Sydney Simone

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Sydney Simone

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The first unofficial weekend of summer is here. So, what are the best foods to throw on the grill with your family for Memorial Day? We asked the experts in Baton Rouge. Calvin Collier, Owner of Smoke Bayou, says he started his restaurant after battling malaria during the pandemic. Collier says coming close to death inspired him to follow his passion. “A near-death experience.

2 weeks ago | louisianafirstnews.com | Sydney Simone

GONZALES, La. (Louisiana First)—Grab your boots and get ready to hit the ground at the Southern Soul Denim and Boots concert, which is coming to Gonzales in June. The highly anticipated concert brings the heart and soul of Southern music, food, vendors, and more. This electrifying night hosted by New Orleans’ Rude Jude will feature chart-topping southern soul sensation King George, breakout stars 803 Fresh, and special guest N’Tune, delivering a high-energy experience fans won’t forget.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Sydney Simone

Southern Soul Denim and Boots concert coming to Gonzales in JuneFri, May 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM UTCGONZALES, La. (Louisiana First)—Grab your boots and get ready to hit the ground at the Southern Soul Denim and Boots concert, which is coming to Gonzales in June. The highly anticipated concert brings the heart and soul of Southern music, food, vendors, and more.

2 weeks ago | louisianafirstnews.com | Sydney Simone

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A new program is available for young investors in Baton Rouge. There’s also an event for students to show off what they’ve learned about finance through music and culture. The Middleburg Institute is a nonprofit committed to empowering youth through financial education and leadership development. The ultimate goal is to teach kids starting in fourth grade how to save, budget, invest, and eventually become leaders in their communities.

2 weeks ago | louisianafirstnews.com | Sydney Simone

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A popular youth choir in Baton Rouge is filling the pews and gaining attention on all streaming platforms. Choir Director Mark Ellis Jr. decided to restart the Ablaze Youth Choir after the pandemic. This brought fresh energy and excitement to the church. Since the rebirth, the music group has grown from 25 members to over 80. “My dad’s the pastor of United Faith Christian Faith Ministries; I said I’m so ready to start back the choir.