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A decade of Baton Rouge budgets reveals steady decline in nonprofit funding before zeroing out

BATON ROUGE - Several taxpayer-funded agencies are coping with a harsh reality, going from fully funded to nothing. It's a reality organizations around East Baton Rouge Parish are grappling with as the Metro Council prepares its next budget because COVID-19-era American Rescue Plan money depleted. Meaning, the city-parish has to...

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Louisiana leads nation in reported flu cases as health officials urge precautions

BATON ROUGE — Louisiana is leading the nation in reported flu cases, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as health officials encourage residents to take precautions to prevent the spread of the virus. While flu activity remains lower in the Baton Rouge area,...

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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 · 3d

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Gov. Jeff Landry proposes friendly wager with Texas’ governor over LSU game

Gov. Jeff Landry proposes a friendly wager with Texas' governor for Saturday's LSU football game.

Baton Rouge, LA · 7h

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Tree trimming near Entergy power lines brings rolling lane closures to St. George

ST. GEORGE — Drivers in St. George will find temporary rolling lane closures for tree trimming services near Entergy power lines. The closures will run from Nov. 16 through Dec. 11. Work will happen Monday through Saturday between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Affected roads include Drusilla Drive, Baker...

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Ponchatoula is first city in Louisiana to have drone delivery from Walmart

PONCHATOULA — Ponchatoula is the first city in Louisiana to have drone delivery from Walmart. The drone delivery service has been available since October through a partnership with Walmart and drone logistics company Wing Aviation. According to a presentation made to the Ponchatoula City Council by a Wing spokesperson...

Ponchatoula, LA · 15h

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Baton Rouge Weighs Cost of Going It Alone as City-Parish Separation Debate Advances

BATON ROUGE, La. — Baton Rouge is moving closer to a formal examination of whether it can afford to govern itself independently of East Baton Rouge Parish, raising questions about who controls local tax dollars, how public services would be funded, and whether the city’s current government structure adequately represents its residents.

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Louisiana Illuminator

State judge temporarily blocks prediction markets in Louisiana

A temporary injunction blocks companies such as Kalshi, Polymarket and Robinhood from doing business in the state.

Louisiana · 6h

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State grant would help Amite demolish blighted property

Amite is pursuing a state grant that would help finance the demolition or removal of blighted properties, City Manager Mark Kolwe said during the City Council meeting Nov 3. Kolwe said the city is applying for a Community Development Block Grant for Fiscal Year 2027, which could result in funding of $500,000. But he warned council members the city also applied for the grant a year ago and was not successful.

Amite City, LA · 3d

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BREC proposes $28M investment into historic Brooks Park: ‘A legacy of our community’

BREC has multimillion-dollar plans for a new recreation and aquatic center at historic Brooks Park, which Old South Baton Rouge residents say the area has needed for a long time. The parks and recreation agency has requested $22.4 million in state funding for Brooks Park to advance a proposed $28...

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This Louisiana Downtown Christmas Festival Brings Holiday Lights And A Big Tree Lighting

Six tons of real snow get trucked into a Louisiana downtown for one December day. Yes, real snow, in a state where most kids own more rain boots than mittens. That snow is only one piece of the fun. A mayor flips the switch on about half a million lights, and Santa helps with the countdown. Then fireworks burst over the Mississippi River.

Baton Rouge, LA · 15h

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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 · 2d

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Bayou Classic Trophy Tour to make stops in Baton Rouge, New Orleans: See when

Bayou Classic officials will host a trophy tour in Baton Rouge and New Orleans ahead of the 53rd annual matchup between the Southern Jaguars and Grambling State Tigers on November 28.

New Orleans, LA · 11h

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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 · 2d

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Delta Utilities hosting utility resource fair. See when, where

A utility resource fair is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12 at the East Baton Rouge Public Library's Scotlandville Branch.

Baton Rouge, 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 · 3d

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Veteran graduates from 19th JDC treatment court after 30 years battling alcohol addiction

After 20 years in the military and decades battling alcohol addiction, Jeremy Ocampo is beginning a new chapter.

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Following announcement of proposed budget cuts, Metro Council postpones meeting

BATON ROUGE - The Metro Council has postponed Thursday's hearing on the 2027 city-parish budget, which non-profit organizations set to lose funding are hoping to contest. The council sent a notice Thursday morning, saying the hearing was delayed to give everyone time to prepare and present after being out of the office Wednesday for Veterans Day.

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Community: New Schools for Baton Rouge honors John Spain; Iberville pageant winners recognized

New Schools for Baton Rouge recently honored co-founder and longtime board member John Spain with the title of board member emeritus in recognition of his years of service, leadership and dedication to improving educational opportunities for Baton Rouge children. Surrounded by fellow board members and colleagues, Spain was presented with...

Baton Rouge, LA · 15h

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