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Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance (GBRIA): Shaping a strong and sustaining future for south Louisiana
Through workforce, economic and community development, the Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance (GBRIA) is shaping a strong, sustainable future for south Louisiana. Established in 1970, GBRIA represents more than 80 industrial manufacturing sites across 11 parishes.
Developing a skilled, competitive workforce has been a consistent priority for GBRIA. Several current initiatives focus on engaging students, educators and professionals to expand awareness of the industry’s impact and diverse career opportunities.
In 2024, GBRIA hosted its inaugural Journey to Industry initiative, bringing 200 students from nine New Orleans high schools together with industry leaders and post-secondary education providers. The event showcased career pathways accessible through certification or a two-year associate’s degree.
GBRIA also launched the Women in Industry Forum in Gonzales, where 256 high school girls from 9 school districts, interested in STEM and other industrial careers, met with 100 women mentors working in industry. Through interactive activities and discussions, this year’s participants learned about the range of career options, needed skills and practical issues like preparing a resume.
Recognizing educators’ influence in workforce development, GBRIA offers the Educator Externship Program, a paid three-day summer institute immersing teachers in industrial careers. Through facility tours, industry panels and peer discussions, 63 educators participated last year, gaining first-hand insight they can draw from to prepare students for a range of industry careers.
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NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – A driver died from a gunshot wound after a Louisiana State Police car chase in New Orleans Saturday evening (June 20), but troopers say they did not fire the gun.
Troop NOLA confirmed the car chase ended near Franklin Avenue and North Miro Street Saturday. Troopers said they found the driver shot and brought them to the hospital, where that person died.
The driver’s identity has not been released.
A Troop NOLA spokesperson said he could not confirm if anyone else was in the car, if anyone has been arrested, or if troopers found a gun.
A spokesperson said more details will be released as a state police force investigation continues.
Troop NOLA is a special investigation unit tasked with proactive policing, traffic enforcement and crime reduction.
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MONROE, La. (KNOE) – Shelby Bordelon of Iberville Parish was crowned Miss Louisiana 2026 Saturday night in Monroe, earning the title and a $15,000 scholarship. Bordelon, a graduate student at Southeastern Louisiana University, said the role is about more than pageantry, emphasizing the yearlong service mission tied to the crown.
“Part of the mission of this organization is the service behind it,” Bordelon said. “And the service is so important, you are serving your state for a year… having the opportunities to connect with others… to continue making an impact and leaving my mark on others as well.”
Bordelon, who finished first runner-up in last year’s competition, said the moment her name was called as the winner still hasn’t fully sunk in.
“It was every emotion you could think of that was running through my mind at that moment,” she said, adding she focused on preparation and perspective this year. “I really wanted to go into this year with no regrets… just really trusting in that mindset and that plan.”
Bordelon said she hopes to use her platform to raise awareness for her nonprofit, Claire’s Promise, which focuses on combating drunk driving.
You can learn more about the nonprofit here. She will now represent Louisiana at the Miss America Pageant, which begins in late August in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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