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• Southeastern Louisiana University Laboratory to begin shift to K-12 model starting in 2027 Play Video

  August 6, 2026 2:54 PM

  HAMMOND — Starting in fall 2027, the Southeastern Louisiana University Laboratory School will expand by adding one grade each year for the next four years through 12th grade. The expansion is a partnership between the Tangipahoa Parish School System and Southeastern's College of Education. The Southeastern Lab School... more »

• Zachary Schools expand student opportunities with new programs Play Video

  August 5, 2026 12:18 PM

  ZACHARY — "Excellence Lives Here" is the theme guiding the Zachary Community School District into the 2026-27 academic year. District leaders say the focus is continuing to build on past success while creating more opportunities for students. Superintendent Ben Necaise says the district's approach centers around supporting the... more »

• EBR Schools hosts 6,000 employees at annual convocation ahead of 2026-27 school year Play Video

  August 4, 2026 3:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Tuesday morning, nearly 6,000 East Baton Rouge Parish School District employees gathered in the Southern University Mini Dome for EBR's annual convocation. There was a parade of teachers, students, and bands who filed into the center to hear motivation from city leaders such as Mayor-President Sid... more »

• EBR Superintendent speaks publicly for the first time about the AG's investigation into him Play Video

  August 4, 2026 2:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Tuesday morning, East Baton Rouge Parish Schools Superintendent LaMont Cole walked on stage to address nearly 6,000 EBR School District employees for convocation. The majority of his speech focused on motivating the employees for the coming school year. However, at closing, he spoke about being the... more »

• Slaughter Community Charter School starts new year Play Video

  August 4, 2026 12:31 PM

  SLAUGHTER - East Feliciana Parish Public Schools start classes on Aug. 11. The district's only Charter school starts on Aug. 5. Slaughter Community Charter School serves grades seventh through 12th. The school is starting off the new year with a new Dean of Academics and Assessments and she... more »

• Sunday Journal: 2027 Teacher of the Year Play Video

  August 3, 2026 8:12 AM

  BATON ROUGE — This week on Sunday Journal, JP sat down with Louisiana's 2027 Teacher of the Year! L ouisiana School for the Visually Impaired's Alisha Butler was honored at this year's Dream Teachers Gala, hosted by the Louisiana Department of Education. "It is so rewarding. Every day... more »

• Anti-Defamation League South Central using 'No Place for Hate' campaign to address antisemitism Play Video

  August 3, 2026 7:36 AM

  BATON ROUGE- The Anti-Defamation League has spent more than a century working to combat antisemitism, hate and discrimination while promoting justice and equal treatment for all. Across the South Central region, the organization works with schools, businesses, law enforcement and community leaders to promote education, strengthen partnerships, and build... more »

• Southern University welcomes incoming Human Jukebox freshmen Play Video

  August 2, 2026 4:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Southern University hosted its Human Jukebox Marching Band Incoming Freshman Move-in Day on Sunday. The university saw about 200 students, parents and guardians attend the move-in event, with volunteers on hand to assist students with moving into the dormitories. The event also featured a welcome... more »

• St. Helena College and Career Academy open STEAM Lab ahead of 2026-27 school year Play Video

  July 31, 2026 8:00 AM

  GREENSBURG - St. Helena College and Career Academy now has a STEAM Lab for students. It's a laboratory focused on encouraging students to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. The project was done with the help of community volunteers like De'Shon Muse. Muse says the... more »

• Amite County schools start 2026-27 year with new superintendent

  July 30, 2026 3:50 PM

  LIBERTY — The Amite County School District is starting the new school year with a new superintendent. Dr. Chavez Bradford has taken over as superintendent of the Amite County School District. While he officially stepped into the role on July 1, Bradford considers the first day of school his... more »

• Wilkinson County School District under state control entering new school year Play Video

  July 30, 2026 3:31 PM

  WOODVILLE, Miss. - The Wilkinson County School District is heading into a new school year under state control after Mississippi's Department of Education classified it as a district of transformation. Two straight "F" ratings triggered the classification, which gives the state authority over the district. John Ferrell, chief... more »

• Baton Rouge student one of 15 recipients of national scholarship Play Video

  July 30, 2026 11:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge student is one of 15 recipients of a national scholarship. Donte Hall will receive the Jim Kennedy Scholarship Fund, which awards $10,000 annually for up to four years. The scholarship is funded by Cox and is given only to students whose parents are... more »

• St. Helena College and Career Academy hosts back-to-school community event Play Video

  July 29, 2026 8:01 AM

  GREENSBURG - On Wednesday morning, St. Helena College and Career Academy hosted a back-to-school community event sponsored by Aetna Better Health. The event offered school supplies for grades K-12, live music and free haircuts. Organizer Laquonda Johnson says it’s a great chance for the community to come together. ... more »

• Students at EBR Schools show significant growth in state test scores Play Video

  July 16, 2026 8:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE — East Baton Rouge Parish School System students continue to build academic momentum with increased average test scores. The spring 2026 LEAP test scores are the highest the district has seen since the pandemic in several key areas. "So we've seen some significant gains in areas... more »

• 'HIV is going to shoot through the roof:' Agencies react to LDH ending condom distribution contracts Play Video

  July 6, 2026 7:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Some health providers will kill existing sexually transmitted infection (STI) and HIV prevention programming after the Louisiana Department of Health terminated their contracts to provide those services. According to a 2025 report from LDH, Louisiana ranks fourth highest in the nation in diagnosis rates, with 13.7... more »

• Livingston Parish students earn top 10 awards at National Beta Convention Play Video

  July 2, 2026 1:59 PM

  LIVINGSTON - Livingston Parish students earned top-10 awards at the National Beta Convention in Nashville. The convention, held from June 16 to 20, saw students compete against each other in various displays of creativity, leadership, and academic achievement. Denham Springs, Holden and French Settlement High School earned 17... more »

• LSU New Orleans marks first official day back in LSU System after 15 years Play Video

  July 1, 2026 2:57 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — LSU New Orleans officially marked its first day back as part of the Louisiana State University System with an on-campus ceremony on Wednesday. More than 600 students, faculty, staff, alumni, elected officials and community partners attended the event. The ceremony featured remarks from LSU President... more »

• Rise UP Mental Health Sanctuary, Inc. launches mentorship initiative Play Video

  June 28, 2026 6:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Rise UP Mental Health Sanctuary, Inc. and Trey's Legacy Education Fund held the inaugural Mentorship Meet-and-Greet Luncheon on Sunday at the Main Library at Goodwood. The event built upon Trey's Legacy scholarship program, which gives recipients and college volunteers the opportunity to participate in mentorship... more »

• EBR School Board votes to give superintendent power to revise job descriptions within district

  June 22, 2026 11:25 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board unanimously voted to give Superintendent LaMont Cole the power to revise job descriptions and add new titles in the district for the next two years. The school district's rules previously only allowed the superintendent to recommend changes to the... more »

• Louisiana lawmakers have until June 23 to approve or reject Landry's teacher pay order Play Video

  June 14, 2026 9:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Lawmakers have until 5 p.m. June 23 to vote on Gov. Jeff Landry's executive order that would move $168 million from public school funding to pay one-time stipends for teachers. The plan pulls money from the Minimum Foundation Program (MFP), the funding formula for public schools,... more »

• Baton Rouge program celebrates 10 years of helping students thrive Play Video

  June 7, 2026 11:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Graduation season is a time of milestones, from high school seniors to preschool students. But at Learning Tree Academy in Baton Rouge, one ceremony celebrated a transformation that teachers say goes far beyond the classroom. For Kehlani, graduation marks just how far she’s come in the... more »

• Ascension Parish School Board votes to split Lake Elementary into separate primary, middle school campuses Play Video

  June 4, 2026 8:14 AM

  ST. AMANT — Ascension Parish School Board members voted to split Lake Elementary School into two different campuses earlier this week. During the board's Tuesday meeting, members decided to split the school into Lake Primary and Lake Middle schools, with kindergarten through fifth-grade students set to attend the primary... more »

• East Baton Rouge Parish educator selected for national teacher training fellowship Play Video

  June 4, 2026 7:26 AM

  BATON ROUGE — East Baton Rouge Parish Teacher Advancement Program content trainer Kiera Deloch has been selected as one of 13 educators to participate in the 2027 National Institute for Excellence in Teaching Teacher Leader Fellows Program. Deloch, a Southern University graduate, began her career as a substitute teacher... more »

• Five 2026 Baton Rouge Magnet High School graduates are National Merit Scholarship recipients Play Video

  June 3, 2026 10:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Five 2026 graduates from Baton Rouge Magnet High School are National Merit Scholarship recipients. Olivia Bryant, Charlotte Carpenter, Isha Pasala, Nicolas Peer and Brianna Warren each received annual scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000 for up to four years of undergraduate study. The Baton Rouge High... more »

• Gov. Jeff Landry to provide updates on teacher pay raises following the failure of Amendment Three Play Video

  June 1, 2026 12:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry plans to hold a second press conference on Tuesday regarding updates on teacher pay raises following the failure of Amendment Three , which attempted to reallocate money from education funds to give teachers a permanent pay increase. Gov. Landry, along with Senate President... more »

• 2 Your Town Clinton: One of Louisiana's oldest forestry associations keeps growing in East Feliciana Play Video

  May 29, 2026 7:14 PM

  CLINTON - The Feliciana Forestry Association, one of the oldest forestry associations in Louisiana, has been connecting landowners across the Felicianas since 1994. The group focuses on education, teaching landowners better forestry techniques and practices through workshops, newsletters and field days. The association has more than 200 members,... more »

• Baton Rouge visual arts teacher named national 2026 Arts Schools Network Teacher of the Year Play Video

  May 28, 2026 2:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A visual arts educator at the Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts has been named the national Arts Schools Network Teacher of the Year. EBR Schools announced Tuesday that Kelly Adkinson received the national honor, which recognizes teachers whose commitment, abilities and achievements are... more »

• Front Yard Bikes moving into new permanent location in Mid City Play Video

  May 26, 2026 6:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Front Yard Bikes is moving into its Mid City shop, a new permanent home just in time for summer. The Baton Rouge non-profit told WBRZ that this summer, it expects to see triple the number of children and teens that it serves during the school year.... more »

• Newly formed task force aims to fund teacher pay raise through state education budget, Landry says Play Video

  May 26, 2026 11:03 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry and Senate President Cameron Henry on Tuesday announced the formation of a task force whose goal is to find funding for a statewide teacher pay raise within the $13 billion of local, state and federal money allocated to education in Louisiana. The announcement... more »

• Nearly 200 early childhood educators honored at celebration in Baton Rouge Play Video

  May 23, 2026 7:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Parish School System recognized 171 early childhood educators at a celebration at the Baton Rouge Marriott on Saturday. Honorees, which included 51 EBR pre-K teachers and 120 educators from partner childcare centers, charter schools and private providers, earned an "excellent" rating from... more »

• Ascension Parish Schools implementing mandatory transparent bag policy for students starting in August Play Video

  May 20, 2026 9:42 AM

  GONZALES — Starting in August, Ascension Parish Schools will require all students to use fully transparent backpacks, a move they say coincides with their implementation of weapon detection systems. Students of all grade levels will no longer be able to have colored, tinted, iridescent or patterned backpacks, as well... more »

• Two East Baton Rouge parish schools earn national recognition for excellence in arts education Play Video

  May 11, 2026 2:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The East Baton Rouge Parish School System announced that Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts and Forest Heights Academy of Excellence have been named as Exemplary Schools by the Arts Schools Network for the 2026–2031 designation cycle. The Arts Schools Network is described as... more »

• 2une In Previews: Louisiana Cann Festival returns to downtown Baton Rouge Play Video

  May 7, 2026 6:09 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Cann Festival is back, bringing together music, wellness and community. Founded in 2022, LC Fest describes itself as a community-driven celebration built around education, culture and access to plant-based wellness, as well as education on the medical benefits of cannabis. The event features... more »

• Whole Heart Health installs community pantries in Walker in an effort to expand nutrition education Play Video

  April 24, 2026 10:20 PM

  WALKER — Whole Heart Health installed two new community pantries on Friday to expand access to free nutrition support for residents. The pantries were installed at the Faith Crossing United Methodist Church and at Christine Palmer's office in Walker. Each pantry was stocked with Manna Meals, shelf-stable meal... more »

• EBR Schools named National Magnet District of the Year; Superintendent says there is still work to do Play Video

  April 22, 2026 7:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Parish School District was recently named the National Magnet District of the Year at the Magnet Schools of America conference in San Diego. The district was awarded a $2,500 check to coincide with the honor. Superintendent LaMont Cole and Magnet Director... more »

• City of St. George aims to separate from EBR Schools, pushes for its own school district Play Video

  April 20, 2026 6:46 PM

  ST. GEORGE - Voters across Louisiana will decide in May if the City of St. George should create its own school district. The decade-long fight reached the next stage on Monday when St. George Mayor Dustin Yates pushed for a "yes" vote on Amendment 2. As the fifth-largest city... more »

• $148 million Our Lady of the Lake Health Interdisciplinary Science Building opens on LSU's campus Play Video

  April 17, 2026 1:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Officials met on LSU's campus Friday to formally open the new Our Lady of the Lake Health Interdisciplinary Science Building. The new building, located at the corner of South Stadium Drive and Tower Drive, will be the home to 1,150 students, faculty and researchers. "We... more »

• GOP lawmakers block bill to drop school mandate for meningitis vaccine

  April 16, 2026 10:59 AM

  BATON ROUGE – A proposal to roll back requirements for the meningitis vaccine in Louisiana schools stalled this week after facing opposition from medical professionals and lawmakers in both parties. House Bill 737, authored by Rep. Beryl Amedee, R-Houma, failed in the House Education Committee on an 8-4 vote.... more »

• Mayor Edwards among group of global mayors to complete Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership initiative Play Video

  April 16, 2026 10:21 AM

  BATON ROUGE — East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sid Edwards was among a group of mayors from 45 cities across the world who completed the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership initiative this week. This week, Edwards finished the final class of the program, which featured mayors from 16 countries, in... more »

• Federal judge ends direct oversight of special education in Orleans Parish

  April 3, 2026 1:20 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — More than a decade of federal oversight of special education in New Orleans charter schools has ended. This week, U.S. District Judge Jay Zainey terminated a sweeping consent judgment that went into effect in early 2015. That consent judgment resulted from a class-action lawsuit filed by... more »

• Mayor Sid Edwards to honor LSU women's basketball star Flau'jae Johnson over weekend at City Hall Play Video

  April 3, 2026 12:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU women's basketball star and rapper Flau'jae Johnson is being honored by East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sid Edwards this weekend. Edwards is set to honor Johnson with a "special recognition" ceremony at Baton Rouge City Hall on Saturday, starting at 9 a.m. ... more »

• State senator proposes pregnancy help signs for Louisiana school health centers Play Video

  April 2, 2026 6:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE - For the third time in three years, Louisiana lawmakers are proposing the addition of another sign to college and high school campuses, this time to help women locate resources during pregnancy. If passed, this bill by State Sen. Heather Cloud, R-Ville Platte , would require schools... more »

• Bill would make it easier for retired teachers to return to the classroom

  April 1, 2026 9:03 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Louisiana is still facing a shortage of about 1,200 teachers, according to testimony at a House hearing this week. The shortage was more severe during the COVID-19 pandemic, when classrooms across the state struggled to keep staff as thousands of teachers retired over health concerns or... more »

• Tangipahoa Parish's Advanced College and Career Center conducts mock emergency medical responder drill Play Video

  March 31, 2026 11:57 AM

  INDEPENDENCE — The Tangipahoa Parish School System held a mock emergency medical responder drill on Tuesday to give area students a chance to test the life-saving skills, critical thinking and medical expertise developed during the school year. The drill was held at the TPSS Advanced College and Career Center,... more »

• BRAF: $1.1 million available for families accessing early childhood education across EBR Parish Play Video

  March 31, 2026 8:46 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Area Foundation said Tuesday that more than $1.1 million will be available for families accessing early childhood education across East Baton Rouge Parish during the 2026-27 school year. The funding will be made available via stipends to help families afford the cost of... more »

• State names finalists, semifinalists for teacher and principal of year honors

  March 27, 2026 11:51 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The state Department of Education on Friday named semifinalists and finalists for a number of honors within the state's public school systems. There are 24 semifinalists in the teacher and principal categories. Honors for teacher and principal of the year honor educators who make extraordinary gains... more »

• Special education teacher arrested for allegedly abusing 6-year-old student in Loranger Play Video

  March 24, 2026 12:41 PM

  LORANGER — A special education teacher accused of physically abusing a student at Loranger Elementary School has been arrested, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said Tuesday. The sheriff's office said a school resource officer was tipped off by school leadership about an incident between special education teacher Laura Tallo,... more »

• Sunday Journal: FranU welcomes David Bellar as fifth president of university Play Video

  March 23, 2026 10:32 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University has a new president, with a weeklong celebration planned to honor FranU's history and future under David Bellar. WBRZ's John Pastorek sat down with Bellar for Sunday Journal to discuss his leadership of the university, as well as how... more »

• Central High, first responders hosting crash simulation teaching students dangers of distracted driving Play Video

  March 20, 2026 7:50 AM

  CENTRAL — Residents in Central may notice a large presence of emergency response vehicles, including ambulances and Louisiana State Police troopers, at Central High School on Friday; this is part of a mock crash simulation teaching students about the dangers of impaired and distracted driving. The event, hosted by... more »

• 'Pass the Torch' scholarship application opens for Baker, Scotlandville high school students Play Video

  March 11, 2026 7:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Graduating seniors at Baker High School and Scotlandville High School have an opportunity to earn a $1,000 scholarship. It's the "Pass the Torch" scholarship, an initiative designed to recognize and support outstanding graduating seniors. You must demonstrate academic commitment, active community involvement, and a strong desire... more »

• Louisiana education department says it is addressing special education concerns from federal review Play Video

  March 3, 2026 1:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Education said Tuesday it is working to address concerns raised in a federal review regarding its special education programs. A 2024 review by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs found that the state did not meet federal standards... more »

• Livingston Parish Schools opens kindergarten registration for 2026-27 school year Play Video

  March 3, 2026 9:23 AM

  LIVINGSTON — Livingston Parish Public Schools has begun accepting online registrations this week for incoming kindergarten students for the 2026-27 school year. Parents of eligible children can complete the early registration process online starting March 2. To qualify, children have to be 5 years old on or before Sept.... more »

• St. James Parish schools still remain partially segregated 60 years after Brown v. Board, reports say

  March 3, 2026 7:15 AM

  NEW ORLEANS — Six decades after St. James Parish residents sued to end racial segregation in district schools, a federal judge found that inequalities remain, The Advocate reports. U.S. District Judge Darrel James Papillion found Friday that the school district failed to comply with parts of a 2017 order... more »

• Louisiana lawmakers look ahead to legislative session starting next Monday Play Video

  March 2, 2026 7:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana lawmakers have already filed more than a thousand bills for the upcoming legislative session, covering topics from economic incentives to improved infrastructure and better schools. Lawmakers said they're tired of seeing people leave Louisiana for opportunities in other states, and that this legislative session is... more »

• REPORT: State Senate President calls Landry's proposal to double LA Gator funds 'unsustainable financially' Play Video

  February 27, 2026 8:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE — State Senate President Cameron Henry told The Advocate that he does not support Gov. Jeff Landry's request to double funding for the state's voucher program to give parents taxpayer dollars to pay for private school tuition. Henry said that the call to increase spending on the... more »

• Louisiana school officials granted waiver from certain U.S. Department of Education requirements Play Video

  February 25, 2026 11:38 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Louisiana school officials said Wednesday the U.S. Department of Education has approved waivers that will let it carry over federal funding from one year to the next and broaden how the state can use money tied to student support and academic enrichment. The Ed-Flex program was... more »

• La. State Rep. proposing bill that would allow high schools to have credit unions

  February 23, 2026 11:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - After an Ascension Parish high school was barred from opening a credit union on its campus in 2025, State Rep. Tony Bacala is authoring legislation that would possibly change that outcome. The prefiled bill, HB 285 , proposes that a local school board could enter into... more »

• Southdowns Pre-K Center unveils new inclusive playground Play Video

  February 19, 2026 8:09 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Southdown Pre-K Center's new, fully inclusive playground opened Thursday morning, becoming the first school in the area to open a playground designed to serve children of all abilities. School leaders said the project was created to ensure every student can participate in recess without physical or... more »

• EBR School Board to vote on next steps for new high school Play Video

  February 18, 2026 7:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE - On Thursday, the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board will take votes on several multimillion dollar projects. One of the projects includes a new high school located within the proposed St. George independent school district. WBRZ spoke to Michael Faulk, a former superintendent of the Central... more »

• U.S. Department of Education opens investigation into the Louisiana Board of Regents over DEI targets Play Video

  February 13, 2026 5:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights opened an investigation into the Louisiana Board of Regents on Friday to determine if its Master Plan for Higher Education violated a portion of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by allowing racially-exclusionary practices and initiatives. In... more »

• Louisiana Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Foundation opens Inspiration Center at Howell Park Play Video

  January 19, 2026 11:09 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Foundation officially unveiled a new youth and family service center at Howell Park on Monday. The community investment initiative named the Inspiration Center offers critical services and resources for disinvested communities in an effort to decrease violent crime, expand... more »

• Ten Commandments posters donated to Louisiana Public Schools during legal battle Play Video

  January 19, 2026 10:24 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Almost all of the public school systems in Louisiana received posters featuring the Ten Commandments to be hung up in classrooms if approved by a federal appeals court, according to a report by The Advocate. A state law requiring public K-12 schools and colleges to display... more »

• LSU's Tiger Girls dance team secures two second-place finishes at national championship Play Video

  January 18, 2026 7:45 PM

  ORLANDO — LSU's dance team is returning home with two awards following the 2026 UDA College and Dance Team National Championships on Sunday. The Tiger Girls secured two second-place finishes at the competition, placing in both the Hip Hop and Jazz categories. The second-place finish in Jazz is... more »

• Baton Rouge high school projects planned for new year following $42 million bond sale Play Video

  December 27, 2025 1:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Several Baton Rouge public high schools are set to receive additions alongside repairs and renovations following a recent multimillion-dollar bond sale. The parish school board agreed to a $40 million bond sale in October to enhance the high school experience in Baton Rouge schools. The sale... more »

• Three Baton Rouge charter schools attempting to obtain four-year renewals

  November 8, 2025 3:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Three Baton Rouge charter schools are attempting to continue operations through 2030 after the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board preliminarily voted on their charter renewals. The School Board voted on four-year renewals for Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Middle, The Emerge School for Autism and... more »

• Paramedic convicted of falsifying prescriptions while posing as doctor sentenced to six months in prison Play Video

  November 5, 2025 7:20 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man who pleaded guilty to falsifying prescriptions while posing as a doctor has been sentenced to six months in prison, The Advocate reports. The paper reported that U.S. District Judge John deGravelles opted for the low end, citing the fact that Samrat Mukherjee had no... more »

• 2une In Previews: Justice and Accountability Center of Louisiana hosting Baton Rouge Expungement Clinic Play Video

  November 4, 2025 7:45 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Justice and Accountability Center of Louisiana is hosting its inaugural Baton Rouge Expungement Clinic this weekend. The event, which will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the North Acadian Thruway campus of Baton Rouge Community College, will provide free legal... more »

• 2 Your Town St. Francisville: The past and future of the Julius Freyhan School Play Video

  October 23, 2025 8:50 AM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE — As WBRZ continues to go 2 Your Town in St. Francisville, JP takes a look back at the history of the Julius Freyhan School. The Julius Freyhan High School was the "first school" of West Feliciana Parish, educating students until 1950. More than 70 years... more »

• Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education creates AI committee to integrate technology into classrooms Play Video

  October 20, 2025 6:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education unanimously agreed to create an artificial intelligence committee on Oct. 14. The BESE AI Committee, comprised of education, technology, business and policy leaders, was tasked with creating recommendations for expanding AI integration in Louisiana classrooms and workforce development... more »

• Congressman Cleo Fields introduces bill providing teachers with student loan forgiveness

  October 20, 2025 5:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Congressman Cleo Fields introduced a bill on Sunday to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965, providing undergraduate student loan forgiveness to public school teachers who completed eight consecutive years of teaching. The bill's goal is to attract and retain qualified educators nationwide during a teacher... more »

• East Baton Rouge charter schools awarded $7.1 million from U.S. Department of Education

  October 10, 2025 9:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The U.S. Department of Education awarded Helix Community Schools $7.1 million as part of its Charter Schools Program grant. Helix said the money will help transform Baker High School and Park Ridge Achievement Academy into Type 3 charter schools following their recent transition into Helix FinTech... more »

• East Baton Rouge Parish School System hosts Magnet Showcase Week across district Play Video

  September 30, 2025 12:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is hosting its Magnet Showcase Week from Sept. 29 to Oct. 3 across the parish. Families are invited to experience nationally recognized magnet programs, where they can visit campuses, tour facilities, meet teachers, talk to students and discover the... more »

• Louisiana Department of Education receives $13.5 million in federal funds for charter schools Play Video

  September 29, 2025 11:41 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Education received $13.5 million from the U.S. Department of Education to support local charter schools. The grant is part of the $500 million given to the Charter Schools Program to support increased demand for these schools. "Louisiana has proven that we... more »