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Monday, November 9, 2009
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VISITOR'S GUIDE
Where We Live
| Two combat tours of duty take BR fighter pilot around the world If you were part of the July 4 celebration on the Mississippi River last summer, you probably saw Maj. Shawn Coco there -- even though he wasn't around long. |
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| From tsunami to St. Francisville, there's plenty to do around here Whether you've been here for years or are just moving into our fair city, it won't take long to see that things are moving and shaking, especially downtown. |
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| Shaw Center shines in downtown BR The Shaw Center for the Arts, one of the most ambitious projects in downtown Baton Rouge's history, opened to the public in March. |
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| Interest in BR ballooning championships rising every year Baton Rouge's sky is about to get a lot more colorful. |
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| Baker's cooking Taking its name from Baker Plantation when the area's economy was tied to agriculture, this East Baton Rouge Parish community became a railroad stop in the 1880s and got its first post office in 1888. |
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| Excellence standard in Southern sports The old saying from Southern University fans -- that blue-and-gold throng known as the Jaguar Nation -- is that SWAC means Southern Wins Another Championship. |
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| Nothing like Tiger Stadium on a Saturday night Things that go thump in the night. In Baton Rouge it's nothing to be scared about ... unless you're the visiting team in Tiger Stadium. |
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| La. universities offer choices in education Baton Rouge is served by three public universities: |
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| Easier I-12 access, golf community in parish's future Though sometimes it may seem like it, the Bass Pro Shop isn't the only development in Livingston Parish. |
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| Area museums offer diverse attractions With the opening of the Shaw Center for the Arts this year, downtown added another museum to its diverse list of attractions within walking distance of each other. |
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| Brusly, oldest settlement in WBR, is rich in history This town has only about 2,000 residents but is experiencing a transformation with new housing and shopping developments. |
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| Always lots to eat... No matter where you live -- in Baton Rouge or in one of the growing parishes nearby, you are not far from a restaurant. Whether you like down-home food in a friendly mom and pop setting, pricey and elegant haute cuisine, or specialties offered by a national chain, a vast selection of local eateries provides diners with a wide range of choices. |
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| Beautiful Felicianas offer escape to paradise Many people with a taste for fresh air and the peace and quiet of country living are turning to the Felicianas, the two parishes between East Baton Rouge Parish and counties of southwest Mississippi. |
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| 'Business is brisk,' says realtor association chief Real estate in Baton Rouge is experiencing a "very healthy level of activity," according to Judy Burkett, president of the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors. "Business is brisk." |
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| Industries, agriculture define area Ascension is the fastest growing parish in Louisiana, just ahead of its neighbor, Livingston. |
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| Growing by leaps and bounds With a school system rising toward the top in Louisiana's accountability program, residential growth and accompanying commercial development continue in East Baton Rouge's northernmost municipality. |
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| Visit historic Plaquemine for a glimpse into the past Many of the homes and buildings which line the streets of downtown Plaquemine were built in the late 1800s and early 1900s, adding to the charm of this small city in Iberville Parish. |
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| Religious roots run deep in South Louisiana People of many faiths can find spiritual homes as well as plenty of paths to explore in Baton Rouge. |
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| Port Allen opens doors for visitors to westside The city of Port Allen is in the midst of a revitalization, with the goal being to provide a welcoming atmosphere to the young working class and improve housing and quality of life. |
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| Holden is CEO of local government Democrat Kip Holden became the city-parish's first African-American mayor-president on Jan. 1 of this year, having beaten former Republican Mayor-President Bobby Simpson in last fall's elections. |
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| Acadiana It takes only a few bites of local food or a note or two of the music to realize you're worlds apart from the rest of the United States. |
| Fastest-growing parish in state boasts 'Jambalaya Capital of the World' Ascension Parish, like the jambalaya for which it is famous, is a curious mix. |
| Livingston Parish With excellent schools and low crime rates, Livingston Parish, located just east of Baton Rouge, has been one of the state's fastest-growing parishes in recent years. |
| Local attractions feature adventure, fun for kids, adults Looking for a good time? Baton Rouge has a number of places that offer fun for all ages. Here are some of the more popular ones. |
| Area high schools shine, win state championships High school sports once again provided something for everyone in the Baton Rouge area during the 2004-05 school year. |
| If only the pros were as good as the preps... If you think the south Louisiana sports scene is dominated by the colleges in the area -- you're right. |
| EBR public schools striving to improve East Baton Rouge Parish has three public school systems -- the parish system and new systems in Baker and Zachary -- as well as many private schools from which to choose. |
| Downtown suddenly happening Something miraculous happened to downtown Baton Rouge in the past several months. A city that closed at 5 p.m. suddenly got a nightlife. |
| Chances are, there's a fest somewhere When you live in Louisiana, it's not hard to find a reason to celebrate ...anything ... anywhere ... any time. |
| New Thursday edition focuses on Ascension On March 3, 2005, The Advocate launched a new, weekly edition geared toward readers in one of the highest growth areas in the state: Ascension Parish. |
| Local economy shifting toward service industries Though the region's employment picture changes from month to month, the Baton Rouge economy is continuing a gradual shift away from a manufacturing and goods-producing job base towards service-oriented industries. |
| Central soon to become fourth city in EBR For years, people living in the community of Central in the northeast part of East Baton Rouge Parish have talked about turning their community into a city. |
| Iberville Parish welcomes industry, tourism Iberville Parish is in the midst of implementing a strategic plan meant to bring about improvements to education, economic development and the image of the parish. |
| Safe communities start with involved citizens Baton Rouge police say if you want to live in a safe community, you should get involved by reporting crimes and agreeing to testify. |
| Six hospitals serve patients in EBR area Six full-service acute care hospitals serve the Baton Rouge area, and there are a number of specialized hospitals and multipractice clinics. |
| Expansion will increase stadium capacity to 92,300 By this fall, LSU's Tiger Stadium will be able to accommodate about 92,300 fans, or 700 more than last season. |
| Getting information is easy in Louisiana "I'm from the government and I'm here to help you." |
