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  • LWC offers 'earn while you learn' program for aspiring truck drivers Play Video

    February 3, 2022 8:44 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Workforce Commission is launching a new program to help combat the nationwide truck driver shortage. The "Drive Your Future" training grant offers those who qualify an opportunity to participate in a five-week apprenticeship that, if completed, will result in the student obtaining a... more »
  • Louisiana hospitals grappling with nurse shortage Play Video

    June 30, 2021 6:23 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The COVID-19 pandemic has shined a new spotlight on the need for more nurses. Demand has grown in nearly every state, and it's no different in Baton Rouge. Monica Nijoka is the Chief Nursing Officer at Baton Rouge General. She says nursing isn't just a job,... more »
  • Virtual advocacy & campaign training workshop open to Louisiana residents

    July 27, 2020 8:14 AM

    NEW ORLEANS - The Congressional Black Caucus Institute (CBCI) is offering a seminar series entitled "Advocacy & Campaign Training (ACT) Workshops" in New Orleans, Atlanta, Los Angles, and Denver. The ACT workshops will be held virtually on August 21st and 22nd for residents in or near New Orleans and... more »
  • Sheriff hires former BRPD chief to run training program

    January 29, 2020 10:15 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Former Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie has joined the ranks of the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. Dabadie started earlier this month and oversees the department's training division. Dabadie announced he was stepping down as police chief in July 2017. The move came after... more »
  • CIA announces new 'Puppy Class' K-9 graduates

    December 9, 2017 8:44 PM

    Three K-9s have graduated from the CIA Fall 2017 "Puppy Class" this week. After four months of vigorous training, Nicole, Indigo, and Freya have all passed their certification requirements to join the agency. The dogs are required to pass two certifications from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and... more »
  • BRPD holds open house for new recruits Play Video

    March 25, 2017 11:13 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Academy opened it's doors Saturday to show what the department has to offer. It was well attended with people like Tykisha Knighten, who has a degree in criminal justice, but a personal experience inspired her to come here. "I had an... more »
  • Coach Orgeron previews LSU spring practice Play Video

    March 7, 2017 3:37 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Coach Ed Orgeron previewed the tigers' upcoming spring practice in a press conference Tuesday. The LSU football team will return to the field for spring practice on Saturday, Mar. 11, and Orgeron answered several questions about the tigers heading into Spring. Most of the questions... more »
  • BRPD offering 'ladies only' concealed handgun class

    February 15, 2017 4:38 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department is offering a ladies only concealed handgun course in March. The class, taught by police firearm instructors, will be open to all women over the age of 21 and cost $100. Participants must provide their own handgun and ammunition for the... more »
  • Saints to hold 2017 training camp at practice facility in Metairie

    February 9, 2017 5:16 PM

    NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Saints will hold their annual training camp this summer at the team's practice facility in Metairie, Saints General Manager and Executive Vice President Mickey Loomis announced. The Saints held the first phase of their past three training camps at the Greenbrier in White... more »
  • Area law enforcement trains for riots and large crowds Play Video

    January 17, 2017 9:09 PM

    GONZALES- Nearly two dozen law enforcement officers from around the state and region spent the day training in tactical gear for possible riots and large crowds. They want to make sure they are ready for any situation. Last year, we saw first hand just how tense things can get.... more »
  • LSU players report to campus on Wednesday

    August 2, 2016 6:10 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU expects to welcome 105 players to campus on Wednesday as the Tigers prepare for their 12th season under head coach Les Miles. The 2016 football season will open on Saturday, Sept. 3 against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. It’s the first major college... more »
  • Red Cross to offer training opportunities for much-needed volunteers

    January 13, 2016 11:33 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The American Red Cross in Louisiana has put out a call looking for volunteers as the nonprofit ramps up efforts to prepare for flood threats resulting from winter storms. “While we urge our neighbors living in communities threatened by these floodwaters to keep informed about conditions... more »
  • Investigative Unit: Almost half of New Roads Police Department not POST certified Play Video

    November 18, 2015 6:09 PM

    NEW ROADS - Tonight, concern is mounting over some officers' credentials in the City of New Roads Police Department. One officer told us those in the department aren't being adequately trained with their firearms, but they still carry a gun and a badge. Numbers obtained by the Investigative Unit... more »
  • Marine killed, others hurt in training crash

    September 10, 2015 9:09 PM

    CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - A Marine was killed and 18 others were hurt in a crash during a training mission Thursday. Specific details have not been released, but it was revealed a vehicle rolled over. The Marine was assigned to the 1st Marine Division, San Diego ABC affiliate KGTV... more »
  • Cadets have first day of training in Baton Rouge

    August 30, 2015 6:34 PM

    BATON ROUGE, La. - Dozens of cadets reported to their first official day of training at the Louisiana State Police Training Academy. "We want to make sure that the right people are here," Sgt. Nick Manale told News Two. "We want to make sure that these men and women are... more »

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