CITY OF BATON

Mar 06 2026HEALTH

Children at Risk After Measles Exposure in Sacramento

Officials in Sacramento County are working hard to find everyone who might have caught measles at a recent school‑style event. A child who fell ill with the virus could have passed it to about 130 kids, according to the state health department. The gathering was described as an enrichment program, b

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Feb 17 2026CRIME

New Chicago Dungeon Under Scrutiny

City Hall has moved to pause a business that operates as a “sex dungeon” while officials decide how it fits into the city’s rules. The shutdown comes after a past case involving a woman who ran a high‑end brothel that attracted thousands of clients and earned over a million dollars. That woman, know

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Jan 16 2026ENVIRONMENT

Offshore Wind Farms: Mapping the Seafloor for a Greener Future

Offshore wind farms are a big deal in the fight against climate change. They offer a clean way to generate electricity, reducing the need for fossil fuels. Brazil, with its vast coastline, has a lot of potential in this area. But setting up these wind farms isn't easy. The seafloor is a complex plac

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Jan 16 2026RELIGION

Baton Rouge Faith Events: Celebrations and Inspiration Ahead

Baton Rouge is buzzing with faith-based events in the coming weeks. First up, St. James Baptist Church is throwing a big party. They're celebrating their pastor, Rev. J. L. Franklin, and his wife, Lisa, on February 1st. The service kicks off at 8 a. m. , and everyone's invited. After the service, th

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Jan 06 2026ENVIRONMENT

Offshore Wind Farms: Are Whales Paying the Price?

Offshore wind projects are booming, but at what cost to marine life? A group called Save Long Beach Island (Save LBI) thinks these projects are causing more harm to whales and dolphins than anyone realizes. They say the loud noises from building and running wind farms can mess up these animals' hear

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Dec 12 2025SCIENCE

Ancient Underwater Secrets Revealed Off France's Coast

Off the coast of Brittany, France, a team of divers stumbled upon something extraordinary. They found a massive wall, hidden underwater for thousands of years. This wall is not just old; it's ancient, dating back to around 5, 800 to 5, 300 BC. That's right, we're talking about a time when people wer

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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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Nov 03 2025BUSINESS

The Changing Face of Office Supplies: What's Happening to Office Depot and OfficeMax?

Office Depot and OfficeMax, two big names in office supplies, are shutting down almost 100 more stores. This is not just a recent thing. It has been going on for a while. The company that owns them, ODP Corporation, has been struggling. This is because people are buying things online more often. The

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Oct 30 2025ENVIRONMENT

Unseen Chemicals: The Hidden Threat in Oil Platform Water Dumps

Offshore oil platforms release a lot of water back into the sea. This water can contain chemicals that don't break down easily. These persistent chemicals can harm the environment for a long time. Scientists needed a better way to find out what's in this water and how dangerous it is. They came up

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