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• Enhanced high school graduation security in EBR after fight, gun arrest at ceremony Play Video

  May 20, 2026 7:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE - High school graduation ceremonies resumed at the F.G. Clark Activity Center following a fight and gun arrest there on Monday, May 18. Broadmoor High and Glen Oaks High Schools' graduations were the first ceremonies held there on Wednesday since a group of people started fighting during... more »

• 18-year-old arrested, allegedly tried to bring gun into graduation ceremony Play Video

  May 19, 2026 7:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE — An 18-year-old was arrested for allegedly trying to bring a gun into a high school graduation ceremony after a fight broke out. The Baton Rouge Police Department said an officer saw Allen Applewhite fighting several people inside the F.G. Clark Activity Center at Southern University. ... more »

• Voters reject amendment for St. George to create its own school district Play Video

  May 16, 2026 9:25 PM

  ST. GEORGE — After its near-15-year push to separate from the East Baton Rouge Parish School District, Louisiana voters rejected St. George’s effort to create its own school system. With about all of the state's 3,722 precincts reporting unofficial returns, Amendment 2 was failing 69% to 31%. It fared... more »

• DA files to have teen's bond revoked after he was arrested for second time in 6 days Play Video

  May 12, 2026 5:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE — East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore wants an 18-year-old's bond revoked for charges stemming from the first of his two arrests within six days. Xavier Williams was arrested on April 29 for allegedly trying to hit his girlfriend at his uncle's house in Baker. He... more »

• Pass the Torch luncheon celebrates Baton Rouge scholarship winners Play Video

  May 11, 2026 6:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Pass the Torch scholarship luncheon was held on Monday at the Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Baton Rouge. The luncheon celebrated the 2026 Pass the Torch Scholarship winners and applicants from Scotlandville High School and Baker High School. "I feel like I worked pretty hard.... more »

• New report says Louisiana's system for funding public schools is outdated, proposes changes Play Video

  May 11, 2026 1:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Louisiana's system for funding public schools is outdated, according to a report by Louisiana Kids Matter. The report includes changes to the current funding system, Louisiana's Minimum Foundation Program, that would send money to schools based on students' needs. The current system determines how much... more »

• Southern University plans to expand student housing with $77 million residence halls Play Video

  May 10, 2026 3:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Southern University is planning to expand its housing options with a new $43 million residence hall for freshmen and sophomores, approved by the Louisiana Board of Regents in April, according to The Advocate . The dorm will feature four stories with room for about 500 beds,... more »

• LSU to begin offering bachelor's degree in artificial intelligence this fall Play Video

  May 9, 2026 7:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Starting in the fall of 2026, LSU will begin offering a bachelor’s degree in Artificial Intelligence. LSU said the degree, offered through the University’s College of Engineering, will make it the first university in the state to offer it. In recent years, LSU... more »

• Amendment would create new St. George school district; see arguments for, against ballot measure Play Video

  May 9, 2026 4:55 PM

  ST. GEORGE — Voters across Louisiana will decide if the City of St. George can break away from the East Baton Rouge Parish School System and form its own school district on May 16. If approved, the St. George Community School System would become its own district. According to... more »

• EBRSO used license plate readers to track down school bus shooting suspects in minutes Play Video

  May 6, 2026 7:23 PM

  EAST BATON ROUGE - Three cousins were arrested mere minutes after deputies say they followed a school bus and shot a teenager as he got off it in East Baton Rouge Parish. East Baton Rouge Parish sheriff's deputies took Cameron Williams, 19; Xavier Williams, 18; and Kriston Williams, 18,... more »

• Baton Rouge elementary students surprise principal after she beat cancer Play Video

  May 6, 2026 1:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Principal Kathie Johnson, who recently beat cancer, thought she was going into school for a routine meeting when she received the surprise of a lifetime. On Wednesday, students and staff at Villa Del Rey Creative Sciences and Arts Magnet School wore green to honor their principal,... more »

• DA aims to revoke bond for Istrouma student previously arrested on gun charges Play Video

  April 27, 2026 6:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE — District Attorney Hillar Moore wants to have an Istrouma High School student, who was previously arrested after a gun went off during class, put back in jail in East Baton Rouge. According to court documents, the East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney's Office filed a motion... more »

• Police arrest man accused of stealing 7 school buses in a month Play Video

  April 22, 2026 6:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police arrested a man accused of stealing seven school buses from three schools over the course of a month. Christopher Johnson, 20, was arrested Tuesday on seven counts of theft of a motor vehicle. WBRZ previously reported that he was wanted for allegedly... more »

• Advocates rally in Baton Rouge in support of expanding the LA Gator Scholarship Program Play Video

  April 22, 2026 6:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Students, families, and advocates rallied at the Pentagon Barracks in Downtown Baton Rouge, calling for more funding for the LA Gator Scholarship Program. Kamyrn McKinnis is a graduating senior at Jehovah Jireh Christian Academy. It's a private school in Baton Rouge that she attends with help... more »

• George Rodrigue Foundation announces 2026 scholarship contest winners; see and hear the winning pieces

  April 22, 2026 2:04 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — The George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts has announced the winners of its annual visual art and songwriting contests, who will each receive a share of $25,000 in scholarships. The Rodrigue Foundation's theme for its 2026 contest was "Unveiling the Bayou: Light and Shadow." Thirteen... more »

• Coroner identifies Hammond father allegedly killed by his 13-year-old son at school drop-off Play Video

  April 20, 2026 12:42 PM

  HAMMOND — The Tangipahoa Parish Coroner's Office has identified the man allegedly shot and killed by his 13-year-old son outside a Hammond school last week. Damien Combs, 45, was shot on April 14 outside the Tangipahoa Alternative Programs campus on Crystal Street, officials said. Police said his 13-year-old... more »

• Louisiana schools to implement updated reading and writing standards in 2027

  April 13, 2026 10:38 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Students in Louisiana will soon benefit from new English language arts standards that place a stronger emphasis on reading and writing fundamentals, state education officials said Monday. The new standards, developed by Louisiana educators through a public review process led by the Louisiana Department of Education,... more »

• Protesters call for school closure six months after Smitty's explosion Play Video

  April 4, 2026 7:22 PM

  ROSELAND — Protesters are calling for the immediate closure of a school near the site of the August 2025 Smitty's Supply explosion. Demonstrators walked to City Hall demanding protection for children who attend Roseland Montessori School. Allie Ponvelle with the Blue Shirt Justice League said she worries for those... more »

• Would cheer, dance and lacrosse be safer if sanctioned as high school sports? Play Video

  April 3, 2026 11:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A House resolution seeks to recognize high school dance, cheer and lacrosse teams as sanctioned sports in a move that could bring greater structure and safety oversight to activities long popular among students but not governed like traditional athletics. House Concurrent Resolution 10 , introduced by... more »

• Scotlandville Magnet High student arrested for allegedly shooting classmate after fight at school Play Video

  April 2, 2026 5:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Scotlandville Magnet High School student was arrested for attempted murder after he allegedly shot at three of his younger classmates after school, hitting one of them in the arm. According to an arrest affidavit from the Baton Rouge Police Department, a 15-year-old student intervened in... more »

• Water problems force closure of St. Helena College and Career Academy Play Video

  April 1, 2026 1:06 PM

  GREENSBURG — St. Helena Parish school officials say they will close its College and Career Academy at 1 p.m. Wednesday because the facility doesn't have any water service. The closure impacts only the St. Helena College and Career Academy and other school campuses will remain open. "We apologize... more »

• St. Amant High School hosts farmers market featuring student projects Play Video

  March 28, 2026 12:15 PM

  ST. AMANT —Students from the St. Amant High School Agriscience Department, along with students from the Future Farmers of America, held a farmer's market on Saturday at the St. Amant High School Greenhouse. The farmer's market gave residents in the area an opportunity to shop for vegetables, herbs, house... more »

• 5th Circuit says Ten Commandments law to remain in effect while ACLU appeals to US Supreme Court Play Video

  March 24, 2026 5:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A federal appeals court said Tuesday that a law ordering Louisiana's public schools and universities to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom will remain in effect while the ACLU takes a challenge to the U.S. Supreme Court. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in... more »

• Special education teacher arrested for allegedly abusing 6-year-old student in Loranger Play Video

  March 24, 2026 12:41 PM

  LORANGER — A special education teacher accused of physically abusing a student at Loranger Elementary School has been arrested, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said Tuesday. The sheriff's office said a school resource officer was tipped off by school leadership about an incident between special education teacher Laura Tallo,... more »

• West Baton Rouge Parish schools to hold job fair for teachers Play Video

  March 23, 2026 6:29 PM

  PORT ALLEN — West Baton Rouge Parish Schools announced that a teacher job fair would be held on Tuesday, March 24. The fair will be held at the West Baton Rouge Convention Center from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. New hires for the 2026-2027 school year will receive a... more »

• New Orleans teacher arrested on child porn charges additionally charged with video voyeurism Play Video

  March 23, 2026 2:43 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — A French teacher and tennis coach at Isidore Newman School in New Orleans, previously arrested on child pornography charges, has been additionally charged with video voyeurism of a child under 17. According to the Louisiana Department of Justice, 49-year-old Benoit G. Cransac was originally arrested by... more »

• Southern University reveals new amphitheater and outdoor classroom Play Video

  March 20, 2026 4:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Southern University officially opened a new amphitheater and outdoor classroom on Friday. The amphitheater, which can hold up to 1,500 people, was conceived during the pandemic as a way for students to continue learning in an outdoor setting. The design of the amphitheater reflects the... more »

• Albany High teacher arrested on sexual battery charge; investigators urge others to come forward Play Video

  March 19, 2026 7:13 PM

  ALBANY — A former Albany High School teacher and wrestling coach is facing charges after being accused of inappropriate behavior involving students. According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, 48-year-old Byron Humphrey was booked Wednesday afternoon for misdemeanor sexual battery. He is listed on Albany High School’s website as... more »

• Southern University School of Nursing celebrates Best Nursing School award Play Video

  March 16, 2026 11:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Southern University School of Nursing celebrated being named the best nursing school in the country by Nurse.org. Southern has received the accolade from the nursing news and education resource two years in a row. “Being named Best Nursing School in the U.S. for two... more »

• Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School invites community to step back in time with annual auction Play Video

  March 15, 2026 12:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School invites the community to step back in time with its annual speakeasy auction featuring an evening of food, entertainment and fundraising to support students and programs at the school. "All of the funds that we raise support ... the school,"... more »

• Former East Baton Rouge Parish School Superintendent being considered for CEO of Chicago Public Schools

  March 13, 2026 3:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Former East Baton Rouge Parish School Superintendent Dr. Narcisse is in the running to be the next CEO of Chicago Public Schools, according to the Chicago Board of Education. The board said more than 100 candidates applied nationwide, with the current names being considered for the... more »

• East Baton Rouge Parish Schools to host community meeting on realignment and school start times

  March 13, 2026 2:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Parish School System announced plans on Friday to host a community meeting discussing the district's proposed realignment plans and adjustments to school start times. At the meeting, district leaders will provide information and gather feedback from families, educators and community members regarding... more »

• Ponchatoula High School experiences power outage; students being sent home early

  March 13, 2026 10:12 AM

  PONCHATOULA — Ponchatoula High School experienced a power outage on Friday morning. The school initially said that Entergy identified the issue, but later said that Entergy was not able to restore power to the school on Friday morning. "We are coordinating buses to pick up students and transfer... more »

• More than 200 area high school students learn about maritime careers from industry professionals Play Video

  March 12, 2026 7:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE — More than 200 Baton Rouge area high school students attended the third-annual Maritime Careers Educational Roadshow on Thursday, where they learned about careers in one of Louisiana's top industries. Students met maritime professionals, heard directly from industry leaders and experienced career opportunities at interactive stations. ... more »

• 'Another child, stray bullet:' School and community leaders call for an end to violence Play Video

  March 11, 2026 6:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE - School and community leaders called for an end to shootings on Wednesday, after the deaths of two different children in two different incidents in the past week. East Baton Rouge School Superintendent Lamont Cole said it didn't matter whether the children attended EBR Schools; both are... more »

• Kentwood High Magnet School moves students after AC unit malfunctions generating smoke

  March 9, 2026 2:18 PM

  KENTWOOD — Kentwood High Magnet School released a statement saying that all students are safe after a malfunctioning AC unit began generating smoke Monday morning. Due to the smoke, the school moved students to the junior high side of campus. School officials said the smoke has since been... more »

• Memorial services announced for former LSU tight end William Frederick Truax III Play Video

  March 9, 2026 9:58 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Memorial services were announced for a former LSU football player. William Frederick Truax III, also known as Billy Truax and Poppi Tru, died on Jan. 7 in Denton, Texas, at the age of 82. Truax originally enrolled in the Holy Cross boarding school in New... more »

• St. Helena Parish School District announces new partnership to provide free ACT preparation to students Play Video

  March 2, 2026 11:06 AM

  BATON ROUGE — St. Helena Parish School District on Monday announced a new partnership with Top Tutors for Us to provide free ACT preparation to students in the district. Top Tutors for Us, founded by Louisiana native Angelica Harris, who developed her own test prep system after raising her... more »

• Congressman Cleo Fields visits East Baton Rouge Parish schools as part of new initiative Play Video

  February 27, 2026 3:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Congressman Cleo Fields visited several schools in East Baton Rouge Parish on Friday to educate students on the role of government through a new initiative. The Congress to the Classroom initiative aims to strengthen students' understanding of government, highlight the importance of education and encourage civic... more »

• Mayor-President Sid Edwards announces annual workforce experience for high school students Play Video

  February 27, 2026 12:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Mayor-President Sid Edwards announced an annual workforce experience for high school students on Friday. The 2026 Mayor's Youth Workforce Experience is a paid eight-week summer career awareness and internship program being offered to high school students. The program aims to connect teens with professional mentors,... more »

• REPORT: Baton Rouge nonprofit allegedly paid for man awaiting murder trial to speak to kids about gun safety Play Video

  February 27, 2026 12:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge nonprofit part of a corruption investigation allegedly paid for a man awaiting trial for murder to speak to children about gun safety and violence, according to a report by The Advocate . According to city-parish records, Safe, Hopeful, Healthy paid 36-year-old Marvin Payne... more »

• St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office introduces new initiative investing in students Play Video

  February 22, 2026 3:44 PM

  MORGAN CITY — The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office introduced a new initiative designed to directly invest in students within the parish on Saturday. The Futures Project, a 10-lesson curriculum taught each semester, will focus on helping students navigate real-life challenges while building skills to succeed in the future.... more »

• EBR School Board to vote on next steps for new high school Play Video

  February 18, 2026 7:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE - On Thursday, the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board will take votes on several multimillion dollar projects. One of the projects includes a new high school located within the proposed St. George independent school district. WBRZ spoke to Michael Faulk, a former superintendent of the Central... more »

• Franklin Mardi Gras parade rolls through town Play Video

  February 17, 2026 3:07 PM

  FRANKLIN — The Franklin Mardi Gras parade rolled through town on Tuesday as the city joined the state-wide Carnival celebration. Families began lining Main Street more than an hour before the parade started. Parade-goers got to see the Franklin High School Marching Band, dance groups and dozens of... more »

• Two students arrested for fighting teachers on back-to-back days at Istrouma High School Play Video

  February 17, 2026 11:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Two Istrouma High School students were arrested for fighting school faculty on consecutive days, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Last Tuesday, 18-year-old Jordan George was arrested for battery of a school teacher. The next day, 17-year-old Tyra Tillman was arrested on the same charge.... more »

• 2 Make a Difference: The Steam Expo Play Video

  February 13, 2026 11:44 PM

  GREENSBURG — In this week's 2 Make a Difference, Sylvia Weatherspoon covers the St. Helena Parish Steam Expo, which provides experiences in science, technology, engineering, arts/agriculture and math outside of the classroom. If you know someone who makes a difference, send their name, contact information and a brief summary... more »

• Man convicted of fatally shooting 14-year-old, injuring 2 outside Bogalusa High basketball game

  February 12, 2026 1:57 PM

  BOGALUSA — A man was found guilty of fatally shooting a 14-year-old and injuring two others who broke into a car outside a Bogalusa High School Basketball game. Keldric Harry, 18, was convicted on one count of second-degree murder and two counts of attempted second-degree murder. According to... more »

• Westdale Middle School holds sixth annual white coat ceremony for aquaponics students Play Video

  February 11, 2026 6:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Westdale Middle School held its sixth annual white coat ceremony on Wednesday for students in its aquaponics program. The aquaponics program allows students to grow plants and raise fish in a controlled indoor lab environment while learning real-world STEM skills. Nearly 30 students received white lab... more »

• Liberty Magnet High School students stage walk out in protest of ICE operations Play Video

  February 6, 2026 12:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Students at Liberty Magnet High School staged a walkout on Friday in protest of ICE operations around the country and within the state. The protests come after two U.S. citizens were shot in Minneapolis in January and the highly publicized attempted removal of a 5-year-old boy... more »

• Baker High School debuts new auditorium at Tuesday ribbon-cutting ceremony Play Video

  February 3, 2026 6:23 PM

  BAKER — Baker High School debuted its new auditorium at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday. Students celebrated with a performance on the new stage. The upgraded auditorium can seat more than 700 people. School officials said they have big plans for the new space. "This building symbolizes... more »

• Students from East Baton Rouge launch GPS trackers into Mississippi River to track litter movement Play Video

  February 2, 2026 1:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Students from several East Baton Rouge schools gathered at the LSU Center for River Studies on the Water Campus in Baton Rouge on Monday to launch GPS trackers into the Mississippi River. The project, led by the Global Geospatial Institute, provided students with GPS trackers allowing... more »

• ESPN's College GameDay heads to Baton Rouge Play Video

  February 1, 2026 1:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE — ESPN's College GameDay is headed to Baton Rouge on Feb. 14 for a rival game between No. 3 South Carolina Gamecocks and the No. 6 LSU Tigers. The game will be live on ABC and WBRZ from the Pete Maravich Center beginning at 7 p.m. with... more »

• Westdale Middle counselor found dead after being accused of inappropriately messaging minor Play Video

  January 28, 2026 4:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Westdale Middle Magnet School counselor accused this month of inappropriately messaging a minor was found dead on the campus of the former Glen Oaks Middle School on Wednesday, the same day he was named in an arrest warrant, sources tell WBRZ. Quinton Dixon's body was... more »

• Wilkinson County High School increases security for Friday night game following student's death Play Video

  January 23, 2026 5:25 PM

  WOODVILLE, Ms. — Wilkinson County High School is tightening security for a Friday night game after the death of a student-athlete. Wilkinson County senior 17-year-old Enaje Bates died from injuries she received during a shooting in Centreville, according to a report from The Democrat . Deputies with the... more »

• University Laboratory School to be certified as a National Arbor Foundation Tree Campus Play Video

  January 23, 2026 11:26 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Green will certify University Laboratory School as a National Arbor Foundation Tree Campus after U-High students successfully grew and planted 13 cypress trees. The project, created by 11th-grade International Baccalaureate student Vaughn Meiners and his instructor Karen Holden, partnered the students with LSU Lakes... more »

• NFL Hall of Famer speaks to student-athletes at Glen Oaks High School Play Video

  January 22, 2026 7:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE — NFL Hall of Famer Robert Brazile spoke to capital-area student athletes at Glen Oaks High School on Thursday. Students from Glen Oaks, Istrouma and McKinley high schools were able to attend the "Heart of a Hall of Famer" event, where Brazile spoke about leadership, perseverance and... more »

• Head custodian at St. Mary Parish elementary school named 2026 national RISE Award honoree Play Video

  January 22, 2026 3:43 PM

  BALDWIN — Donella Wagner, the head custodian at Raintree Elementary School in Baldwin, has been named the 2026 National Recognizing Inspiring School Employees, or RISE, Award honoree. Wagner was honored with the award by U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon on Thursday. The RISE Award recognizes education support... more »

• Jury acquits ex-officer of charges he failed his duty to confront gunman in Texas school shooting Play Video

  January 21, 2026 8:58 PM

  CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — A former police officer was acquitted Wednesday evening of charges he failed in his duties to confront the gunman at an Uvalde, Texas, elementary school during the critical opening minutes of what would become one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history. Jurors... more »

• Louisiana Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Foundation opens Inspiration Center at Howell Park Play Video

  January 19, 2026 11:09 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Foundation officially unveiled a new youth and family service center at Howell Park on Monday. The community investment initiative named the Inspiration Center offers critical services and resources for disinvested communities in an effort to decrease violent crime, expand... more »

• Ten Commandments posters donated to Louisiana Public Schools during legal battle Play Video

  January 19, 2026 10:24 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Almost all of the public school systems in Louisiana received posters featuring the Ten Commandments to be hung up in classrooms if approved by a federal appeals court, according to a report by The Advocate. A state law requiring public K-12 schools and colleges to display... more »

• LSU's Tiger Girls dance team secures two second-place finishes at national championship Play Video

  January 18, 2026 7:45 PM

  ORLANDO — LSU's dance team is returning home with two awards following the 2026 UDA College and Dance Team National Championships on Sunday. The Tiger Girls secured two second-place finishes at the competition, placing in both the Hip Hop and Jazz categories. The second-place finish in Jazz is... more »

• Student accused of bringing gun to Dutchtown High was also arrested in middle school, deputies say Play Video

  January 16, 2026 4:10 PM

  GEISMAR — A 15-year-old arrested for allegedly bringing a gun to Dutchtown High School on Thursday was arrested in middle school on terrorizing charges, according to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies said the teen, currently being held at St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention Center, was previously arrested in... more »

• Tangiphoa deputies arrest Ponchatoula High student who allegedly injured teacher during fight Play Video

  January 7, 2026 3:26 PM

  PONCHATOULA — A Ponchatoula High School student was arrested Wednesday after allegedly injuring a teacher during a fight at school, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said. The student, a 15-year-old boy, allegedly got into a fight involving three other students outside the school cafeteria before 8 a.m. TPSO said... more »

• LIGO observatory kicks off new year with Science Saturday Play Video

  January 3, 2026 8:03 PM

  LIVINGSTON - The LIGO observatory kicked off the new year with its first Science Saturday of the year. The free event encouraged kids to learn about new things with hands-on activities and museum tours. "Every month, we have a different setup," science educator Mishael Sedas said. "For example,... more »

• East Feliciana Sheriff's Office opens investigation following teen's death Play Video

  December 29, 2025 3:48 PM

  CLINTON — The East Feliciana Sheriff's Office opened an investigation into a teen's death that occurred in December. East Feliciana Sheriff Jeff Travis said that an investigation into 14-year-old Gavyn Cunningham's suicide was already underway when a tip from Crimestoppers came in alleging that Cunningham was bullied. Sheriff... more »

• Baton Rouge high school projects planned for new year following $42 million bond sale Play Video

  December 27, 2025 1:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Several Baton Rouge public high schools are set to receive additions alongside repairs and renovations following a recent multimillion-dollar bond sale. The parish school board agreed to a $40 million bond sale in October to enhance the high school experience in Baton Rouge schools. The sale... more »

• East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office hosts Holiday Ham Giveaway at Glen Oaks High School Play Video

  December 22, 2025 11:57 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office hosted a Holiday Ham Giveaway on Monday at Glen Oaks High School. The sheriff's office distributed nearly 200 holiday hams and gifts to community members, including toys for children. The giveaway, done in partnership with Healthy Blue and AmeriHealth... more »

• Attendance recovers at Baton Rouge schools following drop due to immigration sweeps

  December 20, 2025 3:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Student attendance fell dramatically following the federal immigration sweep that began in Baton Rouge earlier this month; however, many of those students are starting to return to class, according to The Advocate . Attendance originally declined in public schools with large amounts of Hispanic students and... more »