Sports & Entertainment

LSU’s PMAC might be replaced or improved with money in state construction budget 

LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey scored another victory with a buzzer-beater addition to the state construction budget that could help build a new basketball arena. 

Baton Rouge film producers prepare to shoot their first feature

Unoriginal Films, a local film production company founded by four LSU graduates, is gearing up to produce its first feature. 

Brian Kelly, Nick Saban among big names in DC to discuss pay for student-athletes

Some of the biggest names in college football are meeting with lawmakers this week...

5 THINGS to watch in June

Mark your calendars for these must-attend events in the month of June.

Concert sales tax rebate was inspired by Bayou Country Superfest incentive

Legislation passed over the weekend in the Louisiana Legislature aimed at attracting more large festivals and concerts to East Baton Rouge Parish was inspired by incentives granted to Bayou Country Superfest. 

Legislators sign off on measure aimed at drawing more concerts to Baton Rouge 

Legislation aimed at attracting more large concerts and festivals to the Baton Rouge area has won approval in both the state Senate and House of Representatives. 
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LSU folding on its controversial sports-betting deal with Caesars 

LSU is ending its controversial, seven-figure agreement allowing Caesars Entertainment to advertise sports betting across the campus, according to university officials and a sports marketing company involved in the deal. 

Baton Rouge hockey team owner closing in on a name

While it won’t be announced before the end of May as was first discussed, the owner of Baton Rouge’s new hockey team is getting closer to choosing a name. 

New owner rebrands pottery studio on Lee Drive as BellyFire Studios

David Rollins is a startup co-founder with several projects under his belt, and now he can add pottery studio owner to his resume.

Baton Rouge doctor and film producer lands award, distribution deal in Cannes

Greg Ward, a Baton Rouge doctor and executive producer of films, is having a productive trip to this week’s Cannes film festival.