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Broome says she plans to seek a third term
January 11, 2023 1:41 PM
BATON ROUGE – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome says she plans to run for a third term. Broome made that statement Tuesday on Jim Engster’s “Talk Louisiana” on WRKF-FM. "As of … January 10th, 2023, my response would be yes," she said when asked if she’ll seek another term... more » -
Too early to say whether Omicron surge will impact Baton Rouge Mardi Gras, mayor says Play Video
January 4, 2022 9:16 AM
BATON ROUGE - It's too soon to tell whether the statewide surge in Omicron cases will upend Mardi Gras plans in East Baton Rouge, parish officials said during a news conference Tuesday. Though the city-parish won't commit to a decision on whether the festivities will return, Mayor Sharon Weston... more » -
EBR Mayor establishes Equal Pay Commission to tackle local gender pay gap
December 22, 2021 4:59 AM
BATON ROUGE - The gender pay gap is an ongoing problem in the United States; a ccording to Bureau of Labor Statistics data , in 2020, women’s annual earnings were 82.3% of men’s, and the gap was even wider for many women of color. In Baton Rouge, local officials... more » -
Construction to begin on expansion of Coca-Cola Baton Rouge
December 16, 2021 9:43 AM
BATON ROUGE - Coca-Cola Baton Rouge hosted a Thursday morning groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction on the company's $42 million facility expansion. Governor John Bel Edwards attended the event and EBR Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome spoke at the ceremony. Yesterday, I was at the... more » -
City-Parish, Housing Authority partner to improve EBR's wastewater system
November 29, 2021 5:54 AM
BATON ROUGE - Officials in East Baton Rouge (EBR) are collaborating to encourage residents to actively protect the local environment. They're even planning to give some residents environmentally-friendly tools. The program that will make such tools and related sustainability education available to residents will be announced Monday morning... more » -
Baton Rouge named among 'Top 10 Digital Cities' for seventh consecutive year
November 16, 2021 12:50 PM
BATON ROUGE - The Center for Digital Government has named Baton Rouge a Top 10 Digital City, marking the seventh consecutive year Baton Rouge has ranked among the top digital cities in the U.S., according to a Tuesday news release from the office of EBR Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome. ... more » -
City-Parish debris removal crews expected to complete final pass by Thanksgiving
November 2, 2021 11:41 AM
BATON ROUGE - According to a Tuesday news release from the office of EBR Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, City-Parish debris removal crews have so far completed their first parish-wide pass and collected over 860,000 cubic yards of storm debris from Hurricane Ida. The news release said crews are now... more » -
City-Parish embarks on series of projects to increase BR's accessibility, ADA compliance
October 13, 2021 1:04 PM
BATON ROUGE - Capital area officials are working to make some of Baton Rouge's most frequented public routes and associated buildings more accessible to individuals with disabilities. According to a Wednesday news release from the Office of East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, a total of 21 MOVEBR... more » -
EBR, Ascension leaders announce joint proposal to improve drainage along Bayou Manchac Play Video
September 20, 2021 11:53 AM
BATON ROUGE - In hopes of addressing local drainage issues, two area leaders are uniting to advance a proposal that they believe will benefit both communities. East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and Ascension President Clint Cointment announced Monday a recommendation to enhance drainage along Bayou Manchac at... more » -
EBR Community Site to begin distributing ice Thursday afternoon
September 2, 2021 9:31 AM
BATON ROUGE - Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced Thursday that East Baton Rouge (EBR) Parish residents will be able to pick up free ice at a Community Ice Distribution site that afternoon. The site will be set up at Baton Rouge Police Headquarters (9000 Airline Highway) and distribution will... more » -
Mayor Broome extends closure of City-Parish buildings
August 30, 2021 12:51 PM
BATON ROUGE - As residents and officials across East Baton Rouge Parish deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, city leaders are making safety a top priority and encouraging people to take to local roadways sparingly. In this regard, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced Monday that the closure of... more » -
Officials issue last minute warnings to avoid roadways, prepare for power outages Play Video
August 29, 2021 10:15 AM
BATON ROUGE - Louisiana is preparing for Hurricane Ida to make landfall around 1 p.m. Sunday. JUST IN: The latest advisory for #Ida . Updates and your detailed local forecast at: https://t.co/Ck61O53rYN | #LaWX #MsWX pic.twitter.com/B8r9JOJOZu — WBRZ Weather (@WBRZweather) August 29, 2021 ... more » -
EBR shelter on Southern University campus now open Play Video
August 27, 2021 2:44 PM
BATON ROUGE - As of 6 a.m., Sunday a shelter at the FG Clark Activity Center ( 801 Harding Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA) on Southern University's campus is open in East Baton Rouge Parish. On Saturday, the city-parish said it was planning planning to open two shelters, if... more » -
East Baton Rouge leaders address public with COVID update Tuesday
July 20, 2021 9:39 AM
BATON ROUGE - Leading U.S. health experts continue to advise the public to be vaccinated against COVID-19 if at all possible, as cases of novel coronavirus are once again on the rise. Locally, officials are issuing similar warnings and working to keep citizens updated. East Baton Rouge... more » -
EBR Mayor announces new Chief Administrative Officer
June 28, 2021 12:10 PM
BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced Monday the appointment of John W. Williams Jr. as one of the Assistant Chief Administrative Officers (ACAO) within her administration. The Mayor says Williams will be responsible for the oversight of Workforce Development programs, the Division of Purchasing,... more » -
BR Street Team participates in training program to address local violence Play Video
June 10, 2021 10:50 AM
BATON ROUGE - In response to a wave of increasing violence in the Baton Rouge area, the mayor's office issued a Thursday morning news release detailing steps some locals are taking to address rising crime. According to the release, a group of residents known as the Baton Rouge Street... more » -
Mayor's Office: Emergency debris removal to begin throughout EBR Thursday Play Video
May 27, 2021 8:14 AM
BATON ROUGE - Officials in the capital city are taking steps to remove debris from the May storm that caused dozens of evacuations and resulted in hundreds of flood-damaged homes. Some homes within East Baton Rouge Parish were flooded with a foot or more of water, and local officials... more » -
EBR Mayor's Office issues guidance amid flood recovery efforts
May 19, 2021 7:29 AM
BATON ROUGE - Many East Baton Rouge Parish residents were taken by surprise as heavy rain crept into their homes overnight Monday, forcing them to evacuate and head for higher ground. As the Parish works quickly to recover from damage caused by a series of storms that swept through... more » -
WATCH: EBR Mayor addresses widespread flooding Tuesday morning
May 18, 2021 10:58 AM
BATON ROUGE - After a night of heavy rain and flooding in the capital region, East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome is addressing residents with an update on weather conditions, Tuesday morning. Though a number of EBR homes were flooded on Monday night and early Tuesday morning, Mayor... more » -
EBR Mayor issues closure of city-parish buildings as locals brace for more rain Play Video
May 18, 2021 5:38 AM
BATON ROUGE - Early Tuesday morning, East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome issued a news release announcing the closure of all City-Parish buildings — including City Hall and all community centers — for Tuesday, May 18, due to excessive rains and the potential threat of continued flash flooding conditions... more » -
First ever TEDx event in north Baton Rouge to be announced Monday
May 17, 2021 7:57 AM
BATON ROUGE - A TEDx event is coming to north Baton Rouge, and event details will be announced by the mayor on Monday morning. According to a news release from the office of EBR Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, the public will be informed of all pertinent details associated with... more » -
BR Mayor's Office encourages local participation in upcoming vaccination events
May 14, 2021 6:42 AM
BATON ROUGE - A series of vaccination events sponsored by the office of Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome are kicking off this weekend through Monday, May 17. The events are linked to the ' Geaux Get Vaccinated ' & ' Bring Back Louisiana ' initiatives. Event details... more » -
Mayor Broome and Big Buddy Program launch 2021 Mayors Youth Workforce Experience
April 16, 2021 11:20 AM
BATON ROUGE - Community leaders in the capital area are partnering with a local nonprofit to offer Baton Rouge teens a variety of summer internships and real-world working experience. The effort, led by a collaboration between the office of East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and the... more » -
Officials launch federal COVID-19 Community Vaccination Center in Baton Rouge
April 15, 2021 6:59 AM
BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Parish officials are partnering with state leaders for the Thursday, April 15 launch of a federal COVID-19 Community Vaccination Center in Baton Rouge. The new vaccination site will be introduced to the public by officials with t he Louisiana Department of Health, the... more » -
Mayor Broome aiming to rename City Hall Plaza in honor of late community leader Play Video
April 13, 2021 7:00 AM
BATON ROUGE - Last month, a Baton Rouge resident who played a key role in revitalizing the capital city's downtown district passed away, and Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome wants to memorialize this citizen's life and efforts by renaming City Hall Plaza in his honor. Davis Rhorer served as the... more » -
EBR's Spring Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day to be held April 17
March 29, 2021 12:51 PM
BATON ROUGE - A Monday, March 29 news release from the Office of East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome stated that EBR residents will be able to bring household hazardous materials to an upcoming semi-annual Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day on Saturday, April 17 from 9 a.m. – 1... more » -
Mayor's Office: EBR City-Parish offices closing early due to weather risk
March 17, 2021 5:55 AM
BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome issued an early morning notice Wednesday (March 17) stating that d ue to the anticipated threat of weather in the area, City-Parish buildings will be closed to the public on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 beginning 12:30 p.m. Mayor... more » -
City-Parish launches EBR Emergency Solutions Portal for Rental Assistance Program
March 9, 2021 6:09 AM
BATON ROUGE - Officials in the capital city want to hear from members of the community who are having difficulty paying rent or securing a place to live due to the pandemic, and there is a new website where citizens can submit such information. The East Baton Rouge Parish... more » -
Eligible North Baton Rouge residents invited to free COVID-19 vaccination clinic Friday, Saturday Play Video
February 26, 2021 8:39 AM
BATON ROUGE - Officials in the capital city are eager to see more of North Baton Rouge's citizens safely vaccinated so as to ward off the harmful effects of COVID-19. For this reason, free COVID-19 vaccinations will be available at the Living Faith Christian Center on Winbourne Avenue on... more » -
EBR leaders partner to address opioid addiction, rising number of overdose deaths Play Video
February 9, 2021 7:22 AM
BATON ROUGE - Opioid abuse, a devastating epidemic that the United States continues to battle, is known for its tragic impact on families and entire communities. Areas that wrestle with widespread opioid abuse may also see increased crime rates, hospitalizations, as well as cases of child abuse and child... more » -
EBR hosts community testing event Thursday at OLOL North LSU Health Clinic Play Video
February 4, 2021 8:00 AM
BATON ROUGE - As of Wednesday (Feb. 3), the Louisiana Department of Health reports that a total of 5,412,079 individuals in Louisiana have been tested for COVID-19. This may seem like a large number, but city-Parish officials in East Baton Rouge are concerned that it should be even larger.... more » -
WATCH: EBR Mayor addresses public regarding progress in local fight against COVID Play Video
January 14, 2021 7:41 AM
BATON ROUGE - As of Thursday (Jan. 14) morning, East Baton Rouge Parish is reporting a total of just over 25,000 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus and 582 confirmed COVID-related deaths since the pandemic appeared in Louisiana last Spring. Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and community partners addressed the public... more » -
EBR Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome to be sworn in Saturday
December 31, 2020 1:59 PM
BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome will be sworn in for her second term this weekend. The mayor's office issued a Wednesday (Dec. 30) news release concerning the event, stating that it would take place Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021 at the River Center Branch Library... more » -
EBR Parish's holiday schedule for curbside garbage, recycling, and Christmas tree collection
December 23, 2020 10:58 AM
BATON ROUGE - According to the East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor's Office, there will be no curbside garbage and recycling services on Christmas Day; all services will resume on residents’ next regular scheduled collection day. While the North Landfill will be closed for Christmas Day, landfill hours will be... more » -
EBR Mayor's office: 21 MOVEBR construction projects set to begin next year
December 2, 2020 11:39 AM
BATON ROUGE – The East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor's office issued a release, Wednesday (Dec. 2), detailing the creation of 21 MOVEBR projects that are expected to begin in 2021. The mayor's office says the anticipated projects will increase capacity, significantly enhance existing corridors, build sidewalks and increase accessibility... more » -
Early voting for Dec. 5 runoff election wraps up with over 130,000 votes from Louisianians
November 30, 2020 6:09 AM
BATON ROUGE - Early voting for the Dec. 5 runoff election has reached its conclusion, and t he Secretary of State' s office reported Monday, Nov. 30 that as many as 137,514 Louisiana residents have cast their ballots. Detailed voting statistics, by parish, are listed below: ASCENSION ... more » -
City-Parish leaders say Hurricane Delta debris removal is nearing completion
November 24, 2020 8:51 AM
BATON ROUGE – Officials with East Baton Rouge Parish (EBR) announced Monday that city-Parish debris removal crews are in the final phases of collecting storm debris generated by Hurricane Delta, with more than 50,000 cubic yards of debris collected to-date. According to a news update from the EBR Mayor's... more » -
Lines form at EBR polling locations as early voting for Dec. 5 runoff elections begins Play Video
November 20, 2020 9:57 AM
BATON ROUGE - Early voting for the Dec. 5 runoff election began Friday, Nov. 20 and will continue until Saturday, Nov. 28. Early Friday morning, lines of eager voters were already spotted at polling locations in East Baton Rouge Parish. But the crowds weren't overwhelming. In fact,... more » -
EBR Mayor, BR Area Chamber reveal results of eBay Retail Revival Program
November 20, 2020 9:05 AM
BATON ROUGE - On Friday (Nov. 20) morning, EBR Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome provided locals with an update on the results of the city's partnership with eBay for its Retail Revival Program. The alliance began in an attempt to help local retailers find their place and thrive in the... more » -
EBR Mayor, health officials address public with COVID update, Monday morning
November 16, 2020 7:51 AM
BATON ROUGE - As the nation races to secure an effective vaccine in its fight against the deadly virus that has claimed the lives of over 246,000 in the US, officials in East Baton Rouge (EBR) parish are closely monitoring the number of infection cases in their area. While... more » -
EBR Mayor to present results of Community Health Needs Assessment Friday morning
November 13, 2020 9:25 AM
BATON ROUGE - On Friday morning, East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome will join community health partners in presenting the results of the 2018 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and discussing a collaborative path to improving health outcomes in East Baton Rouge Parish in the future. The Needs... more » -
WATCH: Sharon Weston Broome, Steve Carter discuss Election Day results Play Video
November 4, 2020 6:58 AM
BATON ROUGE - Election Day may have reached its conclusion, but the next Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish has yet to be decided, and each candidate is urging voters to support their vision ahead of a runoff election, which will be held on December 5. Sharon Weston Broome... more » -
Thousands received free food, masks at Saturday's Government Street drive-thru event Play Video
November 1, 2020 1:08 AM
BATON ROUGE - This October 31 many locals opted on giving back instead of simply celebrating. On Saturday, a slew of capital city volunteers used 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to participate in a drive-through boxed food and mask giveaway sponsored by a partnership between East Baton Rouge Parish... more » -
Metro Council to discuss annexation request from some of Willow Ridge subdivision's residents Play Video
October 28, 2020 8:42 AM
BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge neighborhood is divided in its choice of whether to be a part of Baton Rouge or the City of St. George, and the Baton Rouge's Metro Council is now responsible for stepping in to make a final decision regarding the issue. The question... more » -
WATCH: Mayor Broome addresses EBR Parish with Hurricane Delta update
October 9, 2020 10:03 AM
BATON ROUGE - After a night of steady rain that led to an early morning of flooding and multiple street closures, Baton Rouge entered a period of relative calm around 8 a.m., Friday. But weather experts agree this is an example of the proverbial 'calm before the storm.' ... more » -
Mayor's office says ATC will honor opt-in status for EBR, bars can open immediately Play Video
September 30, 2020 8:24 AM
BATON ROUGE - After a bizarre back-and-forth between the mayor's office and parish council, bars will apparently be able to reopen Wednesday. The spat began after the parish announced it received approval from the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control to open up bars under phase 3 restrictions early... more » -
Bar owners in EBR hopefully await state approval to reopen Play Video
September 29, 2020 8:44 AM
BATON ROUGE - With cooler weather bringing chilly temperatures to the capital city, some locals are looking forward to enjoying one of their favorite hot cocktails at a local bar, and bar owners in East Baton Rouge Parish are hopeful to recieve state approval to reopen and serve eager customers,... more » -
Drive-thru census, voter registration event to be held at Cortana Mall, Tuesday
September 29, 2020 6:43 AM
BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Mayor's Office announced Monday that a drive-thru 2020 census registration and voter registration event will take place Tuesday, September 29 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Cortana Mall parking lot, which is located at 9401 Cortana Place in Baton Rouge. ... more » -
Mayor, Chief of Police discuss shooting death of toddler in WBRZ interview Play Video
September 7, 2020 9:31 AM
BATON ROUGE - The community is mourning the death of 3-year-old Ibrie Combs, who was shot and killed on Friday night while traveling as a passenger in a vehicle within the 500 block of South Flannery Road, and Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and Baton Rouge Chief of Police... more » -
BR Mayor announces new $1 Million microgrant program for small business
August 13, 2020 6:12 AM
BATON ROUGE - A new small business recovery program is now available to Baton Rouge business owners. During a Thursday morning press conference, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and program partners announced a $1 million microgrant program for small businesses in East Baton Rouge Parish called The Resilient Restart EBR... more » -
Mayor Broome kicks off first MOVEBR construction project
August 4, 2020 12:03 PM
BATON ROUGE – The MOVEBR program, a series of community development projects designed to improve East Baton Rouge Parish, kicked off its first construction project Tuesday (August 4) morning. The first project will take on the task of building new sidewalks on 72nd Avenue. Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon... more » -
Mayor Broome announces Stormwater Master Plan's new website
July 27, 2020 8:40 AM
BATON ROUGE - The mayor of East Baton Rouge provided residents with the latest developments in connection with the Parish's Stormwater Master Plan, Monday morning. Accompanied by representatives from consultant from infrastructure solutions firm HNTB, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the program's new website, which will serve as a... more » -
Multiple agencies issue statements in support of BRPD Chief, BR Mayor
July 21, 2020 8:55 AM
BATON ROUGE - At least ten organizations and prominent individuals with ties to Louisiana's Capital City issued statements Tuesday (July 21) morning, detailing their support of Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul and East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome. The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives... more » -
BR Mayor urges residents to get tested at one of the city's five free COVID testing sites
July 21, 2020 6:36 AM
BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome is encouraging members of the public to take advantage of her "Geaux Get Tested" initiative by getting tested for COVID-19 at one of the five drive-thru testing sites she and collaborators have set up across the Parish. Monday afternoon,... more »