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Louisiana woman kicked out of Baton Rouge restaurant because of controversial dress code
On Tuesday, Facebook user Miney M Mac posted a series of videos from Stab's Prime Steak and Seafood in Baton Rouge, where she was turned away because of a new dress code policy. The user also goes by the name, Y'Mine McClanahan. According to her post, she was asked to...
Louisiana Camp Hack – Keeps Flies & Wasps Away With No Chemicals
Compare rainfall rates in cities such as Lake Charles, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Lafayette from this summer to last summer, you'll see why last year's problems of drought and fire danger have been replaced by potential torrential rains and mosquito invasions. Mosquitoes, flies, wasps, and other scary creatures can be not only an annoyance but a real health threat.
Baton Rouge man catches huge cubera snapper in “Jurassic Park”
When Matt Leerkes of Baton Rouge wants to do battle with a big “dinosaur” – his joking term for a big bottomfish – he gets Joey Maciasz to take him to “Jurassic Park.”. So it was no surprise last weekend when Leerkes hooked up and...
Gray’s Creek bream on the fly
It’s no secret that fly fishing isn’t at the top of the list of preferred methods to catch fish in Louisiana. But for Terry Aucoin of Denham Springs, using a fly rod to catch fish is second nature. “I love it more than I love breathing,” he said....
Downtown casino withdraws application to demolish historic building
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Belle of Baton Rouge Casino withdrew its application to demolish a historical building in downtown Baton Rouge. The casino was looking to tear down the “Maritime II” building and create additional parking but the appeal was withdrawn before the issue made it in front of the East Baton Rouge Metro Council.
Sam's Club receives new recycling unit open to public
BATON ROUGE - A new recycling unit is available and open to the public. The recycling unit is located at 10444 North Mall Drive at the Sam's Club. You do not have to be a member of Sam's Club to take part in the collection of recyclable materials. Bring your...
Baton Rouge Restaurant Week heats up: 4 menus you can't miss
This week, Baton Rouge is hosting one of its largest Summer Restaurant Weeks yet with 54 restaurants offering prix fixe, three-course menus. Restaurant Week occurs twice annually, in January and July, with the goal being to strengthen Baton Rouge's hospitality industry and culinary culture. Baskets are set up at each...
Whisker Wednesday: Meet Cupcake, a cat up for adoption in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Amber Harrell of Cat Haven introduced a pretty, sweet cat named Cupcake up for adoption in Baton Rouge. She is a little over two years old and recently had two litters of kittens. All of her kittens have already been adopted out. Cupcake gets...
After summer tour with uncle Tim McGraw, Timothy Wayne heads back to LSU with big plans
Timothy Wayne has become very good at juggling. He’s been navigating life as a full-time LSU student, which includes an active social life as part of his fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha, while debuting his single “God Made A Country Boy,” released by Universal Music Group Nashville, this past May.
Amateur beekeeper studies, collects bees in hopes of starting research study at his university
BATON ROUGE — An amateur beekeeper from Baton Rouge is collecting and studying bees in hopes of starting a research study at his university. Gabriel Marable began studying and researching bees in December. It was after this that he proposed bee research to administrators at Alcorn State University in Lorman, Mississippi, which was approved in February.
Demo dodged: Belle of Baton Rouge drops efforts to tear down Catfish Town building
A century-old building has been saved from the wrecking ball, thwarting past efforts from its owner to replace it with a parking lot. On Wednesday, representatives of Catfish Queen LLC — the operators of the Belle of Baton Rouge casino — withdrew their appeal effort for the demolition of the Maritime II building.
Film Louisiana Launches New Brand
BATON ROUGE – The organization formerly known as the Louisiana Film & Entertainment Association has renamed itself Film Louisiana. The rebranding initiative includes a new logo and website. Film Louisiana is a professional trade association that advocates for the film industry and provides location scouting, permitting assistance and talent...
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