NEW PICKLEBALL VENUE “COURT TO TABLE” UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Popular Baton Rouge lawyer, Gordon McKernan’s pickleball court, “Court to Table” is taking the place of former barbecue restaurant The Shed BBQ. The pickleball venue is set to open in June or July of 2025 off of Burbank Drive. Once complete, the venue will have 10 pickleball courts and an outdoor area with games, a music stage, a restaurant, a golf simulator, and more. ■ getgordon.com
HIGHWAY SIGNS BRINGING AWARENESS TO THE 988 SUICIDE HOTLINE GO UP ACROSS BATON ROUGE As mental health awareness becomes more of a priority in Baton Rouge, news signs promoting the 988 suicide prevention line have been placed alongside motorways in Baton Rouge. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide has been the third-leading cause of death for Louisianans ages 10 to 24 since 2020. The signs, which remind motorists to call or text the 988 suicide crisis lifeline, which is operated 24 hours, have been placed along major roadways in the city. Decals with the 988 number will also be applied to the windows of parish emergency vehicles. ■ 988lifeline.org
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