What’s What BR

In this episode of What’s What BR, we dive into November’s Adoption awareness with Teri Casso of the St. Elizabeth foundation.

Teri shares the mission that the foundation aims for and what they do to raise awareness for adoption.

In this episode of What’s What BR, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome comes back on the show to give us the update on how Baton Rouge is doing to overcome COVID-19.

She also shares the updates on the drainage project and other activities that the mayor’s office is currently holding.

In this episode of What’s What BR, Tekoah Boatner of the Youth Oasis Children Shelter comes back on the show to give us an update on the activities and upcoming plans the shelter has.

In this episode of What’s What BR, Ginger Guttner of the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine gives us an update on their activities.

More than just a veterinary school, they run an animal hospital, which continued to operate during the pandemic, and continues to care for animals and educate the public on animal care and safety.

In this episode of What’s What BR, Karron Alford of Visit Baton Rouge shares the places to visit and things to do in Baton Rouge.

Tourism and hospitality took a hit when CoVID-19 came but Baton Rouge is now bouncing back.

In this episode of What’s What BR, we talk about the mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), that of which is to end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes, and prevent underage drinking.

In this episode of What’s What BR, Dr. Arthur Joffrion, Superintendent of the Iberville Parish Schools, shares with us what a day in the life of a superintendent is like and the work that goes into ensuring that schools in the parish are well taken care of.

In this episode of What’s What BR, Dr. Sito Narcisse, Superintendent of the East Baton Rouge Parish Schools, is back on the show to share with us how the parish schools have been doing and the efforts made to keep the school going despite CoVID-19 still being around.

In this episode of What’s What BR, Ethan Bush of 225 Gives and George Bell from the Capital Area United Way comes on the show to talk about the annual fundraising event, that is, Giving Tuesday.

GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.

In this episode of What’s What BR, veterans in the show, Major Don and Greg Meriwether comes back to share with us what’s going on with the Salvation Army.

In this episode of What’s What BR, Molly and Jonna of the Baton Rouge Ballet gives us the 2021 update.

From just a 1 show a year theater to multiple shows in a year, the Baton Rouge Ballet is constantly growing; from finding new talents to adding shows.

Check out their upcoming shows on their website or to support them!

https://batonrougeballet.org/

In this episode of What’s What BR, Kim Canezaro of Pointe Coupee Parish School Board shares with us how they’ve been handling their school activity amidst the pandemic and after the most recent hurricane; hurricane Ida.

Despite it all, the school remains in service to the students and have been able to keep going and even do better.

In this episode of What’s What BR, Cheryl Ollmann, Principal of the Brighton School, gives us an in depth talk of how the Brighton School prepares students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences to succeed

In this episode of What’s What BR, we speak with Michelle Mercure of the American Lung Association to give us the real deal with how Tobacco affects us and how vaping isn’t really different.

In this episode of What’s What BR, Congressman Garret Graves comes back on the show to update us regarding the infrastructures last talked about.

In this episode of What’s What BR, Mayor President Broome comes back to give us an update with where we’re at regarding COVID-19, The state’s drainage and the Youth Advisory Program.

In This Episode Of What's What BR, Paula Shamsie Of The Alzheimer's Association For Louisiana Helps Us Understand The Very Real Disease - That Is Alzheimer's.She Provides Us With Updates On A New Drug That Could Help Those Diagnosed With Alzheimer's And Who Are Qualified To Receive It.

In This Episode Of What's What BR, Superintendent Watts Of The West Baton Rouge Schools Gives Us The Feel Of "Back To School" In 2021

In this episode of What's What BR, CASA BR comes back on the show with Sarah Tranchina to share with us their ongoing efforts to recruit volunteers.

Given the state Louisiana is in right now, CASA has opened training for volunteers online.

Interested to know more about becoming a volunteer and fostering? visit https://www.casabr.org/

In This Episode Of What's What BR, Kati Morse, Assistant Director Of Hammond Downtown Development District, Shares The Return Of Their Downtown Hammond Tradition And One Of South Louisiana’s Most Anticipated Annual Events, Hot August Night!This Year’s Event Will Take Place Friday, August 27, 2021 From 5:30pm-10:00pm. Since They Couldn't Celebrate Last Year As They Turned 25 Years, This Year's Event Will Be Bigger, Better, And Will Celebrate The Mark Of Their 25 Years!