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Social media reacts to live oak cut down in Gonzales
A live oak cut down on the property of the former Piccadilly cafeteria in Gonzales drew the ire of many locals on social media Aug. 22. The Piccadilly, which was at 511 N. Airline Hwy. and the only Ascension Parish location of the chain, closed permanently March 28, 2023. The...
La. Democrats relish Kamala Harris’ history-making run for president
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Louisiana Democrats attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago trumpeted the historical significance of Kamala Harris’s being at the top of their party’s ticket this presidential election. And they relished witnessing history close up. Harris is the first black and Indian female to receive...
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.
SLU Faces South Alabama at Home
HAMMOND, La. – The Southeastern Louisiana University women's soccer team will return to the field Sunday afternoon to face South Alabama at 1 p.m. for its last non conference match at Strawberry Stadium. The match between Southeastern (0-0-1) and South Alabama (1-1) will be televised on ESPN+. Live stats...
Volunteers needed to 'sweep' litter from Bogue Falaya River
Put it on the calender: Sept. 28 is a big day for the Bogue Falaya River. Using a small flotilla of volunteers on the water and others on dry land, the annual Bogue Falaya River Sweep will collect, unload, sort and categorize litter out of the river between the US 190 Bridge & the 4th Avenue/Menetre Boat Launch.
Hammond student faints at school as building deals with A/C issues, district officials say the A/C is fixed
HAMMOND, La. — A Hammond mother is calling out the Tangipahoa Parish School District after her young child fainted in a school's hallway. Vasha Wilson and other parents of students at Hammond Eastside said the school has been unbearable for their kids and described how hot and sweaty the kids look leaving the building.
Grambling State University opens the first digital library in Louisiana
GRAMBLING, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On Thursday, August 22, 2024, Grambling State University officially opened its digital library on campus. According to officials, the new library is the first of its kind in the state of Louisiana. The $16.6 million digital library is also the first library of its kind at a historically black college institution. […]
Louisiana Man Allegedly Threatens School Bus With Weapon and Bear Spray
A Baton Rouge man was arrested after he allegedly threatened a school bus driver while having a gun and bear spray in his possession. WBRZ reports Duane Landry harassed parents, students, and the bus driver earlier this week after the bus blocked an intersection while transporting and picking up kids.
Women's Tennis Announces Signing of Top Prospect Cadence Brace
BATON ROUGE, La. – 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...
Family, friends come together at candlelight vigil to remember mayor’s office employee killed in crash
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Family, friends and the mayor’s office came together Friday, Aug. 23 to remember the life of Simone Pillette. Pillette was killed in a car crash on Sunday, Aug. 18. She served as the office manager for Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome. During the vigil, many shared heartfelt speeches and memories of Pillette and what it was like to know her.
2 hurt after Baton Rouge shooting Friday, officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Two people were taken to a local hospital after a shooting in Baton Rouge on Friday, Aug. 23. Baton Rouge emergency medical services officials said two people were sent to the hospital after a shooting in the 5000 block of Sumrall Drive. EMS said the two victims were in critical condition.
LSU’s Williams and Penn wearing number 7 and 18 this season
LSU football will have two players, running back Josh Williams and linebacker Greg Penn, wearing numbers 7 and 18 this year. The numbers go to the player who is a great representative of LSU football on and off the field.
See what companies and schools have the top craft workforce training programs
Who are the best of the best when it comes to craft workforce training?. The Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance Inc. recently honored high schools, post-secondary institutions and skilled craft contracting companies who have mastered it. Here’s a look:. High Schools. Award of Recognition: Brusly/WBR Career Academy. Award of...
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