BY MATTHEW ALBRIGHT | Staff writer Remember the Kingfish? At one point, Baton Rouge's minor league hockey team was drawing 6,000 people per game, on average. But over seven years, attendance declined and the team eventually left for Canada. But now hockey is back. Here's the announcement city leaders made yesterday. Here's what it might mean for efforts to revitalize the River Center and downtown Baton Rouge. And here's a delightful look back at the 90s, when Louisiana underwent something of a hockey renaissance. As the star player on the national championship LSU women's basketball team, Angel Reese is one of the biggest stars in college sports right now. And, in the new era when college athletes can be paid for endorsements, that can translate into some serious money. Here's the latest analysis on how she's profiting from her fame. Warning: If you're hungry, wait to read this story later. A new restaurant in Zachary is making a splash for its sprawling menu of South Louisiana meals, from boudin-stuffed oysters to crawfish alfredo to crispy calamari. Here's the run-down — and some mouth-watering photos. |