MLB Pulls All-Star Game from Atlanta Because of New Voter Suppression Law
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Elections and the actions of lawmakers do have...
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Gov. Edwards eases capacity restrictions for businesses but warns ‘we’re not out of the woods’
BATON ROUGE, La. - Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards held a news conference about the state’s response to the coronavirus Tuesday, March...
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Mayor Broome Signs Latest Executive Order to Protect Small Businesses in East Baton Rouge Parish
BATON ROUGE, La. — Statement by Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome: “This holiday season, it is critically important for the...
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Dow Tops 30,000 for the First Time Ever as Biden Transition Begins
New York—Investors have a lot to be thankful for this holiday-shortened week — including the Dow passing the 30,000 milestone for the...
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As SEC Relaxes Rules, Small Businesses Allowed to Raise Money Easier
The temporary change in requirements will allow businesses to raise money more easily Honeycomb Credit is a small crowdfunding company in...
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BioLife Plasma Services Announces Opening of First Plasma Collection Center in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. -- BioLife Plasma Services, part of the global biopharmaceutical company Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, today...
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Stein Mart Stores Are Closing
Stein Mart is closing its entire brick-and-mortar fleet of stores. The bankrupt discount chain announced today that it has authorized...
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U.S. Bank Offers Financial Support, Demonstrates Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Amid
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – As we weather the COVID-19 pandemic together, U.S. Bank is here to help. We have developed a single site full of online...
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Restaurants in America Hard Hit by COVID-19 Face Uphill Battle to Return to Normal
By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor “There’s a lot of fear, will tourists come back, will people come out? Are the...
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TEMPORARY – Utility Billing &Water Service Billing Disconnection Policy
Effective: March 16, 2020 thru June 13, 2020 STATEMENT OF POLICY In response to the threat of COVID-19 and the impact it has on the...
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Winn-Dixie Parent Company Announces Healthcare and First Responders Extra Shopping Hour
Winn-Dixie announced extended shopping hours from 8–9 p.m on Monday & Tuesday dedicated to the shopping needs of healthcare providers &...
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CareSouth Names Michelle McCalope as Marketing and Communications Director
BATON ROUGE, La -- CareSouth Medical and Dental recently named Michelle McCalope as its Marketing and Communications Director. In this...
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Software Engineer Turns Childhood Passion Into a Thriving Business
By Curtis Bunn, Urban News Service A Division of Zenger News Karen Young always believed she was following her passion during a long...
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A Louisiana Girl with California Wine
By Candace J. Semien, Jozef Syndicate reporter Dawna Jones, Ph.D., remembers having an amazing childhood in Opelousas with her parents,...
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Forty Kentwood High Students Participate in 4-H Holiday Soft Skills Ambassador Training
Baton Rouge, La. – Kentwood High Magnet School held its 2019 Holiday Soft Skills Ambassador Training on December 19, 2019 at the Golden...
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Behavioral Health Hospital Coming to North Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome’s initiative to expand health care access and quality jobs in North Baton Rouge...
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Vivica A. Fox Helps Hair Crown Celebrate 30 Years of Business in Baton Rouge
By Celeste Payne BRWeekly Press Staff Writer BATON ROUGE, La.— On Saturday, December 14, Hair Crown celebrated 30 years in business in...
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It's About Time! Ethel's Snack Shack Returns to North Baton Rouge
According to a Facebook post, Ethel's Snack Shack located at 1553 Fairchild St, Baton Rouge, La. has been re-opened by Pastor Gloria...
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13-Year-Old Entrepreneur Wins People's Choice Award During An International Pitch
BATON ROUGE, La. — On the heels of winning an international People’s Choice Award for her aromatherapy pillow business, Condoleezza...
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