MONROE, La. (KNOE) - A Louisiana nonprofit focused on helping veterans transition into civilian careers is working to expand its presence in Northeast Louisiana. The Boot held a luncheon and presentation Thursday to introduce attendees to its mission and the resources…
By Kim Turpin Davis A stately Federal townhouse on Oronoco Street is witness to more than two centuries of Alexandria’s rich history. The home was built in 1795 as an investment for John Potts Jr., the first secretary of George Washington’s…
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Alexandria has invested in building a stronger recovery community through public health initiatives, peer support, harm reduction, and community events. For families navigating substance use concerns, these efforts are part of a broader picture: community support matters, but some adults…
A school building once located at the southwest corner of Duke Street and South Quaker Lane was originally known as Lee-Jackson High School. At the time it was constructed in 1925, the school was located in Fairfax County. When it opened…
Beginning in 1952, a religious service program called Hand to Heaven aired on WTTG-TV, channel 5. The Hand to Heaven Evangelistic Association paid to have the half-hour-long program carried on Sunday afternoons and evenings. Rev. Joe Uhrig, perhaps one of the earliest…
The Freedom House Museum at 1315 Duke St. invites you to view a new traveling exhibition, “Monday Robinson: A Life of Thorns and Roses.” The exhibition opened at Freedom House on Oct. 22 and will run through Dec. 31. Belle Grove Plantation, located…
Louisiana's State Library and grounds in Capitol Park will transform downtown Baton Rouge into a literary paradise on Oct. 31 during the annual free Louisiana Book Festival. The festival will feature more that 200 of Louisiana's favorite authors, poets and presenters on…
DJ Prep spins at a party. South Louisiana's club scene returns as DJ Prep headlines Prom Macabre, a dark retro celebration at 8:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center, 233 St. Ferdinand St. in Baton Rouge. The Arts Council of…
Downtown Baton Rouge is about to fill up with book lovers again. The 22nd Louisiana Book Festival returns this Saturday, October 31, running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. across the State Library of Louisiana, the Capitol Park Museum and the surrounding Capitol Park area, and…
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