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Madeline LeBlanc aims to deliver a doula to every birth through her nonprofit, Mary’s Hands Network

Madeline LeBlanc’s Mary’s Hands Network is reshaping maternal healthcare in Louisiana by connecting mothers with trained...

Gold Star: Baton Rouge’s Alisha Butler named the 2027 Louisiana Teacher of the Year

Baton Rouge's Alisha Butler wins Louisiana Teacher of the Year.

Get to know new LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt

Learn more about Sam Leavitt, from his pregrame playlist to living up to big expectations.

The Creatives: Mixed media artist Dr. Khahn Ho

Rheumatologist Dr. Khahn Ho's expressive works are inspired by her heritage.

Madeline LeBlanc aims to deliver a doula to every birth through her nonprofit, Mary’s Hands Network

Madeline LeBlanc’s Mary’s Hands Network is reshaping maternal healthcare in Louisiana by connecting mothers with trained...

The minds behind TEDxBaton Rouge aren’t afraid to ask the questions others won’t

Melissa Thompson and Adrian Owen Jones brought TEDxBaton Rouge back with a bold conversation about climate change and South...

The Creatives: Handcrafters Troy and Maria Mercer

Troy Mercer and his wife Maria turned a woodworking hobby into Middleson Handcrafted.

My Favorite Things: Kristin Songy Diehl

Travel advisor Kristin Songy Diehl shares her favorite spots, go-to cocktail and the childhood memory that sparked her love...

Krista and Anna Rose Scurria are helping women find confidence, one bra at a time

Krista and Anna Rose Scurria opened La Belle Intimè in Baton Rouge to help women find confidence through a client-led, judgment-free...

A doctor’s promise to her patient is helping local breast cancer survivors thrive

Dr. Lauren Luke founded the Pelvic Peace Foundation in Baton Rouge to help breast cancer survivors access pelvic floor therapy.

My Favorite Things: Brenda Goff

A slow, intentional aesthetic shaped by found objects, vintage Chanel, Santal 33, orchids and fresh plants, grounded in fall...

The Creatives: TIEK BYDAY

TIEK BYDAY, led by Cindy Tiek, Bridget Tiek and Hance Day Hughes, brings a refined blend of interior design and architecture...

How gardener Yasmyne Wells grew her business from the ground up

Becoming a business owner has been a lifelong goal for Baton Rouge native Yasmyne Wells. Today, she's spending time in gardens...