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Thanksgiving events and giveaways happening around the Capital Area

BATON ROUGE — With Thanksgiving just around the corner on Thursday, Nov. 26, many organizations and local governments are finding ways to make the holiday more special. Here are some events and giveaways happening in and around the Capital Area in celebration of the giving season:. Wednesday, Oct. 21...

Baton Rouge, LA · 3h

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Louisiana Attorney Is Giving Away Free Bicycles

(Lafayette, LA) - A Louisiana attorney has announced that once again this year, he will be giving away 600 bicycles to children across our state. Bicycles will be given away in several cities, including Lafayette, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans. Gordon McKernan has been giving away free bicycles for 14...

Lafayette, LA · 10h

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Subcontractors sue LA contractors board member and son alleging unpaid construction work

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A member of the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors and his son are facing two lawsuits from subcontractors who say they are owed money for construction work. One subcontractor claims he is owed nearly $350,000. Harvey Honore Jr., a gubernatorial appointee, sits on the...

Louisiana · 1d

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Baton Rouge Airport Cuts City Ties, Becomes Independent Authority After 50 Years

Baton Rouge's airport officially separated from city-parish government, marking the first governance change in 50 years for the facility now known as Baton Rouge Regional Airport. City and airport leaders celebrated the shift at a ceremony in the terminal rotunda, capping a process that began years earlier with a push to free the airport from the bureaucratic constraints of municipal government.

Baton Rouge, LA · 11h

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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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Two More Veterans Day Meals in Baton Rouge Today: Twin Peaks on Siegen and Texas Roadhouse

A Veterans Day meal in Baton Rouge does not have to come from the national chains already making the rounds. Two restaurants with local locations are offering free meals today, Wednesday, Nov. 11, and both expect you to bring proof of service. Twin Peaks at 6990 Siegen Ln. is on...

Baton Rouge, LA · 9h

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2une In Previews: Capital Area Human Services, Aetna hosting community health fair before Thanksgiving

BATON ROUGE — Capital Area Human Services and Aetna Better Health of Louisiana are hosting a free community health fair this weekend ahead of Thanksgiving. More than 45 health, wellness and community organizations will participate in a major community outreach fair offering free screenings, vaccines, Narcan kits, food boxes, turkeys, hot jambalaya plates, smoothies and fresh fruit, while supplies last. Organizers also note that each organization will provide gift prizes after registration.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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This Louisiana Christmas Festival Lights Bonfires In A Remarkable River-Parish Tradition

Every December, a small town lights giant bonfires on purpose, and nobody calls the fire department. They call it a festival. The flames are a warm-up for Christmas Eve, when towering bonfires glow along the Mississippi River levee. The reason? Many folks say the fires light the way for Papa...

Lutcher, LA · 10h

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City Park Golf Course to cut off tee times early, expand public use on Sundays in new initiative

City Park Golf Course will soon be closing early on Sundays and opening up to nongolfers under a new pilot program — just a few months after the golf course was the subject of an ongoing debate in Baton Rouge. BREC plans to start a pilot program on Sundays...

Baton Rouge, LA · 14h

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Port of Greater Baton Rouge Names 3 Directors

BATON ROUGE — The Port of Greater Baton Rouge has announced the appointment of three directors to strengthen its leadership team and support its continued growth and strategic priorities. Tim Pinter will serve as director of business development, Melissa Folse as director of corporate and legal affairs, and Candace L. Griffin as director of communications and grants.

Baton Rouge, LA · 14h

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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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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 · 21h

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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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Black and Democratic: Historic results from Baton Rouge school board elections

Tuesday’s blue wave has shifted both the racial and partisan balance on the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board. A new nine-member board will take office in January with a majority of Black elected representatives for the first time in its history, as well as a rare Democratic majority.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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What to know about Louisiana Renaissance Festival Hammond. Times, themes

This time of year marks the Louisiana Renaissance Festival, where thousands of visitors flock wearing garb from the Early Modern Period and fantasy realms. The Louisiana Renaissance Festival opened last weekend, Nov. 7, but there's still time to make the festival, runs every weekend through Dec. 13. Each year the...

Hammond, LA · 2d

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LaPlace native makes history as first Black woman elected Georgia secretary of state

St. John the Baptist leaders are cheering on LaPlace native Judge Penny Brown Reynolds after her momentous win in Georgia's secretary of state race. Judge Reynolds makes history as the first Black woman elected to the position in Georgia. According to the St. John's Sheriff's Office, Judge Reynolds was raised in LaPlace and graduated from East St. John High School.

Georgia · 21h

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Louisiana Renaissance Festival returns for 2026 season

HAMMOND, La. (WAFB) - The Louisiana Renaissance Festival is back!. Families, history enthusiasts, and adventure-seekers are invited to immerse themselves in a vibrant celebration of the Renaissance era, according to the festival’s organizers. The Louisiana Renaissance Festival kicked off Nov. 7 and continues each weekend through Dec. 13 on...

Hammond, 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 · 21h

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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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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 · 1d