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⚫︎ Reporter & Multimedia Journalist @lafirstnews
⚫︎ SPJ & BEA Award-Winning Journalist 🎤
⚫︎ @univmiami 🎓 | 1913

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BREAKING: LSU STUDENTS ARE REACTING AFTER A VIDEO SHOWING A STUDENT DRAGGING A BLACK BABY DOLL ACROSS CAMPUS SPREAD ONLINE.

Students we spoke with say they were shocked by what they saw and are calling for accountability.

The mother of a Black LSU freshman also contacted the university directly, demanding answers about how the incident is being handled.
#BREAKING #LSU #BatonRouge #LouisianaNews #LSUStudents by @melanielowenews

DEADLY HIT-AND-RUN: 20-year-old Mia Dawson faces a vehicular homicide charge after a crash near LSU killed senior Leah Fonte and her fiancé, Shane Hirstius.

Dawson’s bond was set at $229,000. LSU students are also raising concerns about pedestrian safety and a lack of sidewalks.

Read more on LouisianaFirstNews.com.

#BatonRouge #LSU #LouisianaFirstNews #nicholsondrive by @melanielowenews

Southern University may be considering a campus dress code. Hear what students told me about the possible changes and whether they think a dress code is really needed.

Would you support it?
#batonrouge #louisianafirstnews #southernuniversity by @melanielowenews

Two downtown Baton Rouge bar owners are offering different views on what is driving recurring safety concerns along Third Street after another fight was reported in the area over the weekend.
🔗 in bio for more. by @melanielowenews

“WE WANT JUSTICE.”

Two Louisiana families are grieving after Tony Miles, 43, and Melissa Bright-Bennett, 48, were killed in a crash on I-110 in Biloxi, Mississippi, on October 3.

Tony’s family says they’re searching for answers and accountability as they try to navigate the loss. His sister, Ty, says the family wants closure for his children and loved ones.

A link to the family’s GoFundMe is below: https://www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-terrel-tony-miles-and-supporting-his-kids

#BatonRouge #GonzalesLA #LouisianaNews #mississippi by @melanielowenews

MISSING: CHRISTINA MUNN-HOLLIDAY, 22

Christina has been missing since a Sept. 30 crash on I-10 in Iberville Parish.

Her family is searching for answers, and the United Cajun Navy is now helping with the search.

If you have information about Christina’s whereabouts, contact law enforcement.

#missingperson #christinamunnholliday #ibervilleparish #batonrouge #louisiana by @melanielowenews

BREAKING NEWS: A man accused of raping two people on LSU’s campus October 3 appeared in court today.

The case comes on the heels of the criminal investigation involving former LSU football player Damien Shanklin and another reported rape of an LSU freshman by an unknown man.

I spoke with students today about safety on campus and what they think LSU should be doing to protect them.

More on LouisianaFirstNews.com.

#LSU #BatonRouge #BreakingNews #CampusSafety #LouisianaFirstNews by @melanielowenews

UPDATE: Southern University was without power for about eight hours Tuesday. Students tell me outages have been happening throughout the school year, affecting their classes and even their personal belongings.

It’s Homecoming week for the Jaguars, but Chancellor John Pierre says all planned events will go on as scheduled.

Read the full story at LouisianaFirstNews.com.

#SouthernUniversity #southernhomecoming #BatonRouge #batonrougenews by @melanielowenews

UPDATE: Who will be Southern’s next president?

Southern University’s presidential search is entering its final stretch. Six semifinalists are moving forward with in-person interviews planned for October.
What do you want to see from Southern’s next President?
Find out more on LouisianaFirstNews.com.

#SouthernUniversity #BatonRouge #LouisianaNews #hbcu by @melanielowenews

Till next time, D.C.!

I had so much fun hosting “Baton Rouge Meets D.C.” during this year’s Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference. I got to moderate conversations with community leaders, elected officials, educators and healthcare professionals about the issues and opportunities impacting our communities.

Grateful for the conversations, the connections and the chance to represent Baton Rouge in D.C.

And a big thank you to the planning committee for inviting me to be part of such a special evening. 🤎 by @melanielowenews

BREAKING UPDATE: BRPD HAS NOW IDENTIFIED THE REMAINS RECOVERED FROM THE NORTH LANDFILL AS THOSE OF 15-YEAR-OLD JA’DERRIUS MINNIEWEATHER.

Investigators announced Tuesday, August 18, that they had recovered suspected human remains after six weeks of searching the landfill. On August 19, officials confirmed through DNA testing that the remains were Minnieweather’s.

Maurice Parms remains charged with first-degree murder in connection with Minnieweather’s death.

My live report from the day investigators announced the discovery.

#BatonRouge #JaDerriusMinnieweather #BRPD #LouisianaNews by @melanielowenews

A weekend fight on Third Street is fueling a bigger conversation about safety in downtown Baton Rouge.

BRPD says downtown remains one of the safest areas in the city, while business owners are calling for continued attention to police presence, security and responsibility when fights spill into the street.

We’re hearing from police, bar owners and people who work downtown about what they believe needs to change.

#BatonRouge #DowntownBatonRouge #ThirdStreet #BRPD #LouisianaFirstNews
@david.a.facey @somewhere.br by @melanielowenews