Mid City Minute: May 22, 2026
Your Mid City Baton Rouge guide to News, Events, & Other Stuff.
Mid City News
Our Lady of Mercy opens investigation into employee
Front Yard Bikes set to move into permanent home
St Joseph’s Academy wins approval to rezone property for parking
Councilor Harris hosting District 7 clean up event
BRCC offering free Workforce Entrepreneurship and Tech Certificate
Liberty Lagoon swim lessons registration now open
Capital Heights Veterinary Clinic gets new name
MCRA needs your household donations
Red Shoes is hiring for a Program Coordinator
Soji is hiring
Upcoming Mid City Events
Cook like Julia at Red Stick Spice Co May 22
Catch a DJ set at Soji May 22
See the Blue Crab Redemption at the Texas Club May 22
Attend the Soul Food Festival at the Main Library May 23
Catch a film on the lawn at the BR Gallery May 23
See the Old 97’s at the Texas Club May 27
See 2 Domestic 1 Import at Curbside May 29
See the Lauren Lee band at the Texas Club May 30
Immerse yourself in sound at The Red Shoes May 31
Walk for pet cancer at the Main Library May 31
Newly Listed For Sale / Rent in Mid City
For Sale
Roseland Terrace || 1814 Wisteria St 2/2 $315K
Fairfax Heights || 331 S Fairfax Dr 3/2 $314.9K
Belleview || 144 Belleview Dr 3/2 $149K
For Rent
Moreland || 3423 Hundred Oaks Ave 2/1 $1,650 / mo
Roseland Terrace || 1801 Cherokee St 2/1 $1,200 / mo
See more Mid City homes for sale and rent.
Meetings
Metro Council Regular Meeting May 27
Planning Commission Regular Meeting June 15
P.S. I think you’re going to want to see this.

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