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The '90s are back at Our Lady of Mercy's annual Mercy Fair this weekend
BATON ROUGE — The '90s are back at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church this weekend for its annual Mercy Fair. The fair, running from Friday to Sunday, will feature games, carnival rides, food, a Sunday crawfish boil and even a talent show. The festivities start Friday from 5...
Magnolia Mound Plantation House shows history of Louisiana’s colonial time, offers tours
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Magnolia Mound Plantation House is a place where visitors can step into history to get a glimpse of Louisiana’s colonial period. According to a National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form, the plantation house “has both significance and beauty” and shows visitors a typical late 18th-century settlers house from the French and Spanish colonial period in Louisiana.
Whisker Wednesday: Meet Milo, a black cat up for adoption
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Holly Carey of Cat Haven is back with another beautiful cat looking for his “furever” home this Whisker Wednesday. Milo is a black lap cat around two years old who loves getting extra pets and hugs. His adoption fee is $125. He’s neutered, microchipped and has all of his vaccinations.
Donaldsonville residents may get a peek at famous actor as he shoots film in Ascension Parish
DONALDSONVILLE - If you're out and about in Ascension Parish, you might see a famous actor. Michael B. Jordan is officially in town for the filming of a new movie called "Grilled Cheese." When the film crew spoke with mayor Leroy Sullivan, they told him the location was perfect for...
Disney On Ice Presents: Magic in the Stars at the River Center
BATON ROUGE - Disney on Ice returns to the capital city this weekend to present its new program "Magic in the Stars." There will be figure skating, high-flying acrobatics, innovative lighting, and some of your favorite iconic Disney stars—plus a few new ones. The show features performances from Princess...
Sago palms are popular but poisonous — especially for dogs, LSU Vet School says
The tropical sago palm is a popular landscaping choice for homeowners, but veterinarians in particular know a different side of the plant. Every part of the sago palm is poisonous to man and beast, but dogs make up most of its victims. The plant's large, orange, toxic seeds are especially...
Todd O'Neill, Blackberry Smoke and more music shows in Baton Rouge and Lafayette this week
TODD O'NEILL: Live After Five, Rhorer Plaza, 5 p.m. CASEY SABA: Agile Brewing, 5:30 p.m. PERIQUE: Istrouma Brewing, St. Gabriel, 5:30 p.m. THE BAND LOUISIANA: Rockin' on the Railroad, Addis, 5:30 p.m. CAJUN ROOTS: St. John's Festival de la Prairie, Prairieville, 6 p.m. CHRIS LEBLANC: Tallulah's at the Renaissance, 6...
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