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Stock car racing

Stock car racing

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Baton Rouge Raceway, Baton Rouge, LA

by Karen Gros | May 15, 2012

This week's assignment was to report on a local race—running, boat, car, etc.  The first thing that came to my mind was stock car racing.  It is a sport I grew up with since my father raced just about every weekend.  We would head out to the track in Angie, La. or Crossroads in Miss. every Friday night and do it again on Saturday.  Those were the days!  My dad raced until his car caught …


Fresh strawberries

Fresh strawberries

U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Public Domain

41st Annual Strawberry Festival Ponchatoula, LA

Lots of fun (and lots of strawberries) to be enjoyed in South La. this weekend!

by Karen Gros | April 09, 2012

Folks know all about the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival that live in southern Louisiana.  However, for those of you out of state or even in the northern part of Louisiana, the 41st Annual Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival will be held Friday, April 13-15, 2012, and I guarantee that you will not find better tasting strawberries anywhere!  The Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival is the largest free festival in Louisiana and continues to grow in popularity.  Hmm, maybe that has …


2012 United States Bowling Congress Open Championships in Baton Rouge, LA

2012 United States Bowling Congress Open Championships in Baton Rouge, LA

Photo by Karen Gros

Baton Rouge to host 2012 United States Bowling Congress Open Championships

by Karen Gros | February 06, 2012

The Baton Rouge River Center has been busy getting ready for the 2012 United States Bowling Congress Open Championships.  Baton Rouge will host the bowling championship series, which starts on February 11, 2012 for the second time in history.  The event will have 60,000 participants in the championships and draw hundreds of spectators.

The River Center staff has been in full swing for the past couple of weeks transforming the River Center into a state-of-the-art bowling alley.  …


Lining up in the rain for the 2010 Mardi Gras Parade

Lining up in the rain for the 2010 Mardi Gras Parade

Photo by A. Perry

It’s Mardi Gras Festival Time in Baton Rouge, LA!

by Karen Gros | January 31, 2012

Baton Rouge, Louisiana is the perfect place for a family to celebrate Mardi Gras.  Mardi Gras, or "Fat Tuesday" falls on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 this year.  However, the festival season has already begun.  Stores are displaying King Cakes for sale, beads, and decorations, and Baton Rouge has already hosted its first Mardi Gras parade of the season, Mystic Krewe of Mutts. Mardi Gras is in full swing!

The Krewe of Mutts Parade was held …


A Chicken Shawarma Plate from Atcha Greek & Lebanese Cafe

A Chicken Shawarma Plate from Atcha Greek & Lebanese Cafe

Photo by Karen Gros

Atcha Greek & Lebanese Cafe in Baton Rouge, LA

Good food at affordable prices

by Karen Gros | January 26, 2012

Atcha Greek & Lebanese Cafe is a family-owned restaurant located on Nicholson Drive, north of Louisiana State University, that specializes in Greek and Lebanese food. Atcha Greek & Lebanese Cafe has been in business at this location since 1998 as a full service restaurant. Before the restaurant was launched, the family opened a bakery (Atcha Bakery) here and supplied freshly baked breads and desserts to the area. The baked goods were so popular, the family …


Old State Capitol Building, Baton Rouge, LA

Old State Capitol Building, Baton Rouge, LA

Photo by Karen Gros

Bucket List for Baton Rouge, LA

Top things to do and see in Baton Rouge, LA

by Karen Gros | December 20, 2011

Baton Rouge, LA has been growing by leaps and bounds since Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The movie industry has also opened the doors in showcasing our beautiful city to the world with movies shooting in the capital city year round. Tourism has benefited from these things and have drawn more tourists to the area. So what are the top attractions in Baton Rouge? Here’s my list of attractions that first-timers to Baton Rouge should …


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Meet the Baton Rouge Insider

Karen Gros

Karen was born in Louisiana and grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and now enjoys… more





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