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- Sep 28, 2026
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Southern University Gospel Choir nominated for HBCU Choir of the Year (opens the original)
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BATON ROUGE - While the rehearsal room sits quiet during summer break, the voices of the Southern University Gospel Choir are still making noise across the country. The choir has been nominated for a Stellar Award in the newly created category of HBCU Choir of the Year, a national honor recognizing excellence among Historically Black Colleges and Universities' gospel choirs. The Stellar Awards are widely regarded as gospel music's premier awards show and were the first televised program dedicate
Baton Rouge program celebrates 10 years of helping students thrive (opens the original)
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BATON ROUGE - Graduation season is a time of milestones, from high school seniors to preschool students. But at Learning Tree Academy in Baton Rouge, one ceremony celebrated a transformation that teachers say goes far beyond the classroom. For Kehlani, graduation marks just how far she’s come in the past year. Just a year ago, she was nonverbal. Teachers say she began developing communication skills after being encouraged to learn alongside her peers, with patience and support in the classroom.
Diesel relief during Louisiana harvest season could save sugarcane farmers millions (opens the original)
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BATON ROUGE — Louisiana farmers are getting temporary relief from state penalties on dyed diesel as harvest season gets underway. Diesel prices are averaging about $6 a gallon in Louisiana, adding to the cost of moving crops and agricultural products from fields to processing facilities. Gov. Jeff Landry says rising wages and increased economic activity are putting additional financial pressure on the state's agricultural industry. “As Louisiana sees unbelievable economic opportunity that is hap
With heat-related hospital visits on the rise in Baton Rouge, staying cool is as important as ever (opens the original)
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BATON ROUGE — Emergency responders are urging residents to take precautions as extreme heat is sending more people to local emergency rooms. According to the Louisiana Department of Health, more than 100 people across the greater Baton Rouge area have sought treatment for heat-related illnesses, including 21 cases in East Baton Rouge Parish and 49 in Ascension Parish. Justin Hill with the Baton Rouge Fire Department said people should not ignore symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, confusion, or
Louisiana DOTD plans to use AI to help with interstate traffic flow (opens the original)
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BATON ROUGE — In an effort to ease traffic congestion, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is introducing an AI-powered queue detection system along Interstate 12 in Denham Springs. Baton Rouge ranks 28th in the nation for traffic congestion, according to transportation analytics company INRIX. The report estimates drivers lose an average of 41 hours each year sitting in traffic, costing about $755 annually. Many commuters say they've noticed traffic getting worse, especia
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