Baton Rouge, La (PPN)- Community Business Owners team up to give back to their community. Three business owners created a scholarship called “The Ross-McKnight-Lanus Sankofa Scholarship”. The Sankofa Scholarship (which means
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A white teenager struck a black man in Louisiana-then used the N-word to joke about it on Snapchat-won’t be charged with any crimeA white teenager struck a black man in Louisiana-then used the N-word to joke about it on Snapchat-won’t be charged with any crime
Vernon Parish, Louisiana (PPN)-Louisiana State Police said in a statement on Facebook Thursday that “a very thorough and comprehensive investigation into the crash” showed driver Matthew Martin was not violating

The Lambda Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc is making positive impacts in the local communityThe Lambda Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc is making positive impacts in the local community
Baton Rouge (PPN)- The Lambda Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. is making huge progressions within the local community to spread educational awareness and to promote scholarship for

No EBR School Board members showed up to the community forum to address the District’s failing schoolsNo EBR School Board members showed up to the community forum to address the District’s failing schools
Baton Rouge (PPN)-Yesterday, April 23, 2018, the South Louisiana Coalition for Education (S.L.C.E.) hosted a community forum that focused on an open dialogue between educators, parents, students, BESE members, and

Politics is the reason that JUSTICE was not served for Alton SterlingPolitics is the reason that JUSTICE was not served for Alton Sterling
Baton Rouge- Today, Attorney General Jeff Landry announced the decision whether or not the state would charge officers Howie Lake and Blane Salamoni for the killing of Alton Sterling. Who would have

BREC Commissioners unanimously voted “NO” on relocating the Baton Rouge ZooBREC Commissioners unanimously voted “NO” on relocating the Baton Rouge Zoo
Today, BREC Commissioners unanimously voted “NO” to the relocation of the Baton Rouge Zoo. Councilwoman Chauna Banks, in opposition to the move, spoke with Pen Point News regarding her position.

Opinion: Baton Rouge is the “Fakest” city in the United States of AmericaOpinion: Baton Rouge is the “Fakest” city in the United States of America
When you read the headline it compelled you to click the article because a part of you believe this is true. I have lived in Baton Rouge my entire life

Prison bus parked outside of “Lil Boosie” inaugural Boosie Bash ConcertPrison bus parked outside of “Lil Boosie” inaugural Boosie Bash Concert
(PPN)-Saturday, March 10, 2018, rapper Torrence “Lil Boosie” Hatch hosted his inaugural hometown concert called “Boosie Bash” which was held at Southern University. The concert featured over 20 local rappers

Louisiana State Representative Edmond Jordan seeks to legalize marijuanaLouisiana State Representative Edmond Jordan seeks to legalize marijuana
(PPN) – Louisiana State Representative Edmond Jordan is proposing a way to help minimize the state’s budget deficit. Jordan represents District 29, which encompasses parts of East and West Baton

Glen Oaks High School town hall-Many questions UNANSWEREDGlen Oaks High School town hall-Many questions UNANSWERED
Today the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board held a town hall meeting to discuss the tax plan and the renovations of Glen Oaks High School. The complete remodelling will