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BATON ROUGE, La. – Residents and businesses in eight Louisiana parishes impacted by Hurricane Francine can now apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) to help recover lost income due to the storm. The Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) is accepting applications from those whose employment or self-employment was disrupted as a direct
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BATON ROUGE, La. — Baton Rouge's finest artistic talents will come together for a night of cultural expression during "Music Art & Poetry: An Urban Artistic Experience (MAP)," set to take place on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge. The Virginia
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Baton Rouge, LA — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome signed a parish-wide Emergency Disaster Declaration ahead of the expected arrival of Francine in Louisiana. The local disaster declaration allows East Baton Rouge Parish (EBRP) to activate any and all necessary emergency plans and grants the ability to request resources in the event
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With Tropical Storm Francine rapidly approaching the Gulf Coast, the City of Baker is stepping up its preparedness efforts to protect residents from potential flooding. In response to the impending storm, the city has designated two locations for residents to collect sandbags to safeguard their homes. Sand and sandbags are
The East Baton Rouge Mayor-President race is heating up as the Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC) prepares to host a debate featuring four competitive candidates on September 11, 2024. The forum, scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Baton Rouge Community College Magnolia Theater, will allow the public to hear
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HAMMOND — Authorities are actively searching for a 12-year-old girl who went missing Wednesday evening in Hammond. Kendall Jackson was last seen around 6:30 p.m. on Whitmar Drive. She is described as having black hair, standing approximately 5 feet tall, and weighing around 130 pounds. Jackson was last seen
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Diamond Jonise, a model communication specialist and advocate for the disabled community, will shine at the event. Her story of resilience and transformation brings a powerful message of hope and strength, captivating all who hear it.
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Mills is committed to eliminating blighted properties in District 2 through stricter code enforcement, rehabilitation programs, and community clean-up initiatives. She believes reducing blight will enhance neighborhood safety, increase property values, and restore community pride.
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An estimated $14 million annually on groceries outside of their community. This stark statistic underscores the urgent need for a local grocery store, and the Scotlandville Food Access Commission (SFAC) is making significant strides toward turning this need into reality.
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BATON ROUGE, La. — As the nation grapples with the alarming implications of Project 2025, the BR Weekly Press and its partners are stepping up to ensure Black America understands what’s at stake. This sweeping Republican Party plan, poised to dismantle the federal government under a Trump presidency, has been
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Baton Rouge, La. – The Center for Planning Excellence and Forum 225 are joining forces to host a crucial Mayoral Candidate Forum on October 2, 2024, at the Manship Theatre. The event, scheduled to run from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CDT, will offer a significant platform
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BATON ROUGE, La. — The upcoming November election for Baton Rouge City Constable is shaping up to be a compelling contest between two dedicated public servants: Louisiana State Representative C. Denise Marcel and the incumbent Constable Terica Williams. Both candidates bring a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to enhancing
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The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) has sent out notices to 18,801 taxpayers—both individuals and businesses—alerting them that their refunds, totaling $9,344,916, will be transferred to the Unclaimed Property Division of the state treasurer’s office if not claimed by the deadline.
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Since 2022, a grand total of 48 non-citizens have been removed from Louisiana’s voter rolls—so, clearly, this is a massive issue worth prioritizing. Still, the governor’s office is committed to doubling down on these efforts, because why not fix something that’s not broken?
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Chief Dunn launched the initiative in May 2023 to help students build a foundation for success, with a strong emphasis on reading and academic achievement. The program is open to all students across East Baton Rouge Parish and is completely free for families.
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Gov. Landry pointed to other states facing similar issues, mentioning Virginia’s recent removal of 6,000 noncitizens from their voter rolls. "This shows the problem is real and nationwide," he said. "Louisiana will not be left vulnerable to such risks."
