WHO TO WATCH: BATON ROUGE
Twelve Louisiana residents have been selected by The Drum’s publisher and staff as people to watch in 2018. In this issue, we introduce five: NAACP State President Michael McClanahan, councilwoman Chauna Banks, novelist Lynn Emery, anti-domestic violence activist Twahna Harris, and policy advisor James Gilmore Jr. Ph.D.

John Gray to marshal Mid City Gras parade, Feb 4. (More)

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Hammond welcomes first baby of 2018: Clarielle White

OTHER NEWS

Entergy prepares to help citizens with free tax filing services, Feb 3

Tangipahoa library plans meetings to discuss March 24 tax renewal

Louisiana Travel Association announces new officers, honors graduates of tourism leadership class

Technical assistance services available for small businesses impacted by floods

Thank You from the Odell S. Williams Museum

Know Your Liver educational session planned for Feb 24

AKA, L’Auberge host 3rd Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Prayer Breakfast

Rene honored with Above and Beyond Award

2018 ESSENCE Festival Initial Line-Up Announced July 5-8 In New Orleans