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Photos: LSU Blast Past Oregon State in Regional Championship

MICHAEL JOHNSON | STAFF PHOTOJOURNALIST | michael.johnson@theadvocate.com
Jun 5, 2023

LSU saw solid performances from pitchers Riley Cooper, Nate Ackenhausen, Griffin Herring and Gavin Guidry as the bats came alive in the NCAA Baton Rouge Regional Championship game to defeat Or…

Photos: LSU battles Oregon State & Weather to Advance to Regional Champioship

MICHAEL JOHNSON | STAFF PHOTOJOURNALIST | michael.johnson@theadvocate.com
Jun 4, 2023

LSU defeated Oregon State 6-5 in the Baton Rouge Regional game at Alex Box Stadium. The game was delayed for three hours after weather moved into the area. Thatcher Hurd gave a solid performan…

Photos: Tulane and Sam Houston battle in an elimination game Saturday in Baton Rouge

HILARY SCHEINUK | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Jun 3, 2023

Sam Houston State leads Tulane 7-2 in the top of the seventh inning as play is paused during a weather delay on day two of the NCAA Baseball Baton Rouge Regional, Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Al…

Photos: Denham Springs Community holds benefit for Cpl. Kelly Family

MICHAEL JOHNSON | STAFF PHOTOJOURNALIST | michael.johnson@theadvocate.com
Jun 3, 2023

The Denham Springs community came together to hold a benefit for Officer Shawn Kelly at the Denham Springs Municipal Oaks Pavilion. The event saw plate lunches, a car show, music and more to h…

Photos: Snoballs and Gumbo the Saints mascot, what else is needed except for laughter

BY CHRIS GRANGER | Staff photographer
Updated Jun 2, 2023

The Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Louisiana hosted a Summer Snoball Smash on Friday (June 2) at their new location next to Children's Hospital in New Orleans.

Photos: LSU defeats Tulane 7-2 in NCAA Regional opener

HILARY SCHEINUK | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Jun 2, 2023

LSU defeats Tulane 7-2 in an NCAA Regional game Friday afternoon, June 2, 2023, at Alex Box Stadium on the campus of LSU in Baton Rouge, La.

Photos: A glimpse inside Trina Edwards and John Alario's private wedding ceremony, celebration

Staff report
Jun 2, 2023

After John Alario and Trina Edwards' very public courtship, the two were married at noon Thursday in a private ceremony, with the only other people present being two photographers and state Su…

Photos: Hurricane Mass

MICHAEL JOHNSON | STAFF PHOTOJOURNALIST | michael.johnson@theadvocate.com
Jun 1, 2023

The Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge held its 18th Hurricane Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral in Baton Rouge. The mass, which is conducted on the first day of hurricane season, is to ask for God's …

Photos: Playmakers of Baton Rouge's production of 'Matilda the Musical Jr.'

Staff report
Jun 1, 2023

Playmakers of Baton Rouge opens "Matilda the Musical Jr." on Friday, June 2, in the Reilly Theatre, Tower Drive, on the LSU campus.

Photos, video: LSU Textile & Costume Museum's 'Til Trends Do Us Part' exhibit of wedding dresses

BY ROBIN MILLER | Staff writer
Jun 1, 2023

The LSU Textile & Costume Museum is showing the exhibit, 'Til Trends Do Us Part: A Retrospective in Changing Fashion in Bridal Wear,' through Aug. 31.

Photos: Find thoughtful menus, community events, more at Cocha in Baton Rouge

TRAVIS SPRADLING | tspradling@theadvocate.com
May 30, 2023

The owners of Cocha in downtown Baton Rouge describe the restaurant, named after a Venezuelan term of endearment, as a gathering place for harvest-inspired meals, wine tastings and community e…

Photos: Memorial Day ceremony at La. National Cemetery honors U.S. military's fallen

TRAVIS SPRADLING | tspradling@theadvocate.com
May 29, 2023

A Memorial Day observance was held Monday, May 29, 2023 at the Louisiana National Cemetery on Mt. Pleasant Road in Zachary, La., honoring and remembering U.S. military members who died in se…

Photos: 56th Annual Jambalaya Festival

MICHAEL JOHNSON | STAFF PHOTOJOURNALIST | michael.johnson@theadvocate.com
May 28, 2023

Gonzales hosted the 56th Annual Jambalaya Festival over the weekend. There was food, carnival rides, music, vendors, a car show and of course the Jambalaya Cook-off. Cook Todd Breaux and helpe…

Photos: Louisiana shutout in Seattle, Washington advances to the Women's College World Series

Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times
May 27, 2023

Washington defeats Louisiana 2-0 in game two of the Seattle Super Regional Saturday, May 27, 2023, to advance to the Women's College World Series. The Ragin' Cajuns lost 8-0 Friday.

Photos: Movie in the Garden: FAE Fest Edition

MICHAEL JOHNSON | STAFF PHOTOJOURNALIST | michael.johnson@theadvocate.com
May 27, 2023

BREC's Movie in the Garden: FAE Fest Edition took over Independence Park for a day full of magical fun activities for the whole family. From costumes, face painting and balloon animals to movi…

Photos: Washington blanks Louisiana in Seattle Super Regional opener Friday

Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times
May 26, 2023

Washington shuts out Louisiana 8-0 Friday night, May 26, 2023, in the Seattle Super Regional opener.

Photos: LSU knocked from SEC Tournament by Texas A&M Friday

Vasha Hunt
May 26, 2023

Texas AM defeats LSU 5-4 in the fourth round of the SEC Tournament Friday, May 26, 2023, knocking the Tigers from the tourney entirely in Hoover, Ala.

Photos: Workers use raft to give USS Kidd cleaning, washing and fresh paint on Mississippi River

TRAVIS SPRADLING | tspradling@theadvocate.com
May 25, 2023

USS Kidd (DD-661) ship superintendent Tim NesSmith worked his way down the starboard side of the the Fletcher-class destroyer near the east bank of the Mississippi River, performing a clean…

Photos: Kiwanis Club’s 50th Annual Peace Officer of the Year luncheon

MICHAEL JOHNSON | STAFF PHOTOJOURNALIST | michael.johnson@theadvocate.com
May 25, 2023

The Denham Springs Kiwanis Club hosted their 50th Annual Peace Officer of the Year luncheon. The Club honored officers from the Denham Springs Police Office, Livingston Parish Sheriff's office…

Photos: LSU beats South Carolina to advance in SEC tournament play

Updated May 24, 2023

LSU, the No. 3 seed in the SEC Tournament, improved to 43-13 on the year after beating South Carolina 10-3 and will play either Arkansas or Texas A&M at 4:30 p.m. CT on Thursday.

Photos: Stars shine brightly in Baton Rouge

JOHN BALLANCE | Director of Photography
May 23, 2023

Seimone Augustus, The Advocates 2002 Athlete of the Year helps celebrate the best Baton Rouge area High School athletes at the 2023 Star of Stars award ceremony in Baton Rouge.

Photos: 37th Star of Stars

MICHAEL JOHNSON | STAFF PHOTOJOURNALIST | michael.johnson@theadvocate.com
May 23, 2023

The 37th Annual Star of Stars awards ceremony honoring student athletes from across the Baton Rouge metro area was held at the L'Auberge Event Center featuring special guest Seimone Augustus.

Photos: Gallery at Manship, Jones Walker Foyer showing exhibits by Jennifer Carwile & Keith Douglas

BY ROBIN MILLER | Staff writer
May 22, 2023

The Manship Theatre's art galleries are showing solo exhibits by two local artists whose polar opposite styles somehow complement each other.

Photos: ULL defeats LSU to advance to the Super Regionals

MICHAEL JOHNSON | STAFF PHOTOJOURNALIST | michael.johnson@theadvocate.com
May 21, 2023

The ULL Ragin' Cajuns defeated LSU 7-4 and 9-8 at Tiger Park to advance to the NCAA Softball Super Regionals.

Photos: LSU defeats ULL 4-0 to advance to regional title game

MICHAEL JOHNSON | STAFF PHOTOJOURNALIST | michael.johnson@theadvocate.com
May 20, 2023

LSU defeated ULL 4-0 to advance to the title game of the NCAA softball Baton Rouge region to be played on Sunday. The Tigers got solid pitching from freshman Sydney Berzon holding the Ragin' C…

Photos: LSU rolls Prairie View in Softball Regionals

MICHAEL JOHNSON | STAFF PHOTOJOURNALIST | michael.johnson@theadvocate.com
May 19, 2023

LSU defeated Prairie View 12-2 in five innings of the first round NCAA regional game at Tiger Park. The Tigers offense rolled behind home runs from catcher Maci Bergeron and left fielder Ali Newland.

Photos: LSU's 310th graduates over 4,500 students

May 19, 2023

LSU awarded 4,514 degrees to graduates at the university’s 310th commencement exercises on Friday, May 19, 2023.

Photos: UL defeats Omaha 5-0 in Regional game in Baton Rouge

MICHAEL JOHNSON | STAFF PHOTOJOURNALIST | michael.johnson@theadvocate.com
May 19, 2023

The Ragin' Cajuns of UL defeated the Mavericks of Omaha 5-0 in the first game of the NCAA regionals at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge.