Around Town

Time changed for Spanish Town Parade due to weather

By Baton Rouge Police Department
BATON ROUGE, LA — The East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Office, Baton Rouge Police Department and Spanish Town Parade Officials have made a decision to change the Spanish Town's Parade start time from 12:00 noon to 3:30 p.m., Sa

Trombone Shorty to perform at White House for Black History Month celebration

By Samantha Morgan
NEW ORLEANS, LA (FOX44) — Music is pouring out from every corner of Louisiana right now for Carnival season. Next week, some of our sound is headed to the White House.
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Artemis parade rolls in wet weather

By Kelsey Scram
BATON ROUGE, La (FOX44) — Despite dreary weather, the Krewe of Artemis parade rolled out without a hitch on Friday night. It rained most of Friday, but the all-female krewe braved the elements.
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Skateboarders gear up for two big weekend events

By Samantha Morgan
BATON ROUGE, LA (FOX44) -- Local skateboards have a big weekend ahead and it all begins tomorrow in downtown Baton Rouge. Heartthrob Skateboards is hosting a high flying anniversary party at Red Star Bar Friday night.
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Lemonade Day set for May 12

By Kris Cusanza
BATON ROUGE, La (FOX44) — Area business leaders come together to finalize the upcoming Lemonade Day at Zolia Bistro.

Super Bowl coin toss lands Papa John's customers free pizza

By Papa John's Media Relations
LOUISVILLE, LA — Papa John’s pizza was the official pizza sponsor of the NFL and Super Bowl XVLI and today their customers are getting a little something for free.

Two music worlds collide at Chelsea’s for Saturday dance night

By Kaiya Morrison, Music Journalist
BATON ROUGE, LA (FOX44) -- Chelsea’s Café off Perkins Road will be the spot where two worlds will collide on Saturday, Feb. 4. The uniquely split bar will utilize the dividing space to create two unique dance experiences.

One of a kind Flip Flop shop opens in Perkins Rowe

By Emily Turner
BATON ROUGE, LA (FOX44) -- If you're ready to expose those toes, we've got the store for you. The Flip Flop Shop is now open in Perkins Rowe. Sandals are all this specialty shop sells.
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Mayor announces new smart-phone app to connect film industry with local vendors

By Samantha Morgan
BATON ROUGE, LA (FOX44) — As more shows and movies are filmed in the area, those production crews looking for something in Baton Rouge don't have to look very far anymore.

Krewe of Mutts had barking good time downtown on Sunday

By Samantha Morgan
BATON ROUGE, LA (FOX44) — The Mardi Gras 2012 season is off to a barking start in Baton Rouge with the Mystic Krewe of Mutts parade that happened on Sunday, Jan. 29.