+6 Huey P. Long died in Our Lady of the Lake Sanitarium in 1935. Where is his hospital bed? BY ROBIN MILLER | Staff writer 29 mins ago The hospital bed in h's Old State Capitol seems too narrow to accommodate someone as powerful as Huey P. Long.
Essence Fest seeking up to $12M in city, state funding as part of long-term New Orleans deal BY BLAKE PATERSON | Staff writer 5 hrs ago Essence Festival of Culture leaders repeated their commitment to New Orleans earlier this month as they announced another star-studded lineup and a new podcast competition for the July event.
FYI BR: Franciscan University offers summer opportunities for high school students BY JOY HOLDEN | Staff writer 22 hrs ago Companion Animal Alliance faces a surge of neonatal kitten intakes during peak season, averaging 10 daily in May and expecting over 200 this month. The organization seeks foster homes, adopter…
+2 Tickets are on sale for 'Newsies Jr.' and 'Much Ado About Nothing' in Baton Rouge. See when, where. BY ROBIN MILLER | Staff writer 22 hrs ago At Playmakers
+3 McKinley High's 'Most Likely to Succeed' achieved the career goals he set in 2006. Where is he now? BY ROBIN MILLER | Staff writer May 24, 2026 Terrance Woods remembers being surprised when McKinley High School's senior class voted him “Most Likely to Succeed” in 2006.
+6 The Postcard Project launches: I texted the wrong Kelly Kelly. Kindergartners delivered anyway. BY JAN RISHER | Staff writer May 24, 2026 As we launch the fifth annual Postcard Project, I have to say — it still surprises me.
+4 Here are 4 summer books that seem like the best kind of talk BY DANNY HEITMAN | Contributing writer May 24, 2026 I’ve been reading “The Correspondent,” Virginia Evans' bestselling novel about a modern retiree, Sybil, who composes handwritten letters to acquaintances near and far. She even writes notes to…
+7 Fight the summer slide with 6 local children's books for young readers BY JOY HOLDEN | Staff writer May 24, 2026 Summer reading combats the summer slide by engaging children with books tailored for kids under ten. These local titles blend education and entertainment, featuring themes from dinosaurs to hi…
+8 A h reading program has seen steady success, and now other states are modeling it BY JOY HOLDEN | Staff writer May 24, 2026 New Orleanian Marguerite Albares praises the Prime Time family literacy program for enhancing her sons' reading skills, highlighting its role in fostering a love of reading through shared meal…
A Dominican nun from New Orleans told me to stop making myself smaller. She was right. BY JAN RISHER | Staff writer May 24, 2026 A few years ago, when I first walked into Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, vendors were calling out in English. Tourists were negotiating. The whole beautiful machinery of commerce was running loud an…
+3 From farm to cafeteria: h schools embrace nutrient-dense school lunches grown on campus By MARGARET DELANEY | Staff writer May 24, 2026 The greens inside the greenhouses at Rayville High School are lush, brilliant shades of green.
Better-for-you BBQ sauces for summer grilling BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD May 24, 2026 Few things say summer quite like firing up the grill. Shrimp, chicken, lean meats, vegetables and even fruit seem to taste better with a little char. But while the grill itself can be a health…
+5 From prevention to lifelong care: How Ochsner Health supports women’s wellness BY AMANDA MCELFRESH | BRANDED CONTENT SPECIALIST May 24, 2026 Women’s health is not defined by a single moment or milestone. Instead, it is a journey that evolves from adolescence into young adulthood, midlife, then into menopause and beyond. Ochsner phy…
Mac and cheese memories aside, here's a recipe for a lighter version of the baked treat By DEBRA BROUSSARD TAGHEHCHIAN | Contributing writer May 23, 2026 “Have you noticed?” I asked.
+7 When he isn't running for LSU, this Tiger track team member can be found at a work bench BY ROBIN MILLER | Staff writer May 23, 2026 Hugh Carlson's first woodworking project was a guitar. And it wasn't an acoustic.
+4 'Better than a textbook:' Students go from New Orleans to Australia to study medicine By MARGARET DELANEY | Staff writer May 23, 2026 When Madison Mora decided to apply to medical school, she thought her only option was to stay in h.
+3 Anna Merrill finds meaning in career and, for now, at home: 'You're always helping someone' BY JUDY BERGERON | Staff writer May 23, 2026 Twenty years later, Dr. Anna Hallum Merrill doesn't recall just how she felt at the news she was chosen the Most Likely to Succeed graduating senior girl at Woodlawn High. She does, however, r…
+3 New Orleans bounce music dancer and rapper Willie Puckett Jr. has died at 50 BY KEITH SPERA | Staff writer May 22, 2026 Willie Puckett Jr., the pioneering New Orleans bounce music dancer turned Take Fo’ Records recording artist, died May 3 of respiratory failure brought on by cancer. He was 50.
LSU Theatre & Film and Swine Palace announce their 2026-27 seasons Staff report May 22, 2026 The LSU School of Theatre & Film has announced its 2026-27 season, featuring eight compelling plays and two special events celebrating dance, physical theatre and film.
+2 Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre's Youth Ballet to kick off its summer library tour on June 2 Staff report May 22, 2026 Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre’s Youth Ballet's annual summer tour kicks off on June 2 across the greater Baton Rouge area.
+5 Here are 8 public pools in Baton Rouge to cool off during the summer, plus 7 splash pad locations BY JOY HOLDEN | Staff writer May 22, 2026 Summer in Baton Rouge brings heat and humidity, prompting residents to seek water activities. Baton Rouge has a variety of public swimming options including free community pools operated by BR…
+3 New crêpe shop with waffles, milkshakes and more opens in Baton Rouge. See where. BY MADDIE SCOTT | Staff writer May 22, 2026 A dessert shop specializing in crêpes just soft-opened earlier this month in Baton Rouge.
+5 Baton Rouge's Wesley United Methodist Church is 160 years old. Here's how they'll mark the occasion. Staff report May 22, 2026 For 160 years, the faith of its members has guided the historic Wesley United Methodist Church in downtown Baton Rouge.
Religion Briefs: Berean Seventh-day Adventist Church starts free breakfast and prayer on Saturdays May 22, 2026 Berean Seventh-day Adventist Church, 5100 Osborne Ave., Baton Rouge, will host a complimentary breakfast and prayer gathering from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. each Saturday beginning this weekend.
FAITH MATTERS: 'Running Reverend' stays on the move for Christ BY TERRY ROBINSON | Contributing writer May 22, 2026 Bible study and Buffalo wings helped lead Albert White to a new life in Christ and ultimately a life devoted to ministry and service.
+4 New Orleans hospital offers new radiotherapy that tracks tumors during treatment By MARGARET DELANEY | Staff writer May 22, 2026 Ochsner MD Anderson in New Orleans now offers cancer treatment technology that can track tumors during radiation, following the path of patients.
+15 From 'Star Wars' to 'The Dog Stars': Here are 29 movies hitting U.S. theaters this summer BY JOHN WIRT | Contributing writer Updated May 22, 2026 The summer movie season opens big on Friday with “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.”