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10 years later: The murder of 7-year-old Terrez Coleman
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - On August 16, 2014, 7-year-old Terrez Coleman and his sister were shot in the backseat of a car when a driver going the other way fired at them. Terrez was killed, and his sister still has a scar from the same bullet. It happened on Prescott Road between Joor road and Lanier drive. The Coleman family was heading home from a family reunion when the tragedy struck.
Women’s Tennis Announces Signing of Top Prospect Cadence Brace
LSU women’s tennis head coach Taylor Fogleman announced on Saturday that Cadence Brace, one of the top players in the world from Toronto, Canada, has signed with LSU ahead of the 2024-2025 season. “Our entire tennis program is so excited to welcome Cadence and her family to LSU. It...
APSO Arrest Report for the Week of August 15-22
Below is Ascension Sheriff’s arrest report for the week of August 15-22: Justin Braud, 28, 36470 Miller Rd, Prairieville was charged w/ Criminal Trespass;. Torian Porter, Jr., 19, 38107 Smith Rd, Prairieville was charged w/ Criminal Street Gang Activity, Public Intimidation, and Simple Criminal Damage to Property;. Tremaine Brown,...
Five reasons to be wildly optimistic about LSU Football in 2024
The College Football season officially kicks off today as eight teams will begin their push for the College Football Playoff. We're sadly still eight days away from the kickoff of the LSU Tigers season which has varying expectations. Many experts have LSU finishing inside the top 25 but, outside of the 12-team playoff which would be a disappointment. If you're looking for reasons to be overly excited about the upcoming season, you're in luck as there are five solid reasons to be All-In on this group.
Meet Your Neighbor: Barbara Longeway
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Barbara Longeway has spent most of her adult life in a kindergarten classroom and knows exactly what little minds need to grow. “It’s joyful. I love helping them establish the foundation for their lifelong learning. I love helping them develop their basic skills,” Longeway said.
A little rain in the short term, better chances later this week
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Sunday’s Forecast: An upper-low moving across the northern Gulf of Mexico will help to send some moisture into the area on Sunday. We’re likely to see a significant gradient in rain chances, with areas near and north of the state line staying mainly dry, while scattered to numerous showers and t-storms are expected along the coast. In between, metro Baton Rouge can expect a 30%-40% chance of showers and t-storms, with highs in the low to mid 90s.
The Top 10 Richest Schools In Louisiana – Tuition & Fees
The American Institutes for Research is - Private School vs. Public School “The diversity of public school is a strength.” Robert Pianta, professor of early childhood education and founding director of the Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning at the University of Virginia, says parents should be “clear about the specific benefits that they are seeking for their child.”
Photos: Matt's Dinner for beloved Golden Band from TigerLand
The sounds of the Golden Band from Tigerland echoed from the practice field behind the band building on Aster Street as volunteers gathered in a tent just off the edge of the field. Those volunteers sat waiting at the ready to feed the small army of the band that former member Matthew Bahlinger loved. When the time came, around 5 p.m., and in about 20 minutes all 300 plus students and band staff where fed, thanks to donations to the Matthew Bahlinger Memorial Fund and from several area businesses. The dinner is set at the end of LSU's band camp.
He won championships at three other schools. Now he's Liberty's head track coach
After helping Scotlandville sweep Class 5A outdoor and Division I indoor track titles in 2023-24, Kevin Jackson is moving on and moving up with a District 4-5A rival. Jackson is the new boys/girls track coach at Liberty. A former Ruston and Louisiana Tech competitor, Jackson also was part of championship teams as an assistant at Ruston and New Living Word.
West Baton Rouge Police ask for help in identifying suspects in convenience store theft
PORT ALLEN - Detectives are asking for assistance in identifying people who robbed a local convenience store Saturday morning. The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Department shared photos of the individuals in an older model Dodge Ram pickup truck with their faces covered. Deputies said they stole large amounts of tobacco products before fleeing the scene.
Water leak, property condition causing frustration for neighbor
BATON ROUGE - A house in the Gardere area is falling apart and the man living next door says he's had enough. The lot is overgrown and now there's a water leak. Larry Stirgus has watched the property next to him slowly deteriorate. "I'm just frustrated," he said. Stirgus says...
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