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POSTPONED: Baton Rouge Walk from Obesity rescheduled due to weather

By Walk from Obesity
UPDATE: This event has been moved to Saturday, May 18 due to the bad weather conditions.

Jazz concert to be held at UL-Lafayette

By UL-Lafayette
The UL Lafayette Faculty Jazz Combo will present a concert benefiting Chorale Acadienne and the Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum. The event, titled Jazz on the Plazz, will be presented Friday, May 10 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
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Local artist making big name for himself, fast

By Danielle Grossman
One Baton Rouge-native went to college with a basketball scholarship, but threw the towel in and decided to become an artist. His story, however, is unlike any other.

Gonzales man wins $269,243 prize from Easy 5 lotto ticket

By Louisiana Lottery
Norbert Godchaux said it felt like a dream when he realized Monday morning that he had won the $269,243 Easy 5 jackpot prize from the Louisiana Lottery’s May 4 drawing.

Art and music festival to be held Friday in Mid City

By Danielle Grossman
Hot Art – Cool Nights is having its tenth annual event this Friday in Baton Rouge. It's free and open to the public.

Louisiana House tries to out-dunk Senate in charity basketball game

By Louisiana House of Representatives
Some may be past their prime, but Louisiana legislators will lace their sneakers, stretch some muscles, and reach way back to pull out some moves on the court to show which arm of the legislature delivers the most baskets.

Carrie Underwood to perform 'Sunday Night Football' opening theme on NBC

By NBC
NBC selected six-time Grammy Award-winner and multi-platinum recording artist, Carrie Underwood, to perform “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night,” the opening theme for primetime television’s No.

Find mom a special gift while helping to support Baton Rouge museums

By Samantha Morgan
If you’re looking for a special gift for your mother and want to help support local culture as well, then you’re in luck.

From NO to Austin: Southwest to offer non-stop flights beginning in November

By Samantha Morgan
Beginning in November, Southwest Airlines will offer non-stop flights between New Orleans and Austin, TX.

BR one of 217 communities recognized for prioritizing play for children

By Mayor's Office
With research proving play is critical to the overall well-being of children, 217 cities and towns, including Baton Rouge, earned recognition from national nonprofit KaBOOM!

Must read books for May

By Christian DuChateau - CNN
With the weather warming up, a thrilling spring is in full swing for avid readers.

8 best beer towns in the USA

By Lauren Passell - CNN
The history of beer in the United States is a rich one dating back to the colonies, when soldiers were paid in spruce beer and cider.

Will Costco be the next super-store to set up shop in Baton Rouge?

By Kris Cusanza
UPDATE: Metro Council approved the Costco proposal 10-1. That paves the way for the mega store to move into Baton Rouge. ORIGINAL: The retail giant Costco could be coming to Baton Rouge.

Local artist donates 2 sculptures for new Convention Street Park in downtown BR

By BREC
A nationally renowned Baton Rouge artist has donated two sculptures to be displayed at Convention Street Park in downtown.

New grocery store continues to spur boost in business downtown

By Danielle Grossman
A store started by three LSU alumni is the latest boost for business in downtown Baton Rouge.