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Dig into chicken feet and peking duck at Baton Rouge’s newest dim sum restaurant....

The tradition of dim sum began 1,000 years ago, and though it has evolved, the culture of sharing food family-style has stuck. Inside the former Southern Pearl Oyster House in Baton Rouge, a new business has formed. Mudan Modern Asian Cuisine, 9460 Perkins Road, soft opens today with a menu full of dim sum, soup dumpli
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St. George approves decision to allow an office building in a residential area

A residential area at the intersection of Perkins Road and Pecue Lane will be rezoned — with conditions — after multiple residents in the area spoke out against the plan. The St. George Zoning Commission on Monday approved a proposal to rezone a residential tract to business use so Stuart & Company General Contractors
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This Baton Rouge farm gives away free produce, and now they’re fundraising with a...

Since 2012, the Walls Project has revitalized underused spaces, created public art and hosted volunteer cleanups in the capital region. As part of its fall fundraiser, the nonprofit will host a ticketed, farm-to-table experience under the night sky at the Baton Roots Community Farm, 5509 Winbourne Ave., on Oct. 10, and
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Winning $2 million Powerball ticket sold in Ascension Parish. See where

Check to see if you have a valuable Powerball ticket that was purchased in Ascension Parish.
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19-year-old arrested for alleged murder attempt

BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police arrested Kendrick Brothers on Monday morning in connection to a shooting that occurred on Sept. 14. The 19-year-old faces charges of attempted second degree murder and illegal use of weapons. Police responded to reports of a shooting around 7:45 p.m. on Sept. 14...
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A Port Allen pastor’s new Community Connect puts residents face to face with their...

Most of the time, Port Allen residents see their leaders in the same room only after something goes wrong. James P. Morrise wants to change that. Morrise, senior pastor of Kingdom Life Church in Port Allen, organized the first Community Connect on Thursday, Sept. 24, at the West Baton Rouge Community Center on North Je
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FedEx driver arrested for theft, allegedly stole package from outside Livingston Parish home

DENHAM SPRINGS - A contract driver for FedEx was arrested Tuesday for reportedly stealing a package from a Denham Springs home he was delivering to. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said 30-year-old Zachary Quarles was delivering packages to a home in the Vincent Acres Circle neighborhood when he spotted a packag
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Birthday Luck Strikes Twice for Walker Winner

Most people hope for a nice gift on their birthday. Crystal Burkins of Walker got a winning one. On October 6, Crystal visited Louisiana Lottery headquarters to claim a $2,600 Pick 4 prize, and the timing couldn’t have been better. She was celebrating her birthday that same day, making the trip to collect her winnings
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EBRSO: Shooting at apartments leaves man hurt

Deputies confirmed that a man was injured in a Tuesday morning shooting in East Baton Rouge Parish.
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Family sues Baton Rouge sheriff over jail death, says key records still missing a...

One year after a Rapides Parish man’s family says he died while wrapped in a suicide-prevention smock with his feet and hands shackled, they are still looking for answers and justice. Last Friday, Linda Smith filed a lawsuit in federal court in Baton Rouge against Sheriff Sid Gautreaux, the...

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