Mayor Broome’s State of the City addresses crime, public safety after mass shooting
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Mayor Broome highlighted that the city has seen some progress in addressing crime Baton Rouge, La. — The city of Baton Rouge was shaken...


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BATON ROUGE MARDI GRAS
Mardi Gras Day - Tuesday, February 21, 2023 2023 PARADE DATES: Krewe of Oshun - Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023 CAAWS Mystic Krewe of Mutts -...
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City of Baker Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Event "Speaking Up Against Injustice"
BAKER, La. — On Monday, January 16, 2023, the City of Baker hosted an event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the event "Speaking...
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U.S. House agriculture leaders discuss anti-hunger measures
BY: ARIANA FIGUEROA Louisiana Illuminator WASHINGTON — The new Republican chairman of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee and a top...
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Locals get ready for Spanish Town Mardi Gras as carnival season kicks off
BATON ROUGE, La. - Robert King has been part of Spanish Town Mardi Gras for 40 years. “Just like ‘Man, I love flamingos’ and that’s...
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EBR leaders give update on ongoing drainage efforts
Approximately 3,700 tons of debris have been removed from the Claycut Bayou and Ward Creek areas BATON ROUGE, La. — Leaders in East...
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SU Law Center to host expungement intake event
Baton Rouge, La. — The Southern University Law Center has partnered with other groups to host an expungement intake event on Tuesday,...
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BREC asks public to vote on Scotlandville Greenway Trail names
BATON ROUGE, La. - The Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge (BREC) is seeking the greater EBR community’s...
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BR Proud video on Point in Time Count
Submitted by Rev. Alexis Anderson Everyone must be getting involved in the Point in Time Count: January 23, 2023. We need to get the...
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Ocean State Job Lot Sends Tractor Trailer of Coats, Blankets, Toys to Louisiana Cajun Navy in BR
OSJL’s philanthropic partner’s warehouse hit hard by recent tornado; delivery will help replace lost items, including Christmas gifts for...
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Over 100 families Blessed With Free Clothing for the Holidays
Baton Rouge, La. —‚On Tuesday, December 20, 2022 families from the Baton Rouge area braved the cold and the rain. Founder of Mirror of...
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Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security, Emergency Preparedness
Baton Rouge, La – The National Weather Service in New Orleans forecasts an arctic air mass to move through the Baton Rouge area Thursday...
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USS KIDD Veterans Museum Pearl Harbor remembrance service
Explorer Parks Stephenson to present new evidence on Pearl Harbor attack at USS KIDD Veterans Museum ceremony USS KIDD Veterans Museum...
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Santa Claus coming to town
Santa Claus will be coming to town, Sunday, December 11, 11am-5pm. The one day “Pictures w