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Baton Rouge Gallery of Contemporary Art welcomes author Carolyn Ricapito to read from her debut novel

On Sunday, May 19, BREC's Baton Rouge Gallery of Contemporary Art ("BRG"), 1515 Dalrymple Drive, welcomes author Carolyn Ricapito to its popular Sundays@4 series for a reading from her debut novel, "Woman from Turnback County

BREC urges parents to sign up for summer camp while spots remain available

BREC is the premier summer camp operator in East Baton Rouge Parish, offering 41 high quality recreation and specialty camps.

Shell Shocked documentary panel explores solution to violence during Dalai Lama conference

A week after a senseless shooting injured 20 people on Mother’s Day, the conveyor of peace, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, arrived in the Crescent City with his message of hope.

Dave James set to play in EBR Parish Libraries

Do you like live music?

Louisiana in urgent need of additional foster families

As part of Foster Care Awareness Month, as proclaimed by Governor Bobby Jindal for May, the Department of Family and Children Services (DCFS) is focusing its efforts on recruiting new foster families.

EBR prepares for mosquito season

The East Baton Rouge Mosquito Abatement Facility is getting ready for mosquito season. Todd Walker, the director of the facility, said cases have been reported in West Baton Rouge, and now it is time for us to take precautions.

Annual New Roads Rummage sale offers more than just hidden treasures

It's a big weekend for New Roads. The annual "From Me to You" rummage sale will begin tomorrow on Mill Street.

Baton Rouge officers, deputies honor those lost in the line of duty

Officers and deputies from across the parish gave their respects this morning to those lost in the line of duty.

Gator: From swamp to table

Kliebert's Turtle and Alligator Farm is a family business, four generations strong.

Residents upset about random vandalism: car windows all shattered

Residents in a small subdivision in Walker are upset and looking for answers after they woke up this morning to shattered car windows.

Texas files lawsuit against BP for Deepwater Horizon spill

The State of Texas filed a lawsuit against BP America for their role in the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Elite Airline to add service at Baton Rouge Airport

There's a new airline coming to the Baton Rouge airport this summer. Elite Airways will start flying in and out of metro airport in mid-July.

Local animal welfare groups to provide FREE shots to pet owners in need

Pet owners in Baton Rouge can gain some free help this weekend to keep their furry friend clean and healthy, too.

Dalai Lama delivers message of peace in New Orleans

The Dalai Lama kicks off his visit to New Orleans with a series of speeches Friday at the city's convention center. The visit from the conveyor of peace comes less than a week after a mass shooting left 20 injured on Mother's Day.

Go backstage with the cast of 'Wicked' in New Orleans

Eight years on the road, 15 trucks, 3,200 performances and counting! The hit Broadway musical Wicked has just as much magic going on behind the scenes as it does on stage.