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  • Teenager shot while walking to school Wednesday; former student arrested in recent muggings Play Video

    January 18, 2023 8:01 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A teenager ran home for help after being shot by a former classmate who was trying to rob him on his way to school Wednesday morning. Police believe the 15-year-old victim was either walking to his bus stop or heading straight to his school, Broadmoor High... more »
  • Most local school systems still weighing mask requirements; here's what they're saying Play Video

    July 22, 2021 2:03 PM

    BATON ROUGE - School districts in the capital area are still deciding what classes will look like when students return this fall as coronavirus cases are again spiking across the state. Here's what local school districts said about potential mask requirements as of July 30. Ascension Parish: No... more »
  • Dr. William Tate officially takes over as LSU president Tuesday Play Video

    July 5, 2021 10:19 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Dr. William Tate, IV will begin his tenure as president of the LSU system Tuesday, two months after being named to the position. Tate, who previously served as Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of South Carolina, takes over from Tom... more »
  • LSU Board wants state to make COVID vaccine mandatory for college students

    June 18, 2021 7:11 PM

    BATON ROUGE- The LSU Board of Supervisors wants the Louisiana Department of Health to make the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for Louisiana college students. This comes after faculty and student government groups urged the university to require the vaccine. Hundreds of LSU employees voted for a resolution last month asking... more »
  • Proposal to make kindergarten mandatory in Louisiana advances to House floor

    May 24, 2021 5:41 PM

    BATON ROUGE — A bill to make kindergarten mandatory in Louisiana passed the House Appropriations Committee 19-1 Monday. “I have worked tirelessly on this bill,” said the bill’s author, Sen. Cleo Fields, D-Baton Rouge. “It is the most important one I have worked on during this session. It is... more »
  • Pastor of popular BR church apologizes for shuttered youth program in social media post

    April 29, 2021 2:15 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The lead pastor of one of the largest churches in the capital area is apologizing for how a youth program shut down by the church years ago allegedly treated its participants. Pastor Jonathan Stockstill made a lengthy post on Facebook Wednesday apologizing for the issues reported... more »
  • State school board eases distancing requirements for Louisiana classrooms Play Video

    March 23, 2021 5:43 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Following the CDC's lead , the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education announced it has approved revisions to the state's minimum COVID-19 safety requirements for schools. In a statement, the board said it adopted revisions removing the six-feet spacing requirement for students in classrooms and... more »
  • State superintendent reflects on lessons learned from educating during pandemic Play Video

    January 21, 2021 6:44 PM

    BATON ROUGE – It's been a challenging time for educators teaching through the pandemic and students adjusting to the different learning environments. To see whether there are any areas that need improvement, the Louisiana Department of Education created a focus group asking those in the classroom what is working and... 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 »
  • As schools prepare to reopen, some educators express concern Play Video

    July 17, 2020 10:09 PM

    BATON ROUGE - As August approaches, another school year is on the horizon, albeit one that won't look like a typical school year. School systems across the state are starting to release their plans to welcome students and teachers back to the classroom safely, but some educators don't... more »
  • WATCH: LSU student throws graduation ceremony in his own driveway Play Video

    May 22, 2020 2:33 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The pandemic is affecting students nationwide right now, and that's especially true for graduating seniors. Having indefinitely suspended spring graduation ceremonies, LSU sent out "diploma celebration boxes" to each graduating student's home this week. While many who received their diploma posted pictures showcasing the fruits of... more »
  • LSU closing campus due to governor's stay-at-home order

    March 22, 2020 8:00 PM

    BATON ROUGE - With the governor's stay-at-home order being announced Sunday afternoon LSU has taken extra precautions. LSU Interim President, Tom Galligan, sent out an email stating that campus will be closed except for an "extremely limited number of essential personnel." Students can stay on campus if they... more »
  • Free online drama class started by Central teacher Play Video

    March 20, 2020 3:50 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A theater professional who isn't teaching in her classroom because of the coronavirus, has opened a free online drama class for various ages. Claire Clinkingbeard teaches through the Talented Theater program at Central Community School System and works with Central Community Theater. After seeing parents... more »
  • Two teens arrested after carrying weapons at Assumption High School

    October 17, 2017 3:24 PM

    ASSUMPTION - Authorities say two 15-year-olds were arrested in Assumption Parish after they admitted to carrying weapons at school. A faculty member at Assumption High School found a .22 caliber handgun in a bathroom Monday morning. A school resource officer recovered the handgun and began interviewing staff and reviewing... more »
  • Act of kindness at local school spreads nationwide Play Video

    September 17, 2017 11:33 PM

    ST. HELENA PARISH - What began as a kind gesture from a teacher has become a message of giving and spreading kindness, and it all revolves around shoes. Middle school can be tough. But when students began teasing fifth-grader Christopher Baker over his shoes, one teacher decided to step... more »
  • BRPD graduates 83rd class of cadets Play Video

    April 10, 2017 2:00 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department added the 83rd group of new cadets to their force on Monday morning. After 22 weeks of intensive, hands-on training, a group of 22 male and female cadets graduated the Baton Rouge Police Training Program. The commencement ceremony took place at... more »
  • Governor Edwards pushes education package

    March 28, 2017 7:14 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Closing loopholes for some voucher students and eliminating corporal punishment for disabled children are some of Governor John Bel Edwards' proposals for the upcoming legislative session. The administration released its education package in a news release Tuesday afternoon. Edwards is supporting a bill by State Representative Franklin... more »
  • BRPD to offer concealed handgun class for women Feb. 18

    January 30, 2017 4:48 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The Baton Rouge Police Department is offering a concealed handgun class for women on Feb. 18. The class will be taught by BRPD firearm instructors from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Joint Law Enforcement Training Center located at 999 W. Irene Road in Zachary. The... more »
  • BRPD to offer concealed weapon permit class Nov. 26

    November 9, 2016 1:08 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The Baton Rouge Police Department is offering a concealed handgun permit class later this month. The class will be offered on Nov. 26 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and will be held at the Joint Law Enforcement Training Center located at 999 W. Irene Road... more »
  • BRPD to offer free self-defense classes for women

    September 29, 2016 1:33 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The Baton Rouge Police Department is offering free self-defense classes for women next month. The class will be held at the Baton Rouge Police Department Training Academy located at 9000 Airline Highway from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. for each session. The session dates are... more »
  • Central school students to return Sept. 6; employees Sept. 1

    August 24, 2016 1:42 PM

    CENTRAL – Central Community School System officials announced that students will return to school on Sept. 6 and employees will return on Sept. 1. According to school officials, the school calendar will be adjusted to compensate for the missed days. School officials say that some schools will be have... more »
  • EBR Schools won't reopen until after Labor Day

    August 22, 2016 7:48 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish School System pushed the return of school back to September 6th, the district announced Monday. Originally, officials hoped to open schools this week but decided the stress on the system was too great. Numerous campuses were flooded and school buses took... more »
  • New Catholic school welcomes inaugural class

    August 8, 2016 11:23 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A new Catholic high school in Baton Rouge opened its doors to its inaugural class of students on Friday. Bishop Robert Muench, staff, faculty and students were on hand at Cristo Rey Baton Rouge Franciscan High School for a ribbon cutting, mass and school blessing. ... more »
  • USS KIDD to offer yoga to veterans

    May 6, 2016 4:45 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The USS KIDD Veteran’s Museum will host a “Yoga for Veterans” class next week. Yoga is being used across military installations to help veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injuries and other ailments. The class is a part of the KIDD’s alternative therapy programs and... more »
  • BRPD offering concealed handgun permit class

    May 2, 2016 1:24 PM

    BATON ROUGE- The Baton Rouge Police Department is offering a concealed handgun permit class this month. It will be held at the Joint Law Enforcement Center at 999 W. Irene Road in Zachary and taught by Baton Rouge Police firearm instructors. There is a $100 charge to attend the class... more »
  • Safety priority when considering closing school Play Video

    March 10, 2016 11:01 PM

    WEST BATON ROUGE - Several school systems and universities across the area have canceled class Friday. Ascension, Livingston, Saint Helena, Tangipahoa, East Feliciana and Saint James Parish public schools are all closed. East Baton Rouge Parish is closed, but the closure was already scheduled as a workshop day for... more »
  • LSU classes begin Monday Play Video

    August 24, 2015 9:56 AM

    BATON ROUGE- LSU faculty, staff and students are heading back to class Monday morning. University president, Dr. F. King Alexander stopped by 2une In this morning to tell News 2's John Pastorek about his expectations for the upcoming year. Students moved onto campus last week and have spent the last... more »

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