Heritage Ranch Aims to Help Baton Rouge Children in Crisis With Youth Programs and a New Residential Facility
When she was 14, Vicki Ellis and a group she was traveling with stopped to visit Wears Valley Ranch in Sevierville, Tenn. Although a mere teen, Ellis was instantly inspired by the founders goal of helping youth in crisis... More
Editorial
New Orleans was different in the 1950s...
Something happened to New Orleans in the middle of the last century that is happening in Baton Rouge today. The people in New Orleans did not realize their city was changing back then, and most of us don’t realize that a big change has swept over the Red Stick during the last decade...More
No more "Gi-me, Gi-me" For You and Your Child
I must confess I have chocolate on the brain as I write today. Everywhere I turn I see chocolate, smell chocolate, and yes, eat chocolate. Sitting under a lamppost that strangely resembles a chocolate kiss. I'm dripping in sugar at "the sweetest place on earth"- Hershey, Pennsylvania. This magical...
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Baton Rouge Volunteers Spend Day Improving Playground At University Terrace
Over 200 volunteers gathered at the University Terrace School to build a new playground, greenhouse and edible garden for the students on Saturday, March 28... More
Have you been to Port Hudson?
Visitors to Port Hudson State Historic Site just west of Zachary find something far beyond an ordinary nature trail. Winding trails... More
Walden Resident's Latest Children's Book In Time For Bicentennial Year of Abraham Lincoln's Birth
Marcia Moser of Walden Subdivision just completed her newest children's book Miss Lottie's Class Studies Abraham Lincoln, an entertaining tale about the young life of Abraham Lincoln... More
Baton Rouge University Resident Celebrates Wonderous Life
These two photos cover over three decades in the history of University Acres subdivision. The top photo was taken in 1973 and from left are Murray Hawkins, Ed Sale, Julia Hawkins, Leslie Glasgow and Joe Campbell. The bottom photo... More
37th Annual KCA Independence Day Parade!
Come join the Kenilworth Civic Association at its annual 4th of July parade on Friday, July 3 at 6 p.m on Kenilworth Pkwy. As always, it's a great community event for the whole family. This year, the 2009 Grand Marshall is LSU Gymnastics Coach D.D. Breaux... More
The Pennington Balloon Championship is back again August 7-9!
The family event that brings together hot air balloon pilots from across the nation promises to deliver as much fun as previous years – and then some! In addition to traditional balloon races, balloon glows and night jumping, live music will be added to the mix... More
Baton Rouge Homeowners Need to Know About Building Permits, A-1 Zoning and Deed Restrictions
Here is some important information for all homeowners... More
Query: Should I Buy a New Car or Fix up My Old One?
Any driver who has ever bought a new car just loves the feel, smell and sense of ownership that accompanies driving off the lot in a brand new vehicle... More
How to Prevent Heat Stroke For Your Pet This Summer
It’s summer time again, and it’s not just plants, AC units and antiperspirants that get pushed to the limits in the South Louisiana heat. It’s an important time to keep animal safety in mind as well... More
Essential Cardiac Care Giving TIps For Families Providing Elder Care
Stress and age are the leading causes of high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. Although high blood pressure can strike a person in any age group, older adults above the age of 60 are at a higher risk for stroke and related serious disability due to high blood pressure...
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Former LSU Student Hits the Open Road for Charity
Former LSU student Matt Chandler is hitting the open road in June to bike 3,837 miles with a non-profit organization called Bike... More
