The Advocate1d
Baton Rouge libraries respond to Mayor Sid Edwards' budget plan: 'We were blindsided'
Library officials said Saturday that the mayor's proposal would hamper the system's ability to buy new books and host ...
Baton Rouge Weekly Press2d
East Baton Rouge Library System Pushes Back Against Mayor’s Funding Proposal
Mayor-President Sid Edwards has proposed reallocating a portion of the library’s 11.1-mill property tax, arguing that the ...
BRProud3d
Live After Five to have full schedule of shows after investment from local businesses
An investment was made by local businesses for Live After Five to get its full lineup of six shows back after budget cuts ...
WGMB Baton Rouge on MSN4d
Baton Rouge mayor proposes plan to raise pay for police officers, tax cut for residents
East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards proposes a new plan that would increase police pay, improve infrastructure and grow the economy.
The Advocate4d
Baton Rouge mayor pitches big raises for police — paid for with money currently for libraries
Mayor-President Sid Edwards is proposing cuts to East Baton Rouge Parish's libraries to fund raises for Baton Rouge Police ...
Southern Living4d
The 18 Best Things To Do In Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge serves double duty as a college town and Louisiana’s capital. See how the town's vibrant story told through its many museums, a lively restaurant scene, and of course, unforgettable ...
BRProud5d
Krewe of Orion: What to know about parade route, parking, weather
Krewe of Orion Parade is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 22. Here’s what to know about the route, parking and weather.