Winners, losers and head-scratchers from the NFL trade deadline

The NFL trade deadline has come and gone, and it was awesome. We saw three future first-round draft picks and a bunch of actual first-round/All-Pro players get tossed around over the past four days. Some teams helped themselves right now, some...

NFL Power Rankings after the trade deadline: Colts go for broke with Sauce Gardner

Even for those of us that expected plenty of deals before Tuesday's NFL Trade Deadline, what we got still shook us to our core. The New York Jets executed a proverbial fire sale, sending Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts and Quinnen Williams...

Waffle House buys land for 20th Baton Rouge area restaurant. See where it will be

Waffle House has purchased a lot in Prairieville, near the intersection of Airline Highway and La. Highway 42. The popular chain, known for its 24-hour service, hash browns, and waffles, bought a 0.9-acre tract at 17114 Commerce Centre Drive for...

Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks strike at trade deadline, Sounders force decisive Game 3, prep soccer and volleyball district championships and more

Seahawks News The Seahawks made a big move to bolster their offense at the trade deadline. Seattle acquired wide receiver Rashid Shaheed from the New Orleans Saints today in exchange for fourth and sixth round picks in 2026. The 27-year-old...

Community Rallies After Louisiana Man Survives Shooting

BATON ROUGE, LA (KPEL) — A Louisiana man was a victim of a violent road rage incident and is not recovering from a gunshot wound from one of the many shots fired at his vehicle. The victim, who will remain anonymous for safety reasons, told WAFB...

An optimist’s guide: 20 things we are excited about in Baton Rouge’s future

Baton Rouge looks a lot different than it did when 225 first hit newsstands back in 2005. It will likely change even more in another 20 years thanks to exciting transformations that are in the works and on the rise. From major master plans and...

Louisiana Woman Arrested for Elderly Exploitation

BATON ROUGE, LA (KPEL) —A Louisiana assisted living worker was fired and arrested after stealing thousands of dollars from a disabled patient. WAFB is reporting that the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office arrested 31-year-old Kelsianna Smith...

Broncos confident after quiet NFL trade deadline: “We’ve got all the pieces”

On a blockbuster day in the NFL, the Broncos made no moves. The NFL trade deadline provided earthquakes elsewhere in the league, but nary a ripple in Denver. They didn’t rent a veteran on an expiring contract. They didn’t pay a premium for a young...

NFL trade deadline recap: Patriots stand pat amid flurry of league-wide moves

Tuesday was one of the busiest NFL trade deadline days in recent memory. Just not for the New England Patriots. While several contenders made significant moves -- the Indianapolis Colts acquired cornerback Sauce Gardner from the New York Jets, the...

Emeril’s earns two MICHELIN stars in New Orleans

It has been a long, fall season of very few wins for New Orleans, but leave it to the city’s iconic culinary scene to finally deliver a much-needed victory. Emeril’s in New Orleans is the sole restaurant to earn two MICHELIN Stars in the inaugural...

NFL trade deadline tracker: All the updates from wild day

The NFL trade deadline has come and gone, and the last window for teams to transform their roster down the stretch provided quite a flourish. The lead-up to the 4 p.m. ET cutoff for swaps featured a handful of more minor deals, with several...

Seahawks get receiver Rashid Shaheed from Saints at trade deadline

SEATTLE — With just over three hours to go before the NFL trade deadline Tuesday, the Seattle Seahawks added to their already electric offense by obtaining speedy veteran Rashid Shaheed from the New Orleans Saints for fourth- and fifth-round picks...

With idle trade deadline, Patriots miss opportunity to maximize their moment

Zero teams in the NFL have a better record than the New England Patriots. One might assume, then, that the team would have been inspired to wheel and deal before Tuesday's deadline in an effort to bolster the roster and take advantage at this...

NFL trade deadline winners and head scratchers on the day

During today's NFL trade deadline, a few big moves were made, while some other mediocre teams decided to stand firm and be content with the locker room they currently have, raising questions and criticism. Folks thought that the Atlanta Falcons...

From Theatre Baton Rouge’s ashes, Mid City Civic Theatre takes the stage

The closure of Capital Region’s oldest community theater this spring was grim news for regional arts enthusiasts, but their spirits were lifted last week with the announcement of a recently founded theater group to take its place. The new...

Plan for Mid City's White Light Night in Baton Rouge and two wine tastings

New food on the block The kale Caesar wrap is now on the menu full-time at Overpass Merchant, 2904 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge. Try it with grilled chicken for extra protein. In the know White Light Night: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, along...

Secondary market quiet as primary picks up steam

<img src="https://public.flourish.studio/visualisation/26033300/thumbnail" width="100%" alt="chart visualization" /> Municipals were little changed Tuesday as U.S. Treasuries richened slightly and equities ended down. The two-year...

Louisiana to expand artificial reef with 3D printed modules

The state of Louisiana is set to expand an artificial reef created in 2022 with the help of marine resources conservation group CCA Louisiana. “Adding on to an already existing reef is an exciting opportunity for the department as this can promote...

Louisiana launches statewide innovation event series to boost startups

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Louisiana Economic Development launches LA.IO innovation event series. Signature events in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and Shreveport linked statewide. The Idea Village coordinates collaboration among event partners....

Broncos were in trade talks but no deal executed as deadline passes

Mims, Moss, Jones return to practice. Gray is cut. ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — It’s not like the Broncos didn’t want to add a player or two. It’s just they felt it cost too much to acquire the player or two they wanted. And so the NFL deadline passed at 2...