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LaPlace native makes history as first Black woman elected Georgia secretary of state

St. John the Baptist leaders are cheering on LaPlace native Judge Penny Brown Reynolds after her momentous win in Georgia's secretary of state race. Judge Reynolds makes history as the first Black woman elected to the position in Georgia. According to the St. John's Sheriff's Office, Judge Reynolds was raised in LaPlace and graduated from East St. John High School.

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Livingston Parish urges residents to thank former service members on Veterans Day

LIVINGSTON, La. (WAFB) — Livingston Parish is reminding residents this Veterans Day to reach out to someone who served the country and say thank you. Robert Krause, who served in the Army National Guard with deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, said mental health is an ongoing battle after the battle overseas.

Livingston Parish, LA · 1d
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Veterans Day 2026 events in Baton Rouge area include ceremonies, parades and memorial tributes

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Communities across the Baton Rouge area are preparing to honor military veterans with ceremonies, parades and other events for Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Several celebrations are scheduled throughout the week to recognize those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Here’s a...

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d
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Louisiana Renaissance Festival returns for 2026 season

HAMMOND, La. (WAFB) - The Louisiana Renaissance Festival is back!. Families, history enthusiasts, and adventure-seekers are invited to immerse themselves in a vibrant celebration of the Renaissance era, according to the festival’s organizers. The Louisiana Renaissance Festival kicked off Nov. 7 and continues each weekend through Dec. 13 on...

Hammond, LA · 3d
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State grant would help Amite demolish blighted property

Amite is pursuing a state grant that would help finance the demolition or removal of blighted properties, City Manager Mark Kolwe said during the City Council meeting Nov 3. Kolwe said the city is applying for a Community Development Block Grant for Fiscal Year 2027, which could result in funding of $500,000. But he warned council members the city also applied for the grant a year ago and was not successful.

Amite City, LA · 2d

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Leaders outline next steps in exploring East Baton Rouge Parish government split

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - East Baton Rouge Parish leaders are taking the next steps to explore what it would take to separate the parish and the city of Baton Rouge into two governments. The possibility of deconsolidating city-parish government was discussed during Tuesday night’s Metro Council meeting, where council...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Proposal to fight tire dumping in Baton Rouge gains City Council support, heads to state lawmakers

BATON ROUGE — A local advocate is pushing to make it easier for the public to combat blight, specifically focusing on the illegal dumping of tires. Parry Matt Thomas has spent years addressing blight and tire dumping, including serving on the mayor-president's transition team on a subcommittee dedicated to the issue.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Ordinance (and agreement) to facilitate BJ’s Wholesale in Gonzales introduced

For a second time an ordinance to create Veterans Blvd Economic Development District was introduced by Gonzales’ City Council. The first one was rejected on October 12 by a 3-1 vote (one council member was absent) as Councilwoman Terri Lambert argued that the requisite Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) should have been introduced first (even though the drafting attorney explained that it was being done in the customary manner). Butler Snow’s Adam Parker was back last night, this time with the CEA alongside the ordinance.

Gonzales, LA · 2d

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Lawmaker Mike Bayham passes away after battling liver failure

NEW ORLEANS — State Rep. Mike Bayham, R- Chalmette, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday morning, November 12, 2026. He was 52-year-old and lived in Baton Rouge. Rep. Bayham had been hospitalized with liver failure and his staff released a statement Wednesday saying he is “gravely ill and facing a serious health […] The post Lawmaker Mike Bayham passes away after battling liver failure appeared first on Unfiltered with Kiran .

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Being the Light: the Louisiana Parole Project is helping the formerly incarcerated community

According to the Bureau of Statistics, Lousiana incarceration rate is the highest in the nation per capita. There is one organization in Baton Rouge committed to helping people who are released from prison re-enter their communities. “Over 730 men and women who’ve come home now through our program, the vast...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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M. Williams Road bridge work in Kentwood starts November 18 with 5-month closure

KENTWOOD — A bridge replacement project on M. Williams Road is scheduled to begin Nov. 18. Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller said the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development plans to close M. Williams Road .38 miles east of LA 1054, or 1.45 miles west of La. Highway 38, starting Nov. 18 for an estimated 5 months while crews replace the existing bridge.

Kentwood, LA · 1d

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Discussion of Hammond's water utility billing problems set to be discussed at council meeting

Councilman Sam DiVittorio is encouraging all residents to attend the Hammond City Council meeting today (Tuesday, Nov. 10) at 5:30 p.m., where the council will conduct a public discussion regarding the city’s ongoing water utility billing problems. The discussion will address the causes of the billing errors, their impact...

Hammond, LA · 2d

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Hammond DDD Seeks 3 Board Nominations

HAMMOND, La. — The Hammond Downtown Development District (DDD) is accepting nominations for three seats on its board of directors. Nominations are due by 5 p.m. Nov. 30. The seven-member board helps guide district initiatives supporting more than 250 locally owned businesses, including commercial development, infrastructure improvements, marketing and community events.

Hammond, LA · 1d

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Miller cites economic development during Kiwanis address

Tangipahoa Parish is experiencing an uptick in economic development activity, with a possible 400 new jobs poised to come to the area in the future, according to President Robby Miller. Addressing the Hammond Kiwanis Club this past Tuesday, Miller spoke on a number of topics, from economic development to using...

Tangipahoa Parish, LA · 3d

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West Feliciana Winner Can't Vote in the District He Just Won

West Feliciana Registrar of Voters Office — Voter Records Correction Office. Elijah Lewis knocked on more than 700 doors across West Feliciana Parish this fall to win a school board seat representing District 7. Now he's not even sure he's legally registered to vote there, let alone serve there, after a mapping error tangled his registration with hundreds of his neighbors.

West Feliciana Parish, LA · 3d

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Subcontractors sue LA contractors board member and son alleging unpaid construction work

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A member of the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors and his son are facing two lawsuits from subcontractors who say they are owed money for construction work. One subcontractor claims he is owed nearly $350,000. Harvey Honore Jr., a gubernatorial appointee, sits on the...

Louisiana · 2d

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Intro of Economic Development District for BJ’s on tonight’s council agenda

On October 12 Gonzales City Council rejected an ordinance to create “Veterans Boulevard Economic Development District,” the first step toward welcoming BJ’s Wholesale Club to the Jambalaya Capital of the World. Terri Lambert, Cynthia Gray James and Tyler Turner voted “NO” with only Councliman Eddie Williams in support (Kirk Boudreaux was a no-show). This evening a new version of the ordinance is set to be introduced, this one accompanied by a draft of the agreement necessary to bring the retailer to the city.

Gonzales, LA · 3d

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Black and Democratic: Historic results from Baton Rouge school board elections

Tuesday’s blue wave has shifted both the racial and partisan balance on the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board. A new nine-member board will take office in January with a majority of Black elected representatives for the first time in its history, as well as a rare Democratic majority.

Baton Rouge, LA · 3d

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Community volunteers bring new life to one of Baton Rouge's oldest public gathering places

BATON ROUGE — A historic downtown intersection with roots dating back more than 200 years is getting a new chapter. The Downtown Development District will host an unveiling ceremony on Friday, Nov. 20, at 10:30 a.m. at Gras-Devall Plaza, located at the intersection of Main and North Fourth streets in Downtown Baton Rouge. The event is open to the public.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Iberville Parish 4-H writing project honors, thanks veterans

(11/10/26) Plaquemine, La. — In our digital age of texts and emails, there’s something endearing about the tactile nature of rough construction paper, markers, scissors and the good, old-fashioned handiwork that go into creating a homemade note or card simply to say, “thank you.”. For Veterans Day,...

Iberville Parish, LA · 2d