PBS1h
A Black community in Louisiana was eligible for historic landmark designation. The National Park Service withdrew it from consideration
The agency withdrew the 11-mile stretch of land known as Great River Road from consideration for National Historic Landmark ...
Celebrate #225Day on February 25 in Baton Rouge
It’s a big day for the City of Baton Rouge!If you look at the calendar, today’s date, February 25, or 02/25, spells out 225, ...
Series of public meetings to outline Mayor-President’s proposed tax plan
Residents will have the opportunity to share their thoughts on the proposed plans for funding libraries in East Baton Rouge ...
The Advocate4h
After a long delay, a park system nature center will open in a wild corner of Baton Rouge
The roughly 500-acre Frenchtown Road Conservation Area in Central lies at the confluence of the Amite and Comite rivers. The ...
The Advocate5h
Is Cajun Mardi Gras older than New Orleans' celebrations? What to know about the courir.
New Orleans parades and the Cajun version of Mardi Gras, called the courir, may seem worlds apart, But experts say they have ...
New Oklahoma state map highlights Route 66
Oklahoma unveils a new state map that highlights the historic road, which will celebrate its centennial next year.
Baton Rouge Business Report19h
Understanding the debate over St. George’s Home Rule Charter
St. George’s proposed Home Rule Charter, set to go before voters on March 29, is stirring debate even among current officials of the newly incorporated city. If approved by voters, the charter would ...
wevv20h
Louisiana's oldest death row inmate dies ahead of scheduled execution
A DeSoto Parish man who tortured and killed his stepson more than 30 years ago has died while on death row. Christopher ...
225batonrouge21h
This local app is making parking easier one state at a time
Baton Rouge parking solutions app ParkZen is expanding its footprint locally and nationwide. ParkZen is working with The ...