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• Suspects identified in gym attack on referees

  June 18, 2019 5:28 PM

  UPDATE: Arrest warrants have been filed for two people tied to the altercation. Warrants for Angel Johnson and Jamaal Lofton were filed Wednesday for charges including battery on a school or athletic official. Neither are in custody at this time. ***** BATON ROUGE – A technical... more »

• LHSAA wants parents to "cool it"

  February 14, 2019 12:18 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana High School Athletic Association asked for calm Wednesday among parents and fans at sporting events. It issued an open letter as part of a national push to recruit and retain referees in an atmosphere on growing animosity. "Be a fan not a fanatic," said... more »

• Parent, presumably unhappy with official's play-calling during little league, attacks ref

  January 22, 2019 5:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE – An irate parent attacked a basketball official during a winter league game at the Perkins Road Community Park indoor court, WBRZ has learned. The “attack,” as described by league organizers, resulted in additional security going forward. The league will also change how officials determine play... more »