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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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Guy Fieri visits at least 5 Capital Region spots on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,’ starting this Friday with some ‘out-of-bounds’ oysters

The king of sparkles: Local lawyer updates his menswear brand with help from his bold other half

April 2025’s calendar of can’t-miss events in the Capital Region

A look at Baton Rouge Blues Festival flyers created by notable Red Stick artists

Inside the new South Branch Library, filling a service gap for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library

It’s a girl! As it marks its 400,000th delivery, Woman’s Hospital reflects on its history and impact

An inside look at Alexa’s Dulceria & Market, a new dessert shop on Nicholson Drive

How Anass Echcharkaoui is using crêpes and international desserts to craft a sweet experience in Baton Rouge