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What’s New Cell Phone Policy in Shreveport Bossier Schools?
SHREVEPORT, LA - Parents and students in schools across Louisiana are on notice today about new rules for cell phone use in schools. State lawmakers passed a measure tightening the rules. Senator Beth Mizell of Franklinton pushed for passage of Senate Bill 207 which won approval unanimously in the Senate and passed 84 to 13 on the House floor.
Paul Skenes puts away Aaron Judge in 1-inning, shutout MLB All-Star Game outing
Former LSU pitcher and No. 1 overall draft pick Paul Skenes made history on Tuesday night, becoming just the fifth rookie pitcher in history to start the MLB All-Star Game and the first since 1995. Getting the nod for the National League, the budding superstar for the Pittsburgh Pirates saw...
After being evicted after moving out of apartment, man receives help from 2 On Your Side
BATON ROUGE - A man who was evicted after he moved out is getting some help from 2 On Your Side. Kentrell Valentine was evicted after he cleaned up and left his apartment. He had no idea about the eviction and also owed several hundred dollars. Someone saw his story with Brittany Weiss and offered to help out.
Volunteer group frustrated Mayor Broome didn't contact them before spending tax dollars on litter program
BATON ROUGE - The founder of a volunteer litter pick-up group feels slighted after she says Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced her own litter abatement initiative this month and left her group out of the conversation. On July 1st, Mayor Broome announced the Corridor Cleaning Program, which employs contractors to...
New restaurant that serves pasta, pavlova opens in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A restaurant that offers a selection of pasta and pavlova recently opened a new location in Baton Rouge. Prima Après opened its second location in Louisiana, according to an Instagram post. The restaurant also has a location in Mandeville. Customers can create their...
Southern coach Terrence Graves still getting daily 'education' after 31 years in profession
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Southern coach Terrence Graves has waited 31 years for the chance to run his own program, but he’s carrying nary a single butterfly. In fact, every day tastes a little sweeter with preseason camp reporting day two weeks out. Graves beams like a carefree kid despite knowing the expectations facing him.
3rd man in fatal ambush involving car chase, more than 60 bullets, gets 25 years
A Baton Rouge felon who pleaded guilty to luring a man into a deadly ambush shooting, where gunmen sprayed the victim’s car with dozens of bullets, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. District Judge Brad Myers imposed the sentence on Johnathon Jerman West during a short hearing...
Baton Rouge police officer among two arrested for DWI in crash that injured 3-year-old
A Baton Rouge police officer was one of two people who were arrested after a crash Sunday that injured a 3-year-old. Zaria Brown, 23, has worked for the Baton Rouge Police Department since December 2022 as a uniform patrol officer, but was put on leave in May 2024 for undisclosed reasons, a department spokesperson said.
Calvin's Bocage Market goes viral after 'Housewives of New York City' star samples chicken salad on TikTok
BATON ROUGE — Calvin's Bocage Market's famous chicken salad has gone viral after an original member of "Housewives of New York City" sampled the local delicacy on her TikTok. Bethenny Frankel's initial video sampling the smoother-than-average chicken salad has almost a million views and more than 75,000 likes. Many...
Detectives attempting to identify pair of suspected vehicle burglars
BATON ROUGE - Detectives are attempting to identify two people believed to be responsible for multiple vehicle burglaries. The two individuals pictured above are believed to be the suspects in several armed burglaries on Eastgate Drive. Law enforcement did not specify when the burglaries took place. Anyone with information is...
The Pittsburgh Steelers Will Trade Justin Fields to the New Orleans Saints
With the NFL offseason comes predictions and bold takes. That specifically happens with trades that could happen before the season or the deadline. With that in mind, Justin Fields becomes an intriguing trade option, and if he is traded again, it will be to the New Orleans Saints. The Saints...
John Schneider urged fans to help stop sale of ‘Dukes of Hazard’ memorabilia, studio contents
"Dukes of Hazard" star John Schneider took to Facebook on Friday, July 12, to stop the sale of his career memorabilia stored at a Louisiana studio. He argued that a listed sale for the contents of John Schneider Studios and encouraged fans to call two phone numbers listed on the online sale page to "stop this thievery."
Epic Deal With Walmart Might Bring This Pizza To Missouri
Last Thursday, Mr. Gatti's Pizza announced a partnership with Walmart to bring Mr. Gatti's Pizza to 92 Walmart stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Kentucky. Twelve locations will open in Walmart Stores this year in North Texas and Southern Oklahoma, according to a press release from Mr. Gatti's. So, could Missouri see Mr. Gatti's at Walmart?
Louisiana State Police want your vote in the Best-Looking Cruiser Contest
Voting has begun for the 2024 American Association of State Troopers Best-Looking Cruiser Contest. This year, Louisiana’s submission features a state police cruiser at the LARC Acadian Village in Lafayette. Sgt. Ross Brennan with LSP says the village was chosen because, “it has a really, really nice facility. It has rustic Cajun homes, lazy bayous, tall oak trees and just… has a good background compared to our modern, updated, new state police patrol units.”
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