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Coach Sid for Mayor-Prez
Until last Friday, the political pundits in Baton Rouge had the race for Mayor-President all figured out. They said voters would have to settle for one of the two major Democrats in the race — incumbent Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome or former Rep. Ted James. The decision by Coach...
Assignment Turns Central Private Grads Into Published Authors with Scary Harry!
Imagination is running wild in the halls of Central Private School, and so is Scary Harry! Two recent graduates of the school, Ethan Swearingen and Ryder Mote, are the ones responsible for creating this new monster with a message. Ethan and Ryder teamed up in their junior year to work...
Tanna McClure Named as Director of Advancement for Central School System
Former Central High School athletic standout Tanna McClure has been named Director of Advancement for the Central Community School System to improve the system’s fundraising and endowment efforts, according to Supt. Jason Fountain. Fountain said the district created the new position to improve its alumni relations, program fundraising and...
Central High School’s Brandon LaGroue Is Finalist for Lousisiana Principal of the Year
The Louisiana Department of Education has announced the 2025 Teacher and Principal of the Year finalists. One of the finalists is Central’s own Brandon LaGrue, principal at Central High School. LaGrue is one of nine outstanding principals from across the state who made the finals. The winner will be...
Jolie Koppenol, Jamisyn Payne Win State Titles, Now in Dallas for 2024 International Competition
Two young ladies from Central have won statewide beauty titles in Louisiana and are now at the international pageant in Dallas. Jolie Koppenol, a student at Central Middle School, has been named Louisiana Miss at the state pageant. Jamisyn Payne, 5, a student at St. Alphonsus Catholic School, was chosen...
One critically injured after shooting on Gus Young Avenue and North 35th Street
BATON ROUGE - One person was transported after a shooting on Gus Young Avenue and North 35th Street Thursday, according to officials. The person being transported is critically injured. No other information is available at this time.
Thursday PM Forecast: will find some dry time this weekend
After finishing the workweek on an active note with numerous showers and thunderstorms, a pattern shift will begin. By Sunday or Monday, showers and thunderstorms will revert to more typical isolated coverage each afternoon. Tonight & Tomorrow: Lingering showers and thunderstorms will decay by midnight. Beneath clearing skies, low temperatures...
Louisiana Man Flees Courtroom After Learning He Had Warrants, Then Beats Homeowner in Nearby Neighborhood
A 17-year-old is on the run following a wild chain of events that started in a downtown Baton Rouge courthouse on Wednesday, July 24. Baton Rouge Police said Kendrick Miller caused a police search across the downtown area when he ran away from the 19th Judicial Courthouse yesterday afternoon after learning he had active warrants.
Athletes aren't the only ones from Louisiana at the Olympics. Meet those working in Paris.
PARIS — Athletes like Sha’Carri Richardson and Mondo Duplantis aren’t the only people with Louisiana ties here for the Olympics. A host of coaches, trainers, officials and, yes, one LSU gymnast/social media superstar are also attending the Games, which officially begin Friday and run through Aug. 11.
Southern football has landed a spot in one HBCU preseason poll for 2024
Southern University gained a No. 10 ranking in the 2024 BOXTOROW HBCU coaches football poll released on Thursday. The Jaguars went 6-5 last year and finished No. 9 in the poll and will be under the leadership of first-year head coach Terrence Graves in 2024. Reigning Black College national champion...
Capital region is hosting a variety of back to school supply drives; click to see where you can donate
If you missed WBRZ's Stuff the Bus event and still have school supplies to donate, there are plenty of opportunities across the capital region to help students prepare for school!. Here are events across the capital region's parishes:. Ascension Parish. July 26 (10 a.m.- 1 p.m.); CareSouth Medical and Dental...
Help KW Realty Feed Acadiana, Food Drive Donations Being Accepted Indefinitely
Paul Ayo, Realtor with KW Realty Acadiana, stopped by News15 Frist at 4 to share how you can help feed those in need year round. Help KW Realty Feed Acadiana, Food Drive Donations Being Accepted Indefinitely. Paul Ayo, Realtor with KW Realty Acadiana, stopped by News15 Frist at 4 to...
Amateur beekeeper studies, collects bees in hopes of starting research study at his university
BATON ROUGE — An amateur beekeeper from Baton Rouge is collecting and studying bees in hopes of starting a research study at his university. Gabriel Marable began studying and researching bees in December. It was after this that he proposed bee research to administrators at Alcorn State University in Lorman, Mississippi, which was approved in February.
CRIME STOPPERS: Answers sought in 1986 unsolved homicide
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Authorities are searching for answers from the public in the 1986 death of a man. According to officials, the body of Jonathan Georgetown was found inside a burnt 1977 Mercury Montego on Rosedale Road in West Baton Rouge Parish almost 38 years ago. Officials say...
ICYMI: LSU football previews major upgrade to Tiger Stadium
One of the greatest venues in all of college football is about to get even better. Earlier this week, LSU football announced that not only is Tiger Stadium being upgraded with a hefty dose of LED lights, but purple and gold fans will have a nearly doubled in size videoboard to look forward to for the 2024 home opener in early September.
Councilman Darryl Hurst empowers, educates young girls in community with camp cotillion
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — District 5 Councilman Darry Hurst, along with community partners, hosted a free two-day camp cotillion for 20 young girls in the community. “We want you to see that you can be more than what the internet says you can be. We want you to see what’s out there in both the work environment and we want you to see how to make a first impression by learning the core skills and building that foundation through camp cotillion,” said Hurst.
Back to school season is here. Here's how to get free supplies in the Baton Rouge area
Back-to-school supply giveaways kick off this weekend in the Baton Rouge area. School supplies will be handed out on a first-come, first-serve basis. Some events require pre-registration, and some events require children to be present. Here are events to look out for:. Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church is hosting a Back...
HBCU receiver commits to fourth team in same conference
Quay Davis, a highly-rated receiver, has committed to Southern University after transferring from Jackson State and Texas Southern. The post HBCU receiver commits to fourth team in same conference appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
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