Athina Morris

1 week ago | wrkf.org | Athina Morris

Gov. Jeff Landry has appointed Bruce Greenstein, the health secretary under former Gov. Bobby Jindal, to help lead Louisiana’s Department of Health again. “With his deep understanding of healthcare systems, from Medicaid to post-acute care, Bruce Greenstein’s appointment as Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health marks a new era for Louisiana’s healthcare,” Landry said in a statement released Friday.

1 week ago | wwno.org | Athina Morris

WWNO/WRKF has partnered with the Louisiana Illuminator to launch “The Light Switch,” a new weekly podcast focused on Louisiana politics. Illuminator Editor-in-Chief Greg LaRose hosts each episode, joined by newsmakers and a rotating group of reporters from the Illuminator, WWNO/WRKF and the Gulf States Newsroom. The podcast debuted on April 11, and new episodes will be available every Friday.

2 weeks ago | wwno.org | Athina Morris |Eva Tesfaye |Brooke Thorington

CF Industries Holdings, Inc., the world’s largest ammonia producer, will invest $4.2 billion to build the world’s largest blue ammonia plant in Ascension Parish, Gov. Jeff Landry announced Tuesday. The new plant will be located at RiverPlex MegaPark in Donaldsonville, the same industrial park where automaker Hyundai is building a $5.8 billion steel mill. The facility is a joint venture between CF Industries Holdings, Inc., Japan’s JERA Co. and Mitsui & Co., a global investment firm.

2 weeks ago | wwno.org | Athina Morris

Want an Easter brunch feast, but don’t feel like hosting? There are plenty of options if you want to go out to eat in Baton Rouge. A number of restaurants are hosting buffets or are offering special brunch menus with Easter favorites. The restaurants below will be open on Sunday, April 20. Reservations can book up fast, so you’ll want to make them in advance. Did we miss a restaurant? Email [email protected] and let us know about restaurants that are taking reservations.

2 weeks ago | wwno.org | Athina Morris |Matt Bloom

Thousands of revelers from near and far will gather in the Historic French Quarter this week for the annual French Quarter Fest, a free, four-day celebration of Louisiana music, food, and culture, running from Thursday to Sunday. The festival will feature more than 300 musical acts across 22 stages, 70 food vendors, and special events, including its “After Dark” concert series, a parade, free dance lessons and more.