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Campaign ads show how Baton Rouge mayoral race is taking shape
Baton Rouge is three months out from its mayoral election, and campaign ads and other political messaging are starting to ramp up. A few trends are becoming clear: The race's top two candidates are likely to face negative ads. Crime is a central issue of the race. And, at least so far, incumbent Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and former state Rep. Ted James are focused on each other.
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...
Anthony Kenney asks EBR Metro Council to vote against agenda item regarding Scotlandville community center
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — On Wednesday, District 2 candidate Anthony Kenney called on the East Baton Rouge Metro Council to vote against an agenda item that he says could jeopardize the ownership of the Scotlandville community center. At Wednesday’s EBR Metro Council meeting, agenda item 101 calls for...
(Neighbor)Hood Fest happening in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Henry Turner Jr.’s Listening Room Museum Foundation is hosting a free, family-friendly event about unity and community in Baton Rouge. According to organizers, the first (Neighbor) Hood Fest will begin at noon and continue until 8 p.m on Saturday, July 27. It is happening at the EBRPL-Main Library, which is located at 7711 Goodwood Boulevard in Baton Rouge.
Top Broome administration official to leave post
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A top staffer in Mayor Sharon Weston Broome’s administration is stepping down. Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Courtney Scott’s resignation will take effect next week, sources told the WAFB I-TEAM. Officials in Broome’s administration have so far refused to explain the reason behind Scott’s...
Release party, fundraiser for Live After Five concert series at Baton Rouge bar. See when, where
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Brickyard South is hosting a Live After Five release party on Aug. 16. One of Baton Rouge’s favorite free concert series, Live After Five, is returning this fall. This year, a release party is scheduled to reveal the lineup for the series. Doors...
Flurry of tax filing, residency challenges filed Friday for EBR races
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Several Baton Rouge residents have filed lawsuits asking 19th Judicial District judges to disqualify candidates in various races in East Baton Rouge Parish for tax concerns and residency issues. CITY CONSTABLE FOR BATON ROUGE. East Baton Rouge Parish District Hillar Moore has filed a suit...
Louisiana’s role in NASA’s upcoming moon mission; Baton Rouge painter on the relationship between art and health
The push to unionize auto plants in the South appears to have lost momentum. This comes after a big loss in May when workers at a Mercedes factory rejected joining the United Auto Workers. Stephan Bisaha of the Gulf States Newsroom visited the UAW’s campaign in Montgomery, Alabama to learn...
Guest Editorial: Baton Rouge Mayor’s Race Is the Most Important Election in Louisiana
That headline is sure to come off as strange to many of our readers, who will note that in 2024 we have a Presidential election, six Congressional races in newly-redrawn districts, a Public Service Commission race which is open with Craig Greene’s decision not to run for re-election and lots of judicial and other races.
Jolie Koppenol, Jamisyn Payne Win State Titles, Now in Dallas for 2024 International Competition
Two young ladies from Central have won statewide beauty titles in Louisiana and are now at the international pageant in Dallas. Jolie Koppenol, a student at Central Middle School, has been named Louisiana Miss at the state pageant. Jamisyn Payne, 5, a student at St. Alphonsus Catholic School, was chosen...
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...
This weekend in Baton Rouge: Arts For EveryBody; BROC, Rock & Wine and more events
Put your boy band knowledge to the test at DIY Disco on Friday, July 26, for Finish the Lyrics: Boy Band Trivia Night. Test your memory on featured bands the Backstreet Boys, ‘N Sync, Jonas Brothers, One Direction and more. First place will win a $50 gift card and second place will win a $20 gift card. DIY Disco trivia nights offer happy hour craft menus and a regular craft menu throughout the night.
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