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Louisiana Man Allegedly Threatens School Bus With Weapon and Bear Spray
A Baton Rouge man was arrested after he allegedly threatened a school bus driver while having a gun and bear spray in his possession. WBRZ reports Duane Landry harassed parents, students, and the bus driver earlier this week after the bus blocked an intersection while transporting and picking up kids.
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...
Dry and warm today, rainy pattern ahead
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - We’re quiet and slightly cooler to start this Saturday morning as a boundary and upper-level low to the east have helped to bring some drier air down. Under mostly sunny skies, we’ll see temperatures climb into the upper 90s for the afternoon high, however there may be a bit of breeze to help out a touch. All showers will remain along the coast, so I expect us to stay mainly dry.
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...
Predicting Texas's next 2025 commit after OT Nick Brooks
Texas is in a battle on the recruiting trail with LSU and the Texas A&M Aggies in the race to land a commitment from the No. 1 safety recruit in the nation in the 2025 class in the 247Sports Composite and On3 Industry Ranking on Saturday. Five-star Galveston (TX) Ball...
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.
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...
Volunteers needed to 'sweep' litter from Bogue Falaya River
Put it on the calender: Sept. 28 is a big day for the Bogue Falaya River. Using a small flotilla of volunteers on the water and others on dry land, the annual Bogue Falaya River Sweep will collect, unload, sort and categorize litter out of the river between the US 190 Bridge & the 4th Avenue/Menetre Boat Launch.
LSU Football Fans Can Get Tickets To First 2024 Home Game Dirt Cheap
The college football season begins this Saturday, August 24th with what is called week zero. There are a few games on tap this Saturday including #10 Florida State taking on Georgia Tech in Ireland. Another game that should grab your attention if you are from Louisiana is the McNeese Cowboys...
Social media reacts to live oak cut down in Gonzales
A live oak cut down on the property of the former Piccadilly cafeteria in Gonzales drew the ire of many locals on social media Aug. 22. The Piccadilly, which was at 511 N. Airline Hwy. and the only Ascension Parish location of the chain, closed permanently March 28, 2023. The...
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. […]
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