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Furry Friends Friday: Meet Mocha & Ollie, two sweet dogs up for adoption
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Beverly Theriot and Lori DeBenedetto-Webb of Second Chance Dog Rescue introduced two adorable pups named Mocha and Ollie. Mocha is a sweet and happy four-year-old Yorkiepoo who weighs 14 pounds. He’s been neutered, microchipped and has all his shots. His adoption fee is $350. He’ll be a sweet addition to any family, but he is a little shy around bigger dogs. It’s probably best for him to be in a home with other smaller dogs.
New restaurant opens at Baton Rouge Community College with delivery to classrooms, offices
French toast before your Spanish exam? Crawfish nachos after a history study session? How about birria tacos outside the chemistry lab?. Baton Rouge Community College announced that a new, classic Southern restaurant is now open at its Mid City campus Bienvenue Student Center, located at 201 Community College Drive, and they will deliver to classrooms and offices on campus.
10 puppies dumped at East Feliciana animal clinic Sunday night, vet struggling to find them homes
ETHEL - An animal clinic in East Feliciana is overloaded with puppies after a stranger dumped ten of them in front of their building Sunday night. The East Feliciana Animal Clinic said a man in a red Ram pickup truck pulled up to the building Sunday night with his license plates and face covered when he dropped off the ten puppies crammed into two crates.
Baton Rouge Zoo to Reveal Upcoming New Entrance
The Baton Rouge Zoo has a new entrance that will enhance the experience for all visitors. This renovation is part of an effort to modernize the zoo and make it more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. According to the Director of the Baton Rouge Zoo, Jim Fleshman, the new entrance is the “beginning of a reimagined experience for visitors of all ages.” This new entrance upgrade is one of the many parts of the zoo’s master plan, which includes new exhibits, educational programs, and community events. ■ brzoo.org.
Clear the Shelters: Meet June Bug, a cute kitten up for adoption in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Heidi Wetherbee of Companion Animal Alliance introduced an adorable four-month-old kitten named June Bug. June Bug used to be a feral cat living on the streets. He was one of the cats involved in CAA’s Trap, Neuter and Release program. The purpose of this program is to spay/neuter stray cats and return them to wherever they made their home. June Bug, however, is different.
Louisiana oyster shell recycling program expands to Baton Rouge restaurants
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Baton Rouge restaurants will now be able to help save the Louisiana coastline after the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana expanded its oyster shell recycling initiative. On Wednesday, the coalition joined one of their participating restaurants, Jolie Pearl Oyster Bar, and other participating restaurants...
The Footprint of Sock it To Me: A Story That Will Warm Your “Sole”
The magazine recently asked me about the beginnings of the Sock it To Me Sock Drive, which is now 20 years old. I am the retired owner and founder of Baton Rouge Parents Magazine and the “mistress of the socks” for the Sock it To Me Sock Drive. They wanted to know: why socks? Here’s the story.
Black Bayou hosting Louisiana National Hunting and Fishing Day
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge will be one of the hosts for Louisiana’s National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD). NHFD will be held on September 28 at Waddill Wildlife Refuge in Baton Rouge, Woodworth Shooting Range in Woodworth, the Tom Merrill Recreation Area at Bodcau Wildlife Management Area in Haughton, and Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Monroe.
What are some tailgate foods people eat in Louisiana?
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Tailgating season in Louisiana has arrived. Louisiana takes its tailgates seriously, there is always food, drinks, tents and people ready to have a good time. Some might say they like to have a football party more than they like to watch the game. In...
Iconic Sculpture “In Our Hands” Installed at LSU Vet Med
The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine installed a stunning new sculpture titled, “In Our Hands” by DiBari & Associates. This sculpture is sculpted by Vito DiBari and depicts two hands holding a dog, a cat, and a bird, and is a symbol of LSU Vet Med’s dedication to safeguarding the lives of animals through outstanding education, groundbreaking research, and compassionate care. It is positioned in front of the Stephenson Pet Clinic on Skip Bertman Drive, between the Mississippi River and Tiger Stadium, in Baton Rouge. ■ lsu.edu.
Burden Museum & Gardens welcomes fall with activities
(08/29/24) BATON ROUGE, La. — Harvest — not to mention spooky — season is among us, and Burden Museum & Gardens is set to ring in autumn with many fun activities for the entire family. With more than 320 species of birds — including common species such...
New Little Kitchen food truck brings Filipino food to Baton Rouge
The owners of a new food truck want to give Baton Rouge an authentic taste of the Philippines. Little Kitchen opened June 29 at 940 O’Neal Lane. The family-owned business got its start through catering. After four years of hard work perfecting their recipes and gathering feedback from customers, Marvin and Gloria Quisido and their son, Michael Quisido, decided to grow their business. Filipino food is rare in Baton Rouge, and the Quisido family wanted to give the Filipino community a taste of home while also introducing Louisiana residents to a culture with delicious food.
BTR adding special non-stop flights to and from the capital city for Tigers fans around the country
BATON ROUGE - Keep up with the Tigers as they travel to face opponents away from Death Valley this season with nonstop flights out of the capital city. This year, BTR and multiple airlines are providing nonstop flights to the Tigers' home and away games that leave on Fridays and return on Sundays, except for the season opener against USC.
GET 2 MOVING: Body Fit Pilates
BATON ROUGE - Body Fit Pilates is a unique pilates studio providing specialized workouts. Owner Vanda Refermat created what is known as the "V-100," which consists of four different body movements on the pilates machine with 25 reps each. Refermat says this drill gives the body low-impact, high-intensity training that...
State puts money into film and video education
Louisiana Economic Development has awarded nearly $200,000 from the state’s Entertainment Development Fund to the film and television program at LSU to help grow the talent pipeline for the state’s film production workforce. LSU will use the grant to expand faculty in its Bachelor of Fine Arts in...
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