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National Urban League Celebrating Black Women During Annual Conference
It’s been 40 years since Vanessa Williams graced the stage to become the first Black woman crowned Miss America. Since her victory in 1984, only seven other Black women have gone on to win the title of the national competition, celebrating the standard of beauty, success, service, and scholarship. The National Urban League (NUL) is honoring these women during its annual conference held in New Orleans for 2024.
Local family attempting to raise suicide awareness after losing one of their own
A local family shaken by an unthinkable tragedy is taking steps to try and raise awareness in hopes of preventing similar tragedies in the future. Holden Michael Breaux was a student at Central Lafourche High School. He took his own life on May 11, 2024. Friends, family and others who...
2 teachers from Greater Baton Rouge area chosen for national training program, to get $10K stipend
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Five Louisiana teachers have been chosen for a one-year training program to deepen their knowledge of supporting students and faculty in and around their districts. Two are from the Greater Baton Rouge area. 12 educators nationwide were chosen for the fellows program with the...
Two found dead outside Amite city limits; family identifies victims as couple
AMITE— Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's deputies are currently investigating a double homicide reported just outside Amite City Tuesday morning. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Gerald Sticker says first responders found a man and woman dead along the 600 block of West MLK Street after receiving a 911 call about a shooting around 5:00 a.m.
Baton Rouge social media stars selling clothes, shoes in Perkins Rowe at lower cost
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Local influencers will sell some of their clothes in Perkins Rowe on Saturday, July 27 as part of the shopping center’s Influencer Closet Sale. Seven influencers, including Baton Rouge beauty and lifestyle creators Melody Robinson and January Rizzo, are letting people shop their...
Fire Apparatus of the Day: July 23, 2024
US Fire Apparatus—Shell Norco Manufacturing Complex, Norco, LA, industrial pumper. Kenworth T880 cab and chassis; Cummins X15 605-hp engine; US Fire Pump HVPS 6,250-gpm industrial fire pump; UPF Poly 2,000-gallon foam tank; Williams Hot Shot 2 single-agent foam system; extruded aluminum body; Williams Ranger 20 electric self-educting monitors. Dealer: Brad Williamson, US Fire Apparatus, Holden, LA.
City of Kenner to leave Regional Transit Authority
The city of Kenner is planning to end its bus service contract with the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority, making the transportation agency a little less regional. Kenner currently pays the RTA about $800,000 a year at cost to service a bus route, according to RTA CEO Lona Edwards Hankins. The transit authority recently received written notice from the city that Kenner intends to pull out of the contract, Hankins said, and the RTA will no longer service Kenner beginning Sept. 22. Jefferson Parish Transit will take over the city’s bus service.
Baton Rouge men, women sweep Bragging Rights tournament
When it comes to bragging rights, Baton Rouge bowlers have them for the next year after The National Bowling Association Six-Senate Bragging Rights event at Bowlero Lanes in Kenner. This was the 39th edition of the event, hosted this year by the Jackson (Miss.) Senate, with 305 teams taking part...
MADD awards local law enforcement for DWI arrests
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Sunny Wall and Mothers Against Drunk Driving are awarding 118 law enforcement officers from around the state for their efforts over the last year. MADD said the officers helped to prevent senseless crimes. “They need to be acknowledged,” said Wall, the executive director for MADD...
Construction job opportunities bringing down unemployment rates in La.
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Unemployment rates in Louisiana are going down, and one of the biggest job markets contributing to those numbers is construction. “It’s a steady growth industry in the state, in the Baton Rouge region, and produces a multitude of job opportunities for people,” Louisiana Workforce Commission Director of Research and Economic Analysis Emily DiPalma said.
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