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St. George, other cities get seats on BREC board under bill signed into law by Gov. Jeff Landry

2 days ago | theadvocate.com | Patrick Sloan-Turner

Gov. Jeff Landry has signed a bill that now gives Baker, Central, St. George and Zachary seats on the board of BREC, East Baton Rouge Parish's parks and recreation system. The bill also establishes a requirement for the commission to submit an annual report on BREC's finances. Rep.
Photos: A walk through the Art Guild of Louisiana's 'Spring Judged Show 2025'

3 days ago | theadvocate.com | Robin Miller

The Art Guild of Louisiana's "Spring Judged Show 2025" runs through July 10 at BREC's Independence Park Theatre, 7800 Independence Blvd. Which means there's still plenty of time to catch this free show featuring 37 works by both guild members and nonmembers. All art are local artists. The works are displayed in the hallway gallery connected to the theater's front lobby. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. For more information, call (225) 216-0660 or visit artguildlouisiana.org.
Former state employee pleads guilty to stealing $200,000 in federal COVID assistance

3 days ago | theadvocate.com | Christopher Cartwright

A former employee of the Louisiana Workforce Commission admitted to stealing at least $200,000 in federal COVID assistance by making changes to the unemployment accounts of about 40 people. Paris Haynes, 28, of Baton Rouge, pleaded guilty Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana to one count of wire fraud. According to the plea agreement, Haynes worked for the Louisiana Workforce Commission as a customer service representative between April 2020 and March 2021.
Hyundai wants to build a $5.8 billion steel mill in Ascension. First comes a council vote.

3 days ago | theadvocate.com | Christopher Cartwright

Three months ago, President Donald Trump stepped up to a lectern in the White House and announced a $5.8 billion Hyundai investment in Ascension Parish. Flanked by Louisiana officials, including Gov. Jeff Landry and Parish President Clint Cointment, the announcement followed months of work and an October trip by officials to South Korea.
St. George approves $2.9 million purchase for new City Hall

4 days ago | theadvocate.com | Patrick Sloan-Turner

St. George took another step forward Tuesday in building Louisiana's fifth-largest city, as leaders chose a location that will serve as the hub for the new government. City Council members approved a $2,915,000 purchase of a building that will serve as St. George City Hall. The site, located at 11207 Proverbs Ave. near Coursey Boulevard and Sherwood Forest Boulevard, will also serve as the city's Municipal Services building for contracted provider the Institute for Building Technology and Safety.
Approved by Elvis: Hatch Show Print's letterpress posters take the spotlight in LSU Museum show

4 days ago | theadvocate.com | Robin Miller

If Elvis hadn't come knocking in 1956, would Hatch Show Print still be turning the handle of its press today? Maybe, but Elvis put them on the roadmap of music history. That's a fact, and the musicians that followed knew it. They still know it. Ask Ringo Starr, who contracted the Nashville-based print shop to design posters for his 2023 tour. In 2022, Elton John used the business for his tour.
See New York's Empire State Building light up in purple and gold tonight for LSU Baseball

5 days ago | theadvocate.com | Robin Miller

The Empire State Building in New York is joining Louisiana's celebration of the LSU Baseball Tigers' national title by lighting up in purple and gold Monday night.
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School welcomes interim principal

5 days ago | theadvocate.com | Ashley White

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School in Lafayette is welcoming Paul Hebert as the interim principal for the upcoming school year. Hebert, who was serving as the school's dean of students, will serve as the interim principal for the 2025-2026 school year, according to the school's Facebook page. Hebert retired from the public school system in December 2022 after 30 years of working in Acadian and Vermilion parishes. He spent 10 years in the classroom as a high school teacher and coach.
Plan to revive this dying Louisiana swamp along Interstate 10 gets a big boost in funding

5 days ago | theadvocate.com | Josie Abugov

The dying Maurepas Swamp between Baton Rouge and New Orleans is another step closer to being revitalized thanks to a $60 million grant, the last major funding needed to construct the nearly $500 million project within one of the largest forested wetlands in the country. The project, led by the state's Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, aims to reunite the swamp with the Mississippi River after more than 80 years of separation.
Baton Rouge merge fire department, EMPS, mayor Sid Edwards says. Here's what to know.

5 days ago | theadvocate.com | Patrick Sloan-Turner

The departments that run Baton Rouge's fire trucks and ambulances are merging, Mayor-President Sid Edwards announced Monday. Baton Rouge Emergency Medical Services will fold into the Baton Rouge Fire Department, Edwards said in a news release. “This merger is a potential opportunity to create a more unified and responsive emergency services system,” Edwards said in the release.