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• Kickoff time set for LSU's final home game of the season

  November 13, 2023 2:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Fans will have to wake up a little early to tailgate ahead of the Tiger's final game of the regular season. The SEC announced Monday that LSU will take on Texas A&M at 11 a.m. Nov. 25 in Tiger Stadium. ?? #SECFB on TV:... more »

• Schools across the capital area targeted in bomb threat hoax; Livingston Parish cancels classes

  August 28, 2023 7:53 AM

  Bomb threats sent to several schools across multiple parishes prompted closures and heightened police presences across the capital area Monday. Livingston Parish Public Schools shut down all classes due to the threat. School will resume on Tuesday. The Livingston Parish school system issued the following statement to parents... more »

• LSU ruck march honors veterans; center provides resources to military community Play Video

  November 11, 2022 2:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Friday morning, veterans and active military walked in a ruck march around LSU's campus to honor all veterans. The second-ever march culminated with 22 seconds of silence for veterans who have ended their own lives. There are about 300 students at LSU either serving or transitioning... more »

• Electrical fire forces LSU to clear out class building Tuesday

  September 13, 2022 2:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A small fire prompted LSU to empty out classrooms at one of its buildings Tuesday. An LSU spokesperson said the electrical fire was discovered shortly before noon in the elevator control room of the Journalism building. Photos taken outside showed students filing out of the building... more »

• Southern University delays start of spring semester due to La's rising number of COVID cases

  December 31, 2021 12:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE– With COVID cases on the rise due to the emergence of the Omicron variant, a number of local institutions are modifying procedures in hopes of protecting their communities. In this regard, Southern University and A&M College announced Friday morning that it will delay the start of its... more »

• Police: River Rd. drive-by that killed child was a targeted attack Play Video

  December 10, 2021 7:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man and his 5-year-old nephew were killed after their car was fired upon along the levee near LSU's campus Friday night. Baton Rouge Police said the shooting was reported around 6 p.m. on River Road near Gourrier Avenue. According to a BRPD spokesperson, a vehicle... more »

• LSU-ULM will kick off late in Tiger Stadium

  November 8, 2021 1:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU and ULM will face off late at night in Death Valley later this month. The SEC announced Monday that the Tigers and the Warhawks will kick off in Baton Rouge at 8 p.m. local time on Nov. 20. ?? times & networks for... more »

• Person shot in face near Southern campus; juvenile in police custody

  August 17, 2021 2:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A juvenile surrendered to police after shooting a person in the face late Sunday just off of the Southern University campus. Police said Tuesday, detectives were investigating a shooting at 724 Harding Boulevard, an address that overlooks the campus. The shooting happened around nine Sunday night.... more »

• Tulane to require COVID-19 vaccinations of students beginning this Fall

  May 14, 2021 7:29 AM

  NEW ORLEANS — Tulane University has joined the ever-growing list of universities that are requiring all students to receive a COVID-19 vaccination before returning to campus, according to WWL-TV . The news outlet says students must either submit proof of vaccination by July 15, or complete a document called... more »

• LSU announces that students will not be required to get COVID-19 vaccines Play Video

  April 19, 2021 7:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - After months-long discussions, LSU will not require COVID-19 vaccines for students and employees for the upcoming school year, the university announced Monday. LSU Interim President Tom Galligan said in a statement that the university could not require student vaccinations since all COVID-19 vaccines are still under... more »

• Newly-selected EBR superintendent already visiting campuses, preparing for job Play Video

  January 15, 2021 6:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Less than 24 hours after edging out the interim East Baton Rouge School System superintendent for the full-time job, Dr. Sito Narcisse arrived at Glen Oaks Magnet High to meet teachers, students and members of the media. "When I [landed] the first thing I wanted to... more »

• LSU students begin spring semester; school pushing for students to get COVID tests Play Video

  January 11, 2021 6:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE – After a long holiday break, LSU's spring semester began Monday. “I’m excited to just get back into school and get better grades this semester,” freshman Isabelle Hallmark said. Half of the classes will be held in-person, the other half online. “I have three online... more »

• Internal investigation, COVID biggest priority nearing the end of LSU's fall semester Play Video

  December 7, 2020 7:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The independent investigation into LSU’s handling of sexual assault claims is expected to begin this week. A USA Today investigation alleged systemic failure on the part of the university. It singled out LSU football players and others accused of abuse. During a Zoom Press Club meeting,... more »

• No changes to Ascension schools' learning model in phase 2, superintendent says Play Video

  November 24, 2020 6:01 PM

  Governor John Bel Edwards announced the state of Louisiana would go into a revised Phase 2 this week following a spike in COVID-19 cases, but says each parish will have the choice to make modifications to school guidelines. Ascension Parish Superintendent David Alexander released a statement Wednesday afternoon saying... more »

• LSU fans coming to terms with tailgating ban Play Video

  September 9, 2020 10:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE - On any given Saturday in the fall, you can expect Zach Rau and hundreds of his friends, plus a few strangers, filling LSU's campus ahead of a home game. "You have your normal family and then you have your football family," Rau said. "Unfortunately, your football... more »

• Businesses relying on LSU's on-campus presence uneasy heading into fall Play Video

  July 27, 2020 10:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Just steps from LSU's campus, Bengals and Bandits should be gearing up for its busiest time of the year. "When you put 100,000 people in the stadium and 50,000 outside the stadium, those are big weekends for us," Patrick Wilkerson said. However, amid... more »

• Ascension Parish schools evaluating distance learning program ahead of fall semester; waiting on additional COVID-19 guidance Play Video

  June 2, 2020 10:14 PM

  GONZALES - It may be summer break, but Ascension Parish School officials are planning for some possible changes when the new school year starts August 5. "The fall of 2020 and the school year '20-'21 will certainly have some things that we'll have to approach and be very flexible... more »

• Armed robbery reported on LSU campus Thursday

  March 26, 2020 2:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The LSU Police Department responded to a reported armed robbery Thursday afternoon. The crime was reported around 12:40 p.m. near the intersection of Highland Road and Aster Street. No other details about the incident were immediately available. LSUPD: Reported Armed Robbery near the... more »

• LSU sends out coronavirus guideline, amid first U.S. death

  February 29, 2020 10:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - After reports of the first death in the U.S. due to the coronavirus, LSU sent out a guideline for students and faculty if they feel sick, or if they are returning from an international trip. Officials confirmed the first death in the United States a few... more »

• Police looking for thief who stole from LSU bookstore

  February 13, 2020 5:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Campus police is asking the community to help identify this man suspected of stealing from the LSU Book Store. The unknown culprit was caught on camera on in the store on Wednesday around 3:15 p.m. If you know the identity of the subject, please contact... more »

• LSU mumps outbreak prompts sporting event cancellation Play Video

  February 5, 2020 8:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A handful of students at LSU have been diagnosed with mumps. The infection was reported this week and made public Tuesday (2/4/20). A weekend tennis match was canceled amid the concern, the university said Thursday. A student-athlete was among those diagnosed. "Out of an... more »

• Freaky emergency alert tells Michigan college students to 'run, hide, fight'

  March 16, 2019 5:24 PM

  ANN ARBOR, Michigan – A freaky Twitter message blasted to students, faculty, members of the community at the University of Michigan’s Ann Arbor campus Saturday and quickly went viral. The message reported a possible active shooter in a classroom building and that people there should “run, hide, fight.” ... more »

• Suite-mates of Max Gruver speak on his tragic death Play Video

  September 16, 2017 10:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Max Gruver’s suitemates and neighbors describe him as “warm,” “inviting,” and “energetic.” “I really wish I could’ve gotten the chance to know him better,” said Nick Ashton, who lived a few doors down from Gruver in LSU’s South Hall. “I didn’t feel uncomfortable talking to him.”... more »

• Multi-million dollar expansion at BRCC announced

  June 26, 2017 4:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Gov. John Bel Edwards and the Louisiana Community and Technical College System announced a multi-million dollar expansion project at the Baton Rouge Community College Acadian Campus on Monday. The governor says the expansion will bring much needed workforce training and career opportunities to north... more »

• Man indicted for LSU abduction near sorority house

  May 4, 2017 4:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A man has been indicted for the abduction of a woman near a sorority house on LSU's campus. According to court documents, Frank Herrera was indicted on charges of second degree kidnapping, armed robbery and aggravated rape. Arrest records say a female LSU student was... more »

• Pedestrian struck by vehicle at BRCC

  March 29, 2017 2:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Crews are responding to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle at Baton Rouge Community College. The incident occurred around 1:15 p.m. at BRCC. EMS is en route to the scene. This is a developing story. We will update with more information as... more »

• Three Texas students accused of starting fire at high school

  March 29, 2017 11:32 AM

  MCALLEN – Three Texas high school students have been arrested after police say they started a fire on campus. According to a report from KRGV , the fire started on the McAllen Memorial High School football field in the pole vault area. According to police, two male students... more »

• Scotlandville High student arrested for bringing loaded gun to school Play Video

  February 13, 2017 1:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A 17-year-old student at Scotlandville Magnet High School was arrested for bringing a loaded gun to school just one week after a ninth-grader was arrested for firing several shots on the school's campus. The School Drug Task Force with the assistance of The East Baton Rouge... more »

• Temporary campus for Denham Springs Elementary to open on Feb. 6

  February 2, 2017 12:15 PM

  LIVINGSTON – Livingston school officials, teachers, staff and volunteers are working to ready the new temporary campus for Denham Springs Elementary to welcome students on Monday, Feb. 6. The new temporary campus is located next to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Hatchell Lane. It will serve as the... more »

• Student arrested after claiming to bring a gun to school

  January 19, 2017 6:31 PM

  PATTERSON - A high school student was arrested Thursday after he claimed to bring a firearm to school. A school resource officer received a tip early Thursday afternoon that a student had a gun at Patterson High School. Units responded and identified Jacob Bankston, 17, as the subject... more »

• Denham Springs High campus repairs to be complete by Jan. 5 Play Video

  December 1, 2016 6:23 PM

  LIVINGSTON – Workers are putting in their last efforts to finish the repairs of five Livingston Parish schools that were flooded during August. After three months of restoring and rebuilding, progress has been made. "We're working on a temporary fix which would include putting the flooring back in, putting doors... more »

• Campus expansions announced for BRCC, Delgado, Central Louisiana Tech. College- Alexandria

  September 6, 2016 2:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Gov. John Bel Edwards announced three new campus expansions within the Louisiana Community and Technical College System. The expansions will take place at the Baton Rouge Community College in Baton Rouge, the Central Louisiana Technical Community College in Alexandria and Delgado Community College in New Orleans.... more »

• LSU faculty and staff told to avoid campus for weekend

  August 13, 2016 8:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Officials at LSU are urging faculty, staff and students to stay away from campus for the rest of the weekend. No employees or students should come to campus at this time, with the exception of those living on campus and essential personnel who are required to... more »

• Southern football player among students wanting to fund infrastucture, not campus beautification Play Video

  March 16, 2016 11:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Southern University students are concerned about funding a project designed to "beautify" the campus, while other parts of the grounds are still in need of repair. Jaguar running-back Lenard Tillery, is among the critics of "The Gateway Project." He wrote an opinion piece criticizing the plan ,... more »

• Armed man arrested at Arkansas State University

  December 10, 2015 2:53 PM

  JONESBORO, Ark. - Arkansas State University has lifted nearly all of a lockdown that shut down the school after an armed man drove his truck into the middle of campus. The university says the lockdown has been lifted for all parts of the campus except for the east side of... more »

• LSU fraternity temporarily suspended

  November 11, 2015 9:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE - In a short, to the point statement Wednesday evening, LSU confirmed a fraternity has been suspended temporarily pending the outcome of an investigation that is being kept secret. The investigation surrounds the Sigma Chi fraternity, a university spokesperson said. "LSU placed them on interim suspension... more »

• Train hero missed college rampage due to TV show

  October 2, 2015 4:01 PM

  ROSEBURG, Ore. - One of three young Americans who stopped a gunman on a Paris-bound train this summer would have been at an Oregon community college where a shooter killed nine people if he had not been rehearsing for ABC's "Dancing With the Stars." ABC News reported Friday that... more »

• Miss. State student to face charges after threat

  August 27, 2015 11:29 AM

  STARKVILLE, Miss. - Authorities at Mississippi State University said no gun was found and no shots fired after a man's arrest in connection with a "credible threat" the university said it received about an active shooter on campus. Police said during an afternoon press conference that Phu-Qui Cong "Bill"... more »

• Thousands of freshmen move onto LSU's campus on move in day Play Video

  August 19, 2015 6:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Around 3500 freshmen moved onto campus Wednesday. More than six hundred volunteers helped the students get their bags into the dorms. Food and drinks were provided for the students and their families as some of them said their final goodbyes before the start of the semester. "... more »