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• Baton Rouge mayor meets with protesters, talks police training Play Video

  June 2, 2020 7:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Peaceful protests have led way to meaningful discussion, as protesters spoke with Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome in a private meeting Tuesday. "It was a very insightful and meaningful conversation that we had," Broome said. The group consisted of a handful of college students who organized... more »

• Community focused on calm, moving forward after Sterling decision Play Video

  May 4, 2017 6:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The city of Baton Rouge is calm following the Department of Justice's decision not to charge two Baton Rouge Police Department officers in the shooting death of Alton Sterling. Residents may be split about the decision, however they are united in keeping the peace. Patrons at... more »

• Edwards, law enforcement want peaceful process amid Alton Sterling investigation Play Video

  November 21, 2016 6:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Governor Edwards met with local law enforcement and community leaders on Monday to address the relationship between the public and law enforcement prior to the upcoming announcement of the Department of Justice's investigation of the Alton Sterling shooting. As the Department of Justice is still investigating... more »

• Slain college student's mother leads anti-violence march Play Video

  May 24, 2016 6:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The family of one of the Southern University students killed during a shooting at The Cottages Apartment Complex has held a march on Thursday in honor of her slain daughter. The mother of LaShuntae Benton, Theresa Tillman, and friends and family held peaceful march and rally on Thursday.... more »