The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking for the public’s help as it seeks to gather information on the eastern spotted skunk (Spilogale putorius), a news release said. There has been no confirmed sighting of this species, once…
The St. George Fire Department operates eight fire stations, and its two response districts are roughly separated by Airline Highway, with one zone mostly north and east of Airline Highway, while the other is south and west of Airline Highway.
Calls for assistance received by the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office for Sept. 27-Oct. 3:
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The mission of Friends of the Animals is to rescue, place in homes or save dogs, puppies and other pets from euthanasia in East Baton Rouge Parish. FOTA operates the Dog Adoption House, 8476 Highland Road, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 11…
The "Three Charlies" of the Charlie's Place activity and respite centers in Baton Rouge and Gonzales will be the honorary chairs of the Alzheimer’s Services 2019 Walk/Run to Remember from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 19 at the LSU Old Front Nine on Nichols…
BREC Outdoor Adventure is organizing a Great Family Campout at Greenwood Community Park, 13350 La. 19, Baker, from 3 p.m. Oct. 19 to 10 a.m. the next morning.
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Staged readings of three new plays featuring science as an extensive part of the story will be presented during the LSU SciArts New Play Festival on Oct. 20-22 in the LSU Music & Dramatic Arts Building, 4230 Dalrymple Drive, Baton Rouge.
The Emerge Center will honor emerging activist Skye Taylor and 10 other volunteer activists during a benefit luncheon at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at the Renaissance Hotel, 7000 Bluebonnet Blvd., Baton Rouge.
Geaux Fish Saturday
Louisiana Master Gardener Donna Montgomery will give a free presentation on Louisiana super plants at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Central Branch Library, 11260 Joor Road. The talk will be followed at 7 p.m. by a presentation on growing citrus…
Forum 35 has chosen 34 representatives of Baton Rouge’s business, civic, and nonprofit sectors as participants in the 2019 cohort of its John W. Barton Sr., Community Leadership Development Program.
Public education on child car seats, and inspections to ensure seats are properly installed, were available Sept. 21 during a statewide Seat Check Saturday event organized by the Louisiana Passenger Safety Task Force and University Medical Center…
Dr. Nathan Hite has joined the colorectal surgeons of the Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group in evaluating and treating all diseases and disorders affecting the small intestine, colon, rectum and anus.
Guest speakers and giveaways will be featured during a free Pink 'N' Pearls breast cancer awareness event from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, at Entrance 3 of Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet, 8585 Picardy Ave.
Chevron is accepting applications through Oct. 30 for up to $375,000 in Fuel Your School grants for public school teachers in East Baton Rouge, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lafourche, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Tammany and Terrebonne parishes.
Girls on the Run South Louisiana will mark its 10th anniversary with a fundraising Sneaker Soiree from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at De La Ronde Hall, 320 Third St., Baton Rouge.
The mission of Friends of the Animals is to rescue, place in homes or save dogs, puppies and other pets from euthanasia in East Baton Rouge Parish. FOTA operates the Dog Adoption House, 8476 Highland Road, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 11…
The St. George Fire Department operates eight fire stations, and its two response districts are roughly separated by Airline Highway, with one zone mostly north and east of Airline Highway, while the other is south and west of Airline Highway.
Calls for assistance received by the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office for Sept. 20-26:
When the Baton Rouge Police Department mounted force pays its annual visit to Runnels Preschool, a familiar muzzle will be missing.
Band members from St. Jean Vianney Catholic School recently participated in Middle School Night at St. Michael the Archangel High School. They also performed with the high school band at a football game.
The Louisiana branch of the American Choral Directors Association has chosen 12 students from The Dunham School in Baton Rouge to participate in its various all-state choirs. They will have the opportunity to travel to New Orleans this fall for a …
Retired educators from across the state will gather Oct. 21-23 for the fall meeting of the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association at the Baton Rouge Marriott, 5500 Hilton Ave.
Among the promising young scientists at the London International Youth Science Forum were five University Laboratory School seniors: Stephen Adjei, William Duke, Zacharia Ismaio, Hannah Traylor and David Winstead.
The University Laboratory School Foundation has chosen ULS senior Lanie Grace Everett as recipient of the $500 Roger Manson Greater Baton Rouge State Fair Scholarship.
Cox Communications donated 50 laptop computers to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Baton Rouge, and 15 to Inspire Charter Academy, during the recent quarterly meeting of Cox’s National Diversity and Inclusion Council in Baton Rouge.
The Geaux Fish catfish rodeo will be from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at the fishing pond at the Burbank Soccer Complex, 12400 Burbank Drive, Baton Rouge.
The Mr. Electric electrical installation and repair franchiser recently recognized Brandon Oubre as its service professional of the year and Quincy Carter as its operations manager of the year. Oubre and Carter both work for Mr. Electric of Lafaye…
'A Christmas Carol" auditions set
Second Chance Dog Rescue is a foster-based, registered nonprofit dedicated to saving homeless dogs primarily from shelters as well as dogs surrendered by their owners.
Second Chance Dog Rescue is a foster-based, registered nonprofit dedicated to saving homeless dogs primarily from shelters as well as dogs surrendered by their owners.
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has chosen Dunham School senior Ciara Venable as a semifinalist in the National Merit scholarship competition. In addition, senior Tre Landaiche has been recognized as a National Merit Commended Student.
Second Chance Dog Rescue is a foster-based, registered nonprofit dedicated to saving homeless dogs primarily from shelters as well as dogs surrendered by their owners.
Children, parents and grandparents are invited to fish, canoe, get their faces painted and have a great time Saturday in Baton Rouge, as part of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Day.
Calls for assistance received by the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office for Sept. 13-19:
The St. George Fire Department operates eight fire stations, and its two response districts are roughly separated by Airline Highway, with one zone mostly north and east of Airline Highway, while the other is south and west of Airline Highway.
The St. George Fire Department operates eight fire stations, and its two response districts are roughly separated by Airline Highway, with one zone mostly north and east of Airline Highway, while the other is south and west of Airline Highway.
Clare Ryan and Pedro Gerson have joined the faculty of the LSU Law Center, as an assistant professor of law and a visiting assistant professor of professional practice, respectively.
LSU law students now have access to free mental health consultation and therapy services at the LSU Law Center from Catherine Seemann, a licensed clinical social worker.
Members of the LSU Faculty and Staff Retirees Club learned about the work of the East Baton Rouge Parish Redevelopment Authority during the club's Sept. 9 meeting.
Registration is open for the Louisiana Elementary Math Olympiad, which is expected to attract about 300 fifth graders to Kenilworth Science and Technology School, 7600 Boone Ave., Baton Rouge, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 2.
BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road, will host its merry, not scary Boo at the Zoo on Oct. 19-2 and 26-27.
Sequitur Classical Academy, a nonprofit that offers academic courses for students who are registered with the state of Louisiana as homeschool students, has begun a student ambassador program for students in grades six through 12.
Original poems by 32 Runnels sophomores have been selected for publication in Creative Communications' A Celebration of Poets Summer 2019.
Registration is open for the St. Joseph's Academy Sticker Stampede fundraiser, with 10K, 5K and fun runs beginning at 8 a.m. Nov. 3 at the school, 3015 Broussard St. in Baton Rouge.
First responders were honored during a Mass on Sept. 13 at St. Jean Vianney School in Baton Rouge. The school has been honoring first responders at a yearly school Mass since 2012.
Hasan Suzuk, the longtime principal at Kenilworth Science and Technology School in Baton Rouge, has been promoted to executive director by the Pelican Education Foundation, which is Kenilworth's school board. Suzuk, in turn, promoted Hazel Regis f…
The board of director of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Baton Rouge recently recognized CEO Todd Stevens for 20 years of leadership and commitment to the mission of the organization. The board hosted a reception to commemorate the significant …
ExxonMobil has awarded 13 local teachers representing all nine school districts in East Baton Rouge Parish a total of $25,000 in grants to bring science, technology, engineering and mathematics to life in their classrooms.
Makers and performers will present tech, crafts and art for all ages during the Baton Rouge Mini Maker Faire from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd.
The Grocery Manufacturers Representatives Association has awarded scholarships to four students who are employees of Associated Grocers member stores.