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Glen Oaks Magnet High School presents inaugural production of 'Black Nativity'
Posted 10:39 PM 12/6/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE - Glen Oaks Magnet High School Theatrical Arts Department made history with its inaugural production of Langston Hughes' Black Nativity.
The production was a retelling of the birth of Jesus Christ through the eyes of an African American person. It consisted of music ranging from blues, gospel and Christmas music.
Yesterday
Released 911 calls reveal desperate pleas and tragic outcomes during Texas Hill Country flood
Posted 8:06 PM 12/6/2025 by Associated Press
KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Many of the voices were frantic and desperate. A few were steady and calm amid mounting, frightening danger, and in some cases, inescapable doom.
They came from families huddled on rooftops to escape rising, swirling waters, mothers panicked for the wellbeing (More)
Kids in Baker go home with new bike, toys after city-hosted giveaway
Stockings for Seniors: Giving back to nursing home residents this Christmas
Funeral arrangements announced for 73-year-old man found dead in a car
Bally's Baton Rouge casino holds grand opening Saturday night
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12/5/2025
LSU defensive coordinator Blake Baker is staying on the Lane Train with LSU, Kiffin confirms
Posted 10:57 PM 12/5/2025 by Adam Burruss
BATON ROUGE - After speculation of him leaving for the Tulane job, LSU defensive coordinator Blake Baker is staying on Lane Kiffin's staff, the head coach confirmed.
Matt Zenitz with CBS Sports reported Baker was passing on multiple head coaching positions to stay. Kiffin responded (More)
Yesterday
Crime at Baton Rouge apartment complex causing concerns
Posted 8:01 AM 12/6/2025 by Halle Jefferson
BATON ROUGE - According to the Baton Rouge police database, the Baton Rouge Police Department responded to 58 crime incidents, ranging from battery and assault to burglary, at the Cadence at Southern University apartments since January of this year.
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12/5/2025
Lane Kiffin cancels appearance on GameDay, says he's 'finishing some things out' with players, coach
Posted 8:00 PM 12/5/2025 by Adam Burruss
BATON ROUGE - After being scheduled to appear on College GameDay this Saturday for the SEC Championship game, Lane Kiffin reversed course and canceled his appearance.
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