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2 days ago
- Business
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Metro Council picks firm to search for downtown revitalization project developer
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The East Baton Rouge Metro Council has chosen Hunden Partners as the advisor for the Baton Rouge Convention Center Expansion and Headquarters Hotel Development Project. The firm will start a nationwide search for a qualified developer with contract talks beginning soon. A news release from Visit Baton Rouge said Hunden was the top choice of the Project Oversight Committee led by Councilmember Carolyn Coleman. The project aims to revitalize the downtown riverfront. It will also complement other developments, such as the planned LSU Arena. The River Center will host mid-size events, while the LSU arena will handle large entertainment and university sports. Raising Cane's River Center plan moves forward at Metro Council meeting 'With every step forward, this project to reimagine and revitalize Baton Rouge's downtown riverfront picks up steam,' said Mayor-President Sid Edwards. 'I look forward to being a big part of helping lead the development of this revitalization project.' The developer selection process may take up to 24 months. Hunden brings national experience from similar projects and has already assessed Baton Rouge's entertainment venue potential, according to the news release. 'An expanded, first-class downtown convention center and a new, high-end headquarters hotel will transform the downtown riverfront into the vibrant tourist destination and hub for locals we have always known it can and should be,' said Visit Baton Rouge President and CEO Jill Kidder, who also serves as vice-chair of the Project Oversight Committee. The 11-member oversight committee was formed last year and includes council members and community stakeholders. Landry names new head of Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Republicans barrel toward risky vote on DOGE cuts VIDEO: Police chase excavator during extremely slow-speed pursuit in South Carolina Metro Council picks firm to search for downtown revitalization project developer Trump says Rand Paul invited to picnic while Massie slams him over invites Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Entertainment
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Friday is youth movie night at Back Door Theater for teen dating, violence awareness
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — A local non-profit organization will host an event on Friday night, Feb. 21. It will help create a safe space and bring awareness to teen dating and violence through a movie night. First Step of Wichita Falls and Back Door Theater will host a movie night on Teen Dating and Violence Awareness at 6 p.m. at the theater. Social Rundown: Young basketball player inspiring others, YouTube turns 20, and Athletes in Sports Media Sonic 3 will be the movie playing. Raising Cane's Chicken will be provided, as well as drinks and snacks. They hope the youth will enjoy a night of movies and fun while still learning about the importance of youth dating. This event is free and open to all youth wanting to learn more about this awareness movement. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
