Baton rouge articles
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FLOOD WATCH in effect for Baton Rouge and surrounding areas
The National Weather Service has issued a FLOOD WATCH for the majority of the WBRZ coverage area through 10 a.m. Tuesday.A FLOOD WATCH means conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. Be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. For more on flooding safety, CLICK HERE.Multiple rounds of storms will be moving through the area throughout the next two days. 1 to 4" of...
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Baton Rouge Homeschool Student Gets Appointment to West Point
BATON ROUGE, La. — Homeschooled Senior and Civil Air Patrol Cadet, Thomas Watkins receives an official appointment to the United States Military Academy (West Point) in a ceremony, here, at the Capitol City Composite Squadron Building, tonight at 6:30p.m. Lt. Col. Adam Marsh, U.S. Army Recruiting Baton Rouge Battalion Commanding Officer is presenting Watkins with an award and official appointment certificate for his prestigious accomplishment in selection from thousands of applicants. “It...
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Baton Rouge entrepreneur develops barter system for small business owners
BATON ROUGE - A community-backed currency is gaining traction among business owners across the state.The alternative form of payment is called Moxey, and it is used within a network of small business owners as a barter system. Currently, more than 3,000 businesses in the United States accept Moxey as a valid payment method. "It's like a giant family, where we keep the money in the family. So the more money you spend with local business owners, the more money those local business...