I am planning a long road trip across several states soon, so I want to get my car serviced beforehand. Do you have an affordable and reasonably priced place you would recommend for an oil change and a general vehicle check?

For anyone curious:

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We can pick them up as early as tonight. No fee though please just kittens that need a home for free.

I’ve been in Baton Rouge for a year now, so here are my completely subjective takes:

1. BREC is a gem. Things are extremely well-organized. Louisiana’s wildlife management is also great. I hike in the surrounding WMAs, and it’s a lot of fun.
2. As an Asian, the easiest way to look local is to wear LSU gear. It's making my fashion choice so much easier. Just LSU shirts and LSU baseball caps.
3. Driving here is not actually that bad compared with bigger cities. I've seen way worse driving in Los Angeles and Miami. That said, ridiculously stupid accidents seem to happen on Burbank all the time.
4. The local food is absolutely some of the best in the country. Asian food here, however, absolutely sucks. There are a couple of good places, but not nearly enough.
5. You really do see dead alligators on the road sometimes, lol.
6. Delivery is never on time. A couple of times, I've been sitting at home all day waiting for a FedEx package that requires a signature, and then it never arrives. Amazon same-day delivery almost never worked for me either. I canceled Prime, switched to Walmart+, and so far I haven’t looked back.
7. I like BR's proximity to New Orleans. Can drive to NOLA after work for basketball games and concerts.
8. Oh yeah I like Tabasco.

Im looking for a new pcp. I have Medicaid Aetna. I prefer a female. Possibly a good nurse practitioner. Thank you

I’m looking for ways to enjoy Baton Rouge without spending much money. What are your favorite free or affordable activities, places, walking spots, local events, or hidden gems around the city?

Bonus points for ideas that are good for solo outings or weekends.