The new F word

1,984,300: The number of Louisiana residents who have Facebook accounts (as of Nov. 23, 2010)

342,840: Approximate number of Facebook users ?in the Greater ?Baton Rouge area (as of Jan. 13, 2011)

It has spawned start-up companies. It’s reunited long-lost friends, sparked divorces and empowered people who simply wish to be heard. Read the story below to find out how Facebook and other social media are giving Baton Rouge a brand-new profile.

Main story

Some Facebook do’s and don’ts

Funny posters

A holdout faces the facts and a virtual coffee shop