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• Planning commission OKs plans for Amazon-linked distribution center at Cortana Mall Play Video

  February 22, 2021 10:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Plans to demolish and replace the nearly-shuttered Cortana Mall with a distribution center of a developer with close ties to Amazon, have one more hurdle left to clear. The East Baton Rouge Planning Commission on Monday approved plans for the 2.8 million square foot warehouse, proposed... more »

• Deal to turn Cortana Mall into Amazon Center stalls out, according to Virginia College owner

  May 19, 2020 6:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The former Virginia College site at the Cortana Mall is back on the market after the deal with Amazon to build a fulfillment center fell through. According to the Advocate, Developer Seefried Industrial Properties made deals in the past for fulfillment centers and currently has a... more »

• Virginia College's Baton Rouge campus to hold last day of classes Play Video

  December 18, 2018 7:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Thousands of students have recently graduated from local universities. But instead of celebrating, students are one college are preparing for their campus to close its doors forever. Virginia College announced the closure of all of its branches on December 5. That shutdown includes the campus... more »

• Added uncertainty for future of Cortana Mall as Virginia College quits taking students Monday

  September 10, 2018 4:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Virginia College will no longer enroll new students, leading to the likelihood of yet another vacancy in Cortana Mall. The for-profit college focuses on technical training careers – ranging from medical services to culinary disciplines. As of Monday, it said, it was no longer admitting students.... more »

• For sale: Cortana on the market for $4 million Play Video

  August 18, 2017 1:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The proverbial for sale sign might spell the end for Cortana Mall as we know it. The mall was listed recently, with an asking price of $4 million. The JC Penny space is also for sale, going for $2.4 million. Both are being handled by Beau... more »

• Red Stick Store extended third time for flood victims to shop for free

  November 18, 2016 11:18 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Flood survivors will get another chance to shot for free clothes and items at the Red Stick Store in Cortana Mall. The program, organized by K.I.D.S/Fashion Delivers, State Representative "Ted" James and the Urban League of Louisiana, allows for flood victims to shop for free clothes... more »

• More than a million in donations unloaded at Cortana Mall for flood victims Play Video

  October 19, 2016 10:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Volunteers spent the day unloading more than a million dollars worth of donations, going towards flood victims at an event next Thursday. Three to four stores worth of clothes, shoes, toys, cribs and other items were brought to the mall through a special program created by two... more »

• Salvation Army releases stats from Cortana flood relief center

  August 24, 2016 12:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Salvation Army says 69 volunteers put in more than 335 hours of work at the organization’s Cortana Mall donation site in a statistics report released on Wednesday. The site has provided support, cleaning supplies, food and water for victims of recent catastrophic flooding in the... more »

• Donated goods distribution begins at Cortana at noon

  August 18, 2016 9:08 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Truckloads of good and supplies donated to The Salvation Army will be handed out to residents in need at Cortana Mall starting at noon on Thursday. Residents are advised to report to 9401 Cortana Pllace in Baton Rouge at entrance five of the mall. The distribution... more »

• Volunteers needed at Salvation Army serving sites Wednesday

  August 15, 2016 10:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The Salvation Army is accepting donations at Cortana Mall for those in need following the severe weather and flooding in the state. The shelter is accepting toiletries, water, and monetary donations at the mall starting at 9 a.m until 7 p.m. . Donation items will be loaded... more »

• BRFD: Cause of fire that burned down restaurant yet to be determined

  June 20, 2016 3:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Investigators have yet to determine the cause behind a fire that burned through an abandoned Baton Rouge restaurant near Cortana Mall over the weekend. Firefighters worked for hours to put out the two alarm blaze that started Saturday night at the old Cozumel Mexican Bar and... more »

• 2 alarm fire destroys Baton Rouge restaurant Play Video

  June 19, 2016 12:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Firefighters are still trying to determine what caused a two alarm fire that left the Cozumel Mexican Restaurant in charred ruins Saturday night. According to the Baton Rouge Fire Department, seven units, including two ladder trucks responded to the fire at 9720 Cortana Place around 11:18... more »

• The Inner Wheel Club to host 2016 Attic Trash & Treasure Sale

  February 26, 2016 7:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Inner Wheel of Baton Rouge is prepped to host their 2016 Attic Trash & Treasure Sale next weekend. The sale will take place on Mar. 4, 5 and 6 in the old Mervyn’s at the Cortana Mall. Sale hours are as follows: - Friday,... more »

• Plans for Cortana anchor stores could include education, office space

  January 8, 2016 3:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The owners of Cortana Mall say they were "taken aback" by Macy's recent announcement to close the Cortana location, but say it will only give them a "greater opportunity to explore some larger concepts for the shopping center." Cortana Mall, located at the corner of Florida... more »

• Macy's closing Cortana location in coming weeks

  January 6, 2016 4:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Macy's will close its Cortana Mall location sometime in early 2016, the company announced Tuesday. The company said the closure is one of 40 that are happening or have already happened and will reduce expenses by $400 million. Earlier in the day, Macy's said sales fell... more »

• Man accused of stealing $2,000 worth of merchandise from Sears

  September 18, 2015 2:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Detectives are looking to identify a man accused of shoplifting close to $2,000 worth of merchandise from the Sears at the Cortana Mall. The Baton Rouge Police Department says the incident happened on Sept. 9 and described the suspect as between 50 and 60 years of... more »