The Lambda Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc is making positive impacts in the local community

Daniel Banguel Lambda Alpha, Omega Psi Phi 0 Comment May 14, 2018

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 graduating seniors. The purpose of the Lambda Alpha Foundation is to promote reading literacy, Postsecondary Education, and to provide mentorship for adolescent males and females(…)

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Southern University “Human Jukebox” Band Director Terminated by the SU Board of Supervisors!

Publisher Band Director, Southern University 0 Comment May 1, 2018

Baton Rouge (PPN)- Today, the Southern University Director of Bands Nathan Haymer was terminated by the Board of Supervisors according to attorney. Last week students, alumni, and parents poured into the Board of Supervisors chamber in support of Mr. Haymer keeping his job. Sources close to the University indicated that the doors to the Band(…)

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No EBR School Board members showed up to the community forum to address the District’s failing schools

Daniel Banguel 0 Comment Apr 24, 2018

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 EBR School Board members. The invited panelist was BESE’s District 6 Representative Kathy Edmonston, BESE’s District 8 Representative Jada Lewis, and East Baton Rouge Parish(…)

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FEMA extends deadline for MHU

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Baton Rouge, LA (PPN)-Gov John Bel Edwards request to extend the amount of time flood victims who were impacted in 2016, to continue paying $50 per month was granted by FEMA. The deadline is August 15, the rent could then go up to as much as $1,000 per month. At this time there is no(…)

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Manhunt underway for Waffle House killer

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(CNN)Across Nashville, the mood oscillates from shock to grief to anxiety. More than a day after a semi-naked gunman shot up a Waffle House and killed four people, the suspect is still on the loose. Nashville public schools are following “lock-out” procedures while the killer is at large. Police say residents should keep their doors locked as(…)

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Southwest Airlines plane makes emergency landing in Philly

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) – A Southwest Airlines plane made an emergency landing at Philadelphia’s airport with what appears to be a damaged engine on Tuesday. Passengers walked off the plane on the tarmac at the airport. It wasn’t immediately known if anyone on board was injured. News helicopter footage showed damage to the left engine of(…)

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Plaquemine Police Chief Kenny Payne says “inappropriate” comments on social media

Publisher Assembly Bill 931, Plaquemine Police, Police Chief Kenny Payne 0 Comment Apr 9, 2018

Plaquemine, LA (PPN)- On Friday, April 7, 2018 during a live news conference on KCRA 3, Cat Brooks of the Anti-Police Terror Project was discussing a proposed bill that would tighten the standards for lethal force on the part of police officers. The measure, state Assembly Bill 931, is co-sponsored by Democrats Shirley Weber and Kevin(…)

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NAACP members and community activists demands ‘justice’ at the Attorney General’s Office-wants Alton Sterling shooter tried by a Grand Jury

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Baton Rouge (PPN)- The state president of the NAACP, Mike McClanahan, and local community activist brought lunch to the Attorney General’s Office in an attempt to have a peaceful dialogue regarding their disapproval of Attorney General Jeff Landry decision not to pursue charges against Blane Salamoni. Community members believed that Jeff Landry did not follow the correct process(…)

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Politics is the reason that JUSTICE was not served for Alton Sterling

Daniel Banguel Alton Sterling, Attorney General Jeff Landry 0 Comment Mar 27, 2018

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 thought that July 5, 2016, would bring such a black cloud over the city of Baton Rouge? I can remember this day like it happened(…)

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Baton Rouge Police Officer Robin Ducote is under investigation for writing a “BOGUS” Police Report

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BATON ROUGE-According to the WBRZ Investigative Unit, an internal investigation is currently pending after Baton Rouge Police Department Officer Robin Ducote was recorded on body camera audio stating that she would search a vehicle despite having probable cause. According to the body camera audio recording, it recorded Ducote saying, “whatever she found she would report(…)