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• Following eviction of previous operator, gymnastics center reopens Play Video

  June 2, 2023 4:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A gym that abruptly closed in April is back open following the eviction of its prior operator. Elvira and Radoslav Stefanov are happy to reopen Elite Gymnastix on Bluebonnet Boulevard and say they're ready to accept gymnasts for summer. "Our goal is to rebuild the... more »

• Final Livingston Parish school set to reopen Monday

  September 17, 2021 4:45 PM

  The final school in Livingston Parish that remained closed following Hurricane Ida's landfall will reopen next week. According to Superintendent Joe Murphy, power has been restored to the Maurepas School campus, allowing the school to reopen to employees on Monday (Sept. 20) and students on Tuesday (Sept. 21). ... more »

• McKinley High to reopen to staff Monday, following deep cleaning of school

  August 17, 2020 6:58 AM

  BATON ROUGE - While East Baton Rouge teachers who've returned to campus to conduct virtual classes for their students follow COVID-19 guidelines set by the school, even with these precautions, the risk of accidental exposure to the virus remains an ever-present possibility. Teachers at McKinley High School saw the... more »

• AMC theaters to reopen August 20, with 15-cent movie tickets

  August 13, 2020 8:51 AM

  The world's largest movie chain is reopening its theaters amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and it's inviting guests to go see a movie at a cost of only 15 cents. CNN reports that AMC announced Thursday it plans to reopen more than 100 of its US theaters on August 20.... more »

• Southern University opens with COVID precautions in place as students return for first day of Fall classes Play Video

  August 12, 2020 5:50 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Southern University is welcoming students, faculty, and staff back to a thoroughly sanitized and health/safety conscious campus for its first day of Fall classes on Wednesday, August 12. It is the first day of the fall semester at Southern University and students are experiencing something they've... more »

• St. Helena Parish releases plans for reopening schools Play Video

  July 20, 2020 3:50 PM

  ST. HELENA PARISH - The St. Helena Parish School District is giving parents the option to either have their children work virtually from home full-time or attend school every other week. The St. Helena Parish School District posted the 2020-21 school year re-opening plan on their website Monday. ... more »

• Louisiana will remain in 'phase 2' until at least Aug. 28 Play Video

  June 22, 2020 4:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Governor Edwards announced Tuesday that Louisiana will not move into the next phase of its reopening plan for at least another 21 days as the state reports a rise in new coronavirus cases and hospitalizations. During a news briefing Tuesday (August 4), Edwards said the state... more »

• Bar owners start thinking about reopening ahead of Governor's phase two announcement Play Video

  May 31, 2020 5:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE – On Monday, the Governor will announce if the state is ready to move into phase two of reopening the economy. If that happens, bars will be able to let customers in again with some restrictions starting on June 5. Many bar owners will welcome the next phase,... more »

• Mom and pop shops buzzing with business after shutdown Play Video

  May 30, 2020 10:43 PM

  In the heart of Denham Springs, mom and pop shops are reopened and buzzing with business. But since the coronavirus shut down business back in March, it's been tough. Many local stores, like Addiction Boutique, had to rely on online sales and curbside pickup to survive. "We... more »

• Ascension Parish baseball and softball parks now open

  May 21, 2020 3:23 PM

  ASCENSION PARISH - Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment announced Thursday that in "Phase One" all Ascension Parish baseball and softball parks are now open for practice sessions. Coinment said that after discussing with the Louisiana State Fire Marshal and parish's recreation department he is comfortable with reopening the parks... more »

• Businesses bouncing back slowly in "Phase One" reopening Play Video

  May 17, 2020 12:17 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Some business operators say the first weekend of the first phase in the re-opening of Louisiana's economy is showing signs of a recovery. "Today was better than yesterday. We never got to 25 percent capacity in the restaurant," Fred Simonson said, manager of Louise's Cafe near... more »

• As Louisiana enters phase one, restaurants welcome diners back Play Video

  May 15, 2020 9:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The sights of waiters taking orders or diners sipping a cocktail at the bar were once taken for granted. After a stay-at-home order spanning nearly two months, they are being treated like luxuries. "It was fantastic, Albert Taylor said Friday night, following a dinner out. "We've... more »

• L'Auberge Casino set to open its doors on Monday

  May 15, 2020 2:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - With Phase One of the reopening of the state beginning on Friday a lot of businesses are opening back up. Even though businesses like the mall and casinos are reopening they will not be able to operate their facility at 100%. L’Auberge Casino will reopen... more »

• Twitter says it will allow employees to work from home 'forever'

  May 12, 2020 5:31 PM

  Social media giant Twitter announced Tuesday that it plans to let all employees continue working from home for the foreseeable future if they wish, even after its offices reopen. In a statement released Tuesday, the company the past few months of having staff almost entirely remote "have proven we... more »

• Local business owners uncertain of future as state determines reopen plans Play Video

  April 16, 2020 9:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - As the state prepares to jumpstart its return from COVID-19, what exactly that looks like remains unknown. "We have to try to strike the right balance between promoting public health and minimizing the spread of COVID-19," Gov. John Bel Edwards said. "The demand on our hospitals... more »

• DOTD: Nicholson Drive bridge to reopen in five weeks

  July 14, 2017 1:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The bridge on Nicholson Drive, near Brightside Drive and before Gardere Lane, will reopen in five weeks, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced on July 14. The bridge closed on July 10 for crews to assess damage and to make emergency repairs.... more »

• Denham Springs park to reopen after reports of skin infection

  July 12, 2017 6:01 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS – A Denham Springs park is set to reopen to the public after it was closed amid reports of children contracting a skin infection after visiting the location. The Kidz Korner Playland was closed after parents began reporting that children were becoming infected with Impetigo,... more »

• Greenwell Springs library to reopen following August flood

  March 2, 2017 5:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The Greenwell Springs Regional Branch Library is opening for the first time since the August 2016 flood on Mar. 3. According to library branch officials, 65 percent of the library will be open to the public while repairs continue. The branch received four to six... more »

• St. Amant High School to reopen February 13

  February 9, 2017 6:38 PM

  ST. AMANT - St. Amant High School will reopen on Monday, following months of repairs after the August flood. Ascension Parish School Board officials said the move-in date comes after a successful Fire Marshal inspection, completed Monday. "We are very excited that the Gators will get back to... more »

• Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group reopens pre-flood location

  January 16, 2017 12:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Our Lady of the Lake Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Group in Baker reopens it location at 6516 E. Myrtle Ave. Monday. The clinic took on roughly 10 inches of water and closed for five months after the Baton Rouge area experienced major flooding in August. The... more »

• Veterans home damaged in flood hopeful to reopen soon

  November 11, 2016 6:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Several, once homeless and disabled veterans, called the Magnolia Veteran's Home their home, until the August flood swept everything away. This year, Byron Comeaux spent his Veteran's Day putting the pieces back together. "The happiest day is when we reopen and the veterans come home. That... more »

• Springfield High School to reopen on Oct. 3 following August flood

  September 23, 2016 12:49 PM

  SPRINGFIELD – School officials announced that Springfield High School will reopen to students on Oct. 3 since last month's flood. According to school officials, classes will resume to its usual schedule prior to the flood. Students of Springfield High School have been hosted by the by Springfield Middle School... more »

• Ascension & Livingston Parish waterways to reopen at midnight

  September 9, 2016 11:52 AM

  ASCENSION – Ascension Parish and Livingston parish officials announced that all waterways will be reopened to boats on Friday at midnight. The waterways have been closed since last month's historic flooding. The waterways will be reopen to recreational and commercial boat traffic. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and... more »

• Canal Street sinkhole in New Orleans fixed, street to re-open Tuesday

  June 14, 2016 12:25 PM

  NEW ORLEANS – Lanes of Canal Street in downtown New Orleans are set to reopen Tuesday afternoon following the repair of a sinkhole that formed in April. A major sinkhole formed near the foot of Canal Street between Harrah's casino and Canal Place shopping center. The sinkhole formed on April... more »

• Ascension, Livingston waterways to reopen Saturday

  March 18, 2016 12:37 PM

  ASCENSION - Boaters in Ascension and Livingston Parishes can return to waterways this weekend. Ascension Parish President Kenny Matassa announced on Friday that all Ascension Parish waterways will be re-open to recreational boat traffic starting at Midnight Saturday. Waterways were closed to boaters last week after sever weather battered... more »

• Officials hope weather will hold for the rest of the state fair

  October 27, 2015 5:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - After a barrage of inclement weather, the Greater Baton Rouge State Fair reopened Wednesday evening. Due to recent heavy rainfall in East Baton Rouge Parish over the past few days, crews spent the day Tuesday preparing the grounds for fairgoers. The fair closed early Saturday as... more »