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Iconic Moulin Rouge dancers brought French tradition to the streets of Paris, performing the famous cancan for crowds celebrating the Tour de France finale. An Australian dancer called watching the race in person a dream come true. #
Baton Rouge just became the first Louisiana city with Amazon drone delivery, and it signals something bigger than fast packages. The state is becoming a technology leader by welcoming innovation that could transform everyday life.
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.
Dozens of volunteers gathered on Government Street in Baton Rouge to plant native wildflowers and transform a neglected median into a vibrant community space. It's the first phase of a project that could reshape miles of the city's commercial corridor.
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.
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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.
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.
A turtle named Juniper just laid eight eggs in Ontario's Rouge National Park, marking the first proof that a 13-year conservation effort is working. The endangered Blanding's turtle was released into the wild in 2015, and her nesting success shows patience pays off when protecting species.
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.
Canada dominated Qatar 6-0 to secure their first World Cup victory in history, ending a tournament drought spanning decades. The win catapults Les Rouges to the top of Group B at the 2026 World Cup.
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.
A Dublin man smuggled an engagement ring past two security checkpoints to propose at the Eiffel Tower in front of 300 diners, then surprised his fiancée with Taylor Swift VIP tickets the next day. Two years later, Michelle Bodie and Conor Mulhall celebrated their perfect Waterford wedding surrounded by loved ones from around the world.
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.
A Houston man took a bus 275 miles to Louisiana after learning his dog, missing for over a year, had been found. One tiny microchip made their reunion possible.
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.
A federal court just ordered DTE and EES Coke to pay $120 million in penalties and community projects after their Detroit facility illegally released toxic pollution that contributed to nearly 100 early deaths. After three years of fierce community advocacy, residents in Southwest Detroit will finally get funded air purifiers, school filtration systems, and the right to breathe clean air.
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