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Olivia Deffes

Olivia Deffes

Olivia Deffes started with "225" as an intern during her senior year at LSU, polishing off her part-time gig with her first-ever cover story on Garth Brooks' iconic visit to Tiger Stadium. After graduating, she took a 10-day summer break before starting full time with the magazine as its digital staff writer before taking on the role of digital editor, and now, managing editor. Besides being a journalist, she's a self-proclaimed sweet treat enthusiast and One Direction historian. Find her hunting down celeb interviews, perfecting our social media pages or gabbing about Harry Styles.

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More than cupcakes: Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery debuts filled and traditional king cakes

New direction and flavors for Gail’s Fine Ice Cream: CounterspaceBR owner joins the team

Lights, camera, action: What to expect at this year’s movie star-themed MPAC gala

New Year’s resolutions from notable Baton Rougeans

How to build your own charm jewelry creation

20 People to Watch in the Capital Region in 2025

People to (still) Watch 

Nearly a half-century ago, Krewe Mystique de la Capitale aspired to bring a New Orleans-style parade to Baton Rouge