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Williams resets the City-Brooks debate

BREC's new leader makes his case by relying on numbers that don't always agree with him.

The incredible shrinking state

Louisiana's population is projected to shrink by 153,837 people by 2040—a 3.3% decline, according to new projections from the University of Virginia's Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service. Why it matters: The South is booming. Louisiana isn't invited. While the region

Change for the better

Baton Rouge Alliance for Students wants engaged residents to understand, not just debate, what's really happening in the city's public schools.

📅 Baton Rouge: Week at a Glance | Aug. 31–Sept. 6

Why it matters: The Lane Train departs the station Saturday night as LSU opens the 2026 season against Clemson—and Sunday delivers a rare convergence of Fall into History at the Old Governor's Mansion, Free First Sunday across the city, a mystery kids film at Manship and ARTiculate

LSU scientists see stars

LSU scientists advance work could unlock some of the universe’s secrets.

St. George gets a date with the court

The ride stuff

Light House serves childhood in a cup

The Cereal Milk Latte is more biting than expected. Cinnamon Roll Latte is more like a dessert.

LSU’s rocket man

Before Elon Musk, there was Max Faget, a lead engineer for NASA. He designed space capsules that let the U.S. lead the world in space exploration.

Young, restless and ignored

What the Flock?

Baton Rouge's license-plate cameras are stirring up privacy fears, not political ones.

A fair that binds

The annual fair welcomes all to marvel at flying humans, carnies and chickens.

One small splash for Jeff Bezos

Broadmoor residents complained about noisy drones. RedEye investigated and got soaked.

BREC's new boss says sorry

Three weeks in, Brooks Williams is setting a different tone, with a promise to be more answerable to taxpayers.

SpaceX needs Louisiana

Louisiana has the resources, know-how, water access and peculiar geography to launch rockets—and maybe its economy.

Where everybody knows your name

People born in Louisiana tend to never leave before they die here. Such is the cycle for 74% of the state's residents, which the Census Bureau says is the highest homegrown share in the nation. Why it matters: Some level of state pride is great, and family matters

At Mansurs, Eggplant Camellia rises above the rest

A signature creation, the dish is served with two sauces and crabmeat on delicate fried eggplant.

Your cardboard is a roach motel

The creepy critters are drawn to cardboard for many reasons. Getting rid of the material reduces the chances of a roach invasion.

Mayor moving police district to downtown

Judging LSU's football roster

Cult of the chicken tender

Raising Cane's has created Caniacs, who travel far to eat fried chicken and spread the love for it around the world.