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• Nearly half of Louisiana has gotten a COVID shot; hospitalizations trending down

  August 23, 2021 1:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Nearly half of Louisiana's total population has gotten at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine as of Monday. According to the Louisiana Department of Health, 69,754 additional shots were administered over the weekend, with nearly 34,000 of them administered in people getting their first dose... more »

• BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo announces 50 cent Wednesdays throughout June

  June 1, 2020 11:50 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Parents searching for fun yet safe, family-friendly events to enjoy with their children during the summer months might find exactly what they're looking for at BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo. The Zoo is continuing to celebrate its 50th Anniversary with the community by offering a discounted admission... more »

• Pat Shingleton: "The Pumpkin and... the Buckeye Blizzard"

  November 26, 2019 11:30 PM

  It originated as a day to give thanks for the harvest and to recognize relationships between family, friends and new neighbors. A variety of traditions have been furthered from the first Thanksgiving, including the turkey and pumpkin pie. Long before the arrival of pilgrims, pumpkins were used as a food... more »