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with Kelly P. Kissel | Metro editorHere are some of the top stories from today: Bayou cleanupA commission says efforts to reducing flooding in the Baton Rouge area could benefit if a central entity managed the regional watershed. So many waterways cross parish lines, and in many instances they are parish lines, leaving responsibility for the waterways unclear. David Mitchell has more. Changes for 2 elementary campusesHealth care- and environment-oriented schools could come soon to the East Baton Rouge Parish School District. The board last night approved changes for the Park and Polk elementary school campuses. Charles Lussier was there. Research designationSouthern University is one of two HBCU's to receive a special designation as a Carnegie R2 research institution. Terell Wilkins explains. We appreciate your checking in with us today. Have a great weekend. |
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| A commission that oversees some rivers and bayous in the Baton Rouge region isn't doing enough to keep water flowing and prevent flooding, … Read more |
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| In his latest bid to attract new students, Superintendent Sito Narcisse is proposing to convert two Baton Rouge elementary campuses into he… Read more |
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| Southern University was one of two historically Black colleges and universities recently designated as a Carnegie R2 research institution, … Read more |
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| A day after Louisiana notched a new pandemic record for COVID-19 infections, Gov. John Bel Edwards decided Thursday not to issue a statewid… Read more |
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| In an open letter to Louisiana State Police head Col. Lamar Davis released Thursday, the mother of Ronald Greene reiterated her demands for… Read more |
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| Brittany Elliser's son was about a month old when she first heard his doctors use the word "transplant." Read more |
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| A social media-arranged drug deal that police say escalated into a three-way shootout in a Baton Rouge neighborhood has led to an arrest ex… Read more |
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| LSU added more experienced depth to its secondary with the commitment of Arkansas cornerback Greg Brooks Jr., the third transfer defensive back to join the team this week. Read more |
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