Wednesday, November 14, 2018
On Sept. 27, Congressman Ralph Abraham recognized members of the Kids’ Orchestra during the House of Representatives Morning Hour.
Library partners with Parents Magazine for Sock It to Me Drive
The ZooLights trail of illuminated displays will brighten the grounds of BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo from Nov. 23 through Dec. 30, with submissions to the zoo's all-ages Art Gone Wild contest on display Dec. 7 and 8.
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Louisiana Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser discussed the state of tourism in Louisiana and his office's efforts to cut tourism expenses during a recent meeting of the Republican Women of Baton Rouge.
Experts in all areas of antiques reviewed coins, paintings, ceramics, dolls, toys, musical instruments, jewelry and furniture brought to the Main Library at Goodwood Oct. 27 during the East Baton Rouge Parish Library’s Attic Treasures & Collec…
Tanner Pike, a sophomore at St. Michael the Archangel High School in Baton Rouge, has achieved Eagle Scout status in the Boy Scouts of America.
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
The St. George Fire District offered safety tips in helping residents prepare for cold snaps.
Second Chance Dog Rescue is a foster-based registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to saving homeless dogs primarily from local shelters as well as dogs surrendered by their owners. The group believes every dog deserves a second chance. After res…
Calls for assistance received by the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office for Nov. 1-8:
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
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.
Cat Haven of Greater Baton Rouge is a nonprofit rescue organization for cats and kittens. The Cat Haven Adoption Center is at 11130 N. Harrell’s Ferry Road and is open for adoptions from noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Su…
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Friends of the Animals Baton Rouge has a variety of rescued dogs available for adoption. See photos at fotabr.petfinder.com or meet them at the Dog Adoption House, 8476 Highland Road. The Dog Adoption House is open weekdays from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.…
Sunday, November 11, 2018
People lined up Saturday for BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo's Wild at the Rowe day at Perkins Rowe
Books and authors were the stars Saturday at the Louisiana Book Festival.
Wednesday, November 07, 2018
Orchid lessons
Greater Baton Rouge Hope Academy held an open house for community members and supporters Oct. 24.
Several LSU researchers rank among the highest-cited scholars in the world. In a recently updated list based on information from the Google Scholar Citations database, four LSU professors rank among the 3,160 scholars with an h-index over 100.
The LSMSA Foundation presented its Wingspan Awards for Dedication to two top supporters of the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts during its 1983 Society celebration Oct. 20 in Lafayette.
Two seniors in the chemical engineering program at LSU are participating in a project aimed at learning how breast cancer cells metastasize, or move to other areas of the body.
The Southern University Agricultural Center will be host of a free fall garden workshop from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, at the M.A. Edmond Livestock Arena, 14600 Scenic Highway, Baton Rouge.
The Baton Rouge Branch of the American Association of University Women and the Mayor’s Women’s Advance Commission held the AAUW Work Smart training session Oct. 13 at the Bluebonnet Branch Library. AAUW Work Smart is designed to help women negotia…
During National Diabetes Awareness Month, the YMCA of the Capital Area is encouraging residents of Baton Rouge and the surrounding communities to learn their risks for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes and to take preventive steps to potentially red…
Natural disasters have been taking a toll on the nation's supplies of economical bulk foods, with the effects trickling down to local programs such as the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank.
Baton Rouge chef Susanne Duplantis is expected to be one of nearly 1,500 chefs participating in the 2018 World Food Championships Nov. 7-11 at The Wharf in Orange Beach, Alabama.
All locations of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library will be closed Sunday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
BREC’s Outdoor Adventure welcomes families to enjoy an evening under the stars in Highland Road Park for a campout starting at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, and finishing at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11.
The Baton Rouge Downtown Kiwanis Club raised money for community programs and youth support during its pancake festival Oct. 27 at the Baton Rouge Women's Club. Along with all-you-can-eat pancakes, there were health screenings, a youth talent show…
Former New Orleans Saints running back Deuce McAllister will make a guest appearance during a Humana health and wellness event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, in center court at the Mall of Louisiana, 6401 Bluebonnet Blvd.
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.
Second Chance Dog Rescue is a foster-based registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to saving homeless dogs primarily from local shelters as well as dogs surrendered by their owners. The group believes every dog deserves a second chance. After res…
Calls for assistance received by the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office for Oct. 26-Nov. 1:
Calls for assistance received by the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office for Oct. 19-25:
The Capital Area Animal Welfare Society is a nonprofit organization committed to the well-being of animals in the Baton Rouge community by providing for and facilitating the adoption of homeless animals, teaching the community responsible companio…
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
The familiar downtown USS Kidd has received a facelift with the installation of the restored aluminum panel painted with the Kidd's pirate mascot.
The Baton Rouge Corvette Club members participated in the Greater New Orleans Corvette Club's ExtraVetteGanza in Slidell on Oct. 20 and the Mississippi Corvette Club's Vettes on the Shore in Gulfport on Oct. 27.
The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Baton Rouge will honor 15 young men and women for their professional achievements and community contributions during its Great Futures Gala on March 23 at the Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St., Baton Rouge.
Discounted registration is available through Nov. 3 for the St. Joseph’s Academy Sticker Stampede at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at the school, 3015 Broussard St., Baton Rouge. The event, with 10K, 5K and fun runs, will raise money for the walking t…
Baton Rouge volunteer group Forum 35 will hold its Reindeer Run and Jingle Jog at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 in downtown Baton Rouge, in conjunction with the Featival of Lights.
Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area will be providing free, confidential memory screenings at churches, medical clinics and YMCAs during November, which is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month.
Through the Baton Rouge Big Buddy Program, St. George firefighter Jonathan Dixon has been matched with 9-year-old Ja'Marion Holmes, who began their mentoring relationship with a visit to St. George Fire Station 63 on Antioch Road, where Dixon work…
About 150 people attended Oktoberfest early in October at Mid City Ballroom for a fundraiser to benefit the Louisiana Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Singer-songwriter Bobby Jo Valentine will perform at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, and again during the 10 a.m. Mass Nov. 4, at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, 12663 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, (225) 766-8314.
The LSU Roger Hadfield Ogden Honors College has endorsed three students applying for scholarships to study in the United Kingdom.
University Laboratory School senior Jane Shelby Porter has earned National Merit semifinalist status.
BASF recently awarded $2,500 scholarships to four LSU engineering students, chosen for maintaining excellent grade-point averages and being active in campus and community organizations.
The Lee Magnet High School Junior ROTC Raiders won the state championship under the leadership of Jordan Craft and Warren Metrailer. The team competed against the top 12 teams in the state in one-rope bridge, cross-country rescue, team 5K and the …
The Tiger Athletic Foundation raised more than $44,000 for the men's and women's golf programs at LSU through its TAF President’s Cup Championship held Oct. 12 at the University Club Golf Course.