Alece Courville

Louisiana

Reporter at WAFB-TV (Baton Rouge, LA)

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BRPD offering free self-defense classes for women

Mar 15, 2024 | wafb.com | Alece Courville

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Self-defense is an important skill to know when it comes to protecting yourself. The Baton Rouge Police Department is offering an Equalizer Women's Self-Defense classes starting Monday, March 18. It's happening at the Baton Rouge Police Department Training Academy, located at 9000 Airline Hwy. The class times are from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. for each session.
New housing development coming to Mid City

Mar 15, 2024 | wafb.com | Bria Gremillion |Alece Courville

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - City officials celebrated the grand opening of a new affordable workforce housing development in Mid City on Thursday, March 14. The development, named Government Corridor, will include 31 apartments within 34 single and duplex-style homes near Government Street. A large portion of the project was paid for with federal low-income housing tax credits. "Low-income families deserve a quality standard of living," said LHC Executive Director Marjorianna Willman.
Moves and changes ahead for Baker students after completion of new school building

Mar 13, 2024 | wafb.com | Alece Courville

BAKER, La. (WAFB) - You can still see the work that the needs to be done inside Baker High School. The rebuilding of the school comes after it was deemed unusable after the flood of 2016. After eight years of being housed at the middle school's campus, the new high school is only months away from welcoming back students and staff. "There's some community pride, parental pride, getting back and having that school running again," said Superintendent J.T. Stroder.
Louisiana State Police welcomes 33 troopers as cadet class graduates

Mar 8, 2024 | wafb.com | Alece Courville

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana State Police announced the graduation of its 103rd Cadet Class, as 33 cadets have completed their journey to becoming a Louisiana State Trooper. The Louisiana State Police Training Academy and the Baton Rouge Community College Performing Arts Theater hosted the graduation ceremony on Friday, March 8th. On September 24, 2024, 33 from across the state began their 24-week journey through the Louisiana State Police Training Academy.
Concerned BR resident sounds alarm on public safety issue

Mar 6, 2024 | wafb.com | Alece Courville

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A resident is sounding the alarm on an unfinished repair near her neighborhood that could put the public in danger. "We're at the bottom of a hill. There is a lot of rain and water that washes this way. Water will take the path of least resistance," said Danna Spayde. Spayde lives near Dawson's Creek. She says she's concerned about an unfinished repair on Hundred Oaks Avenue. "It needs to be done now," continued Spayde.
Small business event opens door for networking opportunities

Mar 1, 2024 | wafb.com | Alece Courville

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Networking is not only important for growing a customer base but making connections is important for small businesses to learn from others. "As business spaces, we are all connected and that is the only way to grow and have a complete answer to challenges that every industry faces," explained Aubrey Lamb, sales manager for Wolf Disposals. Lamb says he knows the everyday challenges running a small business face.
Leap Day calls for unique birthdays

Feb 29, 2024 | wafb.com | Alece Courville

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - There's only a one in 1,461 chance of being born on February 29th. According to the Associated Press, about five million people worldwide share a Leap Day birthday. "It's like a normal birthday. It's just rarer," explained 12-year-old Ander Justice. Ander is a leapling, the technical term for a Leap Year baby. He typically must wait four years for his official birthday to come around but when it does, his parents try to make it a little sweeter.
A tribute to Dufrocq Elementary's first integrated class of 1964

Feb 28, 2024 | wafb.com | Alece Courville

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Inside the walls of Dufrocq Elementary is a snapshot of where they are and where they came from. "I'm happy for our students. They are getting the chance to hear from primary sources," explained Adam Smith, East Baton Rouge Parish School's Interim Superintendent. Lois Johnson is one of the six students who first integrated the school in the 1960s. It is one of the key moments in East Baton Rouge Parish Schools' history.
Students, faculty and staff take part in Southern University's Wellness Day

Feb 27, 2024 | wafb.com | Alece Courville

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Faculty, staff and students at Southern University were encouraged to take a break and focus on their health by moving classes beyond their traditional meeting places Tuesday, Feb. 27, while being taught lessons on wellness, self-care and personal growth. "Today is really about wellness versus mental health," said Dr. ValaRay Irvin, Executive Director of SU's University Counseling Center.
'Let Teachers Teach' workgroup aims to help educators make the most of classroom time

Feb 26, 2024 | wafb.com | Alece Courville

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Louisiana Department of Education is launching 'Let Teachers Teach,' a workgroup developed to identify classroom disruptions that may be taking time away from instruction. "I've heard from some teachers saying they have excessive training. Some teachers are being asked to provide descriptive lessons. Other teachers have said that classroom behavior is a challenge," explained State Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley. The workgroup is the brainchild of Dr. Brumley.