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14-05-2025
- Yahoo
Baton Rouge student left on bus found safe, driver dismissed
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The East Baton Rouge Parish School System confirmed that a Delmont Elementary student was left on a school bus on Monday, May 12. The school system said the child was found safe and returned to their family. 'The driver involved is no longer employed by the East Baton Rouge Parish School System,' officials said. The school board says state law requires all bus drivers to check their buses after each route. This ensures that no students are left behind. District leadership and the Office of Human Resources addressed this incident. 'As a precaution, all drivers are being reminded of this critical safety protocol. The safety and well-being of our students remain our highest priority, and we are taking steps to prevent this from happening again,' EBRPSS said. Louisiana Pre K-12 education rises in national rankings, according to 'U.S. News & World Report' LIST: Area school systems providing summer meals for children Watch: Man gets 20th impaired driving arrest while allegedly driving drunk in Ohio Flash flooding forces evacuation of elementary school, fire station in western Maryland Baton Rouge student left on bus found safe, driver dismissed 'Love Island' contestant charged with domestic violence in Salt Lake City Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
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Accused Georgia school shooter moving toward possible plea deal, attorney says
A defense attorney for Colt Gray, the teen accused of killing four people at a Georgia high school last fall, said Tuesday he may change his not-guilty plea. 'We are here for the possible scheduling to the plea. I would likely ask the court for some time, maybe in October,' defense attorney Alfonso Kraft Jr. told the judge. Tuesday's status hearing was called to discuss whether attorneys were planning to go to trial or considering a plea deal. 'We are still doing some investigatory work on our behalf and then we have a psychologist who is going to be visiting with Colt in the middle of this month,' Kraft said. Authorities say Colt has admitted to the September 4 shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, that left two teachers and two students dead. Nine others were injured. Colt has been indicted on 55 felony counts, including four counts of malice murder, according to court documents, and has pleaded not guilty. He would be tried as an adult. Colt joined Tuesday's hearing virtually, wearing a black T-shirt and glasses. His dark hair was cut short. At his first appearance, Colt had long blond hair. Killed in the attack were Apalachee High School teachers Richard Aspinwall, 39, and Cristina Irimie, 53; and students Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, both 14. - Barrow County School System Several family members of victims attended the hearing, including the family of 14-year-old Christian Angulo, who was in his first year of high school. Some in court wore black hoodies with Christian's picture printed on them. Because Colt was 14 at the time of the shooting, he is not eligible for the death penalty and could face up to life in prison if convicted. His father, Colin Gray, 54, has been indicted on 29 felonies including two counts of second-degree murder, four counts of involuntary manslaughter and eight counts of cruelty to children. He has also pleaded not guilty. Investigators previously testified in court that Colin Gray bought the AR-15-style rifle allegedly used in the shooting for his son as a Christmas present, only seven months after law enforcement questioned the family about online threats 'to commit a school shooting.' Chief Judge Nicholas Primm signaled the suggested timing for a possible plea deal involving Colt 'works well because Colin Gray's trial is scheduled in September and (it could) avoid any publicity tainting that trial.' For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Wing Wars of Acadiana returns to downtown Lafayette, raising funds for homeless youth
Wing Wars of Acadiana: Acadiana's Chicken Wing Festival volunteers, cooks and members of the community of Lafayette came together Saturday with the goal of support. The event at Parc International in downtown aimed to benefit the Gifting Grace Project, which helps homeless children by providing them with essential resources. David Owens, the founder and chairman of the organization, started the cookoff in 2021. It initially became the organization's premier fundraiser for the Gifting Grace Project. It also serves as a community awareness event. The Gifting Grace Project began in the fall of 2020 and aimed to give back to the Acadiana community. What started as a holiday outreach, according to their website, quickly grew when they learned that nearly 600 students in the Lafayette Parish School System were experiencing homelessness. During the cookoff, Wing Wars of Acadiana welcomed all cooks, both professional and amateur, who came together to cook a whole lot of wings. A total of 12 participated in this year's Wing Wars of Acadiana: Acadiana's Chicken Wing Festival, two more than last year, according to Owens' sister Sarah Arnold, who helps with the Gifting Grace Project. 'We team up with our group of volunteers and committee members to make this happen,' Arnold said. 'We sponsor, on average, around 2000 kids a year, and you have to have money for that, and so as a nonprofit, we rely on fundraising and donations, and this is our only fundraiser event every year.' Arnold said they raised about $30,000 last year, and they are hoping to meet that number this year and then some. The 12 teams that competed were: ATF Bistro Bayou Bao Co. Chateau de Haydell Culture Creole Seasoning Home-Grill Advantage Louisiana Love All-purpose seasoning MaD All Purpose Cajun Seasoning Mutha Cluckn Wings NextHome Cutting Edge Realty Rusty's Seasoning for Every Stuff Queen's Wings DezMeaux's Boudin Wings weren't the only thing that was enjoyed that day. Live music from three Swamp Land Revival, Sharona Thomas Band, and Coteau Grove played throughout the day, as well as fun jumps, balloon animals, and various local booths. Lines of people filled all 12 booths, ready to eat various flavors of chicken wings. As the boxes filled up with tickets for their favorite flavor, and cheers and laughter grew louder from the teams competing, Keith Domingue with MaD All-Purpose Cajun Seasoning, said they, like everyone else there, were there to support the Gifting Grace Project. 'We enjoy being a part of this event because we are raising money for the kids of Acadiana,' Domingue said. 'We feel very fortunate to do what we do, and we can give back to the community.' This is the third year in a row that Domingue and MaD All Purpose Cajun have competed in Wing Wars of Acadiana: Acadiana's Chicken Wing Festival. This year they cooked up traditional wings with their barbecue rub, and original to help raise money. For a pair of newcomers, Summer Wilkinson and Keith Bearb, this was their first Wing Wars of Acadiana: Acadiana's Chicken Wing Festival. Wilkinson said she has enjoyed her first time here, after being downtown and was told that they should give the event a try. 'I definitely plan on coming back next year,' Wilkinson said. Bearb, who tried pretty much every wing before noon, said that he was impressed with the event and turnout, especially how well-organized the event was. As far as his favorite so far, Bearb said the wings from Bayou Bao Co. Their Korean Fired Chicken Wings became one that he remembered most of all. 'It has a really good crust, sauce, sesame seeds, it was crispy, and it was one of the best flavors,' Bearb said. TKO champ - DezMeaux's Acadiana's Choice Award: Dezmeaux's (105) Bayou Bao (134) Next Home (191) Best traditional wings & professional division: Third place - The Creole Boys/Culture Creole Second place - Louisiana Love First place - DezMeaux's Boudin & Wings Best traditional wings - amateur division: Third place - Home-Grill Advantage First place (tie) - Chateau de Haydell & Next Home / Freetown Best Boneless: Third place - none - only 2 teams Second place - Chateau de Haydell First place - Rusty's Seasoning Best Side dish: Third place - ATF Bistro Second place - Bayou Bao First place - Rusty's Seasoning Best presentation: Freetown Wings / Next Home Realty Fundraising Award: Queens Wings $1377 Spirit award: Rusty's Seasoning Arnold said that 100% of the money raised will go straight to the Gifting Grace Project, and for those who participated in a great cause, she said it doesn't get any better than that. 'They're volunteering their time, their money, and they want to do it in this area, in the heart of the city," Arnold said. 'Every year when we do this, we always ask if they can come out and do this, and every time they tell us yes.' This article originally appeared on Lafayette Daily Advertiser: Wing Wars heats up downtown Lafayette in support of homeless youth
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Politics
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City of St. George begins process to create independent school district
ST. GEORGE, La. (Louisiana First) — St. George is moving forward with its plans to establish an independent school district, city and state leaders announced Thursday. The proposed legislation, set to be introduced in the upcoming legislative session, marks a significant step toward fulfilling one of the city's core promises. 'Today's the first step in the process of doing the first thing we ever promised. When we create that initiative to create a city, and that's to create a school system,' said St. George Interim Mayor Dustin Yates. Yates stressed that creating a school district has been a key goal since St. George became a city. 'The thing that excites me the most is that for the first time in a long time, we're going to put our kids first. We're going to put our priorities where they need to be,' he said. State Sen. Rick Edmonds confirmed that plans for the St. George School District are already in motion. He said that discussions have taken place with the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, and a bill will be introduced during the legislative session in April. The proposal includes a funding measure that will be presented as a constitutional amendment. According to Edmonds, the amendment could appear on the ballot as early as this November. 'That means a statewide people will have to approve this and East Baton Rouge Parish as well. So both of those instruments will be introduced in the next few weeks,' he said. The bill will set the boundaries for the new school district. It will also create a school board and a superintendent. Plus, it will tackle important issues around charter and magnet schools. 'In the bill will state that if you are already a part of a magnet school in East Baton Rouge Parish and you'd like your child to continue in that in that magnet school, there will be a already a cooperative diver agreement between Saint George Community School System and East Baton Rouge Parish that that parent doesn't have to worry about that and the same will go for charters,' Edmonds said. Trump signs executive order to dismantle Department of Education If voters say yes to the proposal in November, the governor will then appoint interim leaders for the new school system. These leaders will oversee the transition and determine a timeline for full implementation. 'They would begin the groundwork of trying to implement with all these things that have to go involved. These are legacy costs, retirement cost, buildings, transportation plans, and we'd have to coordinate that with East Baton Rouge Parish and that board would decide whether they were ready or they had to wait another year,' Edmonds said. 'They would make that ultimate decision, along with making the decision of getting on the ballot so that we would have a permanent board or and or election for those things.' Baylor holds off Mississippi State in final seconds to win 75-72 in March Madness Elon Musk visits Pentagon City of St. George begins process to create independent school district Trump suggests paying overtime to astronauts back from space Trump suggests law firms 'want to make deals' after rescinding Paul, Weiss order Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- General
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Retired bus driver honored for 16 years of service after traumatic experience
CARENCRO, La, () — Frank Shelvin is a former substitute bus driver who witnessed his 18-year-old student Jaylin Joiner get gunned down while getting off of the bus. On May 20th, 2024, he would receive a proclamation for his 16 years of service with the . The 78-year-old man said he received a text message telling him to go to the council meeting and didn't know what it was about. Carencro Mayor Charlotte Clavier and the Carencro City Council gave a proclamation to recognize Shelvin's time as a Lafayette Parish School Bus Driver. Carencro Mayor Charlotte Clavier called upon Councilmember Arceneaux to read the proclamation. Superintendent Francis Touchet thanked the mayor, council and all bus drivers for their continued support as Shelvin has always placed his students and Lafayette Parish School System first. After the council and public congratulated Shelvin for his 16 years of service and dedication to Lafayette Parish School System, despite becoming emotional, Shelvin gave a speech addressing the people in attendance. 'It hit me, really deep in my heart. Took a little while, I spoke, and I said a small speech,' he said. He said it was an exciting day seeing his kids and bus attendant who would help him pray over his bus. 'I mean she was there, and she helped me a lot with what I was going through,' he said. He left a lasting message for other bus drivers. 'A lot of the bus drivers take time. Talk to y'all kids, try to learn what they are going through,' he said. 'Sometimes they want to tell you something and you might want to brush them away. Take time a little bit, listen to them. Even though you got to do it one-on-one.' Cicadas return in 2025: Which states will see them? Mayor-President Monique Boulet discusses growth and investments in Lafayette Parish Retired bus driver honored for 16 years of service after traumatic experience Iberia Parish Library System faces closure if millage renewal does not pass Opelousas City Council begins talks on renewing sales tax for potential election Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
