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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.
Old is the new new

Old is the new new

Turns out, humans still like each other in person.
JR Ball 05 May 2026
📅 Baton Rouge: Week at a Glance | May 4–10

📅 Baton Rouge: Week at a Glance | May 4–10

Why it matters: Hot Art Cool Nights takes over Mid City, Night Market BTR returns to the Capitol—though both a little later than planned due to some predicted bad weather—and a packed Saturday gives you no excuse to stay home, rain clouds permitting. 🗓️ Wednesday, May 6 🎨 Baton Rouge
JR Ball 04 May 2026
After the ribbon cutting

After the ribbon cutting

JR Ball 03 May 2026
Perkins perks up

Perkins perks up

Two neighbors wanted to safely cross a street. What followed was a master class in getting things done.
JR Ball 30 Apr 2026
No merch. No problem. Just a natty.

No merch. No problem. Just a natty.

Southern University and its Esports team bring a football national title to Baton Rouge.
JR Ball 30 Apr 2026
Sing it: Bingo is back

Sing it: Bingo is back

Disco Bingo Night. Confetti cannons. Sold-out shows. Bingo isn't what it used to be.
JR Ball 30 Apr 2026
The few behind the many

The few behind the many

JR Ball 29 Apr 2026

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