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  • 'Deliberate indifference' toward violent kids at Angola? Federal judge says it looks that way

    August 29, 2023 2:18 PM

    BATON ROUGE — A federal judge said Tuesday that based on what she has heard so far, Louisiana is showing a “deliberate indifference” toward juveniles held at a youth center on the grounds of the state penitentiary at Angola. U.S. District Judge Shelley Dick said those challenging Louisiana’s sending... more »
  • Basketball association official 'blindsided' by accused child molester at league draft Play Video

    November 17, 2021 10:27 PM

    GONZALES - Days after an accused child molester was seen at the Ascension Youth Basketball Association's annual draft, the league's president says he was blindsided by the unexpected appearance. Carl Siener, who has been with AYBA for decades, says he was unaware Jermaine Miles would be attending Saturday's draft... more »
  • Law enforcement officers spend evening playing basketball with neighborhood kids Play Video

    June 29, 2021 5:08 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A community outreach program has restarted its effort to stem violent crime in Baton Rouge neighborhoods. TRUCE, an organization comprised of law enforcement and business owners, held a walk in the Glen Oaks neighborhood Monday afternoon. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office provided a basketball... more »
  • Summer job program aims to keep kids safe amid rash of violence Play Video

    May 2, 2019 11:27 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A recent spike in gun violence involving youth and young adults is a major reason the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program exists, says program administrator Nina Hunter with Employ BR. "We can get them off the street. Most of our kids in danger are some where... more »
  • Four suspects in custody in connection to Rhoda Drive shooting

    October 23, 2017 7:05 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Authorities have arrested four teenagers after a man was robbed, shot and left for dead on a sidewalk last week. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, 17-year-old Kyriel Spencer, 18-year-old Darius Clark, 17-year-old Jerrin Spencer and 17-year-old Eric Johnson are charged in the... more »
  • Deadline extended to apply for BR youth work program

    March 2, 2017 12:58 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced that the deadline has extended to apply for the EmployBR Young Adult Services Out-of-School Youth Program. The deadline has been extended until Mar. 3 at 5 p.m. The program, Making a Positive Step, runs for eight weeks starting March 13... more »
  • Work program to hire 100 youth begins in March

    February 22, 2017 6:14 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The EmployBR Young Adult Services program is looking to hire 100 of the community's youth who are out of school for an eight-week work experience program, Mayor-President Sharon West Broome announced. The program, Making a Positive Stop (MAPS), is open to applicants between the ages of... more »
  • State Police: Escapees from Swanson Center for Youth captured

    February 4, 2017 2:08 PM

    MONROE - Two youths from Swanson Center for Youth escaped from the facility on Monday, Jan. 30. On Feb. 4 around 10:15 a.m., both Kiore Collins and Kelvin Provost were captured and taken into custody, according to State Police. State Police, along with the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office,... more »
  • Student hospitalized after fight at school Friday

    April 29, 2016 3:56 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A fight at a school required emergency personnel and police Friday afternoon. First responders were called to McKinley High School around 2:30 for a brawl involving students. The fight involved multiple people who were hurt, those who reported the incident advised authorities. Police cars and fire... more »

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