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• Enhanced high school graduation security in EBR after fight, gun arrest at ceremony Play Video

  May 20, 2026 7:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE - High school graduation ceremonies resumed at the F.G. Clark Activity Center following a fight and gun arrest there on Monday, May 18. Broadmoor High and Glen Oaks High Schools' graduations were the first ceremonies held there on Wednesday since a group of people started fighting during... more »

• 18-year-old arrested, allegedly tried to bring gun into graduation ceremony Play Video

  May 19, 2026 7:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE — An 18-year-old was arrested for allegedly trying to bring a gun into a high school graduation ceremony after a fight broke out. The Baton Rouge Police Department said an officer saw Allen Applewhite fighting several people inside the F.G. Clark Activity Center at Southern University. ... more »

• East Baton Rouge Parish School System officials release statement regarding reported fights at graduations Play Video

  May 18, 2026 10:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Officials from the East Baton Rouge Parish School System released a statement on Monday regarding reported fights that broke out at two high school graduations. The fights reportedly occurred at the graduation ceremonies for Istrouma and Scotlandville Magnet high schools on Monday, both of which were... more »

• DA aims to revoke bond for Istrouma student previously arrested on gun charges Play Video

  April 27, 2026 6:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE — District Attorney Hillar Moore wants to have an Istrouma High School student, who was previously arrested after a gun went off during class, put back in jail in East Baton Rouge. According to court documents, the East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney's Office filed a motion... more »

• Two Istrouma High employees on admin leave after gun goes off in classroom Play Video

  March 3, 2026 12:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two employees at Istrouma High are currently on administrative leave while the school investigates how a gun got onto campus and went off in a classroom . The East Baton Rouge Parish School System said the principal, a teacher and an office clerk were put on... more »

• Two students arrested for fighting teachers on back-to-back days at Istrouma High School Play Video

  February 17, 2026 11:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Two Istrouma High School students were arrested for fighting school faculty on consecutive days, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Last Tuesday, 18-year-old Jordan George was arrested for battery of a school teacher. The next day, 17-year-old Tyra Tillman was arrested on the same charge.... more »

• NFL Hall of Famer speaks to student-athletes at Glen Oaks High School Play Video

  January 22, 2026 7:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE — NFL Hall of Famer Robert Brazile spoke to capital-area student athletes at Glen Oaks High School on Thursday. Students from Glen Oaks, Istrouma and McKinley high schools were able to attend the "Heart of a Hall of Famer" event, where Brazile spoke about leadership, perseverance and... more »

• Mayor-elect Sid Edwards names members of transition staff at EBR Parish Chamber of Commerce Play Video

  December 10, 2024 12:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Mayor-President-elect Sid Edwards named the first two members of his transition team during an appearance at the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge Parish on Tuesday. Edwards named Republican state Sen. Rick Edmonds to chair his transition team. Edmonds, who represents Baton Rouge, also named... more »

• One Tank Trips: Istrouma at Sugar Farms Play Video

  December 4, 2024 5:43 PM

  ST. GABRIEL - After four long months of being closed for renovations, Istrouma at Sugar Farms is back with new exciting amenities to offer! The little farm is tucked away off of a backroad from LA 30 just outside of Baton Rouge. The rustic decor and spacious patio provide... more »

• WBRZ Investigative Unit: Former Istrouma High coach, health teacher sentenced to 2 years after sexual assault Play Video

  November 4, 2024 6:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A former Istrouma High School coach and health teacher was sentenced to two years in prison Monday after admitting he lured a student into a closet for sex. The WBRZ Investigative Unit had reported last year that Johnnie Butler, 43, initially faced sexual battery and third-degree... more »

• WBRZ Investigative Unit: Parent arrested for assault after altercation at Istrouma High School

  August 29, 2024 3:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A parent was arrested after an altercation at Istrouma High School , according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. BRPD says Roshanda Williams, 45, was arrested and booked for assault on a school teacher by a non-student. Police say Williams went to the school Tuesday... more »

• WBRZ Investigative Unit: BRPD responds to Istrouma High after altercation at parent-teacher conference Play Video

  August 28, 2024 1:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge Police investigation was opened Wednesday into an altercation that happened during a parent-teacher conference the previous evening. During an extra-duty shift at the school, an officer was made aware of an incident that happened during a parent-teacher conference on Tuesday. BRPD said that... more »

• Former Istrouma High coach accused of having sex with student changes plea to guilty, charges reduced Play Video

  July 3, 2024 3:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A former high school coach in Baton Rouge who was accused of luring a student into a closet for sex in 2023 pleaded guilty to several charges after previously pleading not guilty in January, court records show. Johnnie Butler's sexual battery charge was dismissed Monday by... more »

• Istrouma High takes day to honor late principal, Reginald Douglas Play Video

  August 25, 2019 1:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Istrouma High School did not hold classes Friday, instead taking the day to honor late principal Reginald Douglas. Douglas became the principal of Istrouma back in 2017. His impact on the school and community was very real. According to those who worked with him, he... more »

• Istrouma High starts school year off with a bang Play Video

  August 8, 2017 11:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Students at Istrouma High head back to class Wednesday and they begin the new school year with a few old traditions. It started Tuesday afternoon at Krispy Kreme on Plank Road. East Baton Rouge Parish Superintendent Warren Drake bought a box of donuts and rang the... more »

• Istrouma High marching band lacks instruments Play Video

  August 4, 2017 11:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Istrouma High School opens next week after a three year closure. The new band director, Reggie Jackson, is rebuilding the once great program from scratch. "The instruments are currently non-existent," he said. Jackson isn't sure where they went, he guessed some were destroyed in the August flood... more »

• Officials break ground on Istrouma High School renovation Play Video

  December 14, 2016 6:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The East Baton Rouge School System held a ground breaking ceremony for the new Istrouma High School in North Baton Rouge. The school was closed by the state two years ago, but will reopen next year following an eight-month, $21 million renovation. "It is very... more »

• Istrouma High renovation costs more than anticipated Play Video

  February 10, 2016 11:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE - At a community event Wednesday night, the East Baton Rouge Parish School System discussed a rough plan to get students back in classrooms at Istrouma High. Superintendent Warren Drake said the price to make all the renovations necessary is between $17 and $20 million. The district... more »

• Plans for reopening Istrouma to be released Wednesday

  February 8, 2016 4:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Future plans for Istrouma High School will be discussed at a community meeting Wednesday. The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is working to re-open the shuttered high school. After being taken over by the state, it was closed and the campus was recently given back... more »

• Reopening of Istrouma High School could be delayed

  January 25, 2016 7:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - There could be a delay in the reopening of Istrouma High School after the school board encountered a snag trying to regain control of the school from the state and the Recovery School District. School board members are hoping to open the north Baton Rouge school in... more »

• Board hopes to open Istrouma High next school year

  October 1, 2015 10:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Members of the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board discussed the first steps to returning students to Istrouma High School Thursday night. At a committee meeting among board members, the group approved regaining control of the facility from the Recovery School Board. The RSD, a state-run... more »