Sports & Entertainment

How businesses are trying to lure customers back out on weeknights 

Bowling alleys, golf simulators and other family entertainment centers are testing a flurry of new promotions and discounts in a bid to lure back consumers who have cut down on outings during the Monday-to-Thursday stretch, The Wall Street Journal reports. 

Louisiana Marathon sees uptick in competitors

Last weekend’s Louisiana Marathon in downtown Baton Rouge drew nearly 1,000 more runners than last year and the highest number since before the pandemic. 

Ticket sales for LSU sports events surged in 2023 

LSU athletics' net profit for the 2023 fiscal year was a little lower than the year before, but the department still came out ahead, according to annual revenue and expenses documents filed to the NCAA today. 

Nick Saban’s focus on the process, not the prize carried him to national championships 

Seven-time national championship winner Nick Saban announced his retirement last week after 17 seasons as Alabama’s head football coach and a decade-spanning career that included a four-year stint at LSU. 

What is keeping Baton Rouge from booking bigger names?

In 2022, Garth Brooks performed in front of more than 102,000 people in a sold-out Tiger Stadium. The concert was earth-shaking—both literally and figuratively—for Baton Rouge.

What’s keeping more big name acts from calling on Baton Rouge?

In 2022, Garth Brooks performed in front of more than 102,000 people in a...
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What does Kim Mulkey think about the new NCAA TV deal? 

LSU women's basketball and Iowa set a women's basketball record for viewership rating in...

‘The Iron Claw,’ filmed in Baton Rouge, turns a profit at the box office

The Iron Claw, a new film from A24 that filmed in Baton Rouge in...

Surge Entertainment opening on Burbank next week

The new Surge Entertainment, located in the former Winn-Dixie on Burbank Drive, is opening its doors for business on Monday, the company announced on social media Tuesday evening. 

The Baton Rouge Arts Market is under new leadership

The Baton Rouge Arts Market, which provides local artists and makers an opportunity to...