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Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Culture
NOLA was the perfect backdrop for 2017 NBA All-Star Weekend
Shared with Mardi Gras, the culture, food, history and sports will leave a lasting impression
The Uplift
Retired NFL player owns a grocery store in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, food desert
Tyrone Legette’s mission as an entrepreneur is to meet a community’s needs
Sports
Tyrus Thomas calls for more attention on Baton Rouge relief
‘It’s bananas out here’
Culture
President Obama promises help to Louisiana after flooding damage
‘We are going to keep on helping them every way that we can’
The Uplift
Louisiana flood victims share stories of rescue, community support after storms
Residents of Baton Rouge and surrounding areas have banned together to get through difficult times
HBCU
‘Why are you still smiling? I say because I still have life’
Family of injured player and Southern University community recover in wake of Louisiana flooding
The Uplift
Alabama coach Avery Johnson lends helping hand to Louisiana flood victims
Southern University graduate sends truckload of supplies to help those in need
The Uplift
LSU spokesman mounts effort to help stranded Tigers announcer
Michael Bonnette talks about helping to rescue flood victims
Culture
Baton Rouge experiences loss as ‘historic flooding’ continues
At least seven people have died and 20,000 have been rescued in Louisiana