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BATON ROUGE- An overhaul is now nearly complete at the Hollywood Casino. It comes with a new name: The Queen Baton Rouge, the new land-based casino replacing the riverboat. A law passed in 2018 allows the gambling facility to be on land. The $85 million dollar project is only months away from completion.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Have you ever thought about taking a quick trip from the state capitol to the nation’s capital?. The nonstop flight from Baton Rouge Metro Airport to Washington D.C.’s Reagan National Airport launched at 5:42 a.m. Thursday, June 1. The flight will arrive at 9:20 a.m. in Washington.

🎉 Hey there, my fellow wellness enthusiasts! Have you been feeling like you need a little boost to your wellness journey? Well, I've got some exciting news for you! Ignited Force Gym is hosting an incredible event this Saturday, June 3rd, from 9am to 12pm, and you won't want to miss it! 🌟

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – The capital area is getting ready for its 15th annual Pride Fest, which is set to take place Saturday, June 24 in downtown Baton Rouge. This year’s theme is, “Proud To Be Me in 2023,” and attendees will enjoy an afternoon of fun led by Carson Kresley, from the original […]

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The owner of a historic Baton Rouge restaurant is retiring after an impeccable 47 years of working. Co-owner of Chicken Shack, Henry Baptiste announced his retirement. Baptiste said in a statement, “Over the years, I’ve enjoyed meeting and serving thousands of customers, and for...

📣 Hey there, my lovely followers! Are you ready for a night of fun and celebration? 🎉. I'm excited to invite you all to the upcoming Sneaker Ball - Class Dismissed event happening this weekend! 🎊

BATON ROUGE, La. (THE LOUISIANA WEEKEND) - There is a new restaurant specializing in hot wings now open at Electric Depot in Baton Rouge. Avery Bell, Corey McCoy, Jared Johnson, and Tre’Jan Vinson, fraternity brothers and members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated are the owners of KOK Wings & Things, a restaurant specializing in chicken wings and loaded fries. They also sell a variety of appetizers, fish, and shrimp. KOK is a acronym for Kitchen On Klinton. The owners began their restaurant journey on Clinton street. The use a stylistic “K” as an homage to Kappa Alpha Psi.

Check out the range of activities Baton Rouge has for this weekend that won't cost you a dime. Enjoy!. The Bromeliad Society of Baton Rouge will host its 48th annual show and sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Baton Rouge Garden Center, 7650 Independence Blvd.

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — An authentic Mexican cuisine restaurant opened its first Baton Rouge location. Pedro’s Tacos and Tequila Bar opened its doors to guests in March, according to a Facebook post from the restaurant. The menu includes enchiladas, nachos, tacos, fajitas, burritos, seafood and combination meals....

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A Baton Rouge native author has accomplished getting a novel created into a television series. According to LSU, M.O. Walsh was an Ogden Honors College student. Walsh’s novel, The Big Door Prize was published in 2020. Shortly after the book was published, Walsh was given the opportunity to turn his novel into a comical series on AppleTV+.

🎉👀🍾 Hey there my lovely followers! Guess what? This weekend, I've got some exciting news for you! 🤩🎉. The Omicron Beta Foundation Presents White Linen Night! 🎉🥂👔 This is a premier fundraising event for our chapter, where all white attire is required. And let me tell you, the dress code is strictly enforced! So, make sure you come dressed to impress!

BATON ROUGE, La. (THE LOUISIANA WEEKEND) - Pedro’s Tacos & Tequilla Bar just opened at 7655 Andrea Drive at Siegan Marketplace in Baton Rouge. Pedro’s is an upscale Mexican restaurant offering authentic dishes fresh food made with high quality ingredients. Pedro’s also makes flour and corn tortillas and tortilla chips in house daily. Day of the Dead themed murals line the walls. White leather chairs are throughout the restaurant. There’s a patio that is open when the restaurant is open. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 11:00am until 10:00pm and weekends from 11:00am until 11:00pm.

With one sip of Magpie Cafe‘s black coffee, Kyle Wilkinson had found his new favorite coffee shop. It was 2012, shortly after the cafe first opened on Perkins Road. Later, he brought his now-wife, Taylor, on their first date there. “You could say we fell in love with Magpie...

"It was probably the most difficult thing I had ever done. In leading the rescue operation, we rescued over eight thousand. Over 15 thousand pets came through the Lamar Dixon Center in Gonzales alone."

A lucky winner in the Baton Rouge area bought a lottery ticket worth more than $280,000. Lottery officials say the winning Easy 5 ticket was sold at the Popingo's #2 convenience store, on South Burnside Avenue in Gonzales. The winner claimed the prize on Saturday.

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – The Best Seller Authors Conference will be on June 3, 2023, at the East Baton Rouge River Center Branch Library (250 North Boulevard) starting at 12:30 p.m. Organizers said the conference will provide a curated space to share secrets for success and strategy. The...

Albertsons is a grocery store chain based in the United States, with more than 2,200 stores in 33 states. Founded in 1939, Albertsons offers a wide variety of products including fresh produce, bakery items, deli meats and cheeses, pharmacy services, and general merchandise. The company also operates several subsidiary chains, including Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, and Acme Markets.Let's make use of these coupons to buy the things we need and make our lives more economical and enjoyable.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Many Baton Rouge groups are trying to make summer camps affordable for parents, but time is running out to register your kids. Cora Knighton is a camp director for the Mid City Lyfe Camp. She says organizers created the program to make life easier for working families, and provide meals, life skills, and academic sessions to the kids. Providing a free option for parents to choose from was a priority.

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -Mark Tullos, the Executive Director of The MAX, has decided to step down to pursue other opportunities in his hometown of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Tullos has been with the museum before it even existed. His team at The Max brought so many educational programs as well as...