Bria Gremillion

Baton Rouge

Digital Content Producer at WAFB-TV (Baton Rouge, LA)

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Wrong-way driver killed in fiery crash involving 18-wheeler, officials say

2 weeks ago | kalb.com | Bria Gremillion |Raley Pellittieri

PRAIRIEVILLE - Troopers with the Louisiana State Police are investigating after they say a wrong-way driver was killed in a head-on crash on the interstate in Ascension Parish. Officials identified the victim as James Burns, 39, of Amite. The two-vehicle crash happened shortly before 1:30 a.m. on Friday, April 4, on Interstate 10 East between the Highland Road and Prairieville exit near the parish line.
State treasurer announces K-12 transparency website

3 weeks ago | wafb.com | Bria Gremillion |Raley Pellittieri

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - State Treasurer John Fleming held a press conference at the capitol to unveil the new Louisiana K-12 School Transparency Project. The website is an open-source look into all the financial information for public and charter schools in the state. The portal is housed on the Department of Treasury Website and includes budgets, expenditures, contracts, salaries, and more.
Oak Grove Park celebrates reopening of playground

3 weeks ago | wafb.com | Bria Gremillion |Raley Pellittieri

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Construction crews have been working for months to complete the brand-new playground at Oak Grove Park in Ascension Parish. A ribbon cutting ceremony for Oak Grove Playground was held Wednesday, April 2 at the park. OAK GROVE PARK According to Ascension Parish Recreation, the new playground is bigger, better, and more inclusive than ever before with a poured-in-place fall zone, full ADA accessibility, and even more amenities to come.
Community health fair to provide free screenings, resources on Saturday

3 weeks ago | wafb.com | Bria Gremillion |Raley Pellittieri

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority is hosting a free community health fair on Saturday, April 5. It's happening from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Kelly Terrace. The address is 999 Rosenwald Road. Attendees can look forward to over 30 vendors on-site, free health screenings, and activities suitable for all ages. Free food will be provided, and children can enjoy painting and two bounce houses.
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

3 weeks ago | wafb.com | Bria Gremillion |Raley Pellittieri

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Distracted driving continues to be one of the most under-reported behaviors when driving your vehicle, according to the National Distracted Driving Coalition. Whether it is cell phone usage or changing the radio, distractions must be minimized when driving to keep you and your passenger safe on the roadways, as well as passengers and drivers of other vehicles.
Warm, windy Wednesday weather

3 weeks ago | wafb.com | Bria Gremillion |Raley Pellittieri

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - WIND ADVISORY: A wind advisory will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. today for wind gusts up to 35 mph. FUTURE WINDS Southerly winds will be sustained between 15-25mph throughout the day, and we will still be breezy/windy tomorrow. WARM AND WINDY WEDNESDAY WEATHER Today will be mostly cloudy, very warm and windy, with highs near the upper 80s. RECORD TERRITORY For the next several days, the Baton Rouge area will be very close to setting record highs.
Livingston Parish Public Schools is hiring for a variety of positions

3 weeks ago | wafb.com | Bria Gremillion |Raley Pellittieri

LIVINGSTON, La. (WAFB) - Do you have experience in the education field? Are you looking for a new job? There may be an opportunity for you to get hired. Livingston Parish Public Schools will host a career fair on Wednesday, April 2. The school system says administrators will be on hand at Southside Junior High School in Denham Springs starting at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The district is hiring employees for all types of jobs.
City of Baker School System to partner with Helix Community Schools

3 weeks ago | wafb.com | Bria Gremillion |Raley Pellittieri

BAKER, La. (WAFB) - The City of Baker School System and Helix Community Schools are partnering to better serve students and families during the upcoming school year. Baker school leaders say Helix will help to operate Baker High School and Park Ridge Academic Magnet School. Officials issued a statement about the new partnership on Tuesday, April 1.
Baton Rouge mother turns grief into purpose with scholarship foundation

3 weeks ago | wafb.com | Bria Gremillion |Raley Pellittieri

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A Baton Rouge mother is turning her pain into purpose by honoring her late daughter's memory through a scholarship foundation. Alexis Robinson, a standout volleyball player at Scotlandville High School, was on her way home from work on April 3, 2021, when a drunk driver struck her car head-on. She died two days later. Her mother, Joan Robinson, said she remembers their final conversation.
Louisiana's interim OMV commissioner vows mainframe overhaul will solve delay crisis

3 weeks ago | wafb.com | Bria Gremillion |Raley Pellittieri

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - On his first day as interim commissioner of the Office of Motor Vehicles, Bryan Adams said Tuesday (April 1) he is committed to lifting the agency out of its declared state of emergency due to system outages and outdated technology. Gov. Jeff Landry appointed Adams to his position on Monday, temporarily plucking him from his role as Louisiana's State Fire Marshal.