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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...

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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...

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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 · 3d
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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 · 2d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 4d

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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.

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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...

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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 · 4d

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7 Louisiana parishes turn blue during midterms

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Livingston Parish president joins annual Amite River Expedition with other local, state leaders

LIVINGSTON — Livingston Parish President Randy Delatte joined other local and state leaders on the annual Amite River Expedition to discuss flood risk management. The expedition takes officials along the Lower Amite River, allowing them to see where drainage needs to be improved. "During the expedition, I was able...

Livingston Parish, LA · 4d

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Meet the Baton Rouge head of one of Louisiana’s largest law firms

In 2000, a stock market bubble from online commerce began to burst not long before corporate attorney Ted Jones began his career in San Francisco. Louisiana is starkly different from where he began his career, he said, since most businesses in the Pelican State are small and family-owned and use traditional lines of credit to finance their company. On the other hand, Silicon Valley is the heart of the venture capital industry, where startups look to scale.

Baton Rouge, LA · 4d

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LSU fans should expect added security checks, heavier traffic for Alabama game with First Lady attending

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - LSU said fans should expect increased traffic around campus and additional security checks at the gates ahead of First lady Melania Trump’s attendance at Saturday’s LSU-Alabama football game. The university also announced new tailgating changes and restrictions for the game. Expect extra travel...

Baton Rouge, LA · 4d

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Support staff in Baton Rouge school poised to receive $1,000 checks before Christmas

Support workers in Baton Rouge public schools are in line to receive $1,000 one-time checks just in time for Christmas. The move is meant to ensure compliance with an executive order from Gov. Jeff Landry mandating stipends this year for school employees across the state. Teachers, however, are not expected...

Baton Rouge, LA · 4d

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East Baton Rouge's 2027 budget proposal grows by $20M as DA, parish clash over funding

BATON ROUGE — Mayor-President Sid Edwards introduced East Baton Rouge Parish's proposed $1.176 billion operating budget for 2027 during a special Metro Council meeting Thursday. Unlike the 2026 budget, which saw reductions of roughly $15 million, the 2027 plan increases spending by about $20 million. "We're not planning on...

Baton Rouge, LA · 4d