2020 Youth Peace Olympics Goes Virtual
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The First Virtual Opening Ceremony Coming May 30th... Read full article
Coronavirus Cancellations & Postponements
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Due to Coronavirus concerns, many events and festivals scheduled around town have been cancelled or postponed. Here are the current cancellations and postponements. This will be updated as we are made aware of them.... Read full article
Need a Mask? Pick One Up at These Locations
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The Division of Human Development and Services, Office of Social Services and EBRP Head Start Programs will be distributing free masks on Friday, May 8, as a part of Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome’s “Mask Up EBR” campaign. ... Read full article
Remember Self Breast Exams | Breast Cancer Awareness
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BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A young breast cancer survivor has found a new way to fight the disease. Between treatments, Whitney Breaux recently launched a new campaign to help save lives.... Read full article
Cabela's Donates 10,000 Masks to Our Lady of the Lake
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With the help of Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris, Cabela's has donated 10,000 masks to Our Lady of the Lake. It takes roughly 1,000 masks to supply the staff at Our Lady of the Lake for just one day. And with Cabela’s donation, the Our Lady of... Read full article
Ochsner Baton Rouge Offers Drive-Thru Flu Shot Option
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Baton Rouge, LA – Ochsner Baton Rouge has a new, easy and safe way for anyone to get a flu shot. On October 24th, residents have the option to drive up and receive a flu shot without getting out of their car.... Read full article
LDOE Expands At-Home Care and Learning for Families
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The Louisiana Department of Education has expanded its at-home care and learning supports for families who are home with young children as a result of the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak.... Read full article
2nd Dose of COVID Vaccines in Baton Rouge
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It was second dose day for the COVID-19 vaccine for Ochsner Baton Rouge employees last January 5, 2021.... Read full article
Beware of COVID-19 Stimulus Scams!
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The federal government is preparing to distribute economic stimulus funds to most Americans during the COVID-19 public health emergency. However, the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) has put out a warning to taxpayers to be wary of potential sca... Read full article
Free Breakfast for Local Vets
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With so many Veterans Day events cancelled due to COVID-19, all Baton Rouge Wendy’s locations are celebrating local vets by offering them free breakfast from 6:30-10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11.... Read full article