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First African American and Louisianian spelling bee champ makes history

Zaila Avant-garde understood the significance of what she was doing as she stood on...

The 5 most expensive homes on the Baton Rouge market

With pandemic restrictions fading, we take a look at the 5 most expensive homes on the Baton Rouge market as of June 2021.

Alcohol sales increased during pandemic, staying high as restrictions loosen

Drinking is something of a well-practiced pastime during the best of times in Baton Rouge, but during the pandemic—with its isolating stay-at-home orders and social distancing restrictions—people apparently took it up a notch … or two.

Arts Council reaching out to community for strategic plan input

Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge prepares for its move this summer into its...

Musicians are fighting to save an endangered Teddy’s Juke Joint

The past two years have been hard on restaurants and bars everywhere, leaving many...

Seeking new life for Mid City’s Garden District Nursery property

The new owner of the former Garden District Nursery space wants to rezone the Government Street property for restaurant and neighborhood commercial use.
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Business Lunch: SoLou

SoLou has been a magnet for diners looking for casual Creole fare since opening in March off Perkins Road.

Design: Walker City Hall

The primary goal for the new Walker City Hall was to have space for future expansion as the Livingston Parish city grows.

‘Chelsea’s Live’ venue wants to occupy 1010 Nicholson Drive space

Chelsea’s, the once-popular Perkins Road overpass area restaurant and live music space that shuttered...

Alvarez Construction buys lots for Woodstock Park subdivision

Baton Rouge-based Alvarez Construction bought 80 lots for the first phase of Woodstock Park...