Business Compromise reached over library funding By Dillon Lowe - March 11, 2025 The 48,316-square-foot River Center Branch Library. (Tim Mueller) FacebookTwitterLinkedinEmailPrint At a Tuesday afternoon press conference, city-parish leaders announced a new funding plan—the “Thrive! East Baton Rouge” plan—that includes a compromise over Mayor Sid Edwards’ controver… Already an INSIDER? Sign in.