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Louisiana Sweet Spot Cocktail Trail aims to help local businesses in Ascension Parish
ASCENSION PARISH, La. (BRPROUD) — There are twelve places that make up Louisiana’s Sweet Spot Cocktail Trail. The trail was recently launched by the Ascension Parish Tourism Commission. According to the commission, these places “have created their own version of the “Sweet Spot Cocktail.” The Ascension Parish Tourism Commission provided a list of the places […]
Mini road trip ideas near Baton Rouge: Take a short drive for a little vacation
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Looking for a quick getaway but don’t want to be in the car for very long? Road trips can take a while to plan and require a lot of saving money and coordinating off time, especially if you are a couple with different schedules or a family trying to enjoy […]
Netflix just announced its summer movie slate
BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details FROM BLOCKBUSTER ACTION TO GRIPPING DOCUMENTARIES, HERE’S NETFLIX’S SUMMER LINEUP IN THIS ARTICLE: There’s no shortage of movies coming to the theaters. Whether it’s an insanely over-the-top action-thriller like “Meg 2: The Trench” or the quiet hilarity of a Sundance favorite like “Theater Camp,” there’s something […]
Local hospital leads in caring for stroke patients
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — May is recognized as National Stroke Awareness Month, a time to increase awareness about the signs and symptoms of a stroke. Our Lady of the Lake is the leader in Louisiana when it comes to stroke care. The Medical Stroke Director and a stroke survivor discussed the signs and symptoms […]
New live music series in East Baton Rouge Parish starts this spring
SCOTLANDVILLE, La. (BRPROUD) — After getting a $90,000 grant, a free 10-week-long music series starts this weekend at Scotland Saturdays. The series called Levitt AMP BR is set to kick off on May 13 and run through July 15 in Scotlandville Plaza, according to a news release. Organizers said live music and creative performances will […]
Movie made in Baton Rouge to air on Disney+ in May
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – A movie that was filmed almost entirely in Baton Rouge is premiering on Friday, May 12. “Crater,” starring will Mckenna Grace, Brady Noon, Billy Barratt and Piper Rubio be available on Disney+. Katie Pryor, executive director of the Baton Rouge Film Commission called “Crater,” “a wonderful family-friendly movie.” You can […]
Baton Rouge spring art festival in Mid City set for May 12
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A free spring street art festival in Mid City Baton Rouge returns this May. The route for Hot Art Cool Nights spans from Jefferson Highway at Goodwood Boulevard to the intersection of Government and 14th streets. The art festival is hosted by Mid City Merchants, a group dedicated to supporting […]
Black and Orange Bash to benefit capital area children
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – A local nonprofit organization is celebrating the halfway point to Halloween. 10/31 Consortium is dedicated to providing a safe and happy Halloween for children in the area. The group will have its annual Black and Orange Bash at 7 p.m. May 6 at the Goodwood Library in Baton Rouge. Guests […]
Destination Louisiane: Visit the Thibodaux Firemen’s Fair, built tough by more than 500 volunteers
The time has come for a whole lot of fun that will celebrate and support the Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department — one of the largest volunteer fire departments in the country.
Baton Rouge General to use new technology in operating room
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Baton Rouge General is the first hospital in Louisiana to use a mixed reality 3D hologram during surgery. The technology was exclusively released to high-end surgeons across the country including Orthopedic Shoulder Specialist with Baton Rouge Orthopedic Clinic, Wame Wagganspack. The technology is called Stryker Blueprint Mixed Reality and Doctor […]
Mom breaks generational pattern for baby daughter
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Sidnee Roth wants to raise her daughter differently than her upbringing. She decided to take a parenting class at Eden Park Library at 5131 Greenwell Springs Road in Baton Rouge. “You can never have too much knowledge on how to attend to a child. I want to be better than […]
Where to find Cinco de Mayo celebrations, drink and food specials in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Cinco de Mayo is more than a fiesta filled with queso and tequila. A common misconception is that the holiday is Mexico’s Independence Day, which actually falls in September. The date of May 5th celebrates the victory in 1862 over the French forces of Napoleon III, according to Britannica. However, the […]
Denham Springs spring festival returns with new experience for kids
DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (BRPROUD) – The City of Denham Springs is “springing” into the season with its Spring Festival from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29. The free event will have live music, more than 165 vendors, an arts alley and a kids’ zone. The event will also have something new this year: […]
Love boba tea? Here’s where to get bubble tea in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Let’s get this par-tea started! In Great Britain, tea has become a part of the everyday routine. Tea comes from a plant that originated around southwest China and northern India, according to Peet’s Coffee. National Tea Day is recognized on April 21. This date was chosen because it is Queen […]
Baton Rouge Blues Festival: What you need to know about the lineup, map and parking
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Slip on your dancing shoes to celebrate blues music at the weekend-long Baton Rouge Blues Festival in April. The free downtown festival started in 1981 and now welcomes more than 50,000 attendees, according to the festival’s website. This year’s big music event in the Red Stick is set to return […]
Study using Ozempic to treat postpartum women to prevent diabetes
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Diabetes drug Ozempic has become increasingly popular for weight loss, causing a nationwide shortage. However, now it’s being used in a study at Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge. The drug is a weekly injectable used to treat diabetes. It can result in weight loss, which is one reason it has […]
Destination Louisiane: Take a bite out of fun at the 51st Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival
Starting Friday (April 14), this free three-day event will feature rides, live music, and of course, all the strawberries you can eat! See more Strawberry Fest stories at wgno.com/strawberryfest
Enjoy a night of comedy, laughter at Baton Rouge Improv Festival
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – This month, the Baton Rouge Improv Festival will celebrate the art of improv with three nights of comedy and laughter. “Improv is transformative,” said Brett Duggan, the CEO and Artistic Director of The Baton Rouge Improv Festival. “I have seen people blossom into the person they want to be, increasing […]
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