BATON ROUGE, LA — When she’s not busy studying Arabic or biology for her international studies major, LSU student Emily Clarke might be found shopping for clothes at a thrift store. For Clarke, the incentive to thrift, rather than buy from traditional retailers, is two-fold: finding unique, affordable clothing and reducing her environmental footprint. “As I grew… Keep Reading
Have you gotten your tickets yet? The Best of 225 Experience is just a few days away! At the brand-new event next Tuesday, June 29, we’ll premiere our July 2021 edition during a ’90s-themed party and foodie experience with tastings from local restaurants. Guests will experience sweeping downtown views from the fourth floor and rooftop terrace at the… Keep Reading
Baton Rouge, La (BRPROUD) Hogs for the Cause is hosting their inaugural “Hogs Fete” in Baton Rouge; a full day of music, food and family fundraising. Proceeds from the event will benefit the “Hogs House”, which will be on the campus of Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital. Hogs for the Cause announced plans… Keep Reading
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – A new business has set up shop on Plank Rd. Vizionz Barber & Co. opened on June 8th at 8158 Plank Rd. Jeremey Miller is pictured below with a business partner at a ribbon cutting ceremony. The new barber shop describes itself this way: Vizionz Barber & Co. is a new… Keep Reading
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Our rainy pattern remains in place today as a cold front meanders around the area. Additional showers and thunderstorms can be expected, with rain chances running 70%. While rain amounts will be manageable for most, any heavier storms will be capable of producing localized flooding. A Flash Flood Watch is… Keep Reading
The fourth annual Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival is June 26 and 27 at River Front Plaza, 300 River Road South in Baton Rouge. The free, family-friendly event will feature soul food vendors, a judged soul food cooking contest and the Pioneer Award for contributions to the soul food industry. Activities also will include a… Keep Reading
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – It was a nice day over in East Baton Rouge Parish at the Santa Maria Golf Course, for dads and their children to tee off and spend quality time together. “We’re playing the father-son golf tournament out here at Santa Maria. I came in from Houston and they’re from Baton… Keep Reading
BATON ROUGE, La (BRPROUD) — Families separated by incarceration will be reunited Monday night thanks to the Freeing Fathers Bailout event at the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. We spoke to two of the event organizers, Gabrielle Perry and Laketa Smith. Perry is the founder of The Thurman Perry Foundation, named after her late father.… Keep Reading
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Louisiana is launching a program to incentivize residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by giving away scholarships and cash prizes in July. The governor said 14 vaccinated Louisiana residents will win prizes. Of those 14 residents, one will win $1 million. Residents 18 years and… Keep Reading
BATON ROUGE – As Louisiana braces for Potential Tropical Cyclone Three, some Capital area residents are worried that severe flooding in May will be followed by yet another month of high water dangers. So, a number of locals are taking steps to protect their homes from the weather, and for many, these protective measures include… Keep Reading
