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A downtown Baton Rouge coffee shop is closing. The owner wants people to keep supporting local.
After two years in business, Social Coffee is saying farewell. The downtown Baton Rouge coffee shop will close for good at the end of the month. "Bittersweet to say, but Social Coffee’s last day of service will be Friday, May 31st," the owner posted on social media Monday. "We feel confident that we have achieved the values on our windows: Community, Craft, & Curiosity."
Soul food chefs show off their skills at annual Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival
BATON ROUGE - The two day Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival kicked off Saturday on Goodwood Boulevard, as chefs showed their skills in making soul food. Soul food chefs await the moment that they get the rare compliment that they "put their foot in it," which confirms their work and quality.
Sunday Journal: Countdown to a Dream
BATON ROUGE - The countdown is on: soon we'll know who the winner of the St. Jude Dream Home is!. JP previewed the home and gave inside details on the giveaway during this week's Sunday Journal. For $100, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a beautiful...
Carne asada, pesto pasta and the Executive club: Best things we ate this week
The executive club from Martin's is not only one of my favorite sandwiches in Baton Rouge, but it's packed with flavor. First, there is oven-roasted turkey, grilled ham, hickory smoked bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. Then, you get to pick your bread. I went with 7-grain. All of the contents are layered amongst three toasty pieces of bread. The cheese melted in my mouth with the turkey and ham, and the smoked bacon added a crunch. To smooth things over, the tomatoes and lettuce added a refreshing punch with the mayo.
This year’s Memorial Day weekend travel could be highest since 2005, AAA says
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — AAA forecasts that Memorial Day weekend travel will be extremely high this year, suggesting drivers hit the road early to avoid being stuck in the morning commute. AAA expects that 43.8 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the holiday...
Country Next: Timothy Wayne
Timothy Wayne is an up-and-coming country sensation from Franklin, Tennessee who is currently splitting his time between building his music career and studying history as an upcoming junior at Louisiana State University (LSU). He was raised in a family of music lovers, meaning his understanding of the power of a...
Kramer, Venezia join WAFB News Team
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Two new journalists, Rylee Kramer and Matt Venezia, have joined the award-winning WAFB news team, the station announced Monday. Rylee Kramer comes to Baton Rouge from KNOE-TV in Monroe where she worked as a reporter, producer, and weekend news anchor. A graduate of the University...
New animal exhibits opening soon at BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - You may notice a lot of changes the next time you visit BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo. Since the zoo gained accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, it now has the opportunity to expand its collection of animals. Leaders said they’re hoping to...
Can YOU come up with the funniest punchline and WIN Walt Handelsman's newest Cartoon Caption Contest? Give a try today!
It’s beach time again and people are heading to the Gulf Coast for all kinds of excitement… on the beach and in the water. So, what’s going on in this cartoon? You tell me. Be witty, funny, crazy, absurd or snarky---just try to keep it clean. There’s no limit on the number of entries.
This week in Baton Rouge: Silent Book Club, Art at Lunch, karaoke and more
Grab your favorite book and head to Cavalier House Books this Wednesday, May 22. Cavalier House Books will host Silent Book Club for bookworms this week. Enjoy your current read among other book lovers in a cozy and quiet environment. Silent Book Club starts at 6:30 p.m. This event is...
Henry Turner Jr.’s five-week concert series returns this summer with music, stories and more
The Henry Turner Jr. Solo Concert Series returns this summer, with soulfully curated performances by the Baton Rouge native and musician every Saturday, from May 25 to June 22. Turner, an award-winning singer and songwriter, has dabbled in different genres of music, media platforms, founded festivals and toured with hit...
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