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• Frmr CATS leader: system neglected; read resignation letter

  April 22, 2013 6:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The public transit czar has quit; Brian Marshall resigned from the Capital Area Transit System (CATS) Monday. Marshall alerted board members that he would be leaving immediately in a 426-word letter. Marshall called the system neglected, but that there have been positive changes. Marshall said the... more »

• Bus system leader out

  April 22, 2013 5:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The CEO of the Capital Area Transit System (CATS) quit Monday. Brian Marshall resigned after being at the helm during recent controversial decisions, including a parish-wide tax that increased property rates to fund the struggling system. Marshall also was in charge when CATS asked the city... more »

• Resolution seeking president's removal going forward

  April 8, 2013 11:41 AM

  THIBODAUX - A Lafourche Parish councilman says he will not pull a resolution seeking Parish President Charlotte Randolph's resignation over ethics violations. The Courier reports the parish council will debate the resolution Tuesday. Randolph has asked state ethics authorities to reconsider the $60,000 she's been ordered to pay because she... more »

• Pope addresses crowd at final public appearance

  February 27, 2013 8:21 AM

  VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict has made his public goodbye. He addressed tens of thousands of people in and around St. Peter's Square today, in his final general audience before stepping down tomorrow. The pope told the crowd he has had "moments of joy and light, but also moments... more »

• Pope changes conclave rules, allows earlier start

  February 25, 2013 7:33 AM

  VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict has changed the rules of the conclave that will elect his successor, allowing cardinals to move up the start date if all of them arrive in Rome before the usual 15-day transition between pontificates. Benedict signed a legal document, issued today, with some line-by-line changes... more »

• Vatican: Pope hit head during Mexico trip

  February 14, 2013 7:28 AM

  VATICAN CITY - The Vatican says Pope Benedict XVI hit his head during his March 2012 trip to Mexico but denies it had any "relevant" role in his resignation. Italy's La Stampa newspaper reported Thursday that Benedict hit his head and bled when he got up in the middle of... more »

• Catholic leaders respond to Pope's resignation

  February 11, 2013 11:43 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Local Catholic leaders are responding to Pope Benedict XVI's resignation. In a statement, Bishop Robert W. Muench of Baton Rouge said, "When I think of Pope Benedict, the words of St. Paul come to mind: "Whatever you do, do with your whole heart. Do it for... more »

• Walker Police chief announces resignation

  May 31, 2012 4:43 PM

  WALKER - Hunter Grimes announced his resignation as Walker chief of police today. Grimes announced on his Facebook page he was taking a position with the Bureau of Investigations Unit with the Louisiana State Police. "It has been a great privilege to serve the people of Walker and... more »

• Capital Area United Way CEO resigns

  May 3, 2012 5:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Capital Area United Way today announced the resignation of Karen Profita, CEO. Profita, who has led the agency for the past 3 ½ years and guided it through a dramatic change in scope, is leaving to pursue other opportunities. "Over the past few years Karen... more »

• Jindal calls for resignation of union leader

  February 3, 2012 3:24 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Gov. Bobby Jindal has called on the executive director of the Louisiana Association of Educators to resign. At issue is a dispute between Jindal and the education union over the governor's bid to allow children in poor-performing schools to attend private schools with state tax dollars. Jindal... more »

• Plaquemines Parish sheriff indicted, resigns

  October 5, 2011 2:01 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Plaquemines Parish Sheriff Irvin F. "Jiff" Hingle has been indicted on federal charges of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and bribery concerning a program involving federal funds. Hingle, sheriff since 1991, submitted his resignation just before Wednesday's indictment. According to court documents, in 2007 the... more »

• Operation changes led to shelter leader's resignation

  September 27, 2011 10:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The Companion Animal Alliance says new changes to operations at the East Baton Rouge Parish Animal Shelter, which includes more euthanasia, is why the executive director quit Tuesday. Christel Slaughter, chairwoman of the organization, says Laura Hinze turned in her resignation the day before she was set... more »

• Weiner resigns in wake of sexting scandal

  June 16, 2011 1:46 PM

  NEW YORK - Embattled New York Rep. Anthony Weiner is resigning from Congress, saying he cannot continue in office amid the intense controversy surrounding sexually explicit messages he sent online to several women. The 46-year-old Democrat made the announcement in his home district in New York after two weeks... more »

• Regent Toups says he felt "responsibility" to resign

  March 7, 2011 5:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The state Board of Regents' longest-serving member, Roland Toups, has resigned after meeting with Governor Bobby Jindal and his chief of staff about diversity on the board. Jindal's office confirmed to News 2 that Toups met with Jindal and his chief of staff, Timmy Teepell, on... more »

• EBR School Board votes unanimously on interim member

  November 4, 2010 7:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge School Board voted unanimously to bring on District 8 board member-elect Connie Bernard as the interim member for the seat until January. Bernard’s elected term starts in January. Member Greg Baldwin turned in his resignation last week because his wife took an out-of-state... more »

• Heads of LHA resign after HUD steps in

  October 25, 2010 2:51 PM

  The director and deputy director of the Lafayette Housing Authority have resigned after a federal audit raised questions about the group’s finances. The Advocate newspaper reports that LHA Director Walter Guillory and Deputy Director Jonathan Carmouch resigned at a staff meeting this morning. This comes about a week after federal... more »

• Community reacts after Sorrento mayor resigns

  October 20, 2010 7:12 PM

  The mayor of Sorrento resigned during a town council meeting last night. Blake LeBlanc said he’s done because of stress and friction within the council. As News 2’s Michael Shingleton found out, many in Sorrento are shocked after LeBlanc resigned. Tuesday night, LeBlanc refused to go into detail about his... more »

• New board member chosen for EBR

  September 16, 2010 10:29 PM

  A pastor has been chosen as East Baton Rouge's newest school board member. Rev. Tommie Gipson is filling the interim positon until January. Board Vice President Jay Augustine recommended the reverend when he resigned his position last month. Augustine gave up the seat to take a position with... more »

• University of New Orleans chancellor steps down

  September 16, 2010 12:15 PM

  UPDATE: The chancellor of the University of New Orleans said Thursday that he was relieved of his duties by the LSU system, which runs UNO. Timothy Ryan said LSU system president John Lombardi summoned him to the system's flagship Baton Rouge campus and told him Thursday morning that he was... more »

• Jindal agrees with ATC chief's resignation

  August 16, 2010 2:50 PM

  Governor Bobby Jindal's office says the governor agreed with the resignation of the Alcohol and Tobacco Control Commissioner. Murphy Painter left his post after Gov. Jindal's staff confronted him about an ongoing investigation into the office. Jindal's office wouldn't say if Jindal asked Painter to resign. Painter... more »

• Jindal's budget chief to step down

  June 24, 2010 7:01 PM

  Gov. Bobby Jindal's top budget adviser, Angele Davis, is leaving her job as commissioner of administration. Kyle Plotkin, a spokesman for the governor, says Davis submitted her resignation letter Thursday. Davis will step down in August from the position that is among the most powerful in Louisiana government. Plotkin says... more »

• LSU Tiger Marching Band director announces resignation

  June 14, 2010 5:33 PM

  The LSU Tiger Marching Band director has announced her resignation today from the university. Dr. Linda Moorhouse, who is also the Associate Director of Bands and Assistant Professor within the LSU College of Music and Dramatic Arts, is taking a position at the University of Illinois as Visiting Associate Professor... more »

• La. Commissioner of Higher Education resigns

  June 8, 2010 6:17 PM

  One of Louisiana's top educators has called it quits. Dr. Sally Clausen, Commissioner of Higher Education in Louisiana, announced her resignation to the Board of Regents this morning. News 2's Luke Margolis gets answers on what that means for the state's colleges and universities. more »

• Minerals Management Service drilling chief to retire

  May 17, 2010 3:32 PM

  The fallout from the Gulf oil spill has claimed its first casualty at the Interior Department. Chris Oynes, who oversees offshore drilling programs at the Minerals Management Service, will retire at the end of the month, according to an e-mail sent by an agency official to staff and obtained... more »

• Dilworth wants board fighting to stop

  April 28, 2010 10:26 PM

  Whether he leaves or not, East Baton Rouge Schools Superintendent John Dilworth says finger pointing and fighting among board members needs to stop. The latest argument stems from board member Noel Hammatt and a letter he sent to the other members. Hammatt said Vice President Jay Augustine may be... more »

• Dilworth breaks his silence on News 2 at 10

  April 28, 2010 6:02 PM

  News 2 caught up with East Baton Rouge Parish Schools Superintendent John Dilworth on Wednesday. Watch News 2 at 10 to hear his reaction to bickering among board members and the questions regarding his resignation. more »

• Speculation continues as EBR superintendent reconsiders resignation

  April 20, 2010 10:13 PM

  Four days after suddenly resigning as superintendent of East Baton Rouge Parish Schools, John Dilworth is reconsidering the move. That decision was made after Dilworth met with community and board leaders, as well as Baton Rouge school children. But speculation continues as to why he resigned in the first... more »

• EBR board "insulted" by BR Chamber statement

  April 19, 2010 10:17 PM

  East Baton Rouge Parish School Board members say they're insulted by the Baton Rouge Chamber's reaction to the school superintendent's resignation. Superintendent John Dilworth turned in his resignation letter to the district last Friday. He cited his wife's health and the inability to sell his Alabama home as reasons.... more »

• Jefferson Parish president resigns

  January 8, 2010 1:36 PM

  Jefferson Parish President Aaron Broussard resigned Friday as federal officials investigated alleged corruption in parish government. Mike Ellis, the attorney for Broussard, said he knew of no pending criminal charges and that the 60-year-old Broussard was stepping down "to clear the air and not be a lightning rod for... more »

• Independence mayor says police chief resigning

  January 7, 2010 9:17 AM

  Independence Police Chief Anthony Maurer will step down from office. That's the latest this morning from Mayor Mike Ragusa. Maurer is at the center of a federal investigation by U.S Attorney Jim Letten's office. Chief Maurer is charged with arranging for unqualified voters to cast ballots in a February 2008... more »

• Justice of the peace resigns after controversy

  November 3, 2009 4:19 PM

  A justice of the peace who refused to marry an interracial couple resigned on Tuesday. Keith Bardwell refused to marry Terence McKay and Beth Humphrey in Tangipahoa last month because he feared their children would suffer criticism. Bardwell's lawyers advised him to step down because he would be taken... more »