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Port Hudson-Pride Road Bridge closed until further notice
ZACHARY– The Department of Transportation and Drainage announced Monday that Port Hudson-Pride Road over White Bayou will be closed starting tomorrow until further notice. Officials say drivers can use Scotlandville-Zachary Highway and Church Street/High Street to Old Scenic Highway as alternative routes.
Around Zachary for July 3, 2024
The Plainsman is publishing candidate-prepared announcements for the Nov. 5 elections. Announcements must include the candidate's age, political party and education. All announcements must be less than 400 words and received by July 19. A color photo of the candidate also should be sent as a high resolution jpg attachment.
East Baton Rouge Parish Libraries closed on July 4 and 5
BATON ROUGE — All East Baton Rouge Parish Library locations will be closed Thursday and Friday to observe Independence Day, the library announced Monday. Online resources including e-books, videos and online newspapers will still be available on the library's website.
Louisiana Mother Seeks Answers from Daycare After Child’s Face is Covered in Bruises
A parent's worst nightmare is harm being done to their child, especially when their child is under someone else's supervision. We have all heard the horror stories of some daycares taking discipline too far or not supervising them properly. Ge'Nene Davis, a Baton Rouge mother, wants answers after she picked her son up from daycare.
WBRZ's Fireworks on the Mississippi, Red White and Blues Festival expected to bring heavy crowds
BATON ROUGE - WBRZ's Fireworks on the Mississippi, the state's largest firework show, is a Fourth of July tradition for downtown Baton Rouge. According to Visit Baton Rouge, the event brings in around 10,000 people annually. However, they say that's not the only thing bringing in heavy crowds this year.
This Thursday in BR: Fun Fourth of July events
Pay $10 cover, and then bowl for just 25 cents a game at All Star Lanes famous Quarter Night. This special starts at 9:30 p.m. and lasts until close at 1 a.m. Enjoy select 9 oz draft beer for 25 cents a cup from 9:30 to 11:30 while you bowl. This is a weekly special that happens every Tuesday. Check out this flier with more information.
2-year-old from Central to have picture on Times Square jumbotron by Down Syndrome organization
CENTRAL — The National Down Syndrome Society will present five hundred photos of individuals with Down Syndrome on multiple jumbotrons in Times Square in September. One of those photos will be of a 2-year-old from Central. Cade Forbes has had a big smile on his face ever since he...
54 Baton Rouge intersections will get a deep clean over the next year
More than 50 intersections across East Baton Rouge Parish will be cleaned every week for the next year as part of a new "corridor cleaning" program, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome's office said Monday. Contractors with the city-parish will provide weekly cleanings, picking up litter and debris around 54 intersections over...
New preparation for this year's Fireworks on the Mississippi
BATON ROUGE - For more than 50 years, WBRZ's Fireworks on the Mississippi has brought together the Baton Rouge community and neighboring parishes for the largest fireworks show in Louisiana. Preparations for this year's show are different than previous years. Lead technician Adam Siegal said in the past, they used...
Kenilworth Independence Day Parade will roll on Wednesday, led by Keep Tiger Town Beautiful
Jennifer Richardson and her organization Keep Tiger Town Beautiful will lead the Kenilworth Civic Association's 52nd annual Independence Day Parade at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Keep Tiger Town Beautiful volunteers call themselves "litter warriors" and say they're "united by our passion for preserving and enhancing the beauty of Baton Rouge." The...
Keeping safety a priority while celebrating the Fourth of July
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Fourth of July holiday is one known for great celebrations and time spent celebrating with family and friends. There are several things to keep in mind to ensure this year’s Independence day is a safe one for everyone. The American Red Cross suggests attending professional firework performances that are being done, no matter if it is legal to do at-home fireworks in your parish or not. Glow sticks and noise makers make for a safer environment for celebrating, especially with children. If you are doing fireworks at home in a parish where it is legal, remember to always follow instructions on the packaging, keep a supply of water close by, wear eye protection if lighting the firework, light one firework at a time and store fireworks away from children or pets.
FIREWORKS: Where you can & cannot shoot them on July 4th
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The boom. The crackle. The whistle. Celebrating the Fourth of July with fireworks is a tradition for many people. However, depending on where you are at, you may get in trouble for doing so. Some parishes and municipalities, including Baton Rouge, have made it illegal...
Sign up for free July Fourth bike rides in downtown Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — You and your family can enjoy free bike rides through downtown Baton Rouge this July Fourth. Geaux Ride owner Charles Daniel has teamed up with city leaders for the Geaux 4th event. It’s part of the Summer of Hope initiatives to give children and families something to do while students are out of school.
Community members voice concerns following Friday's contentious East Baton Rouge school board meeting
BATON ROUGE - With the decision for superintendent less than two weeks away, tensions are growing as the final choice is soon to be made. In a four-to-five split vote Friday, the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board moved forward on three finalists for the superintendent spot. After the weekend, community members and activists opened up about how the divisive decision could affect the final selection.
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