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Southern University Human Jukebox to compete in 2024 National Battle of the Bands
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Southern University Human Jukebox will be participating in the 2024 National Battle of the Bands in Houston, Texas. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the event, according to a release. This year’s event theme is “Celebrating Champions of Culture,” which honors champions with their influence on music and culture.
Louisiana Smalls Sliders locations giving away free burgers on National Slider Day
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — National Slider Day is on Wednesday, May 15, and Smalls Sliders invites its loyal members to celebrate. Here’s how to get a free burger in Baton Rouge. Smalls Sliders Loyalty Rewards members can get a free slider with their purchase at any location...
Chili’s closes one Baton Rouge restaurant, two still open
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A Chili’s spokesperson has confirmed the Siegen Marketplace location has closed and said the rumors that the brand is going under are not true. According to the spokesperson, the restaurant officially closed in March, but the company is “outperforming the industry in both...
A bigger Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival heading to the Main Library this weekend
As it turns 7, the Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival is having a growth spurt. It's a good problem to have, but it's meant a big adjustment for this year's fest — a venue change from the Riverfront Plaza downtown to the Main Library at Goodwood, 7711 Goodwood Blvd.
Jello shot challenge coming to Baton Rouge, help raise money for local food bank
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Rocco’s Pizza & Cantina will be heading to Baton Rouge this weekend for Fred’s 42nd Annual Graduation Party. Rocco’s Pizza & Cantina, known for its jello shot challenge held during the Men’s College World Series, will be in Baton Rouge from Thursday to Saturday at Fred’s Bar & Grill.
Teenagers can exercise at Planet Fitness over the summer for free
BATON ROUGE - Starting June 1, teens ages 14-19 can work out for free at their home Planet Fitness locations. By preregistering through PF's Summer Pass program, teenagers can stay active throughout the summer with no additional fees. The program will run through the end of August. Planet Fitness has...
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