Foodie Friday kicked off carnival season with Kara Castille from Thee Heavenly Donut, celebrating 25 years in business and a bold take on king cakes. Thee Heavenly Donut makes fried king cakes from scratch every day, selling them within 24 hours to keep them fresh. Customer favorites include the classic plain cinnamon, while the maple bacon king cake stood out as a sweet-and-savory crowd favorite. Thee Heavenly Donut serves Baton Rouge, Henderson, and Ascension Parish and ships king cakes nationwide for Mardi Gras season.

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Mark your calendars—Pennington Biomedical Research Center is hosting its premier fundraising event, The Answer, on March 27th at L'Auberge Casino. This annual gala supports groundbreaking research on obesity, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and other chronic diseases, making it a can’t-miss event for science enthusiasts and community supporters alike.

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Blight is one of Baton Rouge’s biggest challenges. Metro Councilwoman Jen Racca recently visited Detroit to see how that city tackled abandoned and neglected properties. Her goal: bring lessons home to make Baton Rouge safer and more vibrant.

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Residents can help shape roads, traffic, and transit across five parishes

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Louisiana took its flavor and farmland all the way to California, and the result looked like a postcard made of petals. Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Mike Strain joined a Louisiana delegation for the Tournament of Roses Parade experience, where volunteers helped build a Louisiana-themed float that celebrated seafood, rice, and the state’s culture.

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Capital Region Crimestoppers is asking the public for help in several ongoing investigations, including the disappearance of Madison Renee Allen, a Zachary woman missing since November 2023. A $5,000 reward billboard now stands at Airline Highway and Hanks Drive to generate new leads. Crimestoppers is also assisting law enforcement with theft investigations in Iberville Parish and searching for multiple wanted suspects tied to domestic violence and burglary cases. Officials stress that even small, anonymous tips can help bring answers, protect victims, and keep the community safe.

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Baton Rouge’s House District 69 is heading to a special election on March 14 following the resignation of Rep. Paula Davis. Candidate qualifying runs Jan. 28–30, with voters in District 69 selecting a new representative during an active legislative session, making timing, turnout, and the possibility of a runoff especially important.

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An FCC proposal to let prisons jam contraband cell phones aims to stop illegal communications but faces strong opposition from wireless carriers. Critics warn the technology is too imprecise and could disrupt lawful cellular service, Wi-Fi, two-way radios, and even aviation communications near prisons. While everyone agrees contraband phones are a problem, experts say current jamming technology poses serious public safety risks and that prevention and detection are safer solutions for now.

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Congresswoman Julia Letlow kicked off the new year by sharing a surprise White House proposal and major policy updates from Washington. She discussed securing $208 million for Louisiana’s rural hospitals, progress on key appropriations bills, and what’s ahead for Congress as lawmakers return to work, including briefings on Venezuela and upcoming legislative priorities.

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LSU football sits at the center of another wild transfer portal cycle. This time, the focus is on quarterbacks, contracts, and a system that continues to test the limits of college sports. With roster gaps and NIL money in play, the Tigers must move fast and smart.

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