Sports & Entertainment

Theater attendance soars as moviegoers return

With COVID-19 cases falling, theater attendance is rising exponentially compared to this time a...

After two years, Free Comic Book Day returns to Baton Rouge

After the pandemic canceled Free Comic Book Day entirely in 2020 and moved the event to August in 2021, the annual event returns to its traditional May spot this weekend on Baton Rouge and national calendars.

Belle of Baton Rouge acquired by CQ Holding Company Inc.

CQ Holding Company Inc. today announced it has completed its acquisition of the Belle of Baton Rouge Casino, meaning the company now owns both of downtown Baton Rouge’s casinos. 

Influential Women in Business: Kim Mulkey

Influential Women in Business, 2022: Kim Mulkey is the head women's basketball coach at LSU and pumping life back into the program.

The Bluffs on Thompson Creek under contract to local real estate agent

Millard Callicott, an agent with Saurage Rotenberg Commercial Real Estate has The Bluffs on Thompson Creek property under contract.

Garth Brooks concert complaints about concession shortages due to ‘different crowd’

Over 100,000 fans packed LSU’s football stadium Saturday night for Garth Brooks’ return to Baton Rouge, but some concertgoers had complaints about delayed or unavailable concessions, notably bottles of water.
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How big a boost will Garth give the Baton Rouge economy?

It’s estimated that Saturday night’s Garth Brooks concert will draw over 100,000 fans to the Baton Rouge area, a number the city normally only sees for LSU football games in fall.

Laine Hardy arrested, accused of bugging ex-girlfriend’s LSU dorm room 

In an update to a story in Daily Report AM, American Idol winner Laine Hardy was arrested by LSU police today after he was accused of bugging his ex-girlfriend's dorm room with a recording device.

‘American Idol’ winner Laine Hardy subject of LSU police investigation 

American Idol champion Laine Hardy is the subject of an investigation by the LSU Police Department, the university confirmed.

GolfSuites opening in May on Siegen Lane as Topgolf competitor

GolfSuites, a high-tech driving range, will open May 10 on Siegen Lane in the former Caddyshack Driving Range space.