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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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
When, where to watch short plays highlighting health disparities in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – An award-winning production group is set to arrive in Baton Rouge this weekend. Harlem9, the producing collective renowned for the OBIE Award-winning play “48Hours in…™Harlem,” is bringing “48Hours in…™Baton Rouge” in collaboration with the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge and the national One Nation One Project campaign, “Arts for Everybody.”
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.
Will LSU take a step back on third down without Jayden Daniels?
Expectations remain high for LSU’s offense, but the pieces will be different in 2024. The Tigers have a new quarterback in Garrett Nussmeier. There’s a change at offensive coordinator too with Mike Denbrock out and Joe Sloan stepping in. The offense was the best in the sport last year, leading the country in yards per game and yards per play. The unit was so good that LSU rarely faced third down. But when the Tigers got there, they remained elite. LSU converted third downs at a clip of 51.72%, which was second in the country. Jayden Daniels was responsible for most of...
Medics called after accused bank robber suffers episode in court
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A man who attempted to switch his plea in a federal bank robbery case suffered a medical episode while in a Baton Rouge courtroom Thursday. Chief Judge Shelly Dick and her courtroom staff jumped into action to help Jonathan Lanaute after the man fell to the floor while shackled.
Brittney Griner Responds To Special Message From Flau'jae Johnson
Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner received a sincere message from LSU Tigers women's basketball star Flau'jae Johnson after the two recently linked up at a WNBA game. The WNBA veteran then responded on social media. Griner recently announced a few updates in her life, such as competing ...
Louisiana woman kicked out of Baton Rouge restaurant because of controversial dress code
On Tuesday, Facebook user Miney M Mac posted a series of videos from Stab's Prime Steak and Seafood in Baton Rouge, where she was turned away because of a new dress code policy. The user also goes by the name, Y'Mine McClanahan. According to her post, she was asked to...
Baton Rouge rapper Boosie indicted again on gun charges; he says he's on vacation
Baton Rouge rapper Torence "Boosie" Hatch has been indicted again on gun charges, court records show. Earlier this month, a judge dismissed a gun charge against Hatch, who previously performed under the names "Lil Boosie" and "Boosie Badazz." Hatch was charged in San Diego with being a felon in possession...
Fire department investigating overnight vacant house fire
BATON ROUGE - Investigators are looking into the cause of a vacant house fire that happened late Wednesday night. The Baton Rouge Fire Department said the fire started at a vacant home on Central Road shortly before midnight. Fire was found in the kitchen and one of the bedrooms of the home, but was put under control less than ten minutes after the arrival of the first truck.
Denham Springs man arrested following Concordia Parish cyber crime investigation
VIDALIA, La. (KNOE) - A Denham Springs man has been arrested after the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office Cyber Crime Unit launched an investigation into his online activities. On June 17, the CPSO Cyber Crime Unit began investigating 22-year-old Tyler Emile Woodrow after he started communicating online with who he...
Louisiana: If You See This Device, You’re Being Recorded
Have You Ever Wanted to Secretly Record a Conversation?. There have been times when I wish I could have recorded someone and played it back to see if I actually heard what I thought I heard. Do you know how many arguments I could have won in my past relationship?
Confirmed: West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in South Louisiana
As we are in the middle of summer, residents of south Louisiana are being urged to take precautions against West Nile Virus following recent tests that detected the virus in mosquitoes in Iberia Parish. The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has issued a warning about the increased risk of mosquito-borne illnesses in Acadiana.
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