Unemployment Rate Increases In Baton Rouge Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in East Baton Rouge Parish is lower than the Louisiana average.

Mayor Broome Announces New Assistant Chief Administrative Officer In City Of Baton Rouge

Originally from Ferriday, Louisiana, Mr. Williams has made East Baton Rouge Parish his home for the past 26 years.

East Baton Rouge Parish Likely To Miss Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Baton Rouge area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

VITA Help With Expanded Child Tax Credit

VITA Help With Expanded Child Tax Credit.

Proposed Plan Of Government Amendments Public Comment Form In City Of Baton Rouge

As part of this transparent process, the Metropolitan Council is interested in public input on the proposed Plan of Government Amendments.

City-Parish Monitoring Invest 92L In City Of Baton Rouge

The NWS is forecasting East Baton Rouge Parish to receive 3-6 inches of rainfall beginning Friday through Monday.

Mayor Broome Announces Nearly $20 Million Plan For Drainage Projects In East Baton Rouge Parish

The proposed package, which will be introduced at the Metro Council today, will address numerous drainage issues.

Baton Rouge Area Unemployment Worsens: Feds

East Baton Rouge Parish's unemployment rate increased recently.

Proposed Plan Of Government Amendments Public Meeting For Metropolitan Council Districts 11 And 7 In Baton Rouge

The committee, chaired by former Councilmember Donna Collins-Lewis, has proposed several amendments to the Plan of Government.

Business Person Of The Month: Tere And James Hyfield Of Red Stick Reads In East Baton Rouge Parish Library

Even though James and Tere are fairly new entrepreneurs, they had plenty of advice for people looking to start a business.

Mayor Broome Partnering With Veteran Group To Assist Flooded Homeowners In Baton Rouge

Teams are scheduled to begin assisting residents this weekend with gutting homes and moving debris to the curb.

Proposed Plan Of Government Amendments Public Meeting For Metropolitan Council District 5 In Baton Rouge

Metropolitan Councilmember Erika Green, District 5, will host a Community Meeting on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, from 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Deadline For The Preliminary Damage Assessment Survey In Baton Rouge Is June 1

Anyone who needs assistance with the survey can call 211 or visit the East Baton Rouge Parish Library System to complete the online survey.

Mayor-President Broome Announces Parish-Wide Resources For Excessive Rainfall Damage Assessments In Baton Rouge

'If you only have liability coverage, storm damages to your vehicle may not be covered; please refer to your policy limits for details.'

The Digital Divide: How Baton Rouge Area Compares In Internet Usage

U.S. shows great variance in access and use of high-speed internet.

Mayor Broome Announces TEDxScotlandville — First TEDx Organized In North Baton Rouge

Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome today announced the first ever TEDx event in North Baton Rouge.

Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome And Partners Launch Baton Rouge Resident Leader Academy

The mission of BR-RLA is to educate, inspire, and empower residents with the necessary tools to effect the change residents want to see.

Baton Rouge Fire Department Chief Ed Smith Announces Retirement

Chief Smith is the second-longest-serving chief of the Baton Rouge Fire Department in its 102 years as an organization.

Proposed Plan Of Government Amendments Public Meeting For Metropolitan Council Districts 8 And 9 In City Of Baton Rouge

Metropolitan Councilmember Rowdy Gaudet, District 3, will present the information regarding the proposed amendments.

Public Meeting On Proposed Plan Of Government Amendments In Baton Rouge

At the public meeting, citizens will have an opportunity to ask questions and provide input on the proposed amendments.

Statement From Mayor Broome In Baton Rouge

'I would like to formally congratulate Van Lathan on receiving an Oscar for his role as an Executive Producer in Two Distant Strangers.'

Mayor Broome And Big Buddy Program Launch 2021 Mayor's Youth Workforce Experience In Baton Rouge

Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and the Big Buddy Program announced the 2021 Mayor's Youth Workforce Experience.

Federal Taxes In East Baton Rouge Parish: How Do Yours Compare?

Compare your federal tax payments and refunds to state and national averages.

Mayor Broome Secures Another Pay Raise For Baton Rouge Police Department

Pay increase will be initially funded through a $2 million allocation from state, resulting from coordinated effort with state legislator.

Baton Rouge Republic Services Suspending Recyclable Collections To Further Assist With Debris Cleanup

Republic Services is suspending recyclable collections for one week beginning Tuesday, March 16, through Monday, March 22.

Baton Rouge Mayor Broome’s Health Equity Vaccine Taskforce Announces Recommendations

“Throughout this pandemic, we have seen how health disparities have significantly impacted the underserved residents of our community”.

Mayor Broome Announces Healthcare Request For Proposal For East Baton Rouge Parish Prison

The City-Parish will announce a Request for Proposal on March 5, 2021, for on site primary healthcare services at East Baton Rouge.

Mayor Broome Announces 2021 Open Data Day Virtual Events In Baton Rouge

The City-Parish will host two virtual events as part of its 2021 celebration of open data, both of which are free and open to the public.

Baton Rouge Mayor Broome’s Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Veneeth Iyengar To Lead Louisiana’s Broadband Development Effort

Iyengar will be taking on a new position leading the state's efforts around broadband development and connectivity.

Baton Rouge Police Department Assists Baton Rouge General In Critical Blood Delivery

During times of crisis, it is important we respond with a ‘Whole Community’ approach.

Metropolitan Council Zoning Meeting Cancelled In Baton Rouge

The Metropolitan Council Zoning meeting scheduled for February 17 at 4:00 pm has been cancelled.

Open Data BR Datasets Delve Into Budget In Baton Rouge

The Revenue Budget dataset shows City-Parish income sources such as sales taxes, license fees, and bond sales.

Mayor Proclaims June 19 As Juneteenth Day In Baton Rouge

The holiday represents the symbolic and historical commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States.

Baton Rouge Mayor's Statement About $1.2 Billion In State Flood Mitigation Funding

The approval of these funds means parishes can continue advancing flood recovery and watershed mitigation efforts.

Baton Rouge City-Parish Employee Datasets Published Online

The City-Parish has published two new datasets to Open Data BR, Baton Rouge’s award-winning open data portal for local government data.

Baton Rouge Council, Planning & Zoning Meetings Now Streaming On Facebook Live

The City-Parish is now streaming all Metropolitan Council meetings through Facebook Live, representing an important step forward...

Dates Of Early Voting Announced For Baton Rouge Primary Election

Registrar of Voters Steve Raborn has announced that early voting for the October 12 statewide primary election will begin September 28th...

Baton Rouge Voter Registration Drive September 2nd Through 6th

To commemorate Voter Registration Week, Registrar of Voters Steve Raborn is reminding citizens of East Baton Rouge Parish to make sure...

Get Ready For Voter Registration Week In Baton Rouge!

To commemorate Voter Registration Week, Registrar of Voters Steve Raborn is reminding citizens of East Baton Rouge Parish to make sure t ...

Attorney General Joins Multi-State Coalition to Protect Lotteries

Concern over recent DoJ opinion that may negatively impact state-run and multi-state lotteries, including Mega Millions and Powerball.