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Susan Charlet has gotten used to it. When people first step inside her Barlow boutique, it’s always a chorus of the same exclamations: “Oh my gosh,” or “It’s so cute.” And inevitably, the next reaction usually is: “This place is much roomier than it looks from the outside.” The exterior looks like a compact box...
about 5 years ago
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The last thing Louisiana needs right now is a heat advisory—but unfortunately
that’s exactly what’s in effect today for much of our region. As of Monday
afternoon, about 78% of the city was still without power, with officials warning
restoration could take up to three weeks in some parts of the city…
about 5 years ago
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Free camps for kids Friday Several BREC parks are offering free all-day
emergency camps for kids Friday, Sept. 3, until 4 p.m. Parents can drop off
children ages 6 to 12 for a day of fun while their families are busy with work
and hurricane recovery. Participating parks include Baker Recreation Cent…
about 5 years ago
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Ethan Melancon doesn’t want his home to feel like a museum. He repeats this over
and over as he explains his strategy for outfitting a 1913 rental house in
Spanish Town. This has become Melancon’s mantra because, well, he has a lot of
antiques. Stepping into his home is like walking into a time caps…
almost 5 years ago
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King cakes by Batch Baking Co. “I absolutely love making king cakes. As a non-native Louisianan, having my king cakes embraced has made me feel welcomed in Baton Rouge and in the baking community here. Every time I make a batch I think about how lucky I am to have the chance to bake them...
over 4 years ago