Technology often feels overwhelming. But on this week’s Cup of Tech Gumbo, tech expert Haggai Davis reminded listeners that many problems come down to simple details, mindset, and smart use of tools.

East Baton Rouge Parish schools have real momentum heading into the end of the year. New school performance scores from the Louisiana Department of Education show measurable progress across the district. That progress is worth celebrating, according to Adonica Duggan of the Baton Rouge Alliance for Students. Still, she says the work is far from finished.

Louisiana food does more than fill you up. It tells you who we are.Around the holidays, gumbo brings people together. Cooks start with a dark roux. Then they add shrimp, crabs, and oysters. Okra thickens the pot and gives it that classic gumbo texture. Bay leaves add a quiet flavor that builds while it simmers. Finally, they serve it over Louisiana rice.

Attorney Franz Borghardt did not mince words during this week’s Legally Served segment. What began as a discussion of a single article quickly turned into a deep dive into alleged dysfunction inside East Baton Rouge Family Court.

The Main Street Market is officially back open in downtown Baton Rouge. The reopening marks a new chapter for a space that has served the community for more than 20 years.

St. George Mayor Dustin Yates says 2025 was the year the city truly became real.Just one year ago, St. George was building a government from the ground up. Today, the city is fully operational. It now handles planning, zoning, permitting, code enforcement, and public works. For residents, the change has been immediate and visible.

A recent headline caught attention across Louisiana: Microsoft is buying carbon credits tied to a bioenergy project in the state. That project is known as the Beaver Lake Project, and it could have long-term economic and environmental impacts for Louisiana.

Louisiana insurance customers are starting to see meaningful signs of relief, according to Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple. Speaking on Mornings with Brian Haldane, Temple said recent rate filings point to gradual but real progress in both auto and homeowners insurance markets.

Baton Rouge is gearing up for a transformative decade with Plan Baton Rouge Phase 3, a comprehensive blueprint designed to revitalize downtown, strengthen cultural assets, and create new opportunities for residents and visitors alike. Chris Meyer, CEO of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation, shared insights on the plan’s progress and what’s ahead for 2026.

After years of uncertainty, Louisiana’s offshore oil and gas sector is regaining momentum thanks to recent federal lease sales and a proposed five-year plan that promises stability for the industry. Tommy Faucheux, president of the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association, shared insights on what this means for the state’s economy and workforce.