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New Orleans monuments featured in new book

GRETNA, LA — Pelican Publishing Company is proud to announce the release of "The Story Behind the Stone" by Robert Jeanfreau. This pictorial guide covers more than forty New Orleans monuments.

‘Don’t Feed the Artist’ begins long march towards BR’s first Fashion Week event

BATON ROUGE, LA (FOX44) — Fashion designer Anthony Ryan Auld is no stranger to having people watching his every move.

When the parade ends the music party begins

BATON ROUGE, LA (FOX44) -- When the parade ends tomorrow the celebration will continue all day on Perkins Road. That’s because the local bar Uncle Earl’s is hosting a massive music event.

Annual St. Patrick's Day parade rolls on Saturday

BATON ROUGE, LA (FOX44) — The 27th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, otherwise known as "The Wearin' of the Green Parade", will take place in Baton Rouge at 10:00 a.m.

Couch by Couch West says it’s the antidote to nation’s largest music festival

BATON ROUGE, LA (FOX44) -- The largest music festival in the nation is happening right now in Austin, TX, but one guy here in Baton Rouge says you don't have to get off your couch to hear good tunes.

Local music critic examines Louisiana’s unique music halls, juke joints; book release tomorrow

BATON ROUGE, LA (FOX44) — Louisiana has the most unique music culture in the nation. Local music critic Alex Cook is publishing a book called Louisiana Saturday Night and it examines just how unique it truly is.

John Mayer cancels US Tour; removed from Jazz Fest lineup

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Seven-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician John Mayer has canceled his recently announced U.S.

Local artists unite with benefit concert for injured cyclist Danny Morris

BATON ROUGE, LA (FOX44) — Local artists and musicians will unite tomorrow, Friday, March 9, to help raise money for a fallen friend and one just starting down a long road of recovery.

Tom Cruise makes a stop at Another Broken Egg; filming to begin next week

BATON ROUGE, LA (FOX44) — The highly anticipated Tom Cruise film is gearing up for production in Baton Rouge.

Capitol City Residents gather at River Center for Habitat Home and Garden Show

BATON ROUGE, LA (FOX44) - For the 35th year in a row, people looking to build or remodel their home found useful tips and tools at the Habitat Home and Garden show at the River Center.