News roundup: THRIVE charter closes on site for new school … Environmental group’s report says pollution from La. refineries increasing … UMass holds on to beat LSU 92-90 in men’s basketball opener

Another hurdle cleared: THRIVE Baton Rouge, a charter boarding school that serves at-risk students from East Baton Rouge Parish, announced today it has finalized the purchase of 7.5 acres at 2585 Brig…