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Where, when are fireworks banned in, near Baton Rouge? See the rules in local parishes, cities.
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Planning on popping off fireworks to celebrate New Year’s Eve? Here’s where you can and where you can’t. Firework displays are a great way to celebrate the start of a new year. Places in Baton Rouge are already preparing to ring in the year with live shows and the dropping […]
Baton Rouge Zydeco hockey: Here’s what to know about getting tickets, parking
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Gulf Coast isn’t exactly known for winter sports, but ice hockey has devoted fans in Baton Rouge. If you’ve never been to a Zydeco game, here’s what you need to know about where to go, the cost, tickets, parking and what’s banned from the arena. Hockey officially returned to […]
Have a sweet tooth? Check out cookie shops in Baton Rouge to find a new favorite flavor
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Craving something sweet? Head to one of these cookie shops in Baton Rouge. Several options in the capital city offer fresh baked goods to keep you coming back for seconds. Customers can choose from various flavors ranging from salted caramel, red velvet, chocolate chip, birthday cake sprinkles, confetti, ultimate peanut […]
What is the most popular Christmas song in Louisiana? You might be surprised
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Christmas is right around the corner, and we all have a favorite Christmas song that we like to listen to during the holiday season. A new analysis from FinanceBuzz looked for the most popular Christmas song in each state in the US. FinanceBuzz surveyed over 1,000 US adults. FinanceBuzz used […]
Need to shop on Christmas Day? These Baton Rouge stores will be open
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Looking to head out on Christmas Day for any last-minute shopping or items that you need to get prepared for your Christmas meal? We have compiled a list of the stores that will be open on Christmas Day. Many retailers will be closing their stores to celebrate the annual holiday […]
Christmas in Baton Rouge: Where to get ham, turkey, sides, desserts in catering, to-go meals
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Want to spend extra time with family this year? Several places in Baton Rouge are offering to do the cooking so you don’t have to miss anyone opening a present. Thanksgiving wasn’t that long ago, and some people might be tired of cooking a large meal. Restaurants and grocery stores […]
Baton Rouge doctor creates test that can tell you exactly what wine you will like best
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A Baton Rouge doctor has created a test to tell you what wines you will like based on your taste buds. Dr. Henry Barham, an ear, nose and throat specialist at Baton Rouge General, created VinoTastr during the COVID-19 pandemic. He developed a taste test that could determine how likely […]
Jewish community gathers at Capitol to celebrate, light fourth candle during Hanukkah
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Members of the Jewish faith community celebrated Hanukkah at the Louisiana State Capitol for the ninth year on Sunday, Dec. 10. “It’s a holiday in which we celebrate a victory over evil,” said Rabbi Peretz Kazen, Chabad at LSU & Greater Baton Rouge. Also known as the Festival of Lights, […]
Jewish community gathers at Capitol to celebrate, light fourth candle during Hanukkah
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Members of the Jewish faith community celebrated Hanukkah at the Louisiana State Capitol for the ninth year on Sunday, Dec. 10. “It’s a holiday in which we celebrate a victory over evil,” said Rabbi Peretz Kazen, Chabad at LSU & Greater Baton Rouge. Also known as the Festival of Lights, […]
Breath could reveal progression of diseases, malnutrition status
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A new study being conducted by Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge shows how breath molecules can reveal your metabolism or malnutrition status. Dr. Jacob Mey is an assistant professor and lead investigator for the breath and malnutrition study. Staff at Pennington will collect over 60 breath samples from […]
Extraordinary Educator: A creative teacher who shows her students the arts
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Mrs. Melanie Jones-Wright is a music and drama teacher at Crestworth Elementary and has been teaching for eight years. “I just want my students to know, you matter. No matter what environment, and what community you grow up in,” said Jones-Wright. She’s passionate about teaching music, because it exposes her […]
Christmas 2023: Where to take your family for pictures with Santa in, near Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Want to take pictures with Santa Claus in Louisiana but don’t know where to look? Look no more. Christmas time is here and jolly St. Nick returns to spread love and cheer. With Christmas around the corner, photographers and Santas are gearing up to make your holidays memorable with your […]
Christmas 2023: Where to take your family for pictures with Santa in, near Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Want to take pictures with Santa Claus in Louisiana but don’t know where to look? Look no more. Christmas time is here and jolly St. Nick returns to spread love and cheer. With Christmas around the corner, photographers and Santas are gearing up to make your holidays memorable with your […]
Christmas 2023: Where to take your family for pictures with Santa in, near Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Want to take pictures with Santa Claus in Louisiana but don’t know where to look? Look no more. Christmas time is here and jolly St. Nick returns to spread love and cheer. With Christmas around the corner, photographers and Santas are gearing up to make your holidays memorable with your […]
Hanukkah in Baton Rouge: When, where you can celebrate with friends, family, community
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Hanukkah 2023 begins the evening of Thursday, Dec. 7 and ends Friday, Dec. 15. Hanukkah or “Chaukkah” is a Jewish festival that begins on the 25th of the Hebrew month known as Kislev. It is celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods. Traditional Hanukkah foods include latkes, a […]
Baton Rouge coffee shops have seasonal holiday drinks on the menu: Peppermint mocha, eggnog latte
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — It’s that time of the year when the winter temperatures roll in and holiday drinks made with seasonal flavors return to the menu of coffee shops. It’s Christmas cheer in a cup, perfect to have in hand while holiday shopping in the city or while waiting to take a picture […]
Baton Rouge coffee shops have seasonal holiday drinks on the menu: Peppermint mocha, eggnog latte
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — It’s that time of the year when the winter temperatures roll in and holiday drinks made with seasonal flavors return to the menu of coffee shops. It’s Christmas cheer in a cup, perfect to have in hand while holiday shopping in the city or while waiting to take a picture […]
Destination Louisiane: Baton Rouge Zoo is bringing new animals, exhibits and fun for the family
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Connect with animals from around the world, at BREC’s Greater Baton Rouge Zoo in North Baton Rouge. Construction started in 1966, later opening to the public on Easter Sunday in 1970. The zoo draws more than 200,000 visitors each year. Plus, it has more than 50 animals to meet, greet and […]
Daryl Hall accuses John Oates of ‘ultimate partnership betrayal’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Daryl Hall has accused his longtime music partner John Oates of committing the “ultimate partnership betrayal” by planning to sell his share of the Hall & Oates duo’s joint venture without the other’s permission, Hall said in a court declaration supporting his lawsuit to keep the transaction paused. In the declaration filed […]
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