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Hear the blues, reggae at the Taste of Deep South music festival
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Different genres of music can be enjoyed at A Taste of Deep South Festival that will be held in early October. A Taste of Deep South will take place from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, and Sunday, Oct. 8 at the Riverfront Plaza. The event is free and […]
Ready for an adventure? Check out these swamp tours in, near Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Get ready to go on an adventure and explore what Louisiana has to offer on your next swamp tour around the Baton Rouge area. Swamp tours highlight what makes Louisiana unique. Along the journey, guests will be able to take in some breathtaking views and discover the many creatures that […]
Baton Rouge Hispanic culture, businesses highlighted during Hispanic Heritage Month
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 to celebrate the history, culture and contributions of citizens with ancestors from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The recognition of Hispanic culture started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week but was upgraded to being celebrated […]
Looking for a quick bite? Check out Food Truck Frenzy on Saturday
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Looking to grab a quick bite to eat this weekend? Well, look no further as BREC will be hosting a Food Truck Frenzy from 12-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23. This year’s event will occur at City-Brooks Community Park in Baton Rouge. According to BREC, Food Truck Frenzy will feature food trucks, […]
Check out these BREC fitness centers for your gym, track, exercise needs in East Baton Rouge Parish
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — BREC has been serving the East Baton Rouge Parish community for several decades, offering all kinds of amenities around the area. Three fitness and recreation centers have state-of-the-art equipment. Finding the right place to work out can be an important decision on the path to staying fit and healthy. A […]
Test your skills at these bowling alleys in, near Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — There are plenty of entertainment options for those looking to spend time with their family and friends that are offered in the Baton Rouge area, including bowling alleys. The bowling alleys across the area offer amenities fit for any skill level. It can be a fun experience for all ages, […]
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center first hospital to use sepsis test in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge is the first and only hospital using a lifesaving tool to detect sepsis. The emergency room has been testing patients as of Aug. 1, 2023, with the Intellisep Diagnostic Test. “Sepsis is your body’s inflammatory response to an infection. […]
Owner of Lasyone’s Meat Pie Restaurant in Natchitoches shares dipping sauce recipe
Lasayone didn't give out exact amounts to be used for each ingredient, but she did tell KTAL that there we an combine the following ingredients to make Lasyone's creole sour cream sauce.
Love extreme sports? Check out these parks in, near Baton Rouge for skating, BMX bikes
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Thrill seekers can enjoy some of the best skate parks in and around the Baton Rouge area. Every skate park in Baton Rouge features unique amenities, including a BMX track, a funbox, cycling tracks and so much more. Visitors to skate parks can dive into a recreational atmosphere that suits […]
Oldies But Goodies Fest brings BBQ contest, car show to Port Allen
PORT ALLEN, La. (BRPROUD) — Looking for some good old retro fun? Head out to the West Baton Rouge Oldies But Goodies Fest. The old-school festival is set to happen Saturday, Sept. 9 and Sunday, Sept. 10 at the West Baton Rouge Tourist Information and Conference Center, 2750 North Westport Drive. On Saturday, cooks from […]
Check out these places to go kayaking, canoeing, paddling in, near Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — As the summer months start to wind down you won’t want to miss out on going kayaking and canoeing around Baton Rouge before the weather starts to cool off. Tourists and locals will be able to test their skills on the water as they navigate multiple waterways across the area. […]
Want a snowball or snowcone? Here’s where to find some of the best in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Beat the heat and cool off by picking up a delicious treat at one of the several snowball stands that are offered in the Baton Rouge area. Make sure to stop by one of the local snowball stands before it’s too late. There can be many different flavors to choose from […]
Louisiana will have a float in the 2024 Tournament of Roses Parade
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Louisiana will have a float in the 2024 Tournament of Roses Parade on January 1, 2024. The annual event airs on nationwide TV. It will be the third year in a row for Louisiana to have a float in the parade. In 2022, the theme was “Dream. Believe. Achieve.” The […]
Destination Louisiane: Celtic Studios is Louisiana’s biggest studio
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The largest studio facility in Louisiana welcomed a new executive director at the beginning of the year. Now, he wants to open more doors for the youth of Louisiana. Celtic Studios in Baton Rouge has nearly 150,000 of design-built stage space, 100,000 square feet of office space, plus an additional […]
Craving a sweet treat? Check out these places in Baton Rouge for ice cream, shakes, gelato
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — With the temperatures reaching the triple digits this week, getting a sweet treat can be one of the remedies to keeping cool. Ice cream has become one of the most popular frozen desserts, coming in all sorts of different flavors for customers to try. If you are looking to cure […]
When will Baton Rouge water parks close for fall? Get in your last summer swim trip soon
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Kids are returning to school, and the summer months are winding down. Water parks will start closing as we head into the fall, but there is still time to get in one last swim trip. It has been a historic summer for Baton Rouge as the temperatures continue to skyrocket […]
New prostate cancer treatment available at Gonzales medical center
GONZALES, La. (BRPROUD) — You can now buy a new drug for advanced prostate cancer. The Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is using the treatment and accepting new patients. New leading-edge therapy for advanced prostate cancer patients is being utilized by this center in Gonzales. “We are one of the first centers to be able […]
Whisker Wednesday: Pringles (August 16, 2023)
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Wednesday is Whisker Wednesday! Pringles is four months old and she’s up for adoption at Cat Haven. She was taken in by Cat Haven with her siblings and she is the only one still looking for a “furever” home. Pringles gets along with other cats and she loves treats and catnip. […]
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