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• Amid sexual harassment allegations, two women appointed to LSU governing boards

  March 31, 2021 7:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Following weeks of public outcry over LSU sexual harassment allegations, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced the appointment of two women to LSU governing boards. Terrie Sterling will take over Marty Chabert's seat on the Board of Regents. Sterling is the CEO of Terrie Sterling, LLC, and... more »

• Apartment won't void LSU students lease after break-ins Play Video

  September 26, 2017 11:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Twice in September, a thief snuck into an apartment while four women slept, stealing possessions and making off with two vehicles, according to the women's parents. The women, all LSU students, want to move out of the Sterling Burbank apartment complex located just south of campus. However, parents... more »

• Man arrested after bringing firearm to Baton Rouge protest

  May 6, 2017 7:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a man after he brought a firearm to a protest taking place near two schools Saturday afternoon. According to BRPD, 30-year-old Paul Richey of Denham Springs was arrested after he brought the firearm to a protest in the 9100 block of Airline Highway. ... more »

• Recovery a big topic at District 5 town hall meeting Play Video

  May 4, 2017 11:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE - City leaders discussed recovery at a town-hall style meeting Thursday. Councilwoman Erika Green held the meeting at Antioch A Full Baptist Church. Nearly a dozen people got to ask questions about the city's initiative to get back to normal after a rough year. Presentations came from the... more »

• Bond set at $25k for man accused of threatening BRPD officers, families

  May 4, 2017 10:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Zachary man has been arrested for making threats against Baton Rouge Police Department Officers and their families on social media. Louisiana State Police say Thallemus Thomas made a post on social media in a different name. The post read "It's time Baton Rouge u didn't... more »

• Together Baton Rouge wants Alton Sterling video released Play Video

  May 3, 2017 8:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Community activist group Together Baton Rouge wants officials to release all videos that captured the Alton Sterling shooting last year. "The only way the public can have some satisfaction is to the know the facts," Reverend Lee Wesley said. "And the facts will not be known unless... more »

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  May 2, 2017 8:13 AM

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• Baton Rouge Union of Police condemns Metro Council following protesters settlement

  November 29, 2016 11:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Following a settlement reached last week involving demonstrators from the Alton Sterling protests in July, the Baton Rouge Union of Police released a statement reprimanding City Council for their decision. Part of the statement reads: "The repercussions of this payoff is not only a slap... more »

• Settlement approved in Alton Sterling protests lawsuit

  November 22, 2016 9:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Metro Council approved a $100,000 settlement for 92 protesters that were arrested during the Alton Sterling protests. The money will be paid in equal parts by the City of Baton Rouge and law enforcement agencies. Each person will receive $230 in damages... more »

• Alton Sterling's aunt, slain officer's dad embrace, pray at memorial

  July 18, 2016 11:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Alton Sterling's aunt and the father of one of the officers killed in an ambush Sunday morning in Baton Rouge met at a growing memorial for the slain officers Monday night. A photo taken by ABC News Correspondent Lana Zak shows Sandra Sterling and Hosea Jackson... more »

• State Police, EBRSO, others to work security at Sterling funeral Play Video

  July 14, 2016 10:22 PM

  Baton Rouge - Thousands are expected to attend a funeral for Alton Sterling on Southern University's campus Friday morning. News 2 learned new information about the security plan for the large event. The basketball court inside F.G. Clark Activity Center has been converted into a place where people will... more »

• Law enforcement finalizing plans for Sterling funeral security Play Video

  July 13, 2016 11:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - State Police and the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office expect to have security plans finalized for Alton Sterling's funeral sometime Thursday. Law enforcement told News 2's Brett Buffington between 3,000 and 5,000 people are expected at the event at Southern University's F.G. Clark Activity Center. ... more »

• Together Baton Rouge wants political change after Alton Sterling shooting Play Video

  July 12, 2016 8:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A prominent grass-roots organization wants law enforcement and economic reforms in response to the Alton Sterling shooting. Together Baton Rouge held a lunch in Mid-City Tuesday with over 300 faith and civic leaders in attendance. "We have a faulty foundation, we have problematic foundation, we have an... more »

• Prosecuting cops in Alton Sterling case could be difficult Play Video

  July 7, 2016 7:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The bar will be high for prosecuting two police officers in the Alton Sterling case, a former federal prosecutor said Thursday. "You have to show there was a deprivation of rights, the standard is high, but it's just as high in a murder case," said former U.S.... more »