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Tiger backup quarterback named latest LSU football “Freak of the Week”
With fall camp being just around the corner, LSU football most recently named backup quarterback Rickie Collins as the latest “Freak of the Week,” honoring his efforts throughout summer conditioning. LSU football backup quarterback Rickie Collins honored as latest “Freak of the Week”. The future is bright...
Injuries Strike Saints, Chargers Stars
Training camp is underway for all 32 teams, signaling that football is approaching. However, the return of football also means the return of injuries, and the Saints and Chargers already had two major scares with some of their best players. For New Orleans, star cornerback Marshon Lattimore left practice with a hip flexor injury, while Chargers offensive tackle Rashawn Slater left practice early with an undisclosed injury.
Hammond Art Guild celebrates 62 years with August exhibition
The Hammond Regional Arts Center is thrilled to host the Hammond Art Guild’s 62nd Annual Open Judged Exhibition, marking over six decades of artistic brilliance and creativity. Founded in 1962, the Hammond Art Guild has been a cornerstone of the local arts community and continues to inspire artists and...
Louisiana Democrats endorse Fields for new majority-Black congressional district
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana Illuminator) – The Louisiana Democratic State Central Committee voted Saturday to formalize its support for state Sen. Cleo Fields, D-Baton Rouge, in his bid to return to congress in the state’s new majority-Black 6th Congressional District. Fields got the state party’s official nod alongside...
Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Louisiana Stores to Close
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Monroe, Port Allen, and the Greater New Orleans area might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
Stage Crashers at Zach Bryan & Jason Aldean Shows Stir Concern
In a somewhat strange coincidence, two of country music’s biggest stars both saw fans rush the stage at their shows on Thursday (7-25) evening. The two situations couldn’t have been handled more differently with Zach nonchalantly blowing it off, and Aldean watching as security wrestled the stage crasher off stage. But both took on a troubling aspect.
Spill in South Louisiana bayou. Here's what we know.
Editor's note: This story has been updated for clarity. An spill has been found in Bayou Lafourche near Raceland. According to Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water Executive Director Dustin Rabalais, around 9 a.m. the district was alerted to a spill within the bayou around LA 90. Speaking on the phone, en route to the spill,...
New Baton Rouge schools leader seeks to spark 'genius' in every student
As the new East Baton Rouge Parish school system superintendent, which he calls his “dream” job, LaMont Cole is taking control just as the school year starts, with memories fresh from an awful start of school 12 months ago. Much has been done already, including approving the first...
Sunday PM Forecast: Rain chances declining, but coming at a cost
Rain will be harder to find during the upcoming workweek. This in turn will allow temperatures to climb higher. Tonight & Tomorrow: The few showers and storms that were out and about on Sunday afternoon will gradually fizzle out with the loss of daytime heating. Expect a few clouds into Sunday night. It will be warm and humid with an overnight low near 78° in Baton Rouge. The area will fully be under the influence of an upper-level ridge of high pressure on Monday. This will crank up temperatures and reduce the number of rain-cooling showers. The latest Storm Station forecast calls for roughly 20% of the area to receive measurable rain on Monday – and that might even be a stretch.
The Saints shake up the offensive line with new signings after injuries in training camp
IRVINE, Calif. — The New Orleans Saints have been banged up along the offensive line to start training camp, and so they’ve continued to add to the roster. The Saints signed veteran lineman Jesse Davis and guard Tremayne Anchrum Jr., placed tackle Justin Herron on injured reserve and cut guard Mark Evans II.
New Orleans MayorFaces Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit From Woman She Accused Of Stalking
Embattled New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is now facing a federal civil rights lawsuit from the woman whom she accused of stalking her for taking the now infamous picture of Cantrell and her former bodyguard Jeffery Vappie as they sat on the balcony of the Tableau restaurant. According to WWLTV, Anne Breaud filed the lawsuit against Cantrell, Clifton Davis, her chief of staff, and three police officers, Leslie Guzman, Victor Gant, and Ryan St. Martin who were involved in taking the mayor’s police report. According to their report, Cantrell used the police report to claim that Breaud was stalking and harassing...
(Neighbor)Hood Fest happening in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Henry Turner Jr.’s Listening Room Museum Foundation is hosting a free, family-friendly event about unity and community in Baton Rouge. According to organizers, the first (Neighbor)Hood Fest will begin at noon and continue until 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 27. It is happening at the EBRPL-Main Library, which is located at 7711 Goodwood Boulevard in Baton Rouge.