The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge produces this annual event in conjunction with the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge and multiple community partners with events, performances, exhibitions, and concerts by local artists, museums, and organizations.
Due to the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, the East Baton Rouge Council on Aging (EBRCOA) will close all Senior Centers and offices until after Labor Day Tuesday, Sept. 7, except for the Hot Meal Drive Thru Distribution sites.
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services will continue issuing Summer P-EBT benefits as schools submit their student’s eligibility information.
The Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra has updated it’s COVID-19 protocols with the recent surge of cases across the state. Beginning September 1 the following policies will go into effect.
Around the mid 1930′s there was an increase in the African American middle class, creating opportunity for more traveling. But with Jim Crow laws and segregation still in place, traveling sometimes could dangerous.
According to a statement released by the Mayor’s Office Thursday, East Baton Rouge Parish and the City of Baton Rouge will join major cities across the country that have already issued a proclamation declaring August as Black Philanthropy Month.
The Angola Prison Fall Rodeo has been canceled due to the ongoing surge of COVID-19 cases across the state and out of an abundance of caution and for the health and safety of staff and prisoners.
Grambling State University has announced its drum majors for the World Famed Tiger Marching Band, and one of them is only the second woman to fill the role in the last 70 years.
In Pointe Coupee Parish, folks say False River is known as their jewel, and a lot of people want to protect it making sure everyone on the river is staying safe.
The meal boxes will be available for children in the classroom, those studying virtually, and for all children within the parish age eighteen or under.
In a social media post, the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office announced Sheriff Sid Gautreaux presented “Awards of Good Citizenship” to the staff this week, after they rendered aid to the shooting victims of a violent attack that happened two weeks ago.
Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Office of Tourism dedicated the fourth marker along the Louisiana Civil Rights Trail at A.Z. Young Park in Baton Rouge.
The funding will be used to purchase approximately 65 acres of undeveloped land near the old Sherwood Forest Golf Course to be utilized for stormwater detention and potentially as a park.
Crisply folded linen napkins sit at the ready. Empty wine glasses sparkle at each seat. The dining room inside Pardo’s Restaurant in Mandeville is silent.
Delicate fingers wrap tightly around an iron bar. Brynn Catalano gives a grunt and snatches it from the ground. She squats deep and hoists the bar high over her head, then stands up. It’s only 60 pounds - a warm-up weight.
The colors purple and gold can help but conjure thoughts of Saturday nights in Death Valley. Black and gold bring you straight to the Superdome. Flash some green, purple, and gold, and you are ready for a celebration synonymous with Louisiana. They are also the inspiration for a local makeup artist who is making a splash with color.
Even as dark clouds threaten to ruin a peaceful morning, click-clucks break the quiet on the green at city park. It’s not golf or tennis. It’s croquet.
In response to the recent crime wave in Baton Rouge that left two dead and three others hurt, including a 4-year-old child, a community initiative called TRUCE is trying to steer youth away from violence.
The Greater Baton Rouge State Fair announced on Wednesday, July 7 that they are planning on returning for their 55th event this October without any restrictions.
