DOTD issues Memorial Day travel advisory

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) today advised drivers of upcoming work schedules for interstate and major road projects throughout Louisiana during the Memorial Day holiday weekend (Saturday, May 25, through Mo Read More

2013 Special Olympics Summer Games this weekend

 This weekend over 800 Special Olympics Louisiana athletes, hundreds of volunteers, family members and staff invite you to come out to the 2013 State Summer Games. Friday: Read More

LSU gives tips, box office locations for Bayou Country Superfest tickets

LSU has issued the following helpful tips for fans planning to attend the Bayou Country Superfest on Saturday and Sunday at Tiger Stadium. Read More

GOHSEP announces ALERT FM; sends emergency alerts straight to your phone

Just in time for hurricane season, there's a new way to get the latest information from state police on watches, warnings, and alerts. Read More

Prepare for storm season with the 2013 Louisiana Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday

Louisiana residents can save money on flashlights, batteries, generators and other emergency supplies during the 2013 Louisiana Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday on Saturday, May 25, and Sunday, May 26. Read More

Survey finds out what Americans will be doing this Memorial Day

With Memorial Day fast approaching, TripAdvisor announces the results of its Memorial Day and summer travel survey that uncovers what people are doing and where they will be going next weekend and this summer. Read More

Liberty Lagoon and BREC pools open for summer season

BREC’s Liberty Lagoon Waterpark is opening its doors Wednesday, May 22 for the hot summer days ahead. Two additional BREC pools will open this weekend. Read More

Bayou Country Superfest expected to bring big crowds to local businesses

Country music fans are gearing up for a big weekend in Baton Rouge as Bayou Country Superfest returns to Tiger Stadium. Restaurants around the area are doing the same. Read More