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Leaders outline next steps in exploring East Baton Rouge Parish government split

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - East Baton Rouge Parish leaders are taking the next steps to explore what it would take to separate the parish and the city of Baton Rouge into two governments. The possibility of deconsolidating city-parish government was discussed during Tuesday night’s Metro Council meeting, where council...

Baton Rouge, LA · 21h

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Discussion of Hammond's water utility billing problems set to be discussed at council meeting

Councilman Sam DiVittorio is encouraging all residents to attend the Hammond City Council meeting today (Tuesday, Nov. 10) at 5:30 p.m., where the council will conduct a public discussion regarding the city’s ongoing water utility billing problems. The discussion will address the causes of the billing errors, their impact...

Hammond, LA · 1d

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BREC seeks $22.4M in funding to build indoor pool, recreation center at Brooks Park

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge (BREC) is seeking $22.4 million in state funding to build a new recreation and aquatic center at Brooks Park in South Baton Rouge. The project would replace the current dated pool...

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Miller cites economic development during Kiwanis address

Tangipahoa Parish is experiencing an uptick in economic development activity, with a possible 400 new jobs poised to come to the area in the future, according to President Robby Miller. Addressing the Hammond Kiwanis Club this past Tuesday, Miller spoke on a number of topics, from economic development to using...

Tangipahoa Parish, LA · 2d

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Being the Light: the Louisiana Parole Project is helping the formerly incarcerated community

According to the Bureau of Statistics, Lousiana incarceration rate is the highest in the nation per capita. There is one organization in Baton Rouge committed to helping people who are released from prison re-enter their communities. “Over 730 men and women who’ve come home now through our program, the vast...

Baton Rouge, LA · 6h

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Tangipahoa Parish Jail inmates earn special housing after completing Freedom Behind Bars class

AMITE — Four inmates at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail celebrated the completion of a group therapy-type course, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. The Freedom Behind Bars class, led by Wytisha Williams with WLW Restoring and Healing Hearts, aims at empowering people with an understanding of the behaviors associated with various mental health challenges. The goal of the program is to help inmates minimize conflict while incarcerated, as well as reduce recidivism once they are released.

Tangipahoa Parish, LA · 3d

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Gordon McKernan to give away 600 free bikes to Louisiana children

BATON ROUGE, La. (KALB) — Louisiana personal injury attorney Gordon McKernan is giving away 600 bikes and helmets to children in eight cities this holiday season through his 14th annual Gordon Gives Bike Giveaway. Registration is open HERE. Registration deadlines and selection. Registration closes Nov. 29 for Alexandria, Lafayette,...

Louisiana · 2d

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Celebrating Heroes: The 2026 Red Stick Veterans Week Kicks Off in Baton Rouge

Get ready for an incredible week of community and patriotism as Baton Rouge honors those who served. Brian Haldane and guests Tony Winters and Kyle Callahan recently stopped by the studio to preview the upcoming 2026 Red Stick Veterans Week, highlighting a massive lineup of events dedicated to our nation’s heroes.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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La. 1064 closed at railroad crossing in Tangipahoa Parish as crews conduct maintenance

TICKFAW — La. 1064 in Tangipahoa Parish will be closed in both directions at the railroad crossing starting Tuesday as crews conduct maintenance on the railroad. The closure will be in effect from Tuesday at 6 a.m. to Thursday at 5 p.m. "Motorists should allow extra travel time, follow...

Tangipahoa Parish, LA · 1d

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2 Your Town Plaquemine: Historic Depot undergoing million-dollar renovations

PLAQUEMINE - Renovations are underway at the Plaquemine Depot as the historic building prepares to add space for local vendors and an information center. More than $1 million in renovations are happening, and the previous city administration began the work. Mayor John Barker says the original plan called for a...

Plaquemine, LA · 2d

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Gonzales honors veterans at 2026 Veterans Day Parade

GONZALES — Residents in Gonzales gathered to honor the brave men and women who served in the Armed Forces at the 2026 Veterans Day Parade. The parade traveled along Irma Boulevard before ending along Cornerview Street. The event will be followed by a Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11...

Gonzales, LA · 3d

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Registration opens for 7th annual Krewe of Oshun Parade and Festival in Baton Rouge

Registration is now open for the seventh annual Krewe of Oshun Parade and Festival, which is scheduled to take place on January 30, 2027, in North Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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West Feliciana Winner Can't Vote in the District He Just Won

West Feliciana Registrar of Voters Office — Voter Records Correction Office. Elijah Lewis knocked on more than 700 doors across West Feliciana Parish this fall to win a school board seat representing District 7. Now he's not even sure he's legally registered to vote there, let alone serve there, after a mapping error tangled his registration with hundreds of his neighbors.

West Feliciana Parish, LA · 2d

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Capital Region Transportation Plan: Shaping Baton Rouge’s Next 25 Years

The Capital Region Planning Commission is shaping the future of our local infrastructure through its comprehensive 25-year metropolitan transportation plan. As public comment remains open until Thursday, November 12, regional leaders and community members are weighing in on the massive projects ahead, from crucial interstate updates to the much-anticipated new bridge.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Creative Bloc gets permit for $3.4 million downtown Baton Rouge office building remodel

Here is a list of commercial and residential building permits issued by East Baton Rouge Parish government from Nov. 2-6. 1201 MAIN ST.: renovation of 27,171-square-foot office building for the Creative Bloc, $3.4 million; applicant, Fritz Embaugh; owner, John Jackson; contractor, Plus One Construction. 9730 BLUEBONNET BLVD.: commercial wall sign,...

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Red Stick Veterans Week Committee honoring service members with series of events across Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE — Wednesday is Veterans Day, and the Red Stick Veterans Week Committee is honoring service members with a series of events across Baton Rouge. On Wednesday, the committee, alongside VeteransDefender.com and 877.7 Winters, is hosting a Veterans' Celebration at the Southern University Minidome from 10 a.m. to noon.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Boil water advisory lifted in LaPlace

A boil water advisory issued for LaPlace on Sunday, Nov. 8 has been lifted.

Laplace, LA · 2d

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Vietnam veteran shares thoughts on the meaning of Veterans Day

They are walking among the community, unrecognizable perhaps, but still bearing the scars from their past. Some of those scars might be visible, others buried in their own internal struggles. They make up the estimated 15 to 18 million veterans who live in the United States, those who have served in wars from as far back as World War II to current conflicts.

Tangipahoa Parish, LA · 1d

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Voter turnout surges as local issues take center stage

Voters in Iberville and St. James parishes showed up in higher-than-expected numbers on Tuesday due to local concerns regarding education, leadership, and congressional redistricting.

Iberville Parish, LA · 2d

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M. Williams Road bridge work in Kentwood starts November 18 with 5-month closure

KENTWOOD — A bridge replacement project on M. Williams Road is scheduled to begin Nov. 18. Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller said the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development plans to close M. Williams Road .38 miles east of LA 1054, or 1.45 miles west of La. Highway 38, starting Nov. 18 for an estimated 5 months while crews replace the existing bridge.

Kentwood, LA · 1d