Jan 24, 2025 · Rev. Al Sharpton Urges Boycott Against Companies Scaling Back DEI Programs. Rev. Sharpton's remarks condemned major corporations like McDonald’s, Meta, Walmart, John Deere, Harley-Davidson, Lowe’s, and Ford for scaling back DEI efforts under mounting conservative pressures.

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7 hours ago · Candidates for Louisiana Senate District 14— Quentin Anthony Anderson, Carolyn Hill, and Larry Selders —outline their campaign priorities as they vie for the open seat ahead of the February 15 election. BATON ROUGE, La. — Three candidates are vying for the Louisiana Senate District 14 seat, presenting their policy positions and campaign priorities ahead of the February 15 election.

2 days ago · Union President George Decuir addresses CATS board members during a heated meeting, demanding fair wages and improved safety conditions for Baton Rouge bus drivers. BATON ROUGE, La. — Baton Rouge bus drivers are warning of a potential strike if ongoing contract negotiations with the Capital Area ...

3 days ago · BATON ROUGE, La. — The tragic killing of D’Shawn Brown, the 22-year-old grandson of state representative and community leader C. Denise Marcelle has brought the devastating impact of gun violence in Baton Rouge to her doorstep. Brown was fatally shot on January 20 in the parking lot of a ...

Dec 29, 2024 · Thousands Lose Power in East Baton Rouge Parish During Severe Weather. Entergy reported 5,490 outages across the parish, while DEMCO confirmed 3,240 customers were affected as of 7:25 p.m. Crews are working around the clock to restore power and assess the damage caused by the storm.

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Jan 12, 2025 · Baton Rouge local news covers various events and issues affecting the community, including crime reports, city council decisions, educational developments, and weather updates. It also highlights cultural events, business news, and sports activities, offering residents insights into daily life and important happenings within the city and surrounding areas. Local news sources aim to keep the ...

Jan 4, 2025 · Baton Rouge, La. — Baton Rouge is set to experience a dramatic weather shift this weekend, with severe thunderstorms and below-freezing temperatures in the forecast, according to the National Weather Service. A powerful squall line, moving ahead of an incoming cold front, will bring heavy rain and ...

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