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Another Drawdown Of Lake Bistineau Set To Begin This Month
It won't be long now, Lake Bistineau will be reduced to Bayou Dorcheat and an assortment of swamp-like areas. It would appear that summer is nearly over for those who enjoy water sports like fishing or skiing on Lake Bistineau in Northwest Louisiana. Lake Bistineau State Park recently posted on...
I-12 West past Walker has reopened; officer hit by a vehicle released from hospital
WALKER — Interstate 12 westbound at the Walker exit was closed after a police officer was hit by a car while he was pursuing a suspect on foot in the eastbound lane, Denham Police said on Friday. It has since reopened. Traffic that was stuck in the backup caused...
Letlow qualifies in reshaped 5th Congressional District
After a stop in Milwaukee earlier this week for the Republican National Convention, U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow made the trip to qualify Thursday in Baton Rouge for re-election to the 5th Congressional District, which now includes portions of the capital city. Letlow, who lives in the Monroe suburb of Start,...
Baton Rouge skyscraper faces seizure after $24 million in missing payments
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — One of Baton Rouge’s tallest office buildings is set to be seized after a lawsuit was filed arguing the owner was behind on the mortgage. The suit alleges that the owner of One American Place owes almost than $24 million to the Wilmington Trust National Association.
LSU softball announces addition of 3 veteran transfers
It’s going to be a changing of the guard for LSU softball entering the 2025 season. Star pitcher Sydney Berzon returns. However, many big names, including Taylor Pleasants, Ciara Briggs and Ali Newland, will not. Coach Beth Torina turned to the transfer portal in search of experience and succeeded. Earlier this week, LSU announced the addition of three transfers: infielder Avery Hodge (Oklahoma), outfielder Jalia Lassiter (Ole Miss) and pitcher Ashley Vallejo (McNeese). Hodge was a member of the Sooners’ last two national title-winning teams, batting .284 this past season with six extra-base hits and nine RBIs. Lassiter was Ole Miss’ leader in...
'Find Out Friday' | Motorist arrested after fleeing 4-car crash in Slidell, violence against officer
SLIDELL, La. — The Slidell Police Department published a cheeky post on Facebook after a female motorist was arrested following a police pursuit Friday afternoon. The SPD, which used hashtags #FindOutFriday' and #SlidellsFinest, said the suspect "found out" that local police do not "mess around" when it comes to crime.
LSU makes the cut as 4-star safety trims list down to 2 schools
One of the top defensive backs in the 2025 recruiting class has narrowed his list of final schools down to just two schools, LSU and Stanford. CJ Jimcoily is a 6-foot-3, 210-pound, four-star safety from Nashville, Tennessee, where he plays for Lipscomb Academy. Jimcoily holds a ton of Division I offers but he has decided that only two teams are still being considered. His decision is down to the SEC and the ACC. There are no crystal ball projections at this time for 247Sports and there are no clear favorites to land him per On3. LSU is a 20% favorite but Stanford...
The LSU Football Program may not be finished with landing five star talents
The LSU Football team pulled off a stunner on the recruiting trail landing five-star cornerback DJ Pickett after On3 gave the Oregon Ducks as 93% chance of landing him while putting Miami ahead of LSU as well. The Tigers now have three five-star commitments in Pickett, Bryce Underwood, and Harlem Berry which has put LSU's recruiting class third in the Nation.
Hooper Road at Shoe Creek Drive re-opened after head-on collision in Central
CENTRAL — Both sides of Hooper Road at the intersection with Shoe Creek Drive re-opened after a head-on collision, Central Police said Friday. Central Police, Central Fire and EMS responded to the crash, which blocked both lanes of traffic.
Groups address homelessness in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - According to the World Population Review, there are over 7,000 people without homes in Louisiana. Several officials are trying to help bring these numbers down, but some say a joint effort is required before any progress is made. Thursday morning, the Mayor’s Office had contractors...
Albany High School receives $5,000 Rachael Ray grant to expand ProStart program
LIVINGSTON – Albany High School is one of 40 high schools nationwide selected to receive a $5,000 grant from The Rachael Ray Foundation and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) to enhance its ProStart culinary arts and restaurant management program with new equipment, curriculum, and experiential learning opportunities.
Hammond man sentenced to 20 years on series of domestic abuse-related charges
AMITE—A Hammond man has been sentenced to 20 years at hard labor after pleading no contest to a series of domestic abuse-related charges. 21st Judicial District Attorney Scott Perrilloux said that Michael Anthony Gutter, 40, of Hammond has pleaded no contest to one count of possession of a firearm by a person previously convicted of domestic abuse battery, two counts of domestic abuse aggravated assault, one count of domestic abuse battery - third offense, and one count of false imprisonment with a dangerous weapon.
Louisiana Residents Should Brace for More of These Bloodsucking Menaces
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - With summer comes a lot more tropical showers in Louisiana, and with those showers comes one of the natural predators of the Louisiana resident, the mosquito. With a lot of rain expected in the coming days throughout south Louisiana, we can see places that are...
Louisiana Ranked in Most Dangerous Roads for Drivers List
(Baton Rouge, Louisiana) - New research has revealed that Louisiana ranks 1st among the US states with the most dangerous roads for drivers. The physical condition of roads and their traffic volume can significantly impact safety. But which state has the riskiest roads?. The team at MarketWatch Guides analyzed data...
Two arrested for vehicle burglaries in Ponchatoula
On July 18, 2024, Ponchatoula Police responded to multiple calls regarding suspicious activity in the area of Beech Street. Upon arrival, officers were able to locate one male juvenile and 18-year-old Tyler Anthony Kimble. Upon further investigation, it was learned that a firearm was reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the same area. Detectives were able to locate and recover the stolen firearm. Kimble was arrested for the following charges and transported to Tangipahoa Parish jail.
Another Drawdown Of Lake Bistineau Set To Begin This Month
It won't be long now, Lake Bistineau will be reduced to Bayou Dorcheat and an assortment of swamp-like areas. It would appear that summer is nearly over for those who enjoy water sports like fishing or skiing on Lake Bistineau in Northwest Louisiana. Lake Bistineau State Park recently posted on...
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