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Ole Miss hit with another fine after LSU game; SEC wants fans banned for throwing trash on field
October 4, 2023 5:38 PM
OXFORD, Miss. - Just days after the SEC announced Ole Miss was fined $100,000 for storming the field following the Rebels' dramatic win over LSU, the conference has announced yet another fine triggered by fans' conduct at the game. On Wednesday, the SEC said Ole Miss was hit with... more » -
Audit finds payroll fraud at Baton Rouge Fire, hundreds received overtime while out sick Play Video
September 29, 2021 5:32 PM
BATON ROUGE- A payroll audit conducted by the city-parish of Baton Rouge found major problems at the Baton Rouge Fire Department and made a concerning conclusion about allegations of payroll fraud and malfeasance in office. CAO Darryl Gissel told the WBRZ Investigative Unit Wednesday that the mayor's office received... more » -
Superintendent stands by decision to pay $300K to employees while schools were closed Play Video
June 23, 2020 6:52 PM
PLAQUEMINE- Iberville Parish School Superintendent Arthur Joffrion is finally answering questions about nearly $300,000 in additional compensation the school district paid to employees while schools were closed for the pandemic. Joffrion said Tuesday over the phone the money was well spent and the majority of it went to incentivize... more » -
EBR Communications Board calls out city-parish for lack of communication Play Video
September 11, 2018 7:07 PM
BATON ROUGE- The East Baton Rouge Parish Communications District Board of Commissioners called out the city-parish Tuesday afternoon for a lack of communication that makes it tough for them to interpret numbers and make informed decisions. "What the city-parish has given us to this point when it comes to the... more » -
Allegations of mismanagement at EBR EMS after overtime figures surface Play Video
September 6, 2018 6:57 PM
BATON ROUGE - The attorney representing the East Baton Rouge Communications District is questioning overtime figures for 36 employees that exceeded $426,000 last year. According to Attorney Henry Olinde, EMS staffs the communications center in Baton Rouge, but the Communications District is responsible for paying the bill. He said they... more » -
Nearly $1 million to help fund July overtime costs for BR law enforcement
December 14, 2016 11:36 AM
BATON ROUGE – The city is set to receive a sizable reimbursement for overtime costs associated with the need for extra law enforcement related to protests of the shooting death of Alton Sterling and the manpower needs following a deadly ambush of officers on Airline Highway this summer. At... more » -
Overtime in the millions following violent protests in Baton Rouge Play Video
July 26, 2016 5:17 PM
BATON ROUGE- In the wake of those violent protests in Baton Rouge, overtime figures are beginning to come in for law enforcement that worked tirelessly. Following the shooting death of Alton Sterling, officers from around the state were called in to Baton Rouge to help. Law enforcement did what... more »