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Assessment results show SU’s teachers strong in the classroom
Baton Rouge, La - The state’s latest report on new teacher assessments shows the teacher education program at Southern University and A&M College is placing first-rate teachers in Louisiana classroom, according to the head of the school’s College of Education. "What we see from this report is that our young teachers are not only passing the certification examination, but ...
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Interim BRPD chief Education communication skills necessary for officers
Baton Rouge, LA (NBC33) - The Baton Rouge Police Department has a lot it wants to accomplish. One of its biggest priorities is the simplest: talking to the people it serves. At a forum hosted by Metro Councilwoman Tara Wicker on Tuesday, Interim Chief Carl Dabadie was joined by Sgt. Herbert "Tweety" Anny, the leader of the BRAVE program, and Sgt. Don Stone, who heads up the local ...
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BRFD investigates house fire
BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - Investigators are trying to figure out what caused a house fire early Wednesday morning. It sparked at a home in the 700 block of Holt Drive in Baton Rouge around 3:30 a.m. Holt is off Goodwood Boulevard near its intersection with South Flannery Road. The Baton Rouge Fire Department said the fire is under control and no injuries have been reported. It is not ...
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Introduction to Yoga for Women at Zachary library
Zachary, La - Women can come to the Zachary Branch, 1900 Church Street, on Thursday, June 20, at 10:30 a.m. for a demonstration of yoga exercises and a discussion of the benefits surrounding these relaxing movements. This demonstration will be conducted by a certified yoga instructor from the Fitness Design for Women. Come prepared to learn how to connect with your mind body and spirit! For ...
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Lafayette car burglar caught in the act arrested
Lafayette, La - A man has been arrested on burglary charges after being caught attempting to burglarize a car. On June 18, at approximately 1:20 a.m., Lafayette police responded to the 100 block of Belle Fontaine in regards to a car burglary incident. When officers arrived they met with an off-duty Lafayette Parish Sheriff Deputy who had detained a black male suspect for burglarizing a ...
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The Aviator
Martin Scorsese's The Aviator, his most assured and fluid film since 1995's Casino, is a bold portrait of Howard Hughes, a man who was larger than life in every conceivable way. Pioneering aviator, independent movie producer, millionaire playboy, victim of mental ... ...
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Shaw founder sued for using name Shaw
Jim Bernhard BATON ROUGE- The Shaw Group, now part of CB&I since a buyout recently, is suing founder Jim Bernhard and others, accusing them of using the company's name. Bernhard and the three partners are being sued in an effort to stop them from using the name "Shaw" in two business ventures. According to court documents obtained by WBRZ News 2, Shaw Capital LLC and ...
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Plant worker remembered for loyalty helping others
Chuck Montero DONALDSONVILLE - A man killed in a chemical plant accident last week, will live on, in the form of life-saving technology. Ronald "Rocky" Morris died Friday evening at CF Industries, when a pipe carrying nitrogen, ruptured. He'd been at the job for over three decades, as part of the plant's rescue team. Family and friends of Morris say his job, wasn't ...
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Hammond man arrested after stealing two AC units
Hammond, La - A man has been placed under arrest in conjunction with the robbery of two air condition units in Hammond. Johnny Williams Jr., 34, was arrested yesterday after being positively identified as the suspect in a burglary. Earlier that day, witnesses observed Williams steal two air-condition units from an apartment complex on Quick Blvd. When deputies made contact with Williams, ...
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Civil service board to approve BRPDs police chief test scores
Louisiana State Police reports I-10 East is closed at Whiskey Bay on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge due to multiple crashes. Traffic on I-10 East is being diverted onto I-49 North.Drivers trying to get ...
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BRAVE looking to expand into 70802 zip code
BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - The program to reduce crime in East Baton Rouge Parish is set to take on another zip code racked with trouble. Almost one year after the Baton Rouge Area Violence Elimination project, or BRAVE, enforcement officers took to the 70805 zip code, they're now looking to take on more. "My cousin got shot right around that corner some years back over an incident ...