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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.
River envy

River envy

Sail 250 packed the New Orleans riverfront. Baton Rouge was watching—and hopefully taking notes.
JR Ball 01 Jun 2026
Here's your problem

Here's your problem

Most people blame litterbugs. The real culprits are harder to fix.
JR Ball 01 Jun 2026
St. George has a point

St. George has a point

JR Ball 31 May 2026
📅 Baton Rouge: Week at a Glance | June 1–7

📅 Baton Rouge: Week at a Glance | June 1–7

Why it matters: Sunday delivers a full day of free cultural experiences across the city—hatchling alligators at the Mansion, hands-on science at LASM and free museum admission from noon to 4 p.m. across Baton Rouge. 🗓️ Wednesday, June 4 🎨 Baton Rouge Gallery: First Wednesday Opening—6–9 p.
JR Ball 31 May 2026
LSU’s other arms race

LSU’s other arms race

JR Ball 28 May 2026
'Everybody's funky in Louisiana'

'Everybody's funky in Louisiana'

JR Ball 28 May 2026
Shall we play a game?

Shall we play a game?

JR Ball 27 May 2026

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