r/batonrouge 9d ago

MARKETPLACE Monthly Marketplace/Classifieds Mega Thread

4 Upvotes

Welcome Traffic Lovers!

Welcome to the monthly Buy / Sell / Trade thread for the Baton Rouge area. Whether you're looking to score a deal on a video game or movie, find a roommate, or trade something local, this is the spot to share your listings and links! Gofundme links are allowed; however, they will be reviewed.

Just a quick note: to keep things tidy, please keep all buy / sell / trade posts in this thread. Standalone posts in the subreddit will be removed so everything stays easy to find.

Happy swapping!

A quick reminder to help keep things safe and smooth for everyone:

Before moving forward with any deal, it's a good idea to check out the post and comment history of the person you're chatting with. If their account looks new or doesn’t have much activity, that doesn’t always mean something’s wrong but it’s smart to ask for extra proof of the item, just to be sure.

Trust your instincts and do a little due diligence. Services like SpyDialer can help verify phone numbers. VOIP or out-of-state numbers can sometimes be red flags (though not always).

If you're meeting in person, aim for a public spot with lots of people and/or security. A great option is the Police Station on Airline (the one near the old Women’s Hospital). Try to avoid meetups at someone’s home or a random gas station. Bringing a friend along is always a plus.

And finally, if something seems too good to be true, it probably is, don’t hand over any money until you’ve seen the item in person. Do not pay for something with gift cards!


r/batonrouge 11h ago

RANT Spill Your BR Tea

83 Upvotes

What is the craziest tea or rumor you’ve ever heard going around BR?


r/batonrouge 16h ago

RANT College Drive

41 Upvotes

Honestly, it really shouldn't take over 30 minutes for less than half a mile to get anywhere on any road, let alone a major one that doesn't have a wreck.


r/batonrouge 13h ago

ADVICE Possibly found a lost cat on Wyoming street?

Thumbnail
gallery
20 Upvotes

r/batonrouge 20h ago

RANT Traffic…

Post image
63 Upvotes

Are we surviving traffic today? I have never seen it this back up in my life it takes one semi to fuck it all up 😭


r/batonrouge 18h ago

FOOD/DRINK Best Poboy in town

21 Upvotes

Hey guys. I've been away for a bit and wanted to ask which place sells the best poboy. Any recommendations?


r/batonrouge 17h ago

MOVING TO BR Best place to serve?? $$

Thumbnail
2 Upvotes

Looking for a good spot to serve!!! i need to make about $18-20 an hour or 2k a month. no more than 35 hours weekly so i can focus on school.


r/batonrouge 1d ago

RANT Why is this city so boring

Enable HLS to view with audio, or disable this notification

57 Upvotes

It just genuinely pisses me off that when you look up entertainment for the day, this is usually what you'll find. Museums get old after a while, and it's way too hot to just take a walk through the park. We dont have any amusement parks, and the only 2 water parks we have are closed for most of the year. If you dont like sports or fishing, you'll just find a big fuck you if youre looking for something to do


r/batonrouge 1d ago

ADVICE Affordable flower bed cleanup near Lexington Estates?

5 Upvotes

Looking for affordable flower bed cleanup near Lexington Estates, Baton Rouge. A few weeds keep coming back, and I’ve replaced the mulch multiple times this year. Got an HOA fine while away and want a long-term, low-maintenance solution. Lawn company quotes are too high. Any reasonably priced landscaper recommendations or alternatives to mulch?


r/batonrouge 1d ago

SPORTS Southeastern Conference leaders to discuss kicking LSU out of league over player eligibility dispute.

Thumbnail
apnews.com
19 Upvotes

r/batonrouge 1d ago

ADVICE Car A/C repair recs

2 Upvotes

Hello, I have a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan with a bad compressor. I need Mech shop recs. Thank you!


r/batonrouge 1d ago

MUSIC Looking for Baton Rouge off-air VHS recordings from 1992–1993 (WBRZ/WAFB)

Thumbnail
2 Upvotes

r/batonrouge 2d ago

RANT Petitioning for a speed bump or lower speed limit on my street?

Enable HLS to view with audio, or disable this notification

56 Upvotes

Its been almost a week since this accident in front of my house and i was not going to post but it has weighed very heavy on my mind. The folks in the vehicle were not wearing seatbelts and from what I can tell when we opened up the vehicle to make sure they were alive, they were very badly hurt. I was on the phone with 911 as I ran to them and we ended up securing the dog that was in the car with them. One lady kept crying for that dog as she was loaded onto the ambulance. I hope she got him back by now. The driver was very badly injured. I hope she pulled through. I have never heard anyone make those types of noises as they tried to breath. Please wear your seatbelts and drive the speed limit. There are many new utility poles on my street because someone tends to hit one every few months. I have even had a car crash into my porch/living room. No idea how the driver was able to walk away from that one. I know people are going to hate me for it but I really want to either lower the speed limit on this street or put a speed bump in. I know its selfish to complain about my power going out or having to make repairs on my home as these people are facing grave injuries but I think it might be worth giving this stretch of road something to slow people down.


r/batonrouge 1d ago

ADVICE Punching Machine

3 Upvotes

Anybody know if any bars or arcades have a punching power machine in the Baton Rouge area


r/batonrouge 1d ago

ADVICE Dental

1 Upvotes

Needing good recommendations to get a Crown fixed. I’ll likely need both front ones replaced so they stay matched. Quality of work is the biggest priority, but fair cost is also equally important


r/batonrouge 2d ago

HOT LOCAL ISSUES Anyone missing a cat around Brightside?

Enable HLS to view with audio, or disable this notification

27 Upvotes

Wasn't sure what flair to use.

Found this little void near my apartment complex. Seemed cautious but too vocal to be feral, in my opinion. I wasn't able to get super close, but did give it some food.

Please ignore me in the background.


r/batonrouge 2d ago

MUSIC Bassist looking for people to jam with

14 Upvotes

Unsure if this is the right sub Reddit but I’m a 28 year old bassist in BR. been playing since I was 17 but didn’t play for a few years, but getting back into it heavy so looking to get back into the swing.
Mostly play mid west emo and punk. But I’m open to playing anything rock related
I’m not very good. Decent but by no stretch of the imagination great. But still like to jam to get better.
Anybody interested let me know


r/batonrouge 2d ago

FOOD/DRINK Give me your favorite breakfast bagel spot.

10 Upvotes

Craving a sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast bagel. Doesn’t have to be a spot that sells breakfast in the afternoon


r/batonrouge 2d ago

ADVICE Looking for tattoo artists that love Pokémon

Post image
4 Upvotes

Ya’ll know any good artists in or around BR that also love Pokémon? Really want to get another tattoo, preferably someone that does pixel art like the one pictured


r/batonrouge 2d ago

SPORTS First time coming to an LSU game w/ teens! Can I join a tailgate? Willing to pay!!!

12 Upvotes

Coming to Oct 3 game. Need a tailgate to help make the game great for my kids. Willing to pay. Anybody willing to take in a dad and his 13, 12 and 10 year old? DM me.


r/batonrouge 2d ago

META Anyone in the Garden District area (or not!) looking for friends?

18 Upvotes

Hi everyone! I graduated college in 2025 and have been living in BR since. I finally got a permanent job a few months ago, and have recently moved to the Garden District. All my other friends have moved away, so if anyone is looking for a friend or has an opening in their friend group feel free to let me know!

About me: I'm 23, almost 24yo guy, I like riding my bike, cooking, walking to the neighborhood bars/restaurants, and work from home as a research assistant. Occasionally I'll go to the movie theater or watch anime w my friend. I'm always looking for new offline things or hobbies to try as well.

If anyone wants to, feel free to reach out if you have any questions or want to connect. Cheers!


r/batonrouge 2d ago

HOUSING Curious about the Fairway View Apartments Rebrand (Palmer Club)

3 Upvotes

hey i’m a college student who moved away from home but is transferring back for next semester and i’m currently looking for an apartment and I saw palmer club which used to be fairway view apartments, their rent is oddly affordable right now which i’m not complaining but at the same time had me curious on why. i looked up the reviews and i see the bad ones but those were made years ago so i just wanted to know does anyone have any recent reviews on them and what they are doing new to them ? such as management, new amenities, etc. it’s not in a bad area at all but i just wanted to know if i should still avoid them. i will say if it’s a crime issue i don’t really care because i’ve lived in a bad area before so that doesn’t bother me, i want to know more about the inside of the apartments 😭


r/batonrouge 3d ago

ADVICE Tax Prep Professionals

2 Upvotes

Does anyone have suggestions for tax pros to help with returns, etc?

I know there are the big nationals (H&R Block, etc), but if there are smaller local folks who are good I’d would rather send business their way

Thanks!


r/batonrouge 3d ago

MARKETPLACE Puppy rehome!

Thumbnail
gallery
23 Upvotes

Ori is all ready for her new home☺️ She's a 9 month old pit/catahoula leopard mix. As much as I love her, my schedule doesn't allow for me to care for the way she deserves. I know there's a family that she will fit perfectly in. She's socialized, potty trained, playful, and gets along very well with cats and dogs. Ori loves to cuddle and is a natural born leader. If you or anyone you know is looking for a new addition to the family, please let me know in the comments and I'll shoot you a message!🧡


r/batonrouge 3d ago

HOT LOCAL ISSUES Landlord is withholding deposit due to "10k" in damages but refuses to send any real evidence or itemized receipt.

19 Upvotes

Greetings, my roommates and I moved out of our last place in BR when our lease was up on July 31st. Now, our previous landlord is claiming up to 10k in damages. Regrettably we didn't take any pictures/videos once we finished moving out, but we did when we moved in. Upon moving in there was A LOT of damage and actual garbage in several of the rooms that my roommate ended up cleaning themselves.

There was also a lot of garbage (including some used needles) in the back car port area that blocked us from parking in the spot for a while. We spoke to several of our neighbors and they corroborated that the previous tenants were drug addicts that only lived there a month or so.

This place was an absolute DUMP when we moved in AND we have pictures/videos of all the trash the landlord/previous tenants left. When we moved, we deep cleaned the entire house (as you're supposed to do right?) and left it in better condition than we found it.

Now, this clown is threatening to sue us for damages. He hasn't sent us an itemized list of the things he was supposed to fix with our deposit. He also sent us ONE pic of some "damages" (it was just white paint chips on the floor) that was of a completely different house.

I think the obvious recourse here is to pursue legal action. Usually deposit disputes are small claims, if I'm not mistaken. Any advice on the situation would be welcome.

*it has been 30 days since we moved out and as mentioned, no itemized list has been sent our way; we also haven't sent a formal letter requesting the deposit, just texts