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• WATCH: Coach O, Joe Burrow, and Governor John Bel Edwards speak at LSU's celebration ceremony Play Video

  January 18, 2020 6:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Gov. John Bel Edwards, Coach "O", and Joe Burrow were just a few notable people who spoke at the LSU celebration on Saturday Jan. 18 at PMAC. Coach "O" thanked the Governor of Louisiana and others in his speech. The LSU head coach asked his coaching... more »

• Pinterest, The Knot to stop promoting plantation weddings

  December 5, 2019 12:34 PM

  Pinterest and The Knot, two of the most popular websites used for wedding planning, say they will no longer promote content related to plantation-style weddings. "Weddings should be a symbol of love and unity. Plantations represent none of those things," a Pinterest spokesperson told ABC News in a statement... more »

• CIA announces new 'Puppy Class' K-9 graduates

  December 9, 2017 8:44 PM

  Three K-9s have graduated from the CIA Fall 2017 "Puppy Class" this week. After four months of vigorous training, Nicole, Indigo, and Freya have all passed their certification requirements to join the agency. The dogs are required to pass two certifications from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and... more »

• School officials to break ground on new Broadmoor Elementary School

  June 19, 2017 5:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Broadmoor Elementary School on Tuesday, June 20. The school will be open for students in the fall of 2018. Currently, Broadmoor Elementary is being housed at the Valley Park... more »

• Trump recognizes fallen officers for National Police Memorial Day Play Video

  May 15, 2017 10:40 AM

  BATON ROUGE – President Donald Trump joined the Fraternal Order of Police to recognize officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The ceremony, included a Medal of Honor ceremony at the front of the U.S. Capitol building. Trump is asking the Justice Department to... more »

• LSU graduates largest class at 2017 spring commencement ceremony

  May 12, 2017 5:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Louisiana State University graduated its largest class at Friday's spring commencement ceremony. The university awarded a total of 4,163 degrees. The overall class of 2016-2017 included the most degrees awarded to women, African American and Asian American students. According to the university, the 2017 graduating... more »

• Governor Edwards to deliver keynote address at LSU graduation ceremony in May

  April 18, 2017 5:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Governor John Bel Edwards will deliver the keynote address at LSU's commencement ceremony on Friday, May 12, the university announced Tuesday. "We are pleased to welcome Gov. Edwards to campus to speak to our May graduates," LSU President F. King Alexander said. "Gov. Edwards has a long... more »

• USS KIDD hosts remembrance ceremony for Kamikaze attack Play Video

  April 11, 2017 9:06 AM

  BATON ROUGE – The USS KIDD will host a remembrance ceremony for 72 nd anniversary of the day a kamikaze aircraft struck the ship in World War 2. The ceremony will be free and open to the public and will begin at 1:55 p.m., the exact time that the... more »

• Teen crash victim remembered with balloon release Play Video

  February 22, 2017 11:20 PM

  NEW ROADS - A high school student killed in a weekend crash was laid to rest Wednesday. Students and staff at False River Academy held a balloon release in memory of 17-year-old Clayton Jarreau. Jarreau died Sunday morning when his car veered off Highway 417 in Pointe Coupee Parish. Two... more »

• Broome to cut ribbon at local pharmacy's second location

  January 27, 2017 12:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Mayor Sharon Weston-Broome will attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of a local pharmacy's second location. The pharmacy, Affordable Pharmacy, will open its second location at 1707 Gardere Lane (Suite F) on Saturday, Jan. 28 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Mayor Broome... more »

• College students discuss inauguration of President Trump Play Video

  January 20, 2017 6:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE – College students in Baton Rouge had different opinions of watching the presidential inauguration ceremony on Friday. Some students watched the ceremony in their student union, while others walked passed and went about their day. For students at LSU who did watch, they said that the... more »

• Governor Edwards to hold ceremony for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

  January 7, 2017 5:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Governor John Bel Edwards signed an official proclamation designating Monday, Jan. 9 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in Louisiana. The day is a way of expressing gratitude for the dedicated service of law enforcement officers and their families around the state. "We are immensely grateful... more »

• Broome takes oath of office as Mayor-President Play Video

  January 2, 2017 12:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Mayor-President elect Sharon Weston Broome took the oath of office at her inauguration ceremony on Monday afternoon. The ceremony began at 5 p.m. at the Baton Rouge River Center Theatre for Performing Arts. Broome's inauguration events kicked off on Sunday at 6 p.m. with a... more »

• Nine fallen officers honored with Medal of Honor Play Video

  November 16, 2016 6:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A ceremony honoring nine fallen officers in Louisiana was held Wednesday. The nine officers, who died in the line of duty in 2015, were honored during the Medal of Honor ceremony held by the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement. Officers from around the state attended the ceremony... more »

• Ceremony held in Ascension Parish honors veterans Play Video

  November 11, 2016 6:20 PM

  ASCENSION – Hundreds came out to a Veteran's Day ceremony in Ascension Parish to honor those who served in the military. The ceremony was held at the Veteran's Memorial Park in Gonzales. For some that attended the ceremony, the day was a solemn occasion. "It's always an occasion, but a... more »

• Memorial honoring murdered State Trooper held in Lake Charles

  June 28, 2016 5:39 PM

  LAKE CHARLES – A ceremony was held for a murdered Louisiana State Trooper on Tuesday morning to unveil a plaque memorializing him. The ceremony was held for Senior Trooper Steven Vincent of Louisiana State Troop D at its headquarters in Lake Charles. Vincent lost his life after he was shot... more »

• Valedictorian barred from graduation to get own ceremony Play Video

  June 9, 2016 2:28 PM

  AMITE - After Amite High School’s valedictorian was denied the right to walk across the stage because of his facial hair, some state leaders have come together to give the young man a graduation of his own. Andrew Jones had a 4.0 GPA and was top of his class... more »

• LSU graduates record numbers with Class of 2015-16

  May 13, 2016 11:28 AM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU says its 2015-16 class has set new records for African American, Hispanic, female, veteran and overall graduation numbers. Friday’s spring commencement ceremony includes a total of 4,102 degrees awarded, the largest amount of degrees awarded at a single commencement surpassing last year’s 3,977 degrees award... more »

• Fallen trooper's son reads poem at ceremony Tuesday night Play Video

  May 10, 2016 11:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE - State Police honored members of the force who died in the line of duty during a ceremony Tuesday night. Two fallen troopers had their names added to a memorial. One of the names added: Louisiana Highway Commission Patrolman Frank Brown, Jr. He died in a motorcycle... more »

• State Police to honor heroes at awards ceremony on Tuesday

  May 9, 2016 12:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Louisiana State Police will hold an awards ceremony to honor law enforcement as well as civilian heroes from across the state on Tuesday. The annual awards ceremony will honor State Troopers, civilians, and public safety personnel for their efforts, accomplishments and heroic actions over the past year. The... more »

• FOLLOW UP: Good samaritan honored after saving cop

  April 12, 2016 10:02 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - The city of Denham Springs honored a man Tuesday night credited with saving a police officer's life earlier this year. The good deed didn't come without consequences. Gordon Simoneaux broke his ankle helping a police officer who was being attacked by another man at a hotel in... more »

• Veterans Day ceremonies around Baton Rouge

  November 11, 2015 8:28 AM

  BATON ROUGE- People across the country are saluting the men and women in uniform on this Veterans Day. Many events are being held throughout the Baton Rouge area to honor our American Heroes who risk their lives every day to protect ours. The USS Kidd Veterans Museum and some of... more »

• Fallen police officers of 2014 honored Play Video

  September 3, 2015 5:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Three fallen police officers were remembered Thursday at a medal of honor ceremony held by the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement. It included Officer James Foster Jr. of the Denham Springs Police Department who died days after Christmas when a car pulled in front of his motorcycle... more »