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Connecticut health officials warn parents about diphenhydramine risks after three child deaths
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (136+ words) HARTFORD " Three children in Connecticut have died from apparent diphenhydramine overdose in the last two months, according to the state's Office of the Child Advocate. The Connecticut Department of Public Health, working with the OCA, sent a message to treatment…...
Assumption Parish Schools offers students the ability to take 100% of their classes online
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (197+ words) NAPOLEONVILLE " Assumption Parish Schools announced on Monday that it is offering students the ability to take 100% of their classes online through the Assumption Parish Schools Virtual Academy." Students enrolled in the program will remain part of the Assumption Parish School…...
Bill proposing changes to DCFS heads to governor's desk
1+ week, 1+ day ago (476+ words) BATON ROUGE - State Senator Regina Barrow has been calling for change at the Department of Children and Family Services for years. Prior to the start of the 2026 legislative session, Barrow filed a bill to completely abolish the department, but it…...
Morgan City theatre offering $1 family movies during the week
1+ week, 3+ day ago (139+ words) WBRZ Morgan City theatre offering $1 family movies during the week MORGAN CITY - Fairview Cinema in Morgan City is showing two different family movies during the week and charging $1 per ticket. The theatre will show "How to Train Your Dragon" and…...
Glen Oaks High hosts free end-of-school celebration for K-12 families
1+ week, 4+ day ago (96+ words) BATON ROUGE " Families gathered at Glen Oaks High for an end of school celebration featuring free resources, food and activities for kids. The free event was open to students in kindergarten through 12 grade and their families. It featured live music,…...
EBR Superintendent considers task force to address dancing at graduations
1+ week, 5+ day ago (350+ words) BATON ROUGE - A conversation about student dancing at graduation ceremonies is gaining attention, just one week after Mc Kinley High School's graduation was cut short over the issue. Videos showing high school students in Baton Rouge dancing across the stage…...
One Tank Trips: Young Chefs Academy
1+ week, 6+ day ago (339+ words) BATON ROUGE-A Baton Rouge kitchen is giving kids a head start on cooking, and for some of them, the future already feels close enough to taste. The classes run an hour and a half, with a recipe sitting on the…...
EBR School System begins free summer meals distribution across district
2+ week, 2+ day ago (201+ words) BATON ROUGE " The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is offering free breakfast and lunch to children this summer through its No Cost Summer Feeding Program. The program started Tuesday and continues through July 23, with meals available at school campuses,…...
Special Olympics honors man shot at Mall of Louisiana last month
2+ week, 5+ day ago (85+ words) HAMMOND " Special Olympics organizers honored athlete Donnie Guillory during opening ceremonies for this year's games at Southeastern Louisiana University. Guillory was one of six people shot at the Mall of Louisiana last month. Agencies also took part in the Law…...
EBR Schools to provide free summer meals for kids in East Baton Rouge Parish
2+ week, 5+ day ago (182+ words) BATON ROUGE " The East Baton Rouge Parish School System announced it will be providing free summer meals for children across the parish on Friday." The school system's Child Nutrition Program will provide free breakfast and lunch to children 18 years old…...