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A battle is brewing over the Belle’s appeal to demolish a historic building
After being deferred from a meeting last month, the Metro Council will hear Belle of Baton Rouge’s appeal to overturn the historic preservation committee’s decision to block the demolition of the 100-year-old Maritime II building on Wednesday. Casino officials said the building at 103 France St. is in...
John Schneider sues stepdaughter to stop sale of ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ memorabilia
“Dukes of Hazzard” star John Schneider is suing his late wife Alicia Allain's business, which she ran in partnership with his movie studio and her daughter, to stop the sale of memorabilia from his career.
Word is This Louisiana Restaurant Sells the Best Jambalaya in the State
When it comes to Cajun and Creole staples like gumbo, jambalaya, boudin, po-boys, etouffee, and even red beans and rice, you'll usually find the best of all of it cooking in people's kitchens across South Louisiana. However, there are locally owned restaurants throughout Acadiana that get it deliciously right when...
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...
Narcisse applies to get old job back as Baton Rouge schools leader
Just six months after leaving, former East Baton Rouge Parish school superintendent Sito Narcisse is looking to get back the job he held for three years. Narcisse announced that he's applying for the job Tuesday night, an hour after the parish School Board voted to reopen applications to fill the job Narcisse vacated in January. The move came after a contentious superintendent search that has fallen into a stalemate and compelled State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley to intervene.
Former LSU Quarterback Joe Burrow Shaves Off Signature Hair
A photo of the former quarterback for the LSU Tigers, Joe Burrow, has the internet buzzing before the 2024 NFL Season. Burrow, who was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals after his playing days in Baton Rouge, has become known for his style and signature hairstyle. Well, a photo on the...
East Baton Rouge mayor-president meets with St. George officials about service plans
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Mayor-President Sharon Weston-Broome released a statement after meeting with St. George officials. On Tuesday, Broome met with the City of St. George Mayor Dustin Yates and transition district representatives to talk about the plan to deliver basic services for residents. Read Broome’s full statement....
LSU women’s basketball named a top contender for No. 1 recruit
Having already landed one five-star recruit in the class of 2025 recruiting cycle, LSU women’s basketball has most recently been named a top-six contender for No. 1 overall recruit and elite point guard Aaliyah Chavez. LSU women’s basketball named to top-six for five-star point guard Aaliyah Chavez. There’s...
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...
Six Present, Former Tigers Tee Off In European Ladies Amateur Championship
BATON ROUGE – Six present and former members of the LSU women’s golf team will tee off Wednesday in the European Ladies Amateur Championship at the Messila Golf Course in Finland. The 37th edition of the Championship features 144 players from 31 different countries. First played in 1986,...
Baton Rouge school board agrees to consider last minute applicants for top job and pick one by Wednesday
Unable to find someone they could agree on among the initial crop of applicants, the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board is unlocking the door and letting in an uncertain number of last minute applicants for superintendent with the goal of picking someone by Wednesday night. The board on Tuesday...
LPSO: Car burglary suspect found hiding under pile of logs
LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Deputies in Livingston Parish said they arrested a car burglary suspect after finding him hiding in a field under a pile of logs. According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, the suspect has been identified as Lewis Lemon, 34, of Denham Springs. Deputies said...
Harlem9 brings '48 Hours in...' to Baton Rouge: Six 10-minute plays downtown Saturday night
Six plays in 48 hours. This is the task artists are tackling for the inaugural “48 Hours in… Baton Rouge.”. “48 Hours in…” festivals are produced by Harlem9, a New York-based organization dedicated to exploring Black culture through storytelling. Their Obie-winning “48 Hours in…” festivals have been presented in various cities across the country since 2011.
Sportsline Summer Camp: The Lutcher Bulldogs
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Since 2002, Dwain Jenkins has coached on the Lutcher staff in some capacity all but three years. Jenkins now enters his 9th season as the Bulldogs head coach. He likes his offensive line, led by players like Matt Lambert, Logan Borne, Colin Hastings, and Jayden Michael. Those linemen plan to open holes for senior Trenton Chaney, who had over 1,000 all-purpose yards as a running back and wide receiver last season. Chaney is likewise verbally committed to the Ragin’ Cajuns of UL-Lafayette. And starting behind center at quarterback is one of Coach Jenkins two sons on the roster – senior No. 2 Zach Jenkins.
Ascension Parish's Jessica Ockman to join inaugural class for NIET Fellows Program
Twelve teacher leaders from across the country will join the inaugural class for the NIET Fellows Program. The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching is among the largest trainers of teacher leaders, with more than 35,000 teacher leaders trained to date. The new NIET Fellows Program selects 12 teacher leaders...
Mothers Against Drunk Driving honors law enforcement officers for drunk driving arrests
PRAIRIEVILLE - More than 100 law enforcement officers across the state were honored Tuesday afternoon for making a monumental amount of DWI arrests over the last year. The 2024 Mothers Against Drunk Driving Law Enforcement Recognition Ceremony aimed to honor those who had made at least 25 DWI arrests in the last 12 months.
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