Expansion: The Southern University Law Center is breaking ground Wednesday afternoon on a new law clinic on Roosevelt Steptoe Drive. The new clinic will serve members of the Baton Rouge community in need of legal assistance, and officials say it’ll help the law center reach a greater number of clients than ever before. Read more from WAFB-TV.
Reflecting: Twenty years ago, on the rooftop terrace of downtown’s Tsunami shortly after it opened, 225 Magazine asked a hopeful question to mingling locals: “Is Baton Rouge turning cosmopolitan?” For its 20th anniversary issue, 225 asked local leaders to reflect on that same question. In 2005, new suburban projects, fresh energy downtown and an influx of Katrina evacuees gave the city momentum. Two decades later, Baton Rouge is still evolving—culturally, economically and socially—as residents continue to define what life in a capital city should look like. Read more from 225 Magazine.
Geaux Tigers: TJ Ribs on South Acadian Avenue is giving LSU football fans another reason to root for a Tigers victory against Alabama this Saturday. If LSU wins, every dine-in guest will be treated to a free half-rack of ribs on Sunday. No purchase is necessary to take advantage of the offering. Read more from Louisiana First News.
