LOCAL - BRWeeklyPress
2 days ago · Baton Rouge local news covers various events and issues affecting the community, including crime reports, city council decisions, educational developments, and weather …
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2 days ago · Louisiana Lawmakers Postpone Debate on Juvenile Crime Bill. Senate Bill 2, a proposed constitutional amendment, would replace the current list of 14 violent crimes—such …
POLITICS - BRWeeklyPress
2 days ago · POLITICS. Voters Favor Candidates Focused on Economy, Reject Election Denialism and Roe v. Wade Reversal, Poll Shows. According to a recent national poll, voters …
BUSINESS - BRWeeklyPress
2 days ago · BUSINESS. Civic Leaders Unite to Launch Plan Baton Rouge III for Downtown Revitalization. The Baton Rouge Area Chamber, Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF), …
HEALTH - BRWeeklyPress
2 days ago · HEALTH. Lawmakers Push for Expanded Sickle Cell Treatment Access in Rural Louisiana. BATON ROUGE, La. – Efforts to address the disparities in sickle cell disease …
NATIONAL - BRWeeklyPress
2 days ago · NATIONAL. Supreme Court to Review Louisiana Redistricting Case Over Congressional Map with New Majority-Black District. Louisiana’s GOP-led legislature approved …
The Baton Rouge Weekly Press Newspaper
The Baton Rouge Weekly Press (BR.WEEKLYPRESS) is considered to be the number one minority newspaper in The Greater Baton Rouge area and has served the public for over 40 …
Baker Residents Call for Change Ahead of Local Elections
Mar 7, 2024 · BATON ROUGE, La. — The anticipation is palpable in Baker, Louisiana, as the city braces for its upcoming local elections on March 23rd. Residents are making their voices …
Mayor Broome Approves $7 Million HUD Grant Agreement
Mar 11, 2024 · Baton Rouge, LA – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome approved a $7.6 million grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) …
Ted James Set to Challenge Sharon Weston Broome for Baton …
Feb 12, 2024 · BATON ROUGE, La. — In what could shape up to be a fierce political showdown, former State Rep. Ted James is reportedly gearing up to challenge incumbent Mayor …