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Nov 29 2025RELIGION

Faith and Fellowship: Baton Rouge's Upcoming Religious Events

Baton Rouge is buzzing with religious events this December. The Berean Seventh-day Adventist Church is kicking things off with their annual Religious Liberty Day on December 6th. This gathering is all about championing religious freedom, human rights, and community involvement. The church's Public A

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Nov 07 2025RELIGION

Community Spirit Shines Bright in Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge is buzzing with community spirit and faith-based events. Let's dive in. First up, a big thank you to Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. They're teaming up with some local health groups and the food bank to give away Thanksgiving meal kits. This isn't just about food; it's about bringi

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Aug 02 2025BUSINESS

A New Path to Better Health and Travel in Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge just got a new road that makes life easier for everyone. It's called BRG Way, and it's right by the Baton Rouge General Hospital. This isn't just any road. It's a smart way to connect the hospital and nearby shops. Plus, it's safer for people walking around. The city officials cut the r

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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

Firefighters Face Cancer Risk: Screenings Begin in Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge firefighters are tackling a silent threat that comes with their heroic job: esophageal cancer. This type of cancer has a high mortality rate, and the men and women who fight fires are at an increased risk. Specifically, they have a 62% higher chance of developing it due to daily exposure

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Nov 05 2024WEATHER

Baton Rouge Beats Heat Records Again

Baton Rouge's Metro Airport has done something quite unusual—it's broken the record for the latest 90-degree temperature yet again. Just a week ago, the airport set a new record for the latest date to reach 90 degrees, which was October 27. This date was previously set in 1907. Since October 26, the

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Oct 06 2024EDUCATION

Two Baton Rouge Schools Bag Prestigious Blue Ribbon Award

Baton Rouge, LA – Great news for two local schools! Mayfair Laboratory School and Saint Aloysius School have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. This prestigious award goes to schools that shine in academic performance or make big strides in closing achieveme

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