LOCAL
BATON ROUGE, LA — On May 2nd and 3rd, the Jewel J. Newman Community Center will host the inaugural Missing Middle Housing Summit, a transformative event addressing East Baton Rouge Parish housing disparities. Led by a dedicated team and coordinated by Councilwoman Chauna Banks, this summit promises to catalyze change. The
Social Security is set to implement changes that will broaden access for applicants, a move expected to benefit a larger pool of individuals seeking assistance. Effective September 30, the definition of a public assistance household will be expanded to encompass recipients of SNAP payments. Additionally, households with at least one
BATON ROUGE, La. — In an exhilarating display of community solidarity, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, in collaboration with the National Association of Letter Carriers, hosted the annual "Stamp Out Hunger" event last Saturday, marking a triumphant culmination of efforts to combat food insecurity. Up to the event,
BATON ROUGE, La. — LSU and Southern University, the two public universities currently holding exclusive rights to medical marijuana farming in Louisiana, could soon lose their monopoly. The Louisiana Legislature has approved Senate Bill 228, which aims to privatize cannabis cultivation in the state. This bill now awaits the signature of
Baker, Louisiana - The Baker Chamber of Commerce spearheaded yet another successful edition of the Baker Community Charity Golf Tournament on May 4, 2024, at the picturesque BREC Beaver Creek Golf Course in Zachary, Louisiana. From 8 am to 2 pm, participants and spectators alike were treated to a day
NATIONAL
WASHINGTON — Former President Barack Obama made an unexpected return to the White House on Thursday, May 23. President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden hosted a state dinner in honor of Kenyan President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto. The guest list, which included prominent figures such
WASHINGTON – In a heated exchange on the House floor, Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett silenced Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene with a powerful and articulate response, underscoring the stark divide between their political stances. The confrontation began when Crockett called out Republicans for their dishonesty. "Let me tell you why
Ed Gordon Hosts Dynamic Roundtable with Reps. Maxine Waters, Joyce Beatty, and Jasmine Crockett BET is set to debut an electrifying 2024 election special, "What's At Stake: 2024 Election Special," on June 4 at 10 p.m. This must-watch event will air across BET, BET Her,
BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana Senate has approved the LA GATOR Education Savings Account (ESA) Program, a controversial initiative endorsed by Gov. Jeff Landry. This program, which redirects state funds from public schools to private schools, aims to offer parents greater educational choices for their children. However, critics warn that
BATON ROUGE, La. — Entrepreneurs in Baton Rouge are gearing up for a unique networking opportunity as the Southern University Ag Center prepares to host a business conference on Thursday, April 11. The event is slated to take place at the Smith-Brown Student Union and the Valdry Center for Philanthropy, located
