CELEBRATING AFRICAN AMERICAN EXCELLENCE PAST AND PRESENT
Dianna Payton, EBRPHA Board Chair Named Commissioner
of the Year by National Organization, EBRPHA
One month before kickoff, the city council huddled in a special meeting to swiftly advance Mayor Adrian Perkins' resolution. It would allow the city to enter into a cooperative agreement with NOCCI, Inc. That's the group that operates the Bayou Classic football game between Grambling State and Southern University....READ MORE
The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association have agreed on changes to fully vaccinated players’ health and safety protocols. The information was released in a memo sent to teams on Wednesday, ESPN reports...READ MORE
Baton Rouge nurse on mission to vaccinate city’s underserved communities CBS NEWS
Shreveport council members pass marijuana decriminalization proposal
Alcohol sales fall for first time since start of pandemic
Tune in For The Virtual 7th Annual Baton Rouge Mini Maker Faire!
Nearly $5 Million Received for COVID-19 Research and Analysis
Secretary of State Provides Information on Absentee Ballots
Geaux Fish in Stocked BREC Ponds This October
All Louisiana Medicare Beneficiaries Urged to Update Their Plans Before December 7, 2020
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