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La DOTD to permanently close I-10 Washington Street exit in Baton Rouge
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (256+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) " The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that the Washington Street exit on Interstate 10 in Baton Rouge will close permanently. Work is set to begin Wednesday, Feb. 18, with nightly closures in place through…...
Thinking of retiring in Louisiana? These are 5 best places to do so
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (388+ words) When it comes to retiring, the best places to do so often are affordable, have a high quality of life and access to quality healthcare. If you're looking for a place to retire, Niche has identified the best places for…...
An aspiring Louisiana pilot can't fly with sickle cell disease, so he's editing his genes
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (1025+ words) NEW ORLEANS " Daniel Cressy yawned, tired after three days of watching a machine pull blood out of his body, extract his stem cells and pump the blood back in. Tubes protruded from the side of his neck, preventing him from…...
Playmakers of Baton Rouge kicks off 43rd season with stage production, Footloose!
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (491+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) " Playmakers of Baton Rouge kicks off its 43rd season with Footloose! This high-energy musical, based on the iconic movie, brings a mix of great music, dancing, and fun, guaranteed to get everyone ready to "cut footloose....
What's next for Baton Rouge River Center project?
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (187+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) " Visit Baton Rouge outlined the next steps for the project to redevelop the Baton Rouge River Center complex after Metro Council OK'd a contract. Councilmembers unanimously approved a contract for Hunden Partners to serve as…...
Op'ra Louisiane getting ready for fundraiser in Baton Rouge
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (162+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) " Op'ra Louisiane's Sing & Swing returns Saturday evening in Baton Rouge. The fundraising gala features a singing showdown with local personalities taking the stage. It's scheduled for 7 p. m. Feb. 21 at the Crowne Plaza in Baton Rouge. Guests…...
Louisiana Mother Accused of Fatally Shooting 1-Year-Old Girl to "Send Her to God
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (426+ words) A Louisiana woman has been arrested after allegedly shooting and killing her 1-year-old child on New Year's Day. According to Sulphur Police Department spokesman Maj. Jason Gully, police responded to a call to Kristin Bass' home sometime after 8 p. m. on Thursday,…...
Power restoration in North Louisiana to take several days after winter storm
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (363+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) " Power restoration for thousands of Entergy customers in North Louisiana is ongoing and could take days after a winter storm brought ice and extreme cold weather. Entergy Louisiana leaders stated the peak number of outages…...
Baton Rouge mayor completes Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership program
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (221+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) " Mayor-President Sid Edwards participated in a leadership initiative with other mayors, wrapping up the training program this week. According to a release from the mayor's office, Edwards participated in the final class of the Bloomberg…...
EBRSO: Alleged drug supplier arrested after investigation in Baton Rouge
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (375+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) " The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office arrested a man on Wednesday after a drug investigation in Baton Rouge. According to the sheriff's office, EBRSO Narcotics Agents and the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office (CPSO) were investigating…...