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This week in Baton Rouge

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 23 events, day by day →

New in Baton Rouge

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Baton Rouge’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

Most read in Baton Rouge

The five stories Baton Rouge readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

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   PICTURE: Paul Skenes' girlfriend Olivia Dunne styles in brown mini dress, all smiles with Lane Kiffin's daughter Landry at LSU opener

   Olivia Dunne, Paul Skenes' girlfriend, attended the LSU opener with a brown mini dress and a picture with Lane Kiffin's daughter, Landry.

   Full story at sportskeeda.com ↗

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   These Country Stars Are Coming to Louisiana

   The official first day of fall is September 22, but there is also "meteorological fall," which began on September 1.

   Full story at 973thedawg.com ↗

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   Baton Rouge weight-loss specialist says GLP-1s may not work for everyone trying to lose weight

   Baton Rouge weight-loss specialist, Jolie Relle, has warned that GLP-1 medications may not work for everyone trying to lose weight, as not everyone responds the same way to them, particularly those with diabetes, who may not respond well to them.

   Full story at wbrz.com ↗

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   'Powerful place to inspire': Baton Rouge Underground Film Festival uplifts filmmakers - Reveille

   The Baton Rouge Underground Film Festival (BRUFF) celebrated and shared the work of local and foreign underdogs in the filmmaking industry.

   Full story at lsureveille.com ↗

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   A Taste of the Deep South Festival Announces 2026 Lineup

   The 10th annual A Taste of the Deep South Festival will return to Baton Rouge on Sept.

   Full story at offbeat.com ↗

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