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Former Southern Alumni Federation president dies, university says
BATON ROUGE - The national president of the Southern University Alumni Federation from 2010 to 2014 died, according to the university. The university announced the passing of Dennis S. Brown Saturday morning. Brown was raised in Alexandria, LA, and graduated from Southern in 1976.
Scotlandville, Glen Oaks collect jamboree wins
It was only a jamboree game, but Scotlandville showed an explosive side Friday night in the Showdown on the Bluff. Playing less than two miles from the Scotlandville campus, the Hornets were right at home as they defeated Belaire 16-0 in the second of three games at Southern's A.W. Mumford Stadium.
Green Devils relentless in 26-0 jamboree win over neighboring Port Allen
Action in the Plaquemine High Jamboree gave fans a peek at what they can expect from the Green Devils, and it gave them plenty reason for excitement this season. A solid passing game from quarterback Nico Victoran kept PHS in control throughout both 12-minute halves for a 26-0 win over Port Allen in action Thursday at Andrew Canova Stadium.
WATCH: 2024 Sportsline Friday Nite: Jamboree Week
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - High school teams in the Capitol Region and surrounding areas kicked off the start of the 2024 football season with jamborees on Thursday, Aug. 29, and Friday, Aug. 30. Thursday:. Port Allen - 26 Plaquemine - 6 St. Michael - 0 Ascension Catholic - 27.
Episcopal runs past Pearl River, Ascension Catholic blanks St. Michael in jamboree
Episcopal’s rushing attack, led by running back Reid Chauvin, lived up to expectations as the Knights secured a 28-21 victory over Pearl River at the Episcopal Jamboree on Thursday. Episcopal amassed 124 rushing yards in just one half of play. Chauvin led the team with 91 rushing yards and...
Names at the top in District 4-5A remain the same. There are new faces, changes
Scotlandville coach Ryan Cook did not have his team in the hunt for the District 4-5A title or a playoff berth last fall. But the third-year coach has an assessment others can relate to about one of three districts to produce an LHSAA champion and a runner-up a year ago.
Meet Joe Petraro, age 11, student at LSU who wants to make sports accessible for everybody
When Joe Petraro was about eight years old and attending school in New York, he was placed in special education by his school district because teachers and administrators assumed he needed it. At the beginning of the school year, his teacher, Mrs. Sardi, noticed that even though Joe appeared to be zoning out in class, he knew all the answers. The traditional classroom just might not be the best place for him to thrive.
Tigerland, other college bars prepare safety measures ahead of busy first weekend of school year
BATON ROUGE - For college students, this is the first Friday night of the school year. For Crescent Crown Distributors, this is the start of a very busy delivery season. "With this truck alone, we've pushed out over 5,000 cases (of alcohol)," Crescent Crown Distributing driver Enrique Perez said. With...
Louisiana State University student awarded police scholarship
Ms. Haley Stewart has been awarded the Edward J. Kiernan Memorial Scholarship by the International Union of Police Associations for the third year in a row. Stewart is the daughter of Mr. Chris Stewart, a member of I.U.P.A. Local Louisiana Law Enforcement Association, Local #83. Ms. Stewart is attending Louisiana State University where she is pursuing the study of law.
“I’m Bored” Goes Back to School
Back-to-school season has finally arrived, and if you’re anything like me, you’ve spent the last few weeks cramming in whatever vacation or quality time you can with your children before the lazy days of summer finally come to an end. It’s that magical time of year when parents are rejoicing over the end of “I’m bored!” and students are bracing themselves for the inevitable whirlwind of homework, early mornings, after-school activities or clubs, and the never-ending battle of “what do you want packed in your lunch today?”
Pelican State Credit Union launches 2024 Teacher Bulletin Board Contest
BATON ROUGE --- Pelican State Credit Union is inviting teachers in their branch communities to enter the 2024 Teacher Bulletin Board Contest for a chance to win up to $350!. Interested teachers should submit a photo of their bulletin board or classroom door by September 30. Voting opens on October 1, and the submission with the most votes in each of Pelican’s branch communities will win $250, with the top three entries receiving an extra $100. Teachers are encouraged to share their submission’s link on their social media pages to increase their votes and chance of winning.
Emile Picarella directs U-High to late score in win against Dunham; Catholic blanks Madison Prep
University High quarterback Emile Picarella wasn’t fazed by his previous pass that was intercepted. The turnover turned into a touchdown that gave Dunham its first lead in the first game of Friday’s Redstick Rumble at Parkview Baptist. Picarella calmly directed U-High downfield in five plays and found wide...
Baton Rouge Schools Adopt AI Reading Tutor
Recently, the Louisiana Department of Education announced a new deal with Amira Learning, the first AI-powered reading assistant rooted in the Science of Reading. This opportunity gives students across 25 Louisiana school districts access to Amira’s proven AI tutor to improve reading comprehension skills. Furthermore, the Louisiana Department of Education has approved Amira as a tutoring option that can be purchased with ACT 771 funds throughout the 2024-2025 school year, allowing many more districts to access the platform. This advanced AI capability makes Amira especially helpful for ELL students, those from low-income families, and those with disabilities.
Longtime Teurlings Catholic principal and track enthusiast honored as LHSAA Hall of Famer
His voice is synonymous with track and field excellence in Louisiana. Mike Boyer has worn a lot of hats and worn them well, which led to him being selected as one of nine 2025 inductees in the Louisiana High School Sports Hall of Fame. Boyer, 70, has been the voice...
Celebrating the Success of ExxonMobil High School Interns at Closing Program
Forty high school students from the greater Baton Rouge area celebrated the conclusion of their summer internships with ExxonMobil’s High School Internship Program. During the closing ceremony, the interns presented their final projects that they had worked on during their tenure. The interns were placed in several different pathways such as engineering, information technology, laboratory sciences, project management, environmental stewardship, mechanical operations, and pipeline and terminal management. The program consisted of a diverse group of rising juniors, seniors, and recent graduates that originated from 23 schools across eight school systems in the Capital Region. They acquired new skills, participated in hands-on projects, gained insights into operational processes, adhered to safety standards, and contributed to community service initiatives—all while earning competitive compensation exceeding $18 per hour.
Southern University raising funds all day on Facebook Live campaign
BATON ROUGE — Southern University is hosting a virtual Facebook live event on Aug. 30 for most of the day to raise funds for Southern’s Give Day. The school plans to be live on their social media site from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Panel discussions, presentations, and...
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