Blind DJ inspires BR, Shreveport music scene
Alton Dalton encourages people to never give up on their dreams despite barriers in life.
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Baton Rouge,Business,In the Issue,ScienceadminSouthern University plants first seeds in medical marijuana venture
Southern University this week officially planted its first seeds in its unprecedented partnership to supply medicinal marijuana for patients in Louisiana. Present were representatives from the Southern University System administration, Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center, and Southern product vendor Ilera Holistic Healthcare. “This has been a historic week for the university,” said Ray […]
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Baton Rouge,Crime,EducationadminState responds to cyber attack on school system
“Thanks to Gov. Edwards’ foresight into cybersecurity vulnerabilities, he created the Louisiana Cybersecurity Commission to respond quickly and effectively to attacks like these,” Moulton said.
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Baton Rouge,EventsadminPublic invited to provide input on Consolidated Plan draft, July 30
The East Baton Rouge Parish Government Office of Community Development and Build Baton Rouge will hold a public hearing to start the public input and planning process for 2019- 2023 City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge Consolidated Action Plan. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, July 30 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 […]
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Baton Rouge,Business,In the IssueBlind DJ inspires BR, Shreveport music scene
Alton Dalton encourages people to never give up on their dreams despite barriers in life.
Feature,In the IssueKeeping finances fresh throughout the year
(Family Features) For many Americans, reaching and maintaining financial stability is a goal that tops their checklists. However, the strategies necessary for achieving that goal can quickly fall by the wayside. Consider these tips from Bank of America Credit Cards Executive Jason Gaughan that you can put in place to help keep your finances in […]
Baton Rouge,Business,In the Issue,ScienceSouthern University plants first seeds in medical marijuana venture
Southern University this week officially planted its first seeds in its unprecedented partnership to supply medicinal marijuana for patients in Louisiana. Present were representatives from the Southern University System administration, Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center, and Southern product vendor Ilera Holistic Healthcare. “This has been a historic week for the university,” said Ray […]
Baton Rouge,Feature,History,In the IssueHundreds honor slain civil rights icon, museum founder remembered for living a life of purpose
Hundreds of people including Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, BatonRouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome, other elected officials, community leaders, and even residents who barely knew Sadie Roberts-Joseph filled the pews at Living Faith Christian Center to say goodbye to a woman who was remembered for living a life of purpose. “What she has done has […]
Baton Rouge,In the Issue,ScienceFrom cotton fields to NASA: Southern alum and professor recounts working on Apollo 11 mission
Growing up picking cotton in St. Joseph, Louisiana, Morgan Watson never in his wildest dreams envisioned that he, along with six other men, would become the first Black engineers at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and participate in sending the first man to the moon. “It was a great feeling knowing that I would […]