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Mayor Sid Edwards is rallying volunteers for a cleanup day that kicks off a bold 100-day plan to transform North Baton Rouge. The June 20 event focuses on seven streets that deserve investment and care.
Baton Rouge nonprofits just received a major boost thanks to employees who chose to give back. Cox Charities distributed $38,000 in grants to eight local organizations making a difference in their community.
Ochsner Baton Rouge brought together cancer survivors and their families for a joyful community celebration honoring strength, hope, and medical progress. The free event on National Cancer Survivors' Day connected attendees with resources while celebrating life.
Nearly 40 dedicated volunteers received recognition for their work supporting students across East Baton Rouge Parish public schools. The nonprofit Volunteers in Public Schools celebrated these everyday heroes at its annual Apple Awards ceremony.
Four young women from Ascension Parish schools brought home first-place trophies from the Greater Baton Rouge Championship, proving that dedication and grit pay off on the mat. These athletes represented their communities with pride and skill.
LSU, Southern University, and Baton Rouge Community College gathered for their annual MLK Unity Celebration, honoring Dr. King's vision through student awards and a powerful commitment to working together. The rotating event brought together leaders and students who pledged to continue building bridges across their campuses.
After nearly 30 years of development work, Scotlandville will finally get its first full grocery store in fall 2027, ending the North Baton Rouge community's status as a food desert. The $50 million project will create 250 jobs and bring essential services directly to families and Southern University students who've struggled to access fresh food.
Jacob Savoie lost his memory to a rare brain disease during his LSU senior year, but nearly two decades later, he's sharing his survival story through a documentary that celebrates resilience and Louisiana's beauty. "My Missing Mind" screens in Baton Rouge this week as a tribute to healing and hope.
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Walt Disney's visit to Ford's River Rouge plant in 1948 planted the seeds for Disneyland. The factory's carefully staged tour experience showed him how to turn industrial efficiency into magical entertainment.
The University of Tennessee men's track team just ended a 41-year wait, capturing their first 4x100-meter relay national championship since 1983. In a chaotic race where four teams dropped the baton, the Volunteers ran a flawless 37.98 seconds to reclaim their place in sprinting history.
Female riders from over 50 countries are passing a virtual baton around the world to demand better safety gear and boost visibility in motorcycling. What started after one woman's life-threatening accident is now connecting thousands of riders and making history at the Isle of Man TT race.
The University of Arkansas men's track and field team claimed their first NCAA outdoor championship since 2003, capping off a historic sweep under first-year coach Doug Case. After a rocky start with a dropped baton in the opening relay, the Razorbacks fought back to score 56 points and outlast powerhouse programs Georgia, Tennessee, and LSU.
Jay Grymes, Louisiana's state climatologist, declared himself cancer-free and shared how fellow patients' stories gave him perspective to fight through treatment. His message at a survivor celebration: he's not just surviving, he's winning.
Twenty-one Louisiana small business owners just gained access to expert training, coaching, and networks through Shell LiveWire's 2026 program. From veterinary care to construction, these entrepreneurs across 13 rural parishes are getting the tools to transform their communities.
Twenty-one Louisiana entrepreneurs just gained powerful allies in their business growth journeys. Shell's LiveWire program is providing training, mentorship, and networks to help small business owners across 13 rural parishes build stronger companies and create local jobs.
Matt Sipes, a 23-year-old autistic bowler from Illinois, just achieved his lifelong dream of bowling a perfect 300 game after joining the Professional Bowlers Association. The moment represents years of dedication for the athlete who found calm and belonging at the lanes since age six.
Emma Benoit turned her darkest moment into a mission to help teens struggling with mental health. Her documentary "My Ascension" is opening up conversations in schools across America.
When Uncle Jhonn spotted a collapsed fence in his Louisiana neighborhood, he didn't just offer to help. He rebuilt it completely for free, saving a struggling single mom family over $6,000.
Brenna Huckaby lost her leg to bone cancer at 14, ending her gymnastics dreams. Eight years later, she became a five-time Paralympic gold medalist in snowboarding.
DJ Daniel, once given months to live after a brain and spine cancer diagnosis, rode the star float at a Louisiana parade that drew 20,000 people. The teenager is now on a mission to be sworn into 1,000 law enforcement agencies.
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