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By Ivory Payne and Audrey Perry BAKER, La. — Baker High School is set to celebrate its grand reopening, marking a significant milestone for the cherished institution that suffered extensive damage during the 2016 Baton Rouge flood. The new, state-of-the-art building, constructed after the demolition of the old structure began in
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The School Board’s appointment of Cole as superintendent and Smith as deputy superintendent ends the leadership dispute. Cole, an experienced educator and Metro Council member, and Smith, a district veteran, will lead the schools together.
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BATON ROUGE, La. – The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board is set to appoint a new superintendent during a meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 24, beginning at 4 p.m. This decision follows an extensive application process involving diverse candidates, each offering a unique blend of qualifications and experience. The
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To honor her decades of service, Jackson Lee will lie in state at Houston City Hall on Monday, July 29. The public can pay their respects from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The rare tribute follows only one other instance of lying in state in Houston City Hall, given to heart surgeon Dr. Michael DeBakey in 2008.
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BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana’s Democratic delegates plan to unanimously endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for president at the upcoming Democratic National Convention. This decision follows President Joe Biden's announcement that he will not seek re-election and his endorsement of Harris for the 2024 Democratic Presidential nomination. The
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Biden praised Harris, calling her an “extraordinary partner,” and endorsed her in a subsequent post: "My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President.
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The SAVE Plan was part of Biden's broader $430 billion debt relief program, which included a promise to cancel up to $20,000 in debt for up to 43 million Americans. This broader initiative was blocked by the U.S. Supreme Court in June 2023.
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At the latest board meeting, interim Superintendent Adam Smith acknowledged the significant challenge of implementing this policy, given the pervasive presence of cell phones in students' lives.
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This election cycle represents a pivotal moment for Baton Rouge, offering a diverse range of candidates and reflecting the city’s evolving political landscape. As voters prepare to make their choices, the breadth of candidates highlights the dynamic and transformative nature of this year’s races.
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BATON ROUGE, La. — Former Congressman Cleo Fields, ex-state Senator Elbert Guillory, and newcomer Quentin Anthony Anderson have officially entered the race for Louisiana's newly drawn, majority-Black 6th Congressional District seat. Cleo Fields, 61, a seasoned Baton Rouge state senator, is the frontrunner. The Black Democrat, who played a
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BATON ROUGE, La. — In a dramatic turn of events, Kevin George, a leading contender for the East Baton Rouge (EBR) superintendent role, has abruptly withdrawn from the selection process. This announcement comes on the heels of a fiery school board meeting, making George the second candidate to exit the race,
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Joe Biden on Sunday condemned the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump as “contrary to everything we stand for as a nation” and announced an independent review of security measures surrounding the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. In a statement from the Roosevelt Room, Biden,
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LAS VEGAS — Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is poised for another career milestone as he prepares to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Tatum, fresh off winning an NBA title, shared his thoughts on playing alongside basketball legends during an episode of "7 PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony
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The four-day convention, held at the Fiserv Forum, will see approximately 2,400 delegates from across the country gather to nominate former President Donald Trump in a roll call vote on Monday.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida A&M clinched their first SWAC Championship with a decisive 35-14 victory over Prairie View A&M on Saturday night at Bragg Memorial Stadium. The Rattlers, now 11-1 for the season, displayed a dominant ground game, amassing 229 rushing yards, with Terrell Jennings leading the
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) has announced its 2024 football schedule, featuring a lineup of highly anticipated games to be broadcast on HBCU GO and TheGrio. The season promises thrilling matchups, including classic rivalries and homecoming games that highlight the best of HBCU football. Season Kickoff The season