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Yahoo
22-04-2025
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Father of Baton Rouge mayor dies at 84: ‘My father was my hero'
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The father of Mayor-President Sid Edwards, Emile Lobrano Edwards, died at the age of 84 on Monday morning. Emile was born on April 10, 1941, and lived in Baton Rouge his entire life. He was a graduate of Istrouma High School and worked at Albermarle, formerly known as Ethyl Corporation, and Our Lady of the Lake Hospital as a maintenance worker. 'My father was my hero,' the mayor said. 'He showed me the true meaning of hard work, the importance of service, and how to live with compassion and integrity. His legacy of love will remain with me and our family forever.' The mayor's office said the family is requesting privacy and appreciates prayers from the Baton Rouge community. Louisiana leaders mourn death of Pope Francis, remember his worldwide impact Italy's Olympic committee calls for sports events to be suspended on day of Pope Francis' funeral Father of Baton Rouge mayor dies at 84: 'My father was my hero' Former LSU pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year US-born Californian warned to leave country immediately by DHS Retrial of Karen Read begins: What to know Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
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East Baton Rouge Parish students take a stand against underage drinking
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — As spring break approaches, several East Baton Rouge Parish students are taking a stand to prevent underage drinking. One of those students, Carmello Daigre, a junior at Istrouma High School, believes underage drinking is an issue that needs to be addressed. 'Underage kids are drinking, partying and thinking that is okay and cool, but that's not something that we should be doing,' he said. 'It can mess with our brain, our body and our mind.' Daigre, along with other students who serve as leaders, participated in an awareness call to action at the Rouses Market on Florida Boulevard on Tuesday. They placed stickers on alcohol aisles as part of the Project Sticker Shock program. The initiative serves as a reminder to adults that purchasing alcohol for minors is not only illegal but shouldn't be done. 'No adult should be handing kids drinks telling them they should drink it,' he said. Dawn Chanet Collins, prevention coordinator at Capital Area Human Services, explained that Baton Rouge students are not the only ones who take part in this prevention program, but also students in other surrounding parishes. She hopes the initiative will encourage teens to make responsible decisions, especially concerning alcohol and addiction. 'It's harder for those who have an addiction in their youth to overcome that addiction,' she said.'They don't need to cheat themselves and set themselves up for a harder life experience by starting early.' Remarkable Women: Louisiana woman hopes to inspire next generation of accountants National Weather Service could face potential cuts amid workforce layoffs 'The Wall That Heals' arrives in Baton Rouge, honoring Vietnam veterans East Baton Rouge Parish students take a stand against underage drinking Louisiana executes death row inmate Jessie Hoffman using nitrogen gas Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
