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  • High schooler found shot to death in Baton Rouge apartment Play Video

    March 5, 2022 3:27 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A high school senior was found shot to death inside an apartment over the weekend. Mjireyae Addison, 18, was found dead around 2:15 a.m. Saturday at the apartment building on N Ardenwood Drive near Blueberry Street. He had been shot multiple times. The Baton Rouge... more »
  • McKinley High football team gifted new equipment Play Video

    October 5, 2018 11:40 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A couple who paid McKinley High's athletic fines this week also gifted the football team new equipment. Kristina and John Miremont donated $62,000 to the school. Part of the donation was used to replace the old pads football players have been wearing. "They had no money... more »
  • McKinley High athletes want playoff suspension waived Play Video

    July 16, 2018 11:38 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A couple dozen students and parents attended a closed-door meeting Monday evening with McKinley High officials about recent sanctions from the state athletic board. "If we can't go to the playoffs then what are we still doing here?" asked sophomore and basketball player Carlyle Smith. ... more »
  • Current, former students call for new McKinley High School

    February 7, 2018 12:36 AM

    BATON ROUGE- The East Baton Rouge School Board hopes to spend about $35 million renovating McKinley High School, but many are not satisfied. "We've been forgotten is how we feel," said Dale Flowers with the McKinley Alumni Association. "We didn't complain when other schools received what they received, we... more »
  • Family of murdered teen begs witnesses to come forward Play Video

    May 26, 2017 6:06 PM

    BATON ROUGE- McKinley High football quarterback Bryant Lee will be buried Saturday but police are no closer to finding his killer. "The mentality is [the witnesses] don't want to be labeled a rat, so they won't talk," said Sheketa Heard, Lee's cousin. Two weeks ago the 18-year-old was... more »
  • McKinley High honors slain classmate at graduation Play Video

    May 17, 2017 11:54 PM

    Baton Rouge- Graduates and family members remembered the life and legacy of Bryant Lee. He was shot and killed days before graduating from Mckinley High. It was an emotional ceremony as his classmate walked a mural of him across the stage and the principal presented his diploma, honor... more »
  • McKinley High honors slain student with balloon release Play Video

    May 16, 2017 11:29 AM

    BATON ROUGE – Students at McKinley High School gathered for a ceremony and a balloon release to honor their senior quarterback who was killed at a graduation party. Bryant Lee was shot early Saturday and later died at a local hospital. Lee was set to graduate Wednesday night with... more »
  • McKinley High students return to class after QB killed in shooting Play Video

    May 15, 2017 10:02 AM

    BATON ROUGE - With just two weeks remaining to the school year, students at McKinley High School return to one of the most difficult days of the year. Bryant Lee, the Senior quarterback, was shot at a graduation party early Saturday morning. He later died at the hospital. ... more »
  • McKinley High quarterback dead after shooting at graduation party, school issues statement Play Video

    May 13, 2017 6:19 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Family and friends say 18-year-old Bryant Lee has died Saturday after a shooting at a graduation party. They said the McKinley High senior and starting quarterback for the 2016 season was shot Saturday while attending the party a few blocks from his North Baton Rouge home. Baton... more »
  • McKinley High football player recovering after drive-by shooting Play Video

    November 23, 2016 7:50 PM

    BATON ROUGE- McKinley High School quarterback Bryant Lee was home Wednesday recovering from a gunshot wound to the leg according to family. The 17-year-old was standing in front of a house with friends Tuesday night on 73rd Avenue in North Baton Rouge when the drive-by occurred. The homeowner, Sheree... more »
  • McKinley alumni cook for flood victims ahead of Thanksgiving Play Video

    November 23, 2016 6:37 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Many flood victims are still sleeping in hotels this holiday season and don't have access to a kitchen to cook their Thanksgiving turkeys. So instead, the McKinley High School class of 1997 cooked for about 300 people Wednesday at the Red Roof Inn. The grill... more »
  • Family identifies shooting victim as McKinley High football player

    November 22, 2016 8:29 PM

    BATON ROUGE- A McKinley High School student has been shot during an apparent drive-by shooting outside of a home on 73rd Ave near Pembroke Street. Around 6:30 p.m., family members said Bryant Lee, 17, was shot in the leg and rushed to Our Lady of The Lake Hospital. ... more »
  • McKinley High School student honored at alumni banquet Play Video

    April 7, 2016 10:54 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge teen picks up another huge honor Thursday evening. Che'dra Joseph is a Senior at McKinley High School, earning a 4.5 GPA. She's also McKinley's Student of the Year. In January, Joseph had the opportunity to introduce the President, when he visited McKinley High School... more »
  • Signed Obama speech stolen from vehicle Play Video

    January 16, 2016 10:52 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police said a thief who broke into cars at a McKinley High School basketball game didn't know what he had his hands on, and threw a speech signed by President Barack Obama into the trash. Officers arrested 17-year-old Keondrae Ricks after investigators said he and a... more »
  • President Obama to speak at McKinley High School

    January 11, 2016 1:13 PM

    BATON ROUGE - President Barack Obama will speak at McKinley High School during his visit to Baton Rouge this week. The White House said Obama's visit is part of a post-State of the Union road trip where the president he will highlight items from his address Tuesday night "to... more »
  • Mckinley Senior High Homecoming Play Video

    September 17, 2015 10:49 AM

    BATON ROUGE- Mckinley Senior High is the oldest high school established for African-Americans in Louisiana. Former faculty, staff and students are getting ready to travel back to the school to celebrate its homecoming celebration. This year the school will be kicking off homecoming week with a parade prior to the... more »
  • Drone spooks high school football crowd Play Video

    September 7, 2015 4:50 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Federal laws may have been broken after someone flew a drone over Memorial Stadium Friday during a packed football game. People watching the game between McKinley and Scotlandville took pictures of the drone, which circled the stadium after flying in from Scenic Highway. Mary Triplett... more »

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