Perry Robinson

Baton Rouge

Reporter at WAFB-TV (Baton Rouge, LA)

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EBR Superintendent wants to turn school into affordable housing for teachers

6 days ago | fox8live.com | Perry Robinson

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - What happens to a school once its doors close for good? In East Baton Rouge Parish, Superintendent LaMont Cole has a bold idea: turn one of them into a place where new teachers can call home. As part of his recently unveiled realignment plan, Cole proposed an idea that would convert one of the schools slated for closure into affordable housing designed specifically for new educators. The concept would also include on-site childcare.
La. lawmakers consider banning purchases with SNAP benefits

2 weeks ago | fox8live.com | Perry Robinson

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana could become the next state to prevent low-income residents from using SNAP benefits to buy soft drinks. Senate Bill 14, sponsored by Sen. Patrick McMath, R-Covington, would prohibit SNAP recipients from purchasing soda with food stamps. The proposal has gained support from high-ranking state officials, including Gov. Jeff Landry and Sen. Blake Miguez, R-New Iberia.
Reporter Perry Robinson returns to WAFB

3 weeks ago | wafb.com | Perry Robinson

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Journalist Perry Robinson has returned to the team at WAFB as reporter, the station announced Tuesday. Perry previously worked as a reporter for WAFB before leaving in late 2023 for a position in the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. A native of Jackson, Mississippi, Perry graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2016. Before first joining WAFB in 2021, he worked as a reporter for KNOE-TV in Monroe, Louisiana.
First Black football players at LSU honored by university

Nov 17, 2023 | wafb.com | Perry Robinson

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - In a time where segregation was still prevalent, a special group of men found a way to break down the color barrier at one of the most historic football programs in the country. In 1971, Lora Hinton, Jr. became the first Black scholarship football player at LSU. However, there were players and community members that were furious that he was allowed to join the team. "All I wanted to do was to prove that I belong here," said Hinton.
Southern assistant coach battling cancer to serve as acting head coach for Bayou Classic

Nov 14, 2023 | wafb.com | Perry Robinson

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The pressure is on for the Southern University coaches that will replace outgoing head coach Eric Dooley for the final game of the season. Dooley was relieved of his duties as head football coach, according to Southern University Director of Athletics Roman Banks. RELATED: Eric Dooley out as Southern University Football head coach Sean Wallace, safeties coach, will serve as acting head coach for the Bayou Classic against Grambling State University.
Dozens honored at Central's Veterans Day ceremony

Nov 9, 2023 | wafb.com | Perry Robinson

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - There was a huge celebration in Central to honor our country's brave men and women ahead of Veteran's Day. The city held a special program Thursday, Nov. 9, at Central Intermediate School. The program's guest speaker, retired Navy veteran Perry Whitney, spoke about the importance of the national holiday. "This is something much bigger than myself," said Whitney. However, instead of a traditional speech about his time in the military, he took a different approach.
SU NAACP chapter holds candidate forum amid upcoming run-off elections

Nov 7, 2023 | wafb.com | Perry Robinson

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Voter turnout among young people has been historically low in Louisiana, but a new push on Southern University's campus is aiming to change the narrative. The Southern University Chapter of NAACP hosted a bipartisan forum ahead of next week's run-off election, where students got a unique opportunity to ask multiple candidates some of their most pressing questions.
EBR Schools superintendent holds town hall meeting to hear concerns, get feedback for solutions

Nov 6, 2023 | wafb.com | Perry Robinson

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A new initiative from the East Baton Rouge Parish School System is giving teachers and parents a chance to have their voices heard. The "Listen and Learn" series led by Superintendent Dr. Sito Narcisse provides a space for community members to offer feedback and solutions to improve the school system. "I think the biggest concern, as most parents, is the security of our kids while they're at school," said Lael Williams, a parent.
Top 5 candidates for BRPD Police Chief announced

Nov 2, 2023 | wafb.com | Perry Robinson

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A special review committee leading the search for Baton Rouge's next chief of police has announced its top five candidates. The committee announced the top five candidates are: David Wallace: BRPD Captain Sharon Douglas: BRPD Sergeant/Training Academy Director Myron Daniels: BRPD Deputy Chief Thomas Glover Thomas Morse, Jr.: BRPD Commander, Training Services The list now goes to Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome who will make the final decision.
Special committee holds third round of interviews for BRPD chief candidates

Nov 1, 2023 | wafb.com | Perry Robinson

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A special review committee leading the search for Baton Rouge's next chief of police held a third round of interviews for potential candidates. BRPD Sergent Darren Ahmed, BRPD Captain William Clarida, Alvin Davis, Varden Guillory, and Retired BRPD Lieutenant Tim Henderson had their interviews on Wednesday, Nov. 1. This is the third such meeting as the committee works toward interviewing all 20 candidates.