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Baton Rouge Turns Up the Holiday Season With Jazz, Comedy and White Light Night

BATON ROUGE, La. — Jazz, rock, comedy and neighborhood art celebrations will share the spotlight in Baton Rouge as the city heads into the holiday season, with November’s entertainment calendar building toward a particularly busy night Nov. 20. That Friday will bring White Light Night to Mid City,...

Baton Rouge, LA · 3d

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Community Coastal Day spotlights work to protect and restore Louisiana's coast

BATON ROUGE - Dozens of people took part in the fourth annual Community Coastal Day at the LSU Center for River Studies in Baton Rouge. The family-friendly event highlighted the work being done to protect and restore Louisiana's coast. Coastal experts called the coast an irreplaceable asset that needs to...

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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New Roads Fly-In Draws Crowds With Warplanes and Veterans Memorial Tribute

Residents in New Roads spent Saturday surrounded by airplanes, military displays and family-friendly fun at the False River Regional Airport Fly-In. The event drew pilots and spectators alike to the small-town airfield for a day blending aviation spectacle with hometown tradition. The fly-in featured an up-close look at military aircraft...

New Roads, LA · 2d

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LaPlace under boil water advisory due to water leak

A boil water advisory is in effect for all of LaPlace due to a water leak. Residents may experience low water pressure for approximately 4-5 hours while crews work to repair the leak. Residents are advised to boil water for at least one full minute before using it for drinking,...

Laplace, LA · 2d

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Baton Rouge voters urged to meet Nov. 12 registration deadline

Baton Rouge voters must meet upcoming registration deadlines of Nov. 12 for in-person or mail applications and Nov. 21 for online registrations to participate in the Dec. 12 election featuring various runoffs and tax propositions.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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New sidewalks coming to Glasgow Avenue as Baton Rouge addresses pedestrian safety

East Baton Rouge Parish officials broke ground on a new sidewalk project along Glasgow Avenue to improve pedestrian safety following multiple fatalities in the area.

Baton Rouge, LA · 4d

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Calendar of upcoming Ascension Parish events

Several markets and festivals are scheduled for November and December in Ascension Parish. The Lamar-Dixon Expo Center and Tanger Mall will host multiple events throughout November. Ascension Parish communities, including Donaldsonville and Sorrento, will hold Christmas tree lighting ceremonies in December. Here is a look at upcoming events in Ascension...

Ascension Parish, LA · 5d

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Walker High Marine Corps JROTC raider team takes home state championship title

BOGALUSA — The Walker High School Marine Corps JROTC Raider program has captured top honors at the All-Service Raider State Championship, bringing home the overall state title in the co-ed division. Held in Bogalusa, the premier competition drew 28 of the top Raider teams from Louisiana, as well as...

Walker, LA · 3d

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Mayor-President Sid Edwards working to preserve Live After Five concerts despite budget cuts

BATON ROUGE — Funding for the Live After Five concert series has been cut to zero in the newly released East Baton Rouge Parish 2027 budget, though Mayor-President Sid Edwards is working to keep the downtown events going in the spring. Lauren Lambert-Tompkins, a Live After Five board member...

Baton Rouge, LA · 4d

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He had no training to run an Iraqi province. This West Baton Rouge Marine did it anyway.

In 2003, West Baton Rouge native Col. David Couvillon was handed an Iraqi province with no power, no schools and no government. His Marine Reserve battalion had to figure out how to run it.

West Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 3d

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City of Port Allen announces planned power outage for Sunday night

PORT ALLEN — The city of Port Allen announced a planned power outage that will extend from Sunday night into Monday morning. The outage, being done so Entergy can perform a circuit upgrade, will take place from 10 p.m. on Sunday to 4 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 9. The...

Port Allen, LA · 4d

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Dates released for public hearings on proposed $1.16B city-parish budget

November public hearing dates are planned to review the proposed $1.16 billion East Baton Rouge City-Parish budget.

Baton Rouge, LA · 4d

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Hammond DDD names Erin Moore as new executive director

HAMMOND --- The Hammond Downtown Development District (DDD) Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Erin K. Moore as the organization's new Executive Director, effective Nov. 1, 2026. Board members present unanimously approved her appointment at its regular meeting on Friday, Oct. 23, at Hammond City Council Chambers. "We had a...

Hammond, LA · 2d

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The Mississippi is holding Baton Rouge’s warship hostage

It needs 32 feet of water to get back into its cradle. This spring, the river never hit 30.

Baton Rouge, LA · 5d

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Veterans Day Celebrations Planned Across Capital Region

Veterans Day celebrations will be happening across the Capital Region. On Saturday, Walker will hold its Veterans Day Parade. It will step off at 10 a.m. at Walker High School. After the parade, there will be a lunch served for veterans and parade participants at the Walker Community Center at 11:30 a.m.

Baton Rouge, LA · 5d

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More Than 100 Bonfires Line the Mississippi Levee on Christmas Eve in Louisiana. Here’s How to See Them Lit

Every Christmas Eve, families in St. James Parish, Louisiana, light more than 100 bonfires along...

New Orleans, LA · 5d

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‘Is the damage done?’: Metro Council receives first budget after cuts sparked by St. George

A year after pushing through significant cuts in staff and services, Mayor-President Sid Edwards on Thursday presented his proposed 2027 budget, which reflects a recent pay raise for city-parish workers, particularly police, but also recently approved hikes in health insurance premiums for those same employees. “As we enter our third...

Baton Rouge, LA · 5d

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Louisiana lawmakers, business owners weigh incentives, enforcement to curb blight

BATON ROUGE - Blight is an issue lawmakers have tried to tackle every year, but now there’s an attempt to change strategy. Friday, state leaders met at the capitol, discussing potential policies and incentives to stop the dumping of tires and encourage restoration of abandoned buildings. State Sen. Regina Barrow, D-Baton Rouge, says statewide policies don’t work when the definition of blight is inconsistent.

Louisiana · 4d

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Helix Community Schools invites residents to day of exploration at Helix Expo

BATON ROUGE — Helix Community Schools invited residents to a day of exploration at the Helix Expo on Saturday. The free event showcased the innovative educational programs, unique learning experiences and opportunities available through the Helix network. Families were given the opportunity to explore academic programs, student resources and...

Baton Rouge, LA · 3d

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Erin K. Moore tapped to lead Hammond DDD as new executive director

HAMMOND — The Hammond Downtown Development District Board of Directors has appointed Erin K. Moore as the organization's new executive director, effective Nov. 1. Board members unanimously approved her appointment at its regular meeting on Oct. 23. "We had a strong pool of candidates, and Erin stood out at...

Hammond, LA · 5d