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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.
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.
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.