 9:45 AM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU football's Lane Kiffin is continuing to prepare the Tigers in spring practice ahead of his debut as head coach in September. LSU football is in the middle of its fourth week of spring training ahead of the 2026-27 season. The Tigers, under the former Ole... more »

• Officers searching for person who unlawfully entered LSU building

  April 13, 2026 11:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Campus police at LSU are searching for a person who they say unlawfully entered a business building. LSUPD said the person went into a business building on March 27. Surveillance footage shows the person walking out of an elevator with Tiger Athletic Foundation branding. Anyone... more »

• Former LSU coach Johnny Jones joins Will Wade's new Tigers basketball coaching staff Play Video

  April 10, 2026 12:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Will Wade is continuing to build back his LSU men's basketball coaching staff with former LSU coach Johnny Jones, the university said Friday. Jones, who was LSU's head coach from 2012 to 2017, will act as an assistant coach under Wade, whose return was announced last... more »

• Delta Airlines adds flights for LSU away matchups ahead of 2026 season Play Video

  April 10, 2026 9:51 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Delta Airlines has more than 40 extra flights ahead of the college football season in an attempt to increase capacity for fans traveling to several games, including five LSU games. The new seasonal boost features nonstop flights and 27 aircraft upgauges for the most anticipated games... more »