2025年1月24日 · Rev. Al Sharpton Urges Boycott Against Companies Scaling Back DEI Programs. Rev. Sharpton's remarks condemned major corporations like McDonald’s, Meta, Walmart, John Deere, Harley-Davidson, Lowe’s, and Ford for scaling back DEI efforts under mounting conservative pressures.

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4 小时之前 · Federal Judge Strikes Down Louisiana’s Controversial 25-Foot Buffer Zone Law for Police. The ruling noted that such vagueness could result in inconsistent enforcement, potentially deterring journalists, activists, and the public from engaging in their First Amendment rights, such as observing and reporting on police activities.

6 小时之前 · BATON ROUGE, La. — Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards is introducing a bold, multifaceted approach to public safety—one that goes beyond traditional policing. While reinstating specialized police units is part of his strategy, Edwards is emphasizing solutions that address the root causes of ...

2 天之前 · Union President George Decuir addresses CATS board members during a heated meeting, demanding fair wages and improved safety conditions for Baton Rouge bus drivers. BATON ROUGE, La. — Baton Rouge bus drivers are warning of a potential strike if ongoing contract negotiations with the Capital Area ...

2024年12月28日 · BATON ROUGE, La. — Baton Rouge Mayor-President-elect Sid Edwards has announced an additional 13 members to his "Win EBR" Transition Team, bringing the team closer to its anticipated total of 100 members ahead of his Jan. 2 inauguration. This follows the announcement earlier this week of 26 initial members, with Rick

2025年1月20日 · Baton Rouge, La. —Baton Rouge city officials are issuing urgent warnings and detailed guidance ahead of a winter storm predicted to bring unprecedented weather conditions to the region. Mayor-President Sid Edwards, alongside leaders from public safety, transportation, and emergency response teams ...

2025年1月4日 · Baton Rouge, La. — Baton Rouge is set to experience a dramatic weather shift this weekend, with severe thunderstorms and below-freezing temperatures in the forecast, according to the National Weather Service. A powerful squall line, moving ahead of an incoming cold front, will bring heavy rain and ...

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2025年1月7日 · New BRPD recruits hit the ground running during the 93rd Basic Training Academy, beginning their 22-week journey to serve and protect Baton Rouge. BATON ROUGE, La. — The Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD) inaugurated its 93rd Basic Training Academy on Monday, January 6, as city leaders intensify ...