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West Baton Rouge residents can get free food, diapers in Port Allen: See when
PORT ALLEN, La. (BRPROUD) — Capital Area Human Services is sponsoring a free community health outreach initiative called “Driving Into Recovery” on Saturday, June 8, for West Baton Rouge Parish residents. The event will be from 9 a.m. until noon at the West Baton Rouge Pavilion, located...
Grosse Tete Bridge opens to boat traffic, still closed to car traffic until repairs are made
IBERVILLE PARISH, La. (BRPROUD) — The Grosse Tete Bridge remains closed to car traffic after a boat crash Thursday, June 6. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development said Friday, June 6 that Port Allen Lock is now open to marine traffic. A boat hit the bridge around 5:30...
Residents gather in Downtown Baton Rouge for Flag Week festivities
BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge residents gathered downtown Sunday to celebrate the beginning of National Flag Week. Sen. Regina Barrow, D-Baton Rouge, has been hosting the event for the past 17 years to pay homage to the men and women who have served or are currently serving. This year's event in downtown Baton Rouge was it's biggest yet, after the addition of a festival to the celebration.
Baton Rouge superintendent search enters speed round: See when the final vote might happen
The search for the next leader of the East Baton Rouge Parish school system will soon enter a busy, 21-day last stretch, ending with a final selection on July 1. The school board settled on this quick timeline only after two hastily called, and at times contentious, meetings held Thursday. It was approved unanimously.
Third annual KidFest allows children to show off their own businesses, find career paths
BATON ROUGE - Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome's Summer of Hope continued this weekend with the third annual Kidfest. Hundreds made it out to Scotlandville Parkway for a day of fun, food, and music, while also learning about valuable resources for the upcoming school year and to see what kids are making a difference in their community.
7th Annual Pedaling for Peace event aims to promote unity
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - You may notice a lot of bicyclists out and about along Government Street on Friday evening. The 7th annual Pedaling for Peace event will take place starting at 6 p.m. Organized by Mayor Pro-Tem Lamont Cole and his team, it’s a community event that aims...
During Pride, a look back at key moments in Louisiana LGBTQ+ history
It’s Pride Month, and this weekend, New Orleans has no shortage of events, including “gay ghost tours,” Black queer fests and a parade. In Baton Rouge, Pride Fest is coming on June 29, featuring a slew of performances at the Raising Cane’s River Center. But this...
Baton Rouge Area Chamber release search priorities for new EBR Schools superintendent
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPOUD) — The Baton Rouge Area Chamber released its search priorities for the next East Baton Rouge Parish School System superintendent. Ann Trappey, BRAC interim president and CEO, discussed that EBR School Board members should hire a visionary new leader to help lead the EBR Parish School System.
Exhibit exploring architecture and history of Mississippi River bridges opens Saturday at Old State Capitol
BATON ROUGE — An exhibit featuring photographs of bridges that cross the Mississippi River opens Saturday at the Old State Capitol, which is practically in the shadow of the Interstate 10 bridge at Baton Rouge. Architectural photographer Philip Gould explores the various spans, including how they were built and...
Personnel moves at Baton Rouge General, Beau Box, Kean Miller
-- Stacia Fontenot has been hired as a director in the corporate finance practice for V. Graham. She will work in the company's Lafayette office. Fontenot spent more than 20 years with Bristow Group Inc., an oil and gas services firm. She earned a bachelor's and a master's in accounting,...
EBR residents can get expungement help during event on Friday
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Southern University Law Center is teaming up with the East Baton Rouge City-Parish to host an expungement intake event for EBR residents Friday, June 7. From 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Law Center’s Atrium, residents will get the chance to have their...
New board members at JD Bank, Boys Town Louisiana
Michelle Hardy and Yolanda Dixon have been named as recipients of the 2024 Leadership Baton Rouge Alumni Association Community Leadership Award. The award is presented to people who have succeeded in their chosen field and have participated in community activities supporting greater Baton Rouge. Hardy, who was part of the...
USS Kidd museum hosts new exhibit honoring 80th anniversary of D-Day invasion
To honor the soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandy as part of the D-Day invasion on German-occupied France 80 years ago this week, the USS Kidd Veterans Museum will be hosting a new D-Day exhibit. Parks Stephenson, executive director of the museum, said the exhibit will focus on some...
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