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The goal of the event is to help the communities change their eating habits by changing their...

SU Ag Center to participate in Community Garden Day

Updated: 20 minutes ago
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By Bria Gremillion
The event will be held at the church’s community garden located at 3601 Thomas Rd., in Baton Rouge.

Community

La. Book Festival Wordshops

La. Book Festival announces faculty for 2023 wordshops

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 5:23 PM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
The Louisiana Book Festival is excited to announce the faculty for the 2023 writing workshops.

Community

Ribbon cutting held for renovated J.S. Clark Golf Course in East Baton Rouge Parish

Updated: Sep. 16, 2023 at 10:40 AM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Saturday, September 16, to officially welcome the public to the new J.S. Clark Golf Course in East Baton Rouge Parish.

News

BRG to host flu shot event; there’s a health and wellness fair happening too

Updated: Sep. 16, 2023 at 6:41 AM CDT
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By Bria Gremillion
There are two different events happening this weekend where the focus is to make sure that you feel like your best self.

Community

Get free food, a health screening and register to vote Saturday

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 8:53 AM CDT
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By Bria Gremillion
The free event will be held from 10 a.m. until noon at the Charles R. Kelly Community Center.

Community

25th Annual Scrabble Challenge Fundraiser to benefit adult literacy nonprofit

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 6:20 AM CDT
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By Bria Gremillion
Food, drinks, a silent auction, a split-the-pot raffle, student presentations, and three rounds of friendly team scrabble are highlights of the evening.

Community

BREC’s Art division will begin emailing participants a weekly creative prompt starting Monday,...

BREC invites EBR residents to participate in community-wide art project

Updated: Sep. 4, 2023 at 6:40 AM CDT
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By Bria Gremillion
The project, called the Big Sketch, is a two-month-long event that will allow East Baton Rouge Parish residents to participate in drawing, sketching, painting, and more.

Community

Red Stick Mom blog offers tips for fall family fun in BR

Updated: Sep. 3, 2023 at 9:36 AM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
The people behind the Red Stick Mom blog in Baton Rouge have come out with a list of fun and family-friendly fall activities.

Heart of Louisiana

Heart of Louisiana: Knot

Heart of Louisiana: Knot

Updated: Aug. 27, 2023 at 9:27 PM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
A Metairie man who has already passed the age of 100 reveals what he thinks is his secret to living a long life.

Community

The star-studded lineup is sure to bring a crowd like never seen before to the area, organizers...

Attend the All White Summer Jam in north Baton Rouge Friday

Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 6:31 AM CDT
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By Bria Gremillion
It’s a Blues and Zydeco Festival happening Friday, Aug. 25 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at BREC’s Maplewood Drive Park.
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Heart of Louisiana

Heart of Louisiana: Alligators

Updated: Aug. 20, 2023 at 8:00 PM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
It’s not that unusual to see an alligator here in Louisiana.

Community

Show your support for local businesses at the Westside Shopping Extravaganza

Updated: Aug. 20, 2023 at 9:26 AM CDT
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By Michael Simoneaux
Neighbors will have the opportunity to support local businesses during the Annual Westside Shopping Extravaganza on Sunday, August 20.

Heart of Louisiana

Heart of Louisiana: Paddle Chicot

Updated: Aug. 13, 2023 at 5:42 PM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
A lot of state parks have trails for hiking, biking and even horseback riding.

Community

Urban discovery session, townhall to discuss opportunities in BR

Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 6:07 AM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Boom Box.

News

Join BRPD, other agencies for National Night Out Against Crime

Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 9:54 AM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
There will be live music, free food, games, raffle prizes, police K-9 demonstrations, and fire safety training with the fire department’s interactive firehouse.

Heart of Louisiana

Heart of Louisiana: Coushatta Harvard

Updated: Jul. 30, 2023 at 10:33 PM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
It never happened before in the history of Harvard University.

Heart of Louisiana

Heart of Louisiana: Pine Snake

Updated: Jul. 16, 2023 at 8:53 PM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
As the forest service works to restore Louisiana’s Longleaf Pine habitat, it’s also bringing in more snakes.

Community

Community event to provide free snacks, health checks

Updated: Jul. 11, 2023 at 4:44 AM CDT
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By Bria Gremillion
The event will take place from 9 a.m. until noon at Living Faith Christian Center.

Heart of Louisiana

Heart of Louisiana: Duck Calls

Updated: Jul. 2, 2023 at 10:32 PM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
A Rapides Parish man clings to the traditions of his French ancestors for making duck calls and the other necessities of duck hunting.

Community

Fourth of July bike tours, community celebration planned as part of Summer of Hope

Updated: Jul. 2, 2023 at 9:58 AM CDT
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By Michael Simoneaux
Members of the public are encouraged to participate in Fourth of July bike tours of Baton Rouge as well as a Heal the Block community celebration.

Heart of Louisiana

Heart of Louisiana: Ice Age

Updated: Jun. 25, 2023 at 10:33 PM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
Archaeologists digging in Louisiana’s Kisatchie national forest are finding artifacts from native people who were living in the area during the ice age. It’s among the oldest known inhabitants of our state.

Heart of Louisiana

Heart of Louisiana: Queen Bess

Updated: Jun. 11, 2023 at 6:57 PM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
After major restoration work, Tiny Queen Bess Island along the Louisiana coast is thriving today as a major nesting area for the brown pelican.

News

Pedaling for Peace, other Summer of Hope events bringing community together

Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 7:02 AM CDT
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By Cali Hubbard
This evening hundreds of people will bring their bikes to Shopper’s Value on Government St.

Heart of Louisiana

Heart of Louisiana: Amede Ardoin

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 8:36 PM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
Ardoin’s life went from stardom to tragedy.

Heart of Louisiana

Heart of Louisiana: Duck Carving

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 7:25 PM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
Duck carving began out of necessity as a way to make wooden decoys for hunting. But in the last couple of generations, it has turned into works of fine art.

Heart of Louisiana

Heart of Louisiana: Cammie Henry

Updated: May. 21, 2023 at 10:34 PM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
She may have been a woman ahead of her time.

Community

Library cardholders encouraged to check out litter cleanup supplies to Keep Louisiana Beautiful

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 2:36 PM CDT
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By Josh Auzenne
Library cardholders can visit 79 public libraries in 31 parishes in Louisiana to check out and return litter cleanup supplies, officials have announced.

Heart of Louisiana

Heart of Louisiana: Atchafalaya

Updated: May. 14, 2023 at 3:53 PM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
Louisiana’s Atchafalaya swamp is a critical floodway for the Mississippi River, and it’s also been impacted by the timber and oil industries.

Community

Athletes to compete in sporting event for people with disabilities

Updated: May. 14, 2023 at 9:53 AM CDT
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By Michael Simoneaux
The Cajun Crushers will represent Louisiana during the Endeavor Games in Oklahoma in early June.

Heart of Louisiana

Heart of Louisiana: Bunkie, La. - What’s in a name?

Updated: May. 7, 2023 at 7:15 PM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
The town of Bunkie, Louisiana, has a one-of-a kind name. There is no other “Bunkie” anywhere in the United States.

Community

Businesses, entrepreneurs can get help recovering from COVID-19 pandemic struggles

Updated: May. 7, 2023 at 9:22 AM CDT
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By Michael Simoneaux
An upcoming event will help businesses and entrepreneurs recover from struggles related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Heart of Louisiana

Heart of Louisiana: Black Panthers

Updated: Apr. 30, 2023 at 2:50 PM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
At a time when the US Army was still segregated, an all-Black tank battalion was created in Louisiana. The unit was called the “Black Panthers.”

Community

Group hosting event to celebrate halfway mark to Halloween

Updated: Apr. 30, 2023 at 8:54 AM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
The event will be at 7 p.m. at the Goodwood Library on Goodwood Boulevard.

Community

Free community baby shower to help expectant mothers

Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 6:15 AM CDT
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By Bria Gremillion
It’s happening at the YMCA located at 7717 Howell Blvd.

Community

Girl sells lemonade for families of fallen police officers

Updated: Apr. 22, 2023 at 10:23 PM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
A girl is selling lemonade on Saturday, April 22, to raise money in honor of two fallen Baton Rouge police officers.

Heart of Louisiana

Heart of Louisiana: Valentine Lake

Updated: Apr. 16, 2023 at 4:07 PM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
For a Louisiana campground, Valentine Lake is a bit on the primitive side, but this secluded campground on a quiet lake is a real beauty.

Heart of Louisiana

Heart of Louisiana: Bird Fest

Updated: Apr. 9, 2023 at 3:04 PM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
This is the time of year when as many as two billion birds are making their annual migration across the Gulf of Mexico.

News

EASTER 2023: Events and giveaways happening in the Capital Area

Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 1:03 PM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
There are plenty of family-friendly events happening in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas in observance of the Easter holiday weekend.

Heart of Louisiana

Heart of Louisiana: Letters

Updated: Apr. 2, 2023 at 10:49 PM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
When was the last time you sat down and wrote a letter with pen and ink?

Community

Concert series kicks off in Baton Rouge Sunday

Updated: Apr. 2, 2023 at 9:16 AM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
The concert series is free and open to the public.

Community

Hundreds of runners participate in 5K to raise awareness about epilepsy

Updated: Apr. 1, 2023 at 12:48 PM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
The event is the largest fundraising effort of the year for Epilepsy Alliance Louisiana.

News

Sensory-friendly bunny to appear at BREC’s Zachary Park

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 5:56 AM CDT
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By Bria Gremillion
The event is free and open to the public.

Heart of Louisiana

Heart of Louisiana: Mastodon

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 11:16 PM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
Tens of thousands of years ago, the landscape of Louisiana was drastically different.

Heart of Louisiana

Heart of Louisiana: Notre Dame

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 3:23 PM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
Architects who are putting together plans to renovate the historic St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans are learning a few lessons from the fire-damaged Notre Dame in Paris.

News

Learn how to parent wisely

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 7:23 AM CDT
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By Bria Gremillion
The class will be at the Eden Park Library from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

News

Get your laundry done and a health check at this free event

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 4:28 AM CDT
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By Bria Gremillion
It will take place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Robin Street Laundromat in Scotlandville.

News

Residents in District 5 can attend series of community meetings

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 6:48 AM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
Councilman Darryl Hurst is inviting the community to attend the meetings to voice their concerns on serious issues within their neighborhoods.

Heart of Louisiana

Heart of Louisiana: Carville Family

Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 10:39 PM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
For much of the last century, people who were diagnosed with Leprosy or Hansen’s disease were required to stay at a hospital in Carville, Louisiana.

News

Health experts encouraging young people of color to choose a healthcare career with free expo

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 7:16 AM CST
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By Cali Hubbard
Experts warn that the shortage of Black doctors in the U.S. harms public health.

News

Listening sessions aim to enhance support for north BR community

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 7:43 AM CST
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By Bria Gremillion
As part of the listening sessions, participants will engage in a conversation by sharing their experiences and viewpoints, led by a professional facilitator.
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