The DDD Executive Committee made a motion Friday morning to recommend to the full DDD board to bring in a professional services, or consulting, firm to aid in the search for an executive director. The board will vote on the motion at its next meeting, Sept. 14.
East Baton Rouge Parish Emergency Medical Services has been dealing with ambulance drop-off delays amid an increase in 9-1-1 activity in recent weeks due to a surge in COVID-19 cases and high patient volumes at area hospitals.
With the Metro Councilâs approval Wednesday of a cooperative endeavor agreement between the city-parish and the new Cortana Corridor Economic Development District, north Baton Rouge now has three special taxing districts focused on economic development and revitalization:
Ten of the Capital Areaâs most noteworthy volunteersâincluding several who have been featured on inRegisterâs pagesâhave been named 2021 Baton Rouge Area Volunteer Activist award honorees by Emerge.