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See music lineup for this year's Festival International de Louisiane

2 months ago | brproud.com | Scott Yoshonis

by: Scott Yoshonis Posted: Feb 17, 2025 / 10:36 AM CST Updated: Feb 17, 2025 / 10:36 AM CST LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — The music lineup for 2025’s Festival International de Louisiane has been announced.
Central superintendent remembers 'beloved' teacher killed in Valentine's Day crash

2 months ago | brproud.com | Michael Scheidt

by: Michael Scheidt Posted: Feb 17, 2025 / 10:29 AM CST Updated: Feb 17, 2025 / 10:29 AM CST BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A Central teacher was identified as the person killed in a Valentine’s Day crash in Denham Springs. Central Community School System Superintendent Jason Fountain said Leigh Lobello was a “beloved teacher” who made a great impact on her students and community.
Louisiana school district responds to claim child was made to clean own waste

2 months ago | brproud.com | Michael Scheidt

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First News) — The Zachary Community School District (ZCSD) has issued a statement refuting claims made about an ongoing investigation into an incident at Rollins Elementary School, where a mother says her daughter was forced to clean up her own feces after being given milk despite having a dairy allergy.
225 Fest celebrates Baton Rouge culture: What to know before going

2 months ago | brproud.com | Keymonte Avery

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — 225 Fest is a two-day festival celebrating Baton Rouge culture. Last year’s event welcomed over 30,000 families in downtown Baton Rouge. From 1-6 p.m. Saturday, March 1, and Sunday, March 2, Baton Rouge residents can enjoy 225 Fest at the BREC Fairgrounds, 16072 Airline Highway. The events will feature live performances, food trucks, panel stages, cooking demonstrations and a health fair.
Baton Rouge police investigating after man found dead in car on interstate

2 months ago | brproud.com | Michael Scheidt

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Girlfriend of man found dead on Huey P. Long Bridge arrested, deputies say

2 months ago | brproud.com | Trinity Velazquez

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Coshelia Conley, 36, has been charged with accessory after the fact to second-degree murder and obstruction of justice in connection to the death of 41-year-old Gerard Nicholas Richard. His body was discovered on the Huey P. Long Bridge on Thursday, Feb. 13. According to arrest documents, Richard’s body was found “mangled up,” with his wrists bound by rope and tape. Investigators recovered a bloody blanket and a weighted kettlebell at the scene.
Police identify man shot, killed while sitting in car on Fairfields Avenue in Baton Rouge

2 months ago | brproud.com | Trinity Velazquez

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This Week in Louisiana Politics: lawsuits, nuclear energy, and the death penalty

2 months ago | brproud.com | Shannon Heckt

Louisiana First News Video How does road rage impact your driving?
Southern men’s and women’s basketball control their own destiny heading into the SWAC Tournament

2 months ago | brproud.com | Brendon Fairbairn

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — We could see the Southern University men’s and women’s basketball teams win the SWAC regular season title and secure the number one seed in the conference tournament. Both squads control their destiny with three weeks left in the regular season. The men have a bit more cushion, as they are three games ahead of second place, sitting at 11-1 in conference play after beating Prairie View A&M, 72-60.
One dead after house fire in Central, Sullivan Road remains closed

2 months ago | brproud.com | Trinity Velazquez

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