The winner of the Plaquemine-Brusly game had to stave off a late comeback
Plaquemine quarterback Jermaine Robinson accounted for 355 yards and four touchdowns, and the Green Devils survived a last-gasp Brusly rally in a 42-36 win over the Panthers in a District 6-4A thriller Friday night at Green Devil Stadium. Plaquemine (3-2, 2-0) led 42-30 after three quarters and maintained that margin..
Baton Rouge student attendance ‘has collapsed’: Pediatrician says community is key to fixing it
Partway through her slideshow, Dr. Heidi Schumacher displayed a bar chart of eight high schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish school system. It showed the percentages of students who have missed so much school that they are considered chronically absent. The numbers ranged from 60.2% to 81.9%. “That effectively...
Paul’s Plate: Joelle’s Soul and Savour balances bold Caribbean cuisine with elevated soul food
Joelle’s Soul & Savour, located at 3015 Westfork Drive, employs former LSU quarterback Rohan Davey as co-executive chef to bring Baton Rouge classic southern cuisine with a Caribbean flare. Last month, Baton Rouge welcomed one of its newest restaurants in Joelle’s Soul & Savour. This new spot is looking...
Southern University ‘Break the Stage’ step show draws hundreds to F.G. Clark Activity Center
BATON ROUGE — Southern University held a step show to get fans ready for its homecoming game coming up tomorrow. Hundreds of students cheered on fraternities and sororities as they performed at the F.G. Clark Activity Center. Members say they look forward to this tradition every year. The Jags...
Baton Rouge police to move Second District headquarters to downtown Baton Rouge
The Baton Rouge Police Department is preparing to move its Second District headquarters from Highland Road to Third Street after the Metro Council approved a 10-year sublease agreement at its latest meeting.
APSO Arrest Report for the Week of September 24-October 1
Below is Ascension Sheriff’s arrest report for the week of September 24-October 1:. Dontrell Washington, 40, 443 Frederick St, Thibodeaux was charged w/ Principal to Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery, Parole Violation, Probation Violation, and arrested pursuant to a fugitive warrant;. Melinda Poole, 56, 224 W Roosevel
Louisiana High School Hall of Fame announces Class of 2027
BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana High School Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2027, recognizing 10 individuals whose accomplishments and contributions have left a lasting mark on Louisiana high school athletics. The 2027 class represents a wide range of roles within high school athletics, including coaches,...
Student shipped pellet gun directly to Plaquemine High School, superintendent says
PLAQUEMINE, La. (WAFB) - School administration confiscated a pellet gun on the Plaquemine High School campus this morning, according to Iberville Parish School District Superintendent Louis Voiron, Jr. The item was discovered and intercepted by staff while unboxing packages received from a shipping company, Voiron said
Baton Rouge restaurant group Byronz now offering food at BRCC’s Mid City campus
BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge-based restaurant group Byronz will now be offering food from its restaurants at Baton Rouge Community College's Mid City campus. Starting Monday, Byronz will be selling its food from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. inside the Bienvenue Student Center. Byronz operates three restaurants in Baton...
LSU student from Thibodaux arrested after drugs, nitrous oxide discovered in campus apartment
A Thibodaux native and current LSU student was arrested after nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, and marijuana were found inside an East Campus Apartments residence. 18-year-old Boyd Hebert, originally from Thibodaux, was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and felony possessi
