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Batter, a boutique Hammond bakery, soon to open NOLA CBD location
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The New Orleans Central Business District is about to get sweeter. Batter, a boutique bakery in Downtown Hammond, recently announced on social media that they are expanding their operations, adding a second location in the Big Easy at 601 Baronne Street. The original shop, located at...
Broadband Industry Workforce Training in Louisiana
Etheridge Performance Cable (EPC), headquartered in West Monroe, LA, has turned to Louisiana Delta Community College (LDCC) to help train its workforce. As a provider of telecommunication and infrastructure services, EPC needs employees with specialized skills. As MyArkLaMiss.com reports, course offerings at LDCC include training and certification with industry-specific applications.
6 arrested, 1 wanted in Tangipahoa Parish drive-by shooting investigation
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office has arrested five men, a woman, and are searching for a seventh suspect, in connection with a drive-by shooting in Roseland earlier this month. Broderick Coleman, 19 of Roseland, has been booked on one count each of Attempted First Degree Murder of a Witness, Obstruction...
What the new EBR school superintendent says is the district’s biggest challenge
Newly appointed East Baton Rouge Parish Superintendent LaMont Cole says early childhood education is a significant challenge for the school system. Cole and School Board President Carla Powell-Lewis addressed the Press Club of Baton Rouge Monday to discuss board initiatives and Cole’s vision for the school system. “Universal early...
'Bring the human connection back': LaMont Cole outlines personal approach to education
LaMont Cole remembers many of his teachers from his school days in Baton Rouge in the 1980s and 90s, starting as a seven-year-old at Fairfields Elementary all the way to his senior year at Tara High. “My entire K-12 experience was phenomenal. I had amazing teachers,” Cole told the Baton...
Photos: TKN Olympic Beach Volleyball Watch Party at Mango's
Mango's Outdoor Volleyball hosted a watch party for fans of Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth (TKN) during their Olympic beach volleyball Pool B match against Australia's Artacho del Solar and Taliqua Clancy. TKN moved to 2-0 with the 21-16, 21-16 win over the Australians. Mango's is hosting a watch party for each of TKN's Olympic matches.
Yalonda Short’s years as a teacher, mom and veteran have prepared her for her new role at the Emerge School
Yalonda Short took a page from her father’s book when she joined the military, which she says taught her about structure. The Southern University grad later also took a page from her mother’s, who showed her the importance of making learning enjoyable as a seasoned educator. Combining these...
BRPD arrests 61-year-old man in stabbing death
BATON ROUGE - Officers arrested a 61-year-old man Monday accused of stabbing another person to death. The Baton Rouge Police Department said 66-year-old Michael Kimbrel was found stabbed to death at the Colonial Terrace Condominiums along Wooddale Boulevard on Wednesday, July 24. The following Monday, officers arrested 61-year-old Alan Coons....
3 most important games for LSU football in 2024
Brian Kelly is entering a big third year with LSU football. After two years as the head coach of the proud Tigers program, Kelly is 20-7 with a Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback to show for it. While he'd rather win a national title or even just make the playoff, Kelly has helped recruiting efforts by coaching and developing a Heisman winner.
Tiger Wrap: Recruiting and fall camp collide for LSU football
It's Monday and that means it's time for another edition of Geaux247's Tiger Wrap. The Bayou Splash recruiting event is behind us and fall camp kicks on Thursday. Let's dive into all that and more in today's Wrap on LSU football. Recruiting. (Sonny) --- I posted some initial Nuggets on...
Officials identify man killed in shooting late Sunday night
BATON ROUGE - Police are investigating a shooting that happened late Sunday night that left one person dead and another injured. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the shooting happened on North Harrells Ferry Road near Sherwood Forest shortly before midnight. Ronnie Shief, 57, was killed. Another person was also...
GoFundMe made for family of Southern University student found dead in Mississippi
ST. FRANCISVILLE, La. (BRPROUD) — A GoFundMe was created for the family of a Southern University student whose body was found in Mississippi. Steven Harris was reported missing on Wednesday, July 17, according to the West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said his body was found with multiple gunshot wounds. Three people were arrested in connection with his shooting death. One of the suspects in his shooting death was extradited to Mississippi.
Louisiana Lottery Confirms $50,000 Powerball Win Monday
From their offices in Baton Rouge the Louisiana Lottery has confirmed via their website that a Louisiana-sold ticket for Monday night's Powerball drawing is a big money winner. Monday night's multi-state Powerball drawing featured a top prize of $142.6 million. That was the estimated annuitized jackpot. The lump sum payout that was forecast for Monday's Powerball game was $67.9 million.
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