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Baton Rouge mom taking action, says daycare blamed baby’s bruises on allergies
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A Baton Rouge daycare is under scrutiny by the state after a mother said she picked up her child with several unexplained bruises on his body. Chandra’s Childcare & Learning Center in Baton Rouge is a house in a residential neighborhood. It’s where Genene Davis said her 15-month-old child, Gabriel, somehow got bruises on his face, forehead, and back.
LSU president gets 3-year extension after successes across LA campuses. Here's his new salary.
The LSU Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a three-year contract extension for President and Chancellor William Tate IV. The 13 members of the board voted at their Friday meeting on the new contract, which offers a base salary of $750,000 and the ability for incentives that were not discussed. It is a $25,000-a-year increase of his base salary compared to his first contract.
EBR board stuns packed room; selects 3 finalists for superintendent but rejects interim
BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board chose three finalists Friday for the superintendent's job, and interim Superintendent Adam Smith was not among them. Smith, who has worked in the school system for 28 years, has vied for the role twice before but will not be the next leader of the state's second-largest traditional school system.
Senior point guard bound for out-of-state prep school. See where he is headed
One of Baton Rouge’s rising senior basketball standouts, Scotlandville point guard Jamal Drewery, is headed to Arizona-based Hillcrest Prep for his final high school season. “It was a tough decision … one I went back and forth on,” Drewery said. “Basically, it’s about better competition and opportunities on and off the court.
Aviation School To Move Into Vacated IDEA University Prep Campus
A Baton Rouge-based aviation charter school is moving into the former campus of IDEA University Prep. IDEA made the announcement on Wednesday. Helix Community Schools acquired the Plank Road campus for its Helix Aviation Academy just over a month after IDEA announced the campus would close at the end of the school year.
Episcopal hosts 7 on 7 tournament in honor of alum Jimmy Williams
Baton Rouge - Friday, 10 high school 7 on 7 teams showed up to Episcopal High School for the second annual Jimmy Williams Memorial Classic. Williams is a former player and coach for the Knights as well as a college and professional football player. He passed away from cancer on...
NELA students win big during week-long 4-H University event
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Over 1,300 students from across the state participated in 4-H University, a week-long event where executive boards and new officers are elected for the upcoming school year. During the event, students were housed in dorms on Louisiana State University’s campus. According to the LSU AgCenter, nearly...
U-High quarterback, three-star recruit Emile Picarella preparing for senior season
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — After a dazzling junior campaign, University Lab School quarterback Emile Picarella is back at work. “This offseason I’ve been getting a lot faster,” Picarella said. “I wanted to showcase this, this next year. Showing my speed, showing that I can extend plays and, really show that I can do more than just throw a ball.”
Search begins for a new chancellor at Southern University Law Center
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The search begins for a new Southern University Law Center chancellor. The Southern University System announced its 11-member search committee on Monday, June 24. Search committee members plan to review candidates and expect to name a new chancellor in November. “That diverse committee we...
Louisiana 4-H elects new officers, crowns contest winners at 4-H University
(06/27/24) BATON ROUGE, La. — For many 4-H’ers, coming to LSU to compete in a contest, attend an educational program or run for a statewide office is one of the highlights of their 4-H experience. And for many, this year did not disappoint. More than 1,300 students, 4-H...
School Board Budget Shows What It Values
The EBR School District has many unmet needs that prevent students from receiving the quality education they deserve, including resources to significantly improve literacy and numeracy outcomes, an effective transportation department, more stability in the teacher workforce in struggling schools, and more. The EBR School Board recently passed their annual budget, and while there were considerable improvements, the process still left much to be desired.
Four SAHS students win $1,000 Construction Scholarship
The Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS), Louisiana Construction Education Foundation (LCEF), Associated Builders and Contractors Pelican Chapter (ABC), and the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) are pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of the Jump Start Construction Connect Scholars program, the state’s first and only scholarship dedicated exclusively to Jump Start graduates who earn a Jump Start credential and a Louisiana high school diploma.
Arvest’s April Rosa graduates from banking school
Arvest Bank has announced that April Rosa of Mountain Home is among the 152 bankers who recently received graduation diplomas from the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University. Rosa serves as a senior private banker for Arvest. This three-year program provides courses covering all aspects of banking, economics...
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