What’s New in District 2

01/19/2026

Honoring the legacy and cherishing the profound impact of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with deepest gratitude and highest esteem on this momentous day celebrating his selfless devotion and unwavering commitment.

01/02/2026

Please keep the families impacted by this tragic loss of life in your thoughts and prayers. 🙏🏽

https://www.wafb.com/2026/01/02/man-arrested-shooting-2-year-old-girl-baton-rouge/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAPETqpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEer4GFgUvzVqoF3E1BznJm-UPElDs79dk7DWNMei0qWwwOsVqwyjkq-0DYY9k_aem_B5ZPDQIekkddJFM9gaIZ6g

Police arrested a man less than 24 hours after a 2-year-old girl was shot in the head during a confrontation over a stolen vehicle.

12/11/2025

11/11/2025

Today, I want to personally thank all the brave men and women who have served our country. Your courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment have protected our freedoms and allowed us to live in peace and security.

I’m deeply grateful for your service and the countless sacrifices you and your families have made to keep our nation safe. Because of you, we can dream, build, and thrive without fear.

From the bottom of my heart — thank you for your protection, your strength, and your dedication. Your bravery inspires me every single day. ❤️🤍💙

11/06/2025

I can’t believe it’s been 34 years! Happy Birthday, my Twin! Words could never capture the depth of my love or the gratitude I feel for being chosen as your mother. I cherish that gift every single day—but on this special day, I give extra thanks. I love you to infinity and beyond, my best friend, road dog, partner in crime, and forever ride or die! 💖🎂🥳🎁🫶🏽😍😘 Es

10/29/2025

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✨ JEWEL J. NEWMAN✨
COMMUNITY CENTER
PRESENTS
THE INAUGURAL
🎃 MONSTER MASH 🎃
👻For Ages 1–10 👻
🕸️ Put on your favorite 🕸️
costume and
join us for a night of
not-so-spooky fun!

📅 Thursday
October 30th
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

🍭 Vendors • Trunk-or-Treat • Face Painting

💀 We’re dying to see you!

📍 Jewel J. Newman
Community Center
2013 Central Road
Baton Rouge,
LA 70807

🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃

10/29/2025

🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃

✨ JEWEL J. NEWMAN✨
COMMUNITY CENTER
PRESENTS
THE INAUGURAL
🎃 MONSTER MASH 🎃
👻For Ages 1–10 👻
🕸️ Put on your favorite 🕸️
costume and
join us for a night of
not-so-spooky fun!

📅 Thursday
October 30th
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

🍭 Vendors • Trunk-or-Treat • Face Painting

💀 We’re dying to see you!

📍 Jewel J. Newman
Community Center
2013 Central Road
Baton Rouge,
LA 70807

🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃

09/24/2025

✨ Early Voting Starts THIS SATURDAY! ✨

From September 27 – October 4 (excluding Sunday) you can make your voice heard in the Open Primary and Orleans Parochial Election. 🗳️ Polls are open 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM CST daily.

💪🏾 Your VOTE is your POWER. Show up, stand in it, and make it count!

Need a ride to the polls? 🚗 Visit pcej.org/PowerRides
Having voting issues? 📞 Call 504-766-9289

07/16/2025

Ahead of the forecasted rainfall over the next few days, City-Parish has stocked sand and sandbags at all nine self-service sandbag locations across Baton Rouge and District 2. Residents should bring their own shovel to fill sandbags.

📌 BREC Airline Highway Fairgrounds
📌 BREC Alsen Park
📌 BREC Baker Park
📌 BREC Cadillac Street
📌 BREC Doyles Bayou Park
📌 BREC Flannery Road Park
📌 BREC Hartley-Vey at Gardere Park
📌 BREC Lovett Road Park
📌 BREC Memorial Stadium

To view the complete list of locations, or to find the location nearest to you, visit gis.brla.gov/emergency

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