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Here are 12 new restaurants, cafes, bars and more that opened this summer in Baton Rouge
2+ week, 4+ day ago (348+ words) Spice Junction, at 11777 Coursey Blvd., Baton Rouge, soft opened on Friday, pictured here on May 18, 2026. Café Verdino is located at 6626 Jones Creek Road in Baton Rouge, between Dollar Tree and Purple Cow. Times change and so does the ever-evolving dining…...
Baton Rouge Police say pay raises showing positive, fast results in recruiting and retention
2+ week, 4+ day ago (647+ words) After historic pay raises that made Baton Rouge police officers the highest-paid in Louisiana, the department is now seeing an increase in recruits and officer retention as it continues to face a staff shortage. In April, Metro Council approved the…...
St. Landry officials seeking applicants for economic development CEO. Here'se what the job pays.
3+ week, 3+ day ago (161+ words) Officials in St. Landry Parish are seeking a CEO for its economic development offices following the death of Bill Rodier in June. The St. Landry Parish Economic and Industrial Development District has begun the hiring process for the next economic…...