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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.
St. George gets a date with the court

St. George gets a date with the court

JR Ball 27 Aug 2026
Young, restless and ignored

Young, restless and ignored

JR Ball 26 Aug 2026
What the Flock?

What the Flock?

Baton Rouge's license-plate cameras are stirring up privacy fears, not political ones.
JR Ball 26 Aug 2026
Where everybody knows your name

Where everybody knows your name

People born in Louisiana tend to never leave before they die here. Such is the cycle for 74% of the state's residents, which the Census Bureau says is the highest homegrown share in the nation. Why it matters: Some level of state pride is great, and family matters
JR Ball 25 Aug 2026
Judging LSU's football roster

Judging LSU's football roster

JR Ball 24 Aug 2026
City-Brooks Park loses its bold

City-Brooks Park loses its bold

JR Ball 23 Aug 2026
📅 Baton Rouge: Week at a Glance | August 24–30

📅 Baton Rouge: Week at a Glance | August 24–30

Why it matters: BRUFF takes over Manship Theatre for four days of independent film, panels and workshops—and Tuesday brings a rare double at LASM with Wendy Rodrigue leading morning tours and an evening celebration of the Blue Dog. 🗓️ Tuesday, August 25 🎨 Reflections: Wendy Rodrigue at LASM—10 a.m.
JR Ball 23 Aug 2026

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