The holiday season may be the most wonderful time of the year, but some families who have lost others are struggling during the season. Capital Area Human Resources has assistance programs available to help.
Ben Castro knows just how hard it can be to transition back into society from prison. That's why he founded a non-profit to give former inmates a second chance.
Still waters reflect the greens of palmettos and the blue Louisiana sky. A lone egret fishes for lunch at the base of bald cypress. Autumn in the swamps is as quiet as a painting.
It is the season of giving, and if you have a local non-profit that you care about, you have the chance to give back. Tuesday, Nov. 30, is 225Gives Day, where you can donate to one of 200 non-profits.
The large greenspace in front of the hospital is transformed into a twinkling, singing and musically synchronized lights display for the community to enjoy through December 31.
Iberville Parish Councilman Timothy Vallet (District 11) spent his weekend giving back to the community. Vallet handed out 50 Thanksgiving turkeys to families in need.
There will be a float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with all things Louisiana celebrating the birthplace of jazz, Cajun and Creole cuisine, and Mardi Gras.
First American Bank and Trust in Geismar will be handing out 1,000 American flags Monday, Nov. 15 along with a flag ceremony to celebrate the American spirit.
Baton Rouge Community College will host a Faculty Job Fair, Saturday, November 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for job seekers interested in technical education instructor positions at the college.
As events make a comeback in the Capital City, businesses in Downtown Baton Rouge are preparing for an influx of tourists in the area in the coming weeks.
They put everything else in life on hold just to answer the call to serve, so the brand new “Never Forget Garden” was unveiled to honor their sacrifice.
A Louisiana family in Livingston Parish has a legacy that spans at least five generations, with a family member serving in every American war since World War I.
The Baton Rouge General Foundation is teaming up with City Group Hospitality for a special Restaurant Week from Monday, Nov. 8 through Friday, Nov. 12.
For job seekers hopeful to secure employment soon, there are several opportunities to do so happening across the Capital Region between Oct. 30 and Nov. 4.
250 plus food boxes filled with canned goods, dry goods and assorted drinks will be distributed to individuals and families in need while supplies last.
Right after the storm the church helped people get food, water, and generators, but now they’ve turned to raising money to buy campers for people to stay in while they rebuild
Alliant Insurance Services has launched a bold diversity initiative focused on accelerating the growth of Black professionals in the insurance industry.
