Sports & Entertainment

Several Louisiana college athletic programs operating in the red

Athletic departments at several of Louisiana’s public universities are operating at a loss, according to recent reports from the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office.

Celtic Studios taps new executive director

California native Kevin O’Neil is the new executive director of marketing and operations at Celtic Studios. 

LSU athletics launches NIL collective Bayou Traditions

LSU athletics today announced the launch of Bayou Traditions, the official name, image and likeness fundraising collective for the athletic department.

How a plan to revive the Spanish Moon turned into Chelsea’s Live 

Aaron Scruggs is no stranger to the music scene. He has played the roles of talent buyer and band manager and knows what it takes to make a good show. 

Auditor: LSU overpaid Brian Kelly by more than $1M in 2022

An audit of LSU’s athletics department found that head football coach Brian Kelly was overpaid a little more than $1 million last year

Baton Rouge casinos post 10% revenue gain in December from November

The combined revenue of Baton Rouge's three riverboat casinos was 10% higher in December than in November, according to the latest report from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board.
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Louisiana’s first 12 months of sports betting produces $26.5M in tax revenue 

Louisiana brought in roughly $26.5 million in tax revenue during the first 12 months...

Festival celebrating Baton Rouge culture debuts next month 

A new festival kicking off Saturday, Feb. 25, aims to become an annual celebration...

Louisiana Marathon weekend will include bonus ‘Live After Five’

Baton Rouge officials and businesses will host a “Live After Five Lagniappe” on Jan. 13 downtown as part of the Louisiana Marathon weekend. 

Negotiations underway for Baton Rouge professional hockey team

After a sellout last night and almost 21,000 tickets sold for three hockey exhibition games held at the Raising Canes’ River Center to gauge interest, Baton Rouge is moving closer to hosting professional sports once again.