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Louisiana college students invited to apply for Gov. Edwards’ Fellows Program
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – College students across the state are invited to apply for a Fellows Program that Gov. John Bel Edwards calls “a unique opportunity for students to have a front-row seat to the inner workings of government and public policy.” The Governor’s Fellows Program has been helping Louisiana students for the past […] → Read More
Arrest: Baton Rouge man accused of attacking girlfriend on Christmas Day
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – A Baton Rouge man was arrested over the holiday weekend after he was accused of attacking his live-in girlfriend of 18 years. According to an official report completed by a deputy with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office (EBRSO), Raul Ines-Luna, 38, struck his girlfriend in the face and engaged […] → Read More
Driver accused of fleeing Louisiana deputies, crashing into elementary school
A Baton Rouge man was arrested after allegedly fleeing from deputies and crashing into one of Claiborne Elementary School's brick walls, an incident that left the school with noticeable damage. → Read More
Search and rescue efforts underway for man seen struggling in Baton Rouge’s Mississippi River
First responders were called to the scene of an incident in Baton Rouge's Mississippi River near North Street late Wednesday (December 7) morning, authorities say. → Read More
December 6 marks St. Nicholas Day
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – As the holiday season marches on, associated events are unfolding across the capital area and surrounding regions. December 6 marks St. Nicholas Day, which, though not a federal public holiday, is observed by some in the U.S. and other countries. According to a holiday website called Time and Date, the […] → Read More
Baton Rouge Police offer December Concealed Handgun Permit Class
Louisiana residents must have a Louisiana Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) to carry in the state, and the Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD) is offering a course to assist interested and eligible residents. → Read More
Man convicted of Louisiana double-homicide sentenced to life in prison
According to Iberville Parish District Attorney Tony Clayton, 23-year-old Jaylon Brown appeared in court for a Wednesday, November 30 sentencing where it was announced that he would spend the rest of his life in prison for the deaths of 26-year-old Aleysia Maynor and 28-year-old Daraius Evans. → Read More
Volunteers find loaded machine gun while picking up trash along Louisiana highway
A group of Baton Rouge-based volunteers meet every week to pick up trash along capital area roadways, and the day before Thanksgiving, they stumbled across a loaded machine gun on I-10 East. → Read More
Detectives investigate fatal, gang-related shooting in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – A 33-year-old man was killed in a gang-related shooting Tuesday (September 20) night at Sherwood Place Apartments, authorities say. The following day, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office (EBRSO) identified the deceased as Stanley Wright and confirmed that it appears Wright was targeted in a gang-related shooting. EBRSO says they […] → Read More
Louisiana’s number of West Nile NID cases increase, officials urge taking safety precautions
Louisiana has the fourth-highest rate of West Nile virus neuroinvasive disease (NID) in the country, and the Louisiana Department of Health issued a Wednesday, September 21 news release, urging locals to take precautions against West Nile virus. → Read More
Former Louisiana physical therapist accused of sexual assault avoids jail time
Philippe Veeters, a former physical therapist who was arrested several years ago on accusations of sexually assaulting nine patients will not serve any additional jail time after his Tuesday, September 13 sentencing in a Louisiana court. → Read More
Monkeypox vaccine available to eligible individuals at Livingston Parish Health Unit
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) announced Wednesday, September 14 that monkeypox vaccines are available to eligible individuals in Livingston Parish. → Read More
The Starbucks menu item we can’t get enough of is returning Tuesday
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Since the early 1990’s, Starbucks has become a staple of American culture. A recent article from Vine Pair revealed there are over 15,000 Starbucks locations in the U.S. and just over 100 in Louisiana alone. With fall just around the corner, the popular coffeehouse chain is poised to reintroduce some […] → Read More
State Police: Nearly half of child safety seats are installed incorrectly
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Louisiana State Police (LSP) are encouraging local parents and guardians to learn how to properly install child safety seats. According to LSP, it’s estimated that nearly 50 percent of child safety seats are not installed properly. State Police point out that this is no small oversight as motor vehicle crashes […] → Read More
LSU to enhance security measures following on campus abduction
LSU is taking steps to ensure its community is safe after a reported kidnapping occurred on campus near Aster Street early Wednesday (August 24) morning. → Read More
Federal Tuition Assistance Program applications due Friday, August 26th
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Members of the armed services who are interested in attending college have a brief window of time to submit an application for financial assistance. The Louisiana National Guard (LANG) issued a Tuesday, August 23 reminder that any members of the armed services seeking financial assistance for voluntary off-duty educational programs […] → Read More
Louisiana State Trooper earns top award at Inspection Championship
Master Trooper Tim Guinn, a Louisiana State Trooper who recently competed in a national competition, demonstrated his proficiency and earned the event's top award with the assistance of his teammates. → Read More
Diabetic service dogs, how do they help their humans?
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – “All I remember was waking up and feeling sticky all over and extremely weak. My mom was sitting on the edge of my bed, and I asked her why my face, hair, and sheets were sticky. She explained that she had come to check on me since I wasn’t awake […] → Read More
Five ways friendships affect health, well-being
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – There are few things more refreshing than the feeling of being understood and valued by someone we respect. This feeling is one of the hallmarks of a healthy friendship, and a number of our culture’s most renowned writers, philosophers, and health experts agree that solid friendships contribute much to health […] → Read More
Back to School: Six ways parents can establish open communication with educators
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Many parents entrust the care of their children to a school’s faculty and staff for at least eight hours a day, five days a week. As this is the case, a number of parents hope to have open communication with their children’s instructors. But the average teacher has limited time […] → Read More