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Mayor & Mrs. Holden to lead Family Bike Ride today

Mayor-President Melvin L.

Ascension Parish President proclaims April as 'Child Abuse Prevention Month'

Ascension Parish President Tommy Martinez proclaimed the month of April, 2013 as “Child Abuse Prevention Month."

Are you ready for a buckin’ good time this weekend?

A special event is set for this weekend in Gonzales and it has something exciting for everyone in the family. It's the professional rough stock bull riding event!

Traffic restrictions in New Orleans this weekend for French Quarter Fest

If you’re headed to New Orleans this weekend for the annual French Quarter Fest, make sure to keep these traffic restrictions handy.

'Denham’s Got Talent' talent show to be held April 12

On-stage performers and aspiring entertainment idols will have an opportunity to win fabulous prizes at the “Denham’s Got Talent” show on April 12.

'Market at the Mill' offers shopping event within unique historical setting in New Roads

More than 100,000 square feet will be filled with antique dealers, specialty retailers, artisans and craftsmen at the 2nd Annual Market at the Mill extravaganza in New Roads this weekend, April 12-14.

Lafayette location of Izzo’s grand opening to benefit Miles Perret Cancer Services

Izzo’s Illegal Burrito has announced this week that they have partnered up with Miles Perret Cancer Services for the official Grand Opening of their second Lafayette location; 25 percent of the proceeds on April 13 will go to Miles Perret

Bravo cancels Kathy Griffin's 'Kathy'

Like a seasoned comic, Kathy Griffin took a bit of bad news and turned it into stand-up material.

Alec Baldwin's for sale

If you're a big Alec Baldwin fan, you might consider cashing in your 401(k) to bid on an evening with the actor.

Lottery announces final Saints Second-Chance drawing deadline

The Louisiana Lottery is calling all Saints fans to mail in any remaining nonwinning $5 I LOVE MY SAINTS scratch-off tickets for its final second-chance drawing to win a 2013 Saints Prize Package, including season tickets.

Southern Screen now accepting film submissions

Southern Screen is now accepting submissions from southern filmmakers for the upcoming film festival that is scheduled for November 14-17 this year. Please submit if you are a southern filmmaker or if you have a film about the south.

Place your bids for a new bike from BRPD online auction

If you're looking for a new mode of transportation, you can place your bid for a new bike.

Woman almost throws away $10,000 winning Powerball ticket

Joyce Womack of Greensburg said she originally threw away her Powerball ticket for the March 23 drawing but dug it out of the trash when she realized she hadn’t checked the numbers—and it’s a good thing she did.

Rebirth Brass Band to headline AlexRiverFête

The excitement behind AlexRiverFête – a new three-day festival celebrating the arts, culture and heritage of Central Louisiana debuting this May – continues to build. 

FestForAll draws big crowds to hang downtown

The fun and the fabulous hit downtown Baton Rouge Saturday. FestForAll showed off local musicians, artist, and more. Fest goers say the event helps boost awareness of what Baton Rouge has to offer.