BATON ROUGE, La. - Need to get rid of hazardous household items in a safe way? If so, an upcoming event will provide you with the opportunity to do so. 

East Baton Rouge Parish residents will be able to bring their household hazardous materials to the City-Parish’s Spring 2023 Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day Saturday, March 18, from 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

The semi-annual collection day will be located at LSU’s Touchdown Village Parking Lot, located on South Quad Drive, across from Engineering Lane.

Officials say residents should remain in their vehicles while workers collect their materials. 

​For more information, including a complete list of items accepted at the event, visit brla.gov/recycle or contact the City-Parish Department of Environmental Services at (225) 389-4865.

BATON ROUGE, La. - This month, the East Baton Rouge Parish Library is welcoming author Sadeqa Johnson for an interview about her book, The House of Eve. 

Guests will learn more about the award-winning author's writing process and inspiration for her new novel, which is centered around a fifteen-year-old girl named Ruby Pearsall who is on track to become the first member of her family to attend college. 

In the story, Ruby's future as a college graduate is threatened when her mother becomes embroiled in a clandestine love affair. The teen's dreams seem on the precipice of going up in smoke when the affair pushes Ruby back towards the state of poverty she's been desperately attempting to escape. 

Johnson is the award-winning author of four novels, including Yellow Wife. Her accolades include the National Book Club Award, the Phillis Wheatley Book Award, and the USA Best Book Award for Best Fiction. She is a Kimbilio Fellow, former board member of the James River Writers, and a Tall Poppy Writer. Originally from Philadelphia, she currently lives near Richmond, Virginia, with her husband and three children. To learn more, visit SadeqaJohnson.net.

​The author interview will take place Feb. 28 at 3 p.m., click the button below to RSVP.

Bayou Trésors Staff

TANGIPAHOA PARISH, La. - Severe weather left south Louisiana rain soaked and under multiple storm warning on the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 8. 
The National Weather Service (NWS) around 5:59 p.m. confirmed that a tornado passed through the parish, just north of the town of Tangipahoa. 

The all-clear regarding the tornado was given by 6:20 p.m., but weather experts warned that other storms were still severe in parts of the area and locals were asked to tune in to weather reports from local news stations to stay safe.  
As of 8:45 p.m., Louisiana's capital region is experiencing light rain and the temperature is around 73 degrees, according to the NWS. 

BATON ROUGE, La. - The second month of 2023 is rolling along and many Louisianians are following through on their New Year's commitments to staying fit. 
They're waking up early to bike, jog, walk, and get a few minutes of yoga in at home. 
While working out at home is a great option for some, what about those of us who prefer to get our steps in with a group?  
If you like group workouts but you're not quite interested in joining the average gym, the fitness options listed below might be perfect for you! 

Name of class: BREC's Commit to be fit aerobics class: North Sherwood
Location: North Sherwood Forest Community Park (3140 N Sherwood Forest Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70814)
Date/Time: Monday-Friday / 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Click here for more information! 

Name of class: Group Exercise Classes by Woman's Hospital 
Location: Contact Woman's Hospital for location information at (225) 927-1300 or by clicking here.
Date/Time: Multiple classes are offered on a daily basis. They typically start around 7 a.m., and the last session is held around 6 p.m.
Click here for more information! 

Name of class: Beginner Ballet for Adults 
Location: Westbank Oakdale Playground (650 Wall Blvd, Gretna, LA 70056)
Date/Time:  Sep. 7- Nov. 30, every Thursday from 6:45-7:45 p.m.
Click here for more information! ​

Name of event: Goat Yoga at Paradigm Gardens 
Location: Paradigm Gardens (1131 S Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70113)
Date/Time: Sunday, March 12 at 7 a.m.
Click here for more information! ​

BATON ROUGE, La. - If you're on the hunt for exciting job opportunities, you might want to set your sights on the open positions in Louisiana's capital area!
According to the City of Baton Rouge, the jobs listed below need to be filled. 
Are any of these positions something you might be interested in? 

Salary: $15.49
Brief Description: ​This individual works under the Head Start Program Administrator to carry out and oversee work related to the development and implementation of early childhood education services, educational curricula, and the supervision, training, and evaluation of the Head Start teaching staff in a manner to support school readiness for all children enrolled in the Head Start Program
Location: Department of Human Development and Services.
​Click here for more information! 
To Apply: Click here and create an account with the City of Baton Rouge. 

Salary: $14.64
​Brief Description: The Teacher Aide is typically responsible for assisting a Teacher in a Head Start setting for preschool children. They work with the Teacher to provide enrolled children with a comprehensive program that meets their educational, emotional, social, health, nutritional and psychological needs.​
​Click here for more information! 
To Apply: Click here and create an account with the City of Baton Rouge. ​

Salary: $13.38
​Contact: A human resources specialists typically recruits, screens, and interviews job applicants and places newly hired workers in jobs. They may also handle compensation and benefits, training, and employee relations.
To Apply: Click here and create an account with the City of Baton Rouge. ​​

Click the button below to visit the City of Baton Rouge's job posting web page and view its complete list of opportunities!
​*Please note that you will need to create an account to view all of the job postings.* 

BATON ROUGE, La. -  The capital area is bracing for yet another threat of potential flooding Thursday.
According to the City Parish, the National Weather Service (NWS) is reporting that Baton Rouge will be hit with at least one to two inches of rain. 

​Over the weekend, East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome encouraged weather safety during a heavy rainstorm, and days later she's once again urging caution as the Parish prepares for its second severe weather event of the week. 

"Take time to clean out your gutters and downspouts before Thursday. Ensure you have a way to receive multiple weather alerts. Residents are encouraged to monitor local weather reports as Thursday approaches. Use caution while traveling on roadways. Do not drive through high water nor around barricades that have been placed for your safety.”  -EBR Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome

Some areas may flood, and residents are encouraged to prepare by picking up sandbags at any one of the locations listed below. 

​Bayou Trésors Staff

BATON ROUGE, La. - Experts say cardiovascular disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined, and heart disease remains the leading cause of death in American men.

Consistent cardiovascular checkups are essential, which is why two capital area CVS locations are providing free heart health screenings beginning Wednesday, Feb. 1.

The free checkups, which are also taking place across the country, are in conjunction with February's annual observance of American Heart Month.

​Locally, these no-cost health screenings will be provided by healthcare workers at the two CVS locations listed below.

During the checkups, patients will be tested for cholesterol levels, blood pressure, blood glucose (or A1c for diabetes), and body mass index (BMI).

Anyone interested in this free event must download a voucher here and then schedule a screening by calling one of the two locations listed above.

​Click here for additional information.