67-year-old fatally shot while sitting on porch in Baton Rouge, police say
For Brunetta Spears and her sister, Shevon, the word “family” means more than blood. Southern University launches WSUB “The Bluff” radio station on 106.1 FM. Southern University launched its own radio station, WSUB “The Bluff,” on 106.1 FM, taking over the former WTQT frequency Friday.
Zachary woman accused of beating girls with belt on TikTok
A Zachary woman is accused of hitting a three-year-old girl and four-year-old girl with a belt during a livestream.
Check sent as ‘certified mail’ deposited, intended recipient questions delivery protocol
BATON ROUGE - It's a piece of mail that didn't reach the intended person. The cashier's check was deposited into an unknown account by mobile deposit last month. The intended recipient contacted 2 On Your Side looking for answers from the United States Postal Service. Shealynn August would like to...
A local designer is making clothes for HBCUs across the country—and catching the attention...
Tucked away off Bluebonnet Boulevard, the Anthony Lawrence Collection isn’t your typical collegiate apparel store. Sure, there are tees and sweatshirts emblazoned with logos for schools like LSU and Southern University. But the difference is in the details. “We focus on breathing life into fashion through different...
The Best Schools in Louisiana for 2025
As the school year rolls in, Louisiana parents are weighing their options for their kids' futures. The latest rankings might just surprise you.
13-year-old rapper creates a ‘Back To School Jigg’ anthem for kids
Rising teen hip-hop artist Laila Williams, “Lai Beezy," is kicking off the school year with a new song to get kids in the learning spirit.
After rave reviews in Lafayette, this fried chicken shop is now open in Baton...
Southern Classic Chicken, a family-run fried chicken franchise, opened its doors to the first Baton Rouge customers Thursday, July 31. The grand opening of the chicken shop, at 3410 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd., drew hundreds of awaiting customers. Cars were wrapped around the drive thru and along South Sherwood Forest...
Baton Rouge group to give out free shoes to kids in anti-bullying effort
#iNeedTheeChurch is hosting a back-to-school bash on August 2nd in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to provide free backpacks, school supplies, and shoes to help combat bullying in the local school system.
Letters: LSU arena plans show EBR priorities in the wrong order
With the recent news that the proposed LSU arena project could require a local sales tax "rebate," it is abhorrent to think that we would give up such precious tax revenue at a time when we are cutting jobs elsewhere. We refuse to pay for more staff for the district...
Will Sutton: Caleb Wilson died, and so did an Omega chapter at Southern University
Just the other day I was talking with my Omega Psi Phi Fraternity brother, John Jones. He was happy to hear from me, but sad nonetheless. Like me, Jones has been a member of our beloved frat for decades. Like me, he's still active and engaged. Like me, we don't drink the Omega oil, step, party and socialize as we...
