A dull green boat paints a gray streak across a monochromatic Atchafalaya Basin. Gray skies, murky waters, and dormant cypress belie the color for which Justin Patin is searching.
Dispatchers, telecommunicators and communications operators are being recognized this week for their ability to act fast and manage high-stress situations.
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has received federal approval to begin virtual Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) operations in 23 parishes severely affected by the winter storms on Feb. 15-18, 2021.
Sixteen horse and rider pairs gallop through clouds of dust every Tuesday night in BREC’s Shady Park. To the kids, the Youth Riders is about more than waving flags, adrenaline, and flashy cowboy clothes.
West Baton Rouge Parish is partnering with Arbor Health Clinic and the Louisiana Department of Health to offer the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at a drive-thru vaccination event.
The pandemic, brought unexpected misfortunes to families across Louisiana. And with some families not having the money to host Easter celebrations, St. Vincent de Paul stepped in, like they always do, to lend a hand
Father Allelo says he is slowly starting to see more Catholics come back, and for Easter Sunday he expects even more. At least bigger than their Christmas mass
Members of the Magnolia Full Gospel Baptist Church celebrated Easter under the oak trees. This is the first time the church has held an in-person service since August of 2020
“We’ve cleaned up his entire property, we’ve picked up every piece of debris, and we’re making this piece of property look like the tornado never hit it."
On March 30, Copper Miller Elementary school choir will have its first concert since the start of the pandemic. However, the performance will be virtual
Two friends who grew up in Folsom, La., now find themselves busy between their regular 9-5 jobs and managing a home renovation company in a red hot real estate market.
“2020 was a crazy year to start a business, but I think it definitely helped me gain traction in the industry as so many people were looking to get on the water,” Miller says.
“The idea came to me while preparing dinner. I ignored the thought for a few weeks, but the inspiration didn’t die. I had created something I wanted to share and hoped others would enjoy it as much as I did,” Franklin says.
Quinton Triplett went to the levee underneath the Mississippi River Bridge in downtown Baton Rouge Saturday, March 20 to create some videos to post to his social media accounts to promote his upcoming gospel rap album.
Sheriff Bobby Webre committed $10,000 as part of a cooperative endeavor agreement with Greater Baton Rouge Crime Stoppers to continue assisting and utilizing the anonymous tip line to help solve crimes in Ascension Parish.
Governor John Bel Edwards will be on the steps of the capitol to celebrate the reading of the proclamation declaring Monday, March 22 “Red Beans & Rice Day” across the State of Louisiana.
The East Baton Rouge Office of the Public Defender (OPDBR) has issued a statement in response to recent allegations of misconduct in the narcotics division of the Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD) saying its attorneys are “profoundly alarmed.”
East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced her office is launching the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) to help provide financial relief to landlords and renters who have been impacted during the pandemic.
At Beauvior Park tucked away by the Perkins overpass, folks were quick to buy their tickets. The venue sold out within a couple hours, then sold out again after expanding their attendance under phase 3 guidelines
Deputies with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office (EBRSO) are hosting a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 11 to benefit a Central High School student.
Walmart is offering the COVID-19 vaccine at no cost to eligible recipients at two of its stores in East Baton Rouge Parish from Wednesday, Feb. 25 to Monday, March 1.
Safety is at the forefront of every parent’s mind as we continue to try and stop the spread of COVID-19. That’s why we’re telling you about BREC’s summer camps.
East Baton Rouge Parish is requesting residents in need of housing assistance to submit needs assessment surveys about their household and impacts due to COVID-19 on a new website.
Setting up a vaccination site in a church is part of the Department of Health’s initiative, the goal is to bring people to a place that is well trusted.
As many of us in the Baton Rouge area have power back on and are getting back to normal after last week’s winter storms, the same can’t be said for our neighbors in Texas.
27-year-old Christopher John Rogers is a designer who has created clothing for some of the most famous women in the world. His South Louisiana roots are weaved into the fabric of his popular designs.
Baton Rouge General is partnering with Life Share to hos blood drives throughout the Baton Rouge area this week (Monday, Feb. 22 through Friday, Feb. 26) to help alleviate the blood shortage across Louisiana caused by the winter weather last week.
Baton Rouge mayor-president Sharon Weston Broome and police chief Murphy Paul have asked a judge’s permission to release body camera footage of an incident involving a BRPD officer and a 13-year-old.
Durell ‘Relly B’ Smylie became an overnight sensation when a video flooded social media feeds of him hopping out of a car trunk singing his jingle “Where the money resides.”
A Livingston man who brought joy to hundreds, if not thousands of children in south Louisiana over the years by dressing up as Santa Claus, has passed away after a three-week coronavirus-related hospitalization.
Firefighters with the Central Fire Department say they have returned the favor from the good folks in north Louisiana who helped them during the August 2016 flood.
Edouard’s story would have been lost to time, just like those of millions of other faceless slaves had Congress not agreed to offer pensions to blacks who could prove they fought for the Union during the war.
Churches in the Baton Rouge area are offering several options for people to receive the ritual of ashes Wednesday, Feb. 17 as the area experiences its third day of freezing temperatures, and preventing the spread of the coronavirus remains a top priority.
Several churches will be opening up their facilities so area residents who are without power in the bitter cold can get warm and have a hot cup of coffee, according to the Central Police Department.
Spanish Town’s reverse parade still flocked with flamingos, but this year mainly on houses. The krewe put together a pretty in pink context, where people decorated their houses for neighbors to see.
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber expects most bars and restaurants downtown to be empty this weekend. The lack of Mardi Gras festivities and the cold weather will keep most home.
The Bridge Center for Hope, Louisiana’s first-ever adult crisis receiving center, will have its grand opening in Baton Rouge at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11.
Just about one year ago, the first suspected cases of a dubious foreign virus were detected in Louisiana. Since then, over 400,000 Louisianans have contracted COVID-19, while over 9,000 others have lost their lives.
Mardi Gras in Mid City, traditionally, lavish floats would roll down North Boulevard, but today homeowners are decking out their homes to keep the celebration safe.
The sheriff of Ascension Parish says a crash “could have been much worse” if it had not been for the “swift actions” of first responders from multiple agencies early Tuesday, Jan. 27.
