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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 · 22h
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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 · 13h
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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 · 13h
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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 · 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 · 1d

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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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Will Sutton: Dems denied Black voters and the South more power. Maybe heads should roll.

Louisiana Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jamie Davis wore a big smile on election night. Mississippi Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom wore a big smile on election night. Florida U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon wore a big smile on election night, too. Two of them lost their elections. One has...

Mississippi · 1h

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7 years after election scandal, former Ascension Parish president candidate’s defamation case heads to trial

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Nearly seven years after a secret recording sparked controversy during the 2019 Ascension Parish president’s race, a defamation lawsuit filed by former candidate Murphy Painter is heading to trial. The civil trial involving Painter, Pelican Post publisher Wade Petite and Gonzales insurance agent Dustin...

Ascension Parish, LA · 20h

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Gonzales City Council takes step toward potential BJ's Wholesale Club

The Gonzales City Council introduced an ordinance to create a special economic district for a proposed BJ's Wholesale Club. This would be the first Louisiana location for the membership-only retail chain. The proposed $47 million development would be located near Interstate 10 off Highway 30. A tax incentive would allow...

Gonzales, LA · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Hyundai Steel Preparing Louisiana for What Comes Next

In Donaldsonville, generations of industrial expertise are being carried into Louisiana’s next generation of industry. Hyundai Steel is developing its first North American manufacturing facility. The $5.8 billion investment is expected to create 1,300 direct new jobs when commercial production begins in 2029. At Donaldsonville High School, Patrick Lawless...

Donaldsonville, LA · 2d

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2 Your Town Plaquemine: Step aboard the Plaquemine Ferry

PLAQUEMINE - As the sun rises over the Mississippi River, the Plaquemine Ferry comes to life, continuing its decades-long voyage connecting the communities of Plaquemine and Sunshine. Each weekday, dozens of cars line up waiting to drive aboard. For many, the ferry is more than just a ride across the...

Plaquemine, LA · 1d

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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 · 20h

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New $7M recreation facility opens in Gonzales expanding sports, education. See inside.

Gonzales residents have a new place to play, learn and gather as the city opens a roughly $7 million recreation center designed to expand activities for children and families. The Freeland Jackson Center, an approximately 25,000-square-foot facility on South Darla Avenue, behind Gonzales Middle School, includes two full-size basketball courts, classrooms and conference spaces.

Gonzales, LA · 1d

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Freeland Jackson Center opens in Gonzales

The new Freeland Jackson Center opened in Gonzales at 1400 S. Darla Ave. City officials and the family of Freeland Jackson attended the center's opening. The city also recently held its 36th annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. City of Gonzales officials and the family of Freeland Jackson were among those in...

Gonzales, LA · 1d

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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 · 13h

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Major upgrade for rural drivers: New bridge opens in Iberville Parish

Drivers traveling along Louisiana Highway 995 in Iberville Parish now have a new bridge over False Branch Bayou, replacing an aging structure that officials say struggled to accommodate heavy agricultural traffic.

Iberville Parish, LA · 18h

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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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Overnight outages scheduled for some Gonzales business, residents along Airline Highway

GONZALES - Some businesses and homes along Airline Highway in Gonzales will be out of power for a few hours overnight on Thursday and Friday. The city said the outage will start at 10:30 p.m. and run until 1:30 a.m. on Nov. 11 and 12. The following addresses, which include...

Gonzales, LA · 1d

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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 · 2d