1+ hour, 5+ min ago (44+ words) Foodbank couldn't do it without community support and neighbors that are willing to open up their heart and provide resources to us ... Foodbank couldn't do it without community support and neighbors that are willing to open up their heart and provide resources to us...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago (47+ words) Louisiana's river parishes will host the 36th annual Festival of the Bonfires Dec. 12 through Dec. 14. Wife Of Missing Virginia High School Football Coach Breaks Her Silence ... Louisiana's river parishes will host the 36th annual Festival of the Bonfires Dec. 12 through Dec. 14....

3+ day, 23+ hour ago (220+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) " Dog show expert Carl Grotton talked about the history of the National Dog Show. Grotton said the event started in 2003, based on the 2000 movie "Best in Show." This year is the 25th anniversary of the movie's premiere and 22 years since the National Dog Show began. Each year, the event airs right after the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. The Philadelphia-based dog show showcases dogs of different breeds, sizes, and personalities from all over the country. The event has also had Louisiana dogs participating. Conan Gray, Lainey Wilson and "KPop Demon Hunters' at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. What to know For anyone interested in having their dog become a show dog, Grotton says to join a local kennel club and the American Kennel Club. Puppies can start training as early as three months, and they can start participating…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (367+ words) The term "dive bars" originates from the act of patrons having to "dive" down to establishments located in basements or below street level. Now, the term is used to refer to establishments that have a shabby, unpretentious quality to them. At dive bars, you'll find cheap and simple drinks, beloved locals and regular clientele, as well as classic bar games. This one in Louisiana was named one of the best in the South. Port of Call, located at 838 Esplanade Ave. in New Orleans, was named among the 25 best dive bars in the South by Southern Living. Port of Call has been considered the gem of the New Orleans French Quarter since 1963 and has consistently been voted to have the best burger in the city, says Port of Call. This dive started out as a quiet, small neighborhood restaurant open only…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (147+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) " Acoustic rock-and-roll artist Bryan Bielanski brought his high-energy, feel-good sound to Baton Rouge. He has a special performance at Henry Turner Jr.s Listening Room scheduled for this weekend. The performance scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 25, is not his first show in the capital city. Hes performed in Baton Rouge several times over the past few years, including private events. Currently, Bielanski is on a world tour with his catchy songs. He said, although he was inspired by good old-fashioned rock and folk music, he has his own unique style that makes him stand out and sound instantly familiar yet excitingly fresh at the same time. Acoustic rock artist Bryan Bielanski makes tour stop in Baton Rouge RI judge intervenes after ICE wrongfully detains high school Superior Court intern Couple mourns after attacker kills "hero dog...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (801+ words) The typical home value in the United States was $362,117 in October, 0.1% higher than the year before. Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area using data from Zillow. Charts show the monthly typical home value since January 2018....

1+ week, 6+ day ago (396+ words) Meteorologist Ashley Renee has your 6:45 am forecast. Good morning everyone and happy Monday! Hopefully you all enjoyed your weekend. We had beautiful weather this weekend. Highs were near 80 each day which is above average for this time of year. Warm weather will continue all this week too. For our Monday morning, we have widespread dense fog in our area. A dense fog advisory is in effect until 9 am. After the fog clears by mid-morning, we'll have a beautiful view. Skies will be partly cloudy today. Highs will be near 80. This will be another rain-free day. It will just be warm, dry and a little more humid than the previous days. Skies will be partly cloudy tonight and overnight lows will be in the low 60s. Patchy fog could possibly develop overnight. Since more clouds should be in our area overnight, then…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (616+ words) When thinking of where to travel in Louisiana, or unique places to explore, New Orleans is likely the first place that comes to mind. While there are plenty of beautiful sites to see and fun times to be had in the crescent city, there are one-of-a-kind experiences awaiting in unseeming places. Here are 12 exciting hidden gems just waiting to be discovered in Louisiana, from serene nature to adventurous experiences, according to OnlyInYourState. The Black Bayou National Wildlife Refuge features more then 5,300 acres fit for exploring and bird watching, with boardwalk trails giving visitors a front-row seat to the natural scenery of the area. The refuge's visitor center has several informational exhibits and offers recreational opportunities. Driskill Mountain, located in Bienville Parish, is the highest natural summit in Louisiana, with an elevation of approximately 535 feet above sea level. Here, there is…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (325+ words) BATON ROUGE, La (Louisiana First) " It's finally opening weekend for 225 Theatre Collective's newest adventure, and the buzz is building! The company will perform its newest production, "Peter Pan (Close Enough)," from Nov. 14-16. Director Stephanie Calero has worked closely with two local playwrights to bring this adaptation of Peter Pan to the Arts Council stage. They built this show from the ground up to not only bring a beloved family to life but also make it a show the whole family can be a part of, too. "Peter Pan just got into the public domain, so we saw the opportunity, and we grabbed onto it and have adapted it," said Calero. Holiday Crimson Market: Baton Rouge shoppers can find gifts for friends, family Audience participation is also key throughout the course of the show. "There is a lot of improv in…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (68+ words) A man accused of killing one woman and leaving six others injured after a fight between two groups during a trail ride after party in Baton Rouge was indicted by a grand jury Wednesday. A man accused of killing one woman and leaving six others injured after a fight between two groups during a trail ride after party in Baton Rouge was indicted by a grand jury Wednesday....