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2024 Chinese New Year: Celebrations, events in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Chinese New Year falls on Saturday, Feb. 10 and there are several events in Baton Rouge where you can celebrate the festivities. The Lunar New Year “begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and ends on the first full moon of the lunar calendar,” according to Britannica. […]
Popular food truck that serves southern macs, melts to open restaurant in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A popular food truck that has been a staple in Tigerland that serves its award-winning southern mac and melts is opening a new restaurant in Baton Rouge. The Big Cheezy will be opening a permanent restaurant that will be located on LSU’s campus. “We have been looking for a location […]
Looking to watch Super Bowl LVIII? Check out sports bars, restaurants in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers will square off in Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas on Sunday, Feb. 11. Looking for a place to watch the big game? Several Baton Rouge restaurants and bars will have it on big screens and offer food and drink specials […]
Photos: Luxury home near Baton Rouge worth about $2.7 million has nature trails, barn
PRIDE, La. (BRPROUD) — A $2,890,000 home is the perfect space for a family looking for a spacious, nature-filled property. A real estate listing describes the 16033 Greenwell Springs Port Hudson Road home as a “dream retreat,” mixing Louisiana luxury living with fun outdoor adventure. The lot is 52.31 acres and has a barn with […]
Baton Rouge man devotes life to help adults learn literacy
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A Baton Rouge man who spent 25 years in a high school classroom now spends his days in a different teaching environment. Through his role with the Adult Literacy Advocates, he teaches adults how to read, write and do basic math. “For a lot of them, it’s a major step […]
Want a cake, cookie or other sweet? Check out the Top 10 Baton Rouge bakeries on Yelp
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Looking to find the best sweet treats in the area? Baton Rouge has a variety of bakeries for customers to choose from to satisfy their sweet tooth. These are the top-rated bakeries in the capital city. Each place has diehard fans and house specialties. Whether you’re looking for cookies, cheesecakes or […]
Raising Cane’s founder in new Snoop Dogg comedy movie streaming on Prime Video
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – The founder of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers appears in a new rated R sports comedy movie, “The Underdoggs,” featuring rapper Snoop Dogg. A Raising Cane’s spokesperson confirmed that Todd Graves is in the film. The movie stars Snoop Dogg, Mike Epps, George Lopez, and includes Kal Penn, Michael Strahan, Deion […]
Food Truck Round-Up at the Rowe coming to Perkins Rowe in late February
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Get ready to dive into the local food offerings that Baton Rouge features at this year’s free Food Truck Round-Up at the Rowe event. This year’s event will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23. According to its website, there will be food trucks that will be lined up throughout […]
Looking back at the major healthcare advancements in Baton Rouge in 2023
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — 2023 saw some major healthcare advancements in Baton Rouge. Medical professionals say they hope to make new achievements in 2024. We will now take a look back at some highlights. In 2023, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Baton Rouge obtained a new cancer fighting machine. The hospital had been […]
Red Stick Social open to public for weekends, Sunday brunch is back
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A few weeks after Red Stick Social announced that it would be transitioning to a private event space, the Baton Rouge entertainment venue now says it will be open to the public from Friday to Sunday. Olivia Pitts, director of sales at Red Stick Social, said the venue is open […]
Take a gamble: These casinos in, near Baton Rouge offer slots, poker, blackjack and more
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Looking for a game of chance? Or are games of skill more your style? The Baton Rouge area has several casinos where players 21 years or older can take a gamble and test their luck. The casinos in the area have a variety of gaming machines. Some of the gaming […]
Luxurious country club home in Baton Rouge sold for $2.9 million: See the property
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A luxurious home in the Country Club of Louisiana in Baton Rouge was recently sold. According to a Zillow listing, the home at 19460 S. Muirfield Circle has been sold for $2.9 million. This 2.9-acre estate was listed by Your Home Source, LLC. The two-story home has two fireplaces, black […]
Krewe of Oshun court invites community to Saturday parade in North Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — We’re just a day away from the 4th annual Krewe of Oshun Parade in Baton Rouge. This is the first krewe ever to roll in North Baton Rouge. The name Oshun comes from the orisha, or goddess, of love in Nigeria-based Yoruba culture. This year’s theme is “The King’s Palace” […]
Looking for a fun time with friends? Sip wine and make a candle in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Located on Jefferson Highway, The Bougie Bar is described by owners Jamie and Rusty Phillips as a “one-of-a-kind experience where customers can immerse themselves in the art of candle making.” The Baton Rouge location opened in March 2022. Jamie Phillips said customers who book a session can expect a hands-on […]
Louisiana Tiki Festival 2024: Enjoy rum, Hawaiian shirts and grass skirts with friends
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Louisiana Tiki Festival is back for its second year. The festivities will run Friday, March 22, until Sunday, March 24. This year’s event will have rum tastings, outdoor and indoor tiki bars, a marketplace, distilleries, mugs and tiki drinks. According to the Louisiana Tiki Festival’s Instagram, tickets will be […]
Foster families step in to give cats, dogs a second chance during ‘dumping season’
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The winter season is a popular time for rehoming or dumping pets that were given as gifts over the holidays. Local foster organizations are stepping up to make sure the animals have a second chance. Allison Barrilleaux has been a foster for more than a decade, and she’s spent almost […]
Craving a sandwich? Check out these restaurants in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Craving a cold sandwich or a hot sub for lunch or dinner? Head to one of these shops in the capital city. These chains in Baton Rouge focus on providing fresh, hand-sliced meat in every order. Customers can choose from a selection of different sandwiches, or they can customize their […]
New Mexican restaurant coming to Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A new Mexican restaurant, The Pink Agave, is coming to Baton Rouge. The Pink Agave is also located in Ponchatoula, Covington and Amite. The restaurant released the following statement on their Facebook page regarding the opening: We’re putting the finishing touches, so hold off on the critiques for just a […]
Halal street food, chicken shawarma food truck opens in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A halal food truck, Abu Omar Halal, that first started in Houston, Texas, opened in Baton Rouge on Friday, Jan. 12 with their grand opening festivities. If you missed the first day of the grand opening festivities, the food truck’s grand opening will be continuing on Saturday, Jan. 13. According […]
Throw me something, mister! Mardi Gras parades are set to roll in, near Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The carnival season is here in Louisiana, and the countdown to Mardi Gras has begun. There will be plenty of events in and around the Baton Rouge area. We’ve put together a list of the parades leading up to the annual holiday on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The parades feature tons […]
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