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JR Ball

JR Ball

Baton Rouge

JR spent nearly three decades shaping business and political coverage in Baton Rouge. He was executive editor of Baton Rouge Business Report, spent 4 years with The Times-Picayune/NOLA.com, managing the statewide digital news initiative.

Spreading joy with a turkey 'rich girl'

Spreading joy with a turkey 'rich girl'

A Mid City institution, a legendary order and the friend who taught me how to eat it

It's not your forever neighbor

It's not your forever neighbor

Nobody told you it was, which can become a problem when that tree-filled lot wants to become something else.

St. George said yes, EBR shouted no

St. George said yes, EBR shouted no

The spam politicians won't ban

The spam politicians won't ban

Campaigns are blowing up smartphones with text messages. You may hate them, but the evidence suggests they work.

Raises approved, debt deferred

Raises approved, debt deferred

📅 Baton Rouge: Week at a Glance | May 18–25

📅 Baton Rouge: Week at a Glance | May 18–25

Why it matters: The Soul Food Festival anchors a packed Memorial Day weekend, Live After Five closes out its spring run on Friday and the Chuck Wagon Gang brings 90 years of gospel history to the Old Governor's Mansion midweek. 🗓️ Wednesday, May 20 🎵 Music at the Mansion: Chuck

First Tuesday adds a new tool

First Tuesday adds a new tool

A volunteer group discovers nonprofits sometimes need brains more than brawn.