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2 Your Town Plaquemine: Step aboard the Plaquemine Ferry

PLAQUEMINE - As the sun rises over the Mississippi River, the Plaquemine Ferry comes to life, continuing its decades-long voyage connecting the communities of Plaquemine and Sunshine. Each weekday, dozens of cars line up waiting to drive aboard. For many, the ferry is more than just a ride across the...

Plaquemine, LA · 2d
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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 · 1d
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New $7M recreation facility opens in Gonzales expanding sports, education. See inside.

Gonzales residents have a new place to play, learn and gather as the city opens a roughly $7 million recreation center designed to expand activities for children and families. The Freeland Jackson Center, an approximately 25,000-square-foot facility on South Darla Avenue, behind Gonzales Middle School, includes two full-size basketball courts, classrooms and conference spaces.

Gonzales, LA · 2d
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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 · 22h
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Capital Region Transportation Plan: Shaping Baton Rouge’s Next 25 Years

The Capital Region Planning Commission is shaping the future of our local infrastructure through its comprehensive 25-year metropolitan transportation plan. As public comment remains open until Thursday, November 12, regional leaders and community members are weighing in on the massive projects ahead, from crucial interstate updates to the much-anticipated new bridge.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Louisiana’s Old State Capitol offers free Black Friday activities

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Families looking for activities on Black Friday will be able to head over to Louisiana’s Old State Capitol for a day of free entertainment and interactive learning through its historic galleries. The museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m....

Louisiana · 1d

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Council member leads opposition to Walmart rezone by Dutchtown HS

On October 26, Ascension Parish Council rejected an application to rezone 22.35 “adjacent (south) of Dutchtown High School” which would have cleared the way for a Walmart. The parcel, located on Hwy 73, approximately 1050′ north of Hwy 74, is currently zoned Medium Intensity Residential with a request for Mixed Use. The Council ignored a recommendation by the Zoning Commission which had voted (5-2) to recommend approval of the request (the commission had ignored a STAFF recommendation to deny).

Ascension Parish, LA · 13h

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United Cajun Navy founder receives key to Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Todd Terrell, founder and president of the United Cajun Navy, received a key to the city from Mayor-President Sid Edwards on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in recognition of his disaster response and humanitarian work. Edwards presented the honor during the annual Golden Deeds event at the...

Baton Rouge, LA · 18h

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Hyundai Steel Preparing Louisiana for What Comes Next

In Donaldsonville, generations of industrial expertise are being carried into Louisiana’s next generation of industry. Hyundai Steel is developing its first North American manufacturing facility. The $5.8 billion investment is expected to create 1,300 direct new jobs when commercial production begins in 2029. At Donaldsonville High School, Patrick Lawless...

Donaldsonville, LA · 2d

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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 · 18h

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Gordon McKernan to give away 600 bikes, helmets to Louisiana kids

Attorney Gordon McKernan is offering 600 free bikes and helmets to children across eight Louisiana cities during his 14th annual holiday giveaway.

Louisiana · 2d

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2 Your Town Plaquemine: Historic Depot undergoing million-dollar renovations

PLAQUEMINE - Renovations are underway at the Plaquemine Depot as the historic building prepares to add space for local vendors and an information center. More than $1 million in renovations are happening, and the previous city administration began the work. Mayor John Barker says the original plan called for a...

Plaquemine, LA · 2d

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Gonzales City Council takes step toward potential BJ's Wholesale Club

The Gonzales City Council introduced an ordinance to create a special economic district for a proposed BJ's Wholesale Club. This would be the first Louisiana location for the membership-only retail chain. The proposed $47 million development would be located near Interstate 10 off Highway 30. A tax incentive would allow...

Gonzales, LA · 1d

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Hazardous material collection scheduled for Nov. 21 in Baton Rouge

East Baton Rouge Parish residents can drop off household hazardous materials for safe disposal in November.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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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 · 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 · 1d

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Overnight outages scheduled for some Gonzales business, residents along Airline Highway

GONZALES - Some businesses and homes along Airline Highway in Gonzales will be out of power for a few hours overnight on Thursday and Friday. The city said the outage will start at 10:30 p.m. and run until 1:30 a.m. on Nov. 11 and 12. The following addresses, which include...

Gonzales, LA · 1d

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BREC seeks $22.4M in funding to build indoor pool, recreation center at Brooks Park

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge (BREC) is seeking $22.4 million in state funding to build a new recreation and aquatic center at Brooks Park in South Baton Rouge. The project would replace the current dated pool...

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Freeland Jackson Center opens in Gonzales

The new Freeland Jackson Center opened in Gonzales at 1400 S. Darla Ave. City officials and the family of Freeland Jackson attended the center's opening. The city also recently held its 36th annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. City of Gonzales officials and the family of Freeland Jackson were among those in...

Gonzales, 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 · 1d