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Looking for unique, fun and romantic ideas for a date in Baton Rouge? Here’s a list
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Dinner dates are fun but can get old fast. Here are 10 unique, fun and romantic date ideas for couples who want to shake things up a little bit but still stay in the city. For physical couples, rock climbing can be a challenge to face together. One of the […]
Destination Louisiane: Santa Maria Golf Course in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — It’s time to swing into full gear and have a “hole-in-one” experience in this week’s Destination Louisiane at Santa Maria Golf Course in Baton Rouge. “It gets you outside, with the fresh air and the green grass, what’s not to love?” said BJ Taillon, assistant manager of BREC’s Santa Maria […]
Standout Students: Three students represent Assumption Parish as top students of the year
NAPOLEONVILLE, La. (BRPROUD) – The Assumption Parish Public School Board recently recognized those students who were selected as the top students at their schools and for the district overall. The top three winners included Assumption High School senior Kassidy Besson, Napoleonville Middle School eighth-grader River Sanchez and Belle Rose Primary School fifth-grader A’Nyri Parker. All […]
Need Easter plans for the family? These Baton Rouge restaurants are serving brunch
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Easter falls on Sunday, April 9 this year. The Farmers’ Almanac says Easter is described as a “movable feast,” meaning it doesn’t happen on the same date every year. The Christian holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ is most commonly celebrated on either March 31 or April 16. Among […]
Denham Springs nurse pushes for more Amyloidosis awareness
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — According to doctors, Amyloidosis is a rare and often misdiagnosed disease characterized by a buildup of abnormal amyloid deposits in the body. Amyloid deposits can build up in the heart, brain, kidneys, spleen and other parts of the body. The month of March is Amyloidosis Awareness Month. Spreading awareness for […]
Remarkable Women: Anne Ancelet with Born with Angel Wings
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A woman who knows all about grief now has a ministry with a mission. Anne Ancelet spends her time helping mothers after they’ve suffered the devastating loss of a child from stillbirth, miscarriage or death soon after birth. She calls her nonprofit ‘Born with Angel Wings’ and it all began […]
Remarkable Women: Anne Ancelet with Born with Angel Wings
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A woman who knows all about grief now has a ministry with a mission. Anne Ancelet spends her time helping mothers after they’ve suffered the devastating loss of a child from stillbirth, miscarriage or death soon after birth. She calls her nonprofit ‘Born with Angel Wings’ and it all began […]
Proposed RV resort could bring family fun, glamping to Ascension Parish
GONZALES, La. (BRPROUD) – Could a unique RV experience be coming to Ascension Parish in the future? Three investors are working to make the Hidden Bayou RV Resort a reality. The community gave feedback about the proposal during an open house at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center. Dustin Clouatre, one of the investors, said it […]
Where to take free Easter pictures in Baton Rouge, surrounding area
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Time to get your bunny ears ready and put on your best outfit! Easter is April 9, and there are plenty of free opportunities to take a photo with the Easter Bunny in the Greater Baton Rouge area. A lot of events also include Easter egg hunts, games and food. […]
Standout Students: Walker High student volunteers, advocates for mental health awareness
WALKER, La. (BRPROUD) — When it comes to staying busy, this Standout Student does just that in devoting her time to service while still deep in the books. Walker High School student Autumn Herring, 17, has a tight schedule. “I have 4-H, Beta, the LSU Rural Life Museum, Jiu-Jitsu, MMA. It’s very busy,” said Herring. […]
Here are 5 of the oldest restaurants in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Did you know that one of the oldest restaurants in Baton Rouge is a soul food joint? Some places in Baton Rouge opened when segregation was in place and are still standing. Chicken Shack has been around since the early 1930s and still serves Southern food icons like fried chicken […]
What’s the difference between Cajun food and Creole food?
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – It’s not just the tomatoes. “The big controversy about tomatoes in your gumbo, and saying Cajuns don’t put tomatoes in their gumbo people in in the Creole world do and that’s because today it was growing so well in the Creole world and not in the Cajun world,” said Liz […]
Capital Cuisine: Tre’s Street Kitchen
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – When the world was shut down three years ago because of the COVID pandemic, Tremaine Divine was working as an executive chef at a downtown Baton Rouge restaurant. When everything slowed down, his creativity sped up. “We just wanted to find a way that we can bring our kitchen to […]
Capital Cuisine: Tre’s Street Kitchen
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – When the world was shut down three years ago because of the COVID pandemic, Tremaine Divine was working as an executive chef at a downtown Baton Rouge restaurant. When everything slowed down, his creativity sped up. “We just wanted to find a way that we can bring our kitchen to […]
Tickets for Denham Springs Memorial Day country festival on sale
DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (BRPROUD) – Tickets for a country music festival in Denham Springs are on sale. This year’s Cajun Country Jam Memorial Day Festival will be at PARDS North Park on May 28 and May 29. Music star Travis Tritt headlines the first night and American Idol winner Scotty McCreery headlines the second night. […]
Baton Rouge Christian artist says God spoke to him after brain injury, leads his faith and his music
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – In 2015, Baton Rouge musician Benny DiChiara suffered a brain injury that almost cost him his life. Now, DiChiara and his band, Empowered, are spreading a message of faith through music. After a fall, DiChiara was sent to the intensive care unit with a concussion and a double fracture in […]
Destination Louisiane: Antiques Roadshow; deadline for tickets ends March 13
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The deadline to sign up for the Antiques Roadshow free ticket lottery is fast approaching. The popular PBS show returns to Louisiana on May 2, but the last day to register for the ticket lottery is March 13. Baton Rouge will be the first of five stops for the show’s […]
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