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Fourth of July freebies and deals at Capital City restaurants
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Rather go out to eat versus hosting a July 4 cook-out? Consider some of the below deals and freebies at restaurants nationwide. Applebee’s – Two new Mucho Cocktails have arrived at Applebee’s® just in time for your Fourth of July celebrations. The Captain Morgan, Malibu Coconut Blue Bahama Mama is an explosion of color […]
Free summer meals program for kids begins June 1
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — As the school year comes to a close, students across the Greater Baton Rouge area may begin receiving free ‘grab and go’ meal boxes starting June 1. The meal box program is an effort to help low-income students during the summer months who are not receiving free or reduced-price school […]
Women’s Health Day and Retreat at State Capitol on May 12
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The 10th annual Women’s Health Day and Retreat, organized by the Louisiana Center for Health Equity, took place at the State Capitol Thursday, May 12. The theme this year was Turning the Page for a Healthier Future for Women. Beginning at 9 a.m., guests visited with exhibit attendees in the […]
Tailgate party at Walk-On’s before Garth Brooks concert
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Fans of Garth Brooks are gearing up for Saturday’s concert inside Death Valley, and anyone looking for a reason to get to the stadium early may want to check out Walk-On’s Tailgate, “Callin’ Walk-On’s Burbank.” Kicking off at noon at the original location of Walk-On’s, located at 3838 Burbank Drive, […]
Perkins Rowe Jinya Ramen Bar giveaway April 28
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Jinya Ramen Bar teamed up with HBO Max to help celebrate the premiere of the new crime drama series “Tokyo Vice,” and ramen lovers will get their chance to join in on the fun Thursday. To celebrate the partnership, Jinya will give away a free co-branded pint glass to the […]
EBRPSS: Student events begin Wednesday for ‘Arts in Schools’ week
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Teachers, students, and staff within the East Baton Rouge Parish School System (EBRPSS) are gearing up for a variety of activities as part of EBR’s “Arts in Schools” week. From April 27 through May 1, students interested in music, theatre arts, dance, media arts, and visual arts will have the […]
Destination Louisiane: Three Roll Estate rum distillery
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Three Roll Estate, Louisiana’s single estate distillery, is changing the way south Louisianans enjoy rum — one sip at a time. “We’re very handcrafted, that’s been our premise since day one,” said Olivia Stewart, chief operating officer at Three Roll Estate. “We did do some things with the branding to […]
Winner announced for Remarkable Women contest
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Throughout Women’s History Month, the stories of four local finalists in Nexstar’s Remarkable Women contest were shown on NBC Local 33 and FOX 44. Every Tuesday evening, viewers tuned in to help honor the influence women have made to inspire, lead and forge the way for other women. In the […]
Remarkable Women: Dr. Patricia Norwood with Mirror of Grace
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Patricia Norwood comes from a family known for giving back. As a finalist in Nexstar’s Remarkable Women series, Norwood is recognized for her daily commitment to ensuring the community has access to free resources intended to aid personal growth. “After my brother passed,” said Norwood. “I wanted to do something […]
Remarkable Women: Viki Ellis is the founder of Heritage Ranch
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Viki Ellis is our third finalist in Nexstar’s Remarkable Women contest. As the founder of Heritage Ranch, a residential home for teenage boys, Ellis took her story of personal crisis and turned it into a lifetime of helping other families navigate similar challenges. Ellis was just a teenager when the […]
Remarkable Women: Tonja Myles continues work as a mental health advocate
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Tonja Myles is behind a different kind of 3-digit hotline. It’s one that launches nationwide this summer. “In July of this year, all states have to be 988 compliant meaning that when a person is in crisis, they don’t call 911 anymore, they can call 988,” said Tonja Myles. The […]
Destination Louisiane: ‘Wearin’ of the Green’ parade returns March 19
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The ‘Wearin’ of the Green’ parade for St. Patrick’s Day returns this Saturday. After a two year hiatus, the parade will roll for the 35th time and while it continues to grow in crowd-size and participation, one thing remains constant – the family behind the annual tradition. Founded in 1986, […]
Remarkable Women: Mari Robillard with Cooking By Design
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRProud) — Mari Robillard found her passion for cooking after spending years living and working in the U.S. on the northern east coast. The Mississippi native decided to take a few classes for fun, but said she soon discovered the best means to learning new recipes was to embrace the community nearest […]
Destination Louisiane: Red Stick Farmers Market
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — While the pandemic put a strain on organizations, downtown Baton Rouge is once again coming back to life on Saturday mornings thanks to the Red Stick Farmers Market. Established in 1996, the market was born out of a school project by student Chris Campany, who was working toward his Master’s […]
Give back to Baton Rouge student-athletes this holiday season
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Darry Beckwith Foundation works year-round to ensure area student-athletes receive the tools they need to be successful off the field. This year, in the spirit of giving back, the community is encouraged to help support the foundation so organizers can continue providing youth with better educational and societal opportunities. […]
Destination Louisiane: Fluker Farms
PORT ALLEN, La. (BRPROUD) — Fluker’s Farms has been in the business of breeding feeder insects for more than 50 years. What started as a modest 500 square-foot operation has since grown into a wholesale company that supplies products for the nation’s biggest retailers. “People needed something to feed their crickets and we have lots […]
Job fair with Perkins Rowe businesses: Tuesday, Sept. 28
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Perkins Rowe announced that the center will host a job fair specifically for Perkins Rowe businesses on Tuesday, Sept. 28. From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., participating businesses will be set up inside The Green which is adjacent to Anthropologie. Applicants should come prepared with plenty of resumes. For more […]
Celebrate National Coffee Day with Baton Rouge-based Community Coffee
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — National Coffee Day is just around the corner and the Capital City’s very own Community Coffee plans to celebrate in style. On Wednesday, Sept. 29, lovers of local joe can score 35% off their online purchase. Just head over to the Community Coffee website and use code coffeeday at checkout. […]
Bud Light goes ‘basic’ with new Pumpkin Spice seltzer
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Grab your UGG boots and get ready to snap a selfie with Bud Light Seltzer’s new fall pack. The limited-edition brews feature four fall flavors that will have you thinking flannel and apple picking before you can get through the check-out lane. The new Bud Light Seltzer Fall Flannel variety […]
Six-year-old Hammond boy becomes viral sensation as baseball umpire
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Lathan Williams first went viral for his performance at a baseball game in Hammond. One of the attendees captured the six-year-old, dressed in full umpire gear, calling a Little League game from outside the fence. “His video was seen on Good Morning America, FOX national news,” said mother Kristin. Many […]
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