“We need those funds. It’s not a surplus”: Assistant Director responds after Mayor Edwards proposes moving library funding
This year, taxpayers gave the library a little over $65 million to operate. The money comes from an 11.1 million tax to go ...
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Ron Faucheux: New Orleans has a rich sports history beyond football
From boxing to baseball to basketball, New Orleans sports history has a lot more going for it than just football, columnist Ron Faucheux writes.
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Belle of Baton Rouge casino under new ownership as landside move, renovations continue
The casino’s parent company, Queen Casino & Entertainment, has merged with Bally’s Corporation, which now owns and operates ...
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Bally’s acquires both downtown Baton Rouge casinos. What does the deal mean?
Bally’s has completed the purchase of The Queen Casino & Entertainment, a deal that gives it control of both downtown Baton Rouge casinos.
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Black History Month: See museums, visit Black-owned businesses in downtown Baton Rouge
Downtown Baton Rouge offers many chances to explore history. Visit historic landmarks, support local Black-owned businesses ...
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Live After Five concerts in Baton Rouge restored to full lineup thanks to two donors
Two businesses have stepped up to fund a full season of the Life After Five concerts that have been held in downtown Baton Rouge on Fridays for some 30 years. The series had been shortened from six ...