The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA)

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.

2 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.

2 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.

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.

3 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.