EDUCATION
Petition Started Over Finalists Selected for East Baton Rouge Schools Superintendent
A social media group identifying as a coalition of community members is calling for the recall of all nine East Baton Rouge school board members.
LOCAL
Baton Rouge Launches Comprehensive Cleanup Initiative for Busy Intersections
BATON ROUGE, La. — To enhance the city’s visual appeal and environmental health, Baton Rouge officials have rolled out a new corridor cleanup program targeting 54 busy intersections as part of the broader 'Brighten Up Baton Rouge' initiative. The move comes in response to a study by Keep
LOCAL
Council Members and Advocates Challenge Baton Rouge District Map, Citing Voting Rights Concerns
Baton Rouge, LA – Tensions are escalating within the East Baton Rouge Metro Council as five African American council members prepare to file a lawsuit against the parish, alleging violations of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The legal action challenges the newly approved district map, which the plaintiffs argue dilutes
SPORTS
Augustus to be Inducted into Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Saturday
BATON ROUGE, La – Seimone Augustus, former LSU women's basketball star, four-time WNBA champion, and three-time Olympic gold medalist, will be inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday. Augustus, currently an assistant coach for the LSU women's basketball team, has had a remarkable year.