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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 · 3d
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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 · 2d
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Intro of Economic Development District for BJ’s on tonight’s council agenda

On October 12 Gonzales City Council rejected an ordinance to create “Veterans Boulevard Economic Development District,” the first step toward welcoming BJ’s Wholesale Club to the Jambalaya Capital of the World. Terri Lambert, Cynthia Gray James and Tyler Turner voted “NO” with only Councliman Eddie Williams in support (Kirk Boudreaux was a no-show). This evening a new version of the ordinance is set to be introduced, this one accompanied by a draft of the agreement necessary to bring the retailer to the city.

Gonzales, LA · 3d
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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 · 3d
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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 3d

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Deadline to register to vote for Dec. 12 election approaches

BATON ROUGE — The deadline to register to vote in person, by mail or at the OMV for the Dec. 12 election is Thursday. The deadline to register to vote through the GeauxVote Online Registration System is Nov. 21. Early voting will be from Nov. 28 to Dec. 5,...

Baton Rouge, LA · 3d

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A Louisiana builder’s huge donations could transform LSU’s construction school. See how.

LSU is poised to transform its School of Construction with a major endowment and a state-of-the art new building, thanks to massive donations from an LSU alum and Louisiana construction tycoon, the school announced Tuesday. “Construction is no longer a low-tech industry,” Vicki Colvin, dean of the College of Engineering,...

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d