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La. Democrats relish Kamala Harris’ history-making run for president
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Louisiana Democrats attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago trumpeted the historical significance of Kamala Harris’s being at the top of their party’s ticket this presidential election. And they relished witnessing history close up. Harris is the first black and Indian female to receive...
Grambling State University opens the first digital library in Louisiana
GRAMBLING, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On Thursday, August 22, 2024, Grambling State University officially opened its digital library on campus. According to officials, the new library is the first of its kind in the state of Louisiana. The $16.6 million digital library is also the first library of its kind at a historically black college institution. […]
West Baton Rouge Police ask for help in identifying suspects in convenience store theft
PORT ALLEN - Detectives are asking for assistance in identifying people who robbed a local convenience store Saturday morning. The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Department shared photos of the individuals in an older model Dodge Ram pickup truck with their faces covered. Deputies said they stole large amounts of tobacco products before fleeing the scene.
LSU Football continues its in-state recruiting success landing cornerback commit
The LSU Football team continues to surge on the recruiting trail as it builds out what is currently ranked as the Nation's third-ranked recruiting class. The LSU Football team now holds ten commitments from in-state recruits with 25 total commitments. The Tigers have been so dominant on the recruiting trail that LSU is nearing its highest-ranked recruiting class in program history.
District 6-3A football has some traditional favorites. Here's a breakdown.
After back-to-back semifinal losses, the Cubs have a chip on their shoulder. Before testing new Division II select playoff waters, U-High should secure another district title. Others to watch: Madison Prep and Parkview Baptist. Both teams made it to the quarterfinal playoff round a year ago. The fact that Parkview...
2MAD: Cancer center spreads awareness at local barbershop
BATON ROUGE - On this week's 2 Make a Difference, a cancer center chose a local barbershop as a means to spread awareness. Anyone interested in highlighting someone making a difference in the community should send a name, information and a brief summary to sylvia@wbrz.com.
Family, friends come together at candlelight vigil to remember mayor’s office employee killed in crash
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Family, friends and the mayor’s office came together Friday, Aug. 23 to remember the life of Simone Pillette. Pillette was killed in a car crash on Sunday, Aug. 18. She served as the office manager for Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome. During the vigil, many shared heartfelt speeches and memories of Pillette and what it was like to know her.
Baton Rouge Police to give youth a voice, mentorship through Youth Advisory Council
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Baton Rouge Police Department is ready to give a voice to the youth, with a seat at the table through a newly established Youth Advisory Council. “There’s a lot going on in our community. And what we need right now is for voices...
Southern football to host open practice, Fan Fest activities ahead of season opener
Southern fans can get a sneak preview of the 2024 Jaguar football team in a walk-through scrimmage at A.W. Mumford Stadium Saturday at 9 a.m. The gates will open at 8:30 a.m. The event kicks off a weekend of Fan Fest activities on campus including an address from first-year head coach Terrence Graves and his staff, followed by players signing autographs under the East stands.
Sportsline Summer Camp: The St. John of Plaquemine Eagles
PLAQUEMINE, La. (WAFB) - The St. John of Plaquemine Eagles finished 5-6 a season ago before losing in the first round of the playoffs to Hanson Memorial. This year second-year head coach Bryan Troxclair returns 19 starters, as the Eagles are excited about taking the next step. A scrimmage against Catholic Pointe Coupee recently was a bit rough, but Troxclair wants his team to learn and grow from adversity, not crumble beneath it.
Experts weigh in on two guns being found at two different East Baton Rouge high schools
BATON ROUGE - After deputies recovered two weapons from East Baton Rouge Parish Public School students on Thursday, gun experts talked to WBRZ about the incident. Deputies took one gun from a student at McKinley High School and another from a student at Belaire High School. According to the East...
Tides Medical makes national impact from Lafayette. CEO talks using placentas to heal wounds.
Joe Spell was born at Lafayette General and — aside from school and early career moves — has lived in Lafayette his entire life. He met his wife, Annie Wingate Spell, when they were students at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette. They have two boys aged 11 and 7.
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