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WEST BATON ROUGE, LA — The recent rain and windstorms that inflicted significant damage on West Baton Rouge and surrounding parishes underscore the urgency of preparing for what experts predict will be an exceptionally active hurricane season. Beginning June 1, the 2024 hurricane season is forecasted to be one of the
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BATON ROUGE, La. – Baton Rouge General honored cancer survivors in a heartfelt celebration on National Cancer Survivors Day. The event aimed to acknowledge survivors at every stage, whether in treatment, remission or as supportive family members. Mary Kathryn Gastinel, co-founder of the Wellness Studio, shared her poignant experience of losing
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Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome to Deliver Inspiring Address at Baker's Annual Prayer Breakfast Baker, Louisiana – The City of Baker is excited to announce its annual Prayer Breakfast, set for Friday, June 21, 2014, at the Baker Municipal Center Auditorium. The event starts at 7:00 A.M. with
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BAKER, La. — June 1 marked the beginning of the 2024 hurricane season, and officials are urging residents to prepare for potential storms that could impact Louisiana. Mayor Darnell Waites emphasized the importance of readiness, stating, "Preparation is key to ensuring the safety of our community. We must take these
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Scotlandville, La – Years of limited access to fresh food have fueled frustration in Scotlandville, a Baton Rouge community of 15,710 residents including Southern University students. The lack of a major grocery store forces residents to travel outside the community, draining billions annually. The Scotlandville Food Access Commission (SFAC) recently
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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