HAMMOND — Southeastern Louisiana University’s College of Science and Technology recognized students for outstanding academic performance at the college’s honors convocation held April 30.
New Orleans — A total of 504 graduates — more than 10% of whom earned summa cum laude honors — were awarded their degrees during Xavier University of Louisiana’s 92nd annual commencement May 11 at the University Convocation Center.
HAMMOND — Southeastern Louisiana University’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences honored top graduates at its annual honors convocation April 29.
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The 2019-20 board of directors of Forum 35 took office April 1, with plans to bring new leadership opportunities and expand service projects throughout Baton Rouge.
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In May and June, the Friends of the Baton Rouge Zoo will receive a $10 donation for every auto, fire or life insurance policy quote given by State Farm agent Brady Flavin, 9270 Siegen Lane, Building 302, (225) 766-0361.
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Exceptional athletes and coaches at St. Michael the Archangel High School in Baton Rouge will be added to the school's Warrior Wall of Honor during an awards dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at Drusilla Seafood, 3482 Drusilla Lane, Baton Rouge…
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The St. George Fire Department operates eight fire stations, and its two response districts are roughly separated by Airline Highway, with one zone mostly north and east of Airline Highway, while the other is south and west of Airline Highway.
A lip sync battle between faculty members and eighth graders at Sacred Heart of Jesus School in Baton Rouge raised money for the Sacred Heart of Jesus St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry.
The mission of Friends of the Animals is to rescue, place in homes or save dogs, puppies and other pets from euthanasia in East Baton Rouge Parish. FOTA operates the Dog Adoption House, 8476 Highland Road, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 11…
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A team of 31 LSU environmental engineering students traveled to Las Cruces, New Mexico, to compete in the Waste-Management Education Research Consortium, or WERC, Environmental Design Contest, where they won a total of five awards and two first-pl…
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Ryan Lam, of Runnels High School, is one of 12 graduating seniors from south Louisiana to receive a $1,000 scholarship from the Jefferson Financial Credit Union through its Peter C. Bertucci Scholarship Program.
Second Chance Dog Rescue is a foster-based, registered nonprofit dedicated to saving homeless dogs primarily from shelters as well as dogs surrendered by their owners.
The winners of Baton Rouge Bar Association Law Day seventh grade poster and essay contests were recognized during a ceremony May 1 at the River Center.
Baton Rouge native John Adam Howe is one of four LSU students chosen to compete for the Udall Scholarship, awarded to college sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service and commitment to issues related to Native American nations or to t…
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St. Joseph’s Academy has established its first competitive dance team, the Red Steppers.
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St. Michael the Archangel High School in Baton Rouge has chosen a faculty member, Zachary Leger, a 2003 graduate, as its 2019 alumnus of the year.
The inaugural graduating class of Cristo Rey Baton Rouge Franciscan High School took its first step toward graduation with a ring ceremony on April 17 at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church.
During Pay It Forward Week at St. Jean Vianney School in Baton Rouge, third grade religion students created cards for campus workers and created blessing bags for homeless people.
At the State Literary Rally held April 6 at Louisiana State University, one Runnels School student was an overall winner, four others placed first in their subjects, and another five came in second.
"It Came From Outer Space" will be the theme of the 2019 Baton Rouge Halloween Parade, which will begin at 4 p.m. Oct. 19 in downtown Baton Rouge.
Despite morning rain showers, Baton Rouge Green Executive Director Sage Foley and a host of volunteers spent most of Saturday distributing trees at Baton Rouge Green's ‘May the Forest Be With You’ native Louisiana trees free distribution at the Ma…
The St. George Fire Department operates eight fire stations, and its two response districts are roughly separated by Airline Highway, with one zone mostly north and east of Airline Highway, while the other is south and west of Airline Highway.
Second Chance Dog Rescue is a foster-based, registered nonprofit dedicated to saving homeless dogs primarily from shelters as well as dogs surrendered by their owners.
The Capital Area Animal Welfare Society is a nonprofit organization committed to the well-being of animals in the Baton Rouge community by providing for and facilitating the adoption of homeless animals, teaching the community responsible companio…
The mission of Friends of the Animals is to rescue, place in homes or save dogs, puppies and other pets from euthanasia in East Baton Rouge Parish. FOTA operates the Dog Adoption House, 8476 Highland Road, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 11…
Cat Haven of Greater Baton Rouge is a nonprofit rescue organization for cats and kittens. The Cat Haven Adoption Center, 11130 N. Harrell’s Ferry Road, is open for adoptions from noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Ad…
Calls for assistance received by the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office for April 26-May 2:
University Laboratory School senior Jane Shelby Porter has earned National Merit finalist status.
The national benefits carrier Unum Group is accepting applications through May 31 for its Strong Schools Grant program.
Gabriela González, a professor the LSU department of physics and astronomy, has been named the 2019 Southeastern Conference professor of the year.
Members of the St. Jean Vianney School Drama Club presented "Twinderella" on April 6.
Syed Akbar Zamin, of Baton Rouge, is one of three LSU students who have been chosen as recipients of Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships, which recognize top-performing undergraduate students of STEM disciplines.
Baton Rouge Community College student Kenika Penix, of Tampa, Florida, has been named a 2019 New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar and will receive a $2,250 scholarship.
The Louisiana Green Corps recently marked the accomplishments of the 11 people who completed its 12-week job-training program this spring.
Southern University has been awarded a $50,000 campus improvement grant through The Home Depot: Retool Your School grant program.
The National Honor Society at Runnels School in Baton Rouge inducted 23 students April 10: sophomores Fatima Ahmad, Mia Alfonso, Evan Beoubay, Ansley Brown, Parker Collett, Caroline Collins, Sophie Edwards, Audrey Guess, Joseph Ismail, Preston Kyl…
The Baton Rouge-based 10/31 Consortium is accepting inquiries through May 15 from people interested in serving on the board of the nonprofit, which describes itself as a Halloween version of Toys for Tots, providing safe trick-or-treat experiences…
Calls for assistance received by the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office for May 3-9:
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Southeastern Grocers Inc., parent company of Winn-Dixie grocery stores, has partnered with the American Heart Association and other companies across the country to participate in the American Heart Association’s fundraising campaign "Life Is Why W…
Men and women donning red wigs walked through downtown Baton Rouge Saturday for the sixth annual Red Wig Walk, held to raise awareness of HIV prevention, treatment and support services.
Calls for assistance received by the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office for April 19-25:
Cat Haven of Greater Baton Rouge is a nonprofit rescue organization for cats and kittens. The Cat Haven Adoption Center, 11130 N. Harrell’s Ferry Road, is open for adoptions from noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Ad…
Second Chance Dog Rescue is a foster-based, registered nonprofit dedicated to saving homeless dogs primarily from shelters as well as dogs surrendered by their owners.