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Two killed in chaotic Mandeville shooting identified by St. Tammany Parish coroner
A man and woman who were killed in a chaotic Mandeville shooting involving police were identified Sunday by the St. Tammany Parish Coroner's Office as 46-year-old David Vang and 48-year-old Laina Lee. Vang and Lee were shot and killed Friday during a welfare check with the Mandeville Police Department. Officers...
Former LSU baseball player, Paul Skenes, earns spot in MLB All-Star Game
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Paul Skenes, former LSU baseball player and right-handed pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, has been selected for the MLB All-Star Game. Skenes, a rookie, has achieved a 2.12 ERA over 59⅓ innings this season, with 78 strikeouts and only 12 walks across 10 starts. Skenes...
Bank Executive Steals $250,000 From Customers, Directly Accessing Bank Accounts To Fund His Lifestyle: US Department of Justice
The U.S. Department of Justice says a former bank manager has admitted to stealing over a quarter million dollars from customers to fund his own spending habits. The DOJ says 53-year-old Eric Jason Schouest of Plaquemine, Louisiana, has pleaded guilty to embezzlement and bank fraud. Prosecutors say Schouest admitted to...
Trending: LSU Is Expected To Lose Two Major Games This Season In A Great Bold Prediction That Could Keep Them Out Of The Playoffs
LSU had a rough season last year. Even though they had Heisman-winning quarterback Jayden Daniels, their defense couldn’t stop anyone, and they lost three games because of it, wasting a perfect offense. Now Daniels is in the NFL, and the Tigers look to be starting Garrett Nussmeier at the...
Local spots to find fried chicken on National Fried Chicken Day
BATON ROUGE - National Fried Chicken Day is observed on July 6 and these local eateries have menu items to help celebrate the holiday. Blue Store Chicken - 4949 North Boulevard, closes at 8 p.m. Chicken Shack - 413 N Acadian Thruway, closes at 10 p.m. The Chimes - 3357...
Lamendola's Supermarket to honor Brenda Morris, raising funds for daughter's senior year of high school
Lamendola's Supermarket in Gonzales has planned a ceremony to honor the memory of the late Brenda Morris, as well as collect donations for her daughter. According to a Facebook post published to the store's page, the donations can be made at registers through July 9 and the dedication ceremony has been set for the same date at 11 a.m., where the community can honor Morris, who was a longtime employee of the store and well-known in the area.
A 'boutique-y' airport in Abita Springs? New operator wants to entice more pilots.
Dan Oppenheim tilted the yoke of the Cessna 210 and banked its nose to the north, aiming for a rectangular box cut into the woods east of Abita Springs some 1,000 feet below. Eyes shifting between the horizon and the instrument panel, Oppenheim’s craft began its descent. Ever mindful of the pines on the south end of the airstrip, Oppenheim gently put the airplane onto the asphalt.
LSU baseball strength coach reportedly leaving for Texas AM
The baseball coaching drama in the state of Texas has had some residual effects on the LSU program. On Saturday, The Advocate’s Koki Riley reported that Tigers strength and conditioning coach Jeremy McMillan will be returning to Texas A&M to join the staff of new head coach Michael Earley, the former hitting coach who initially followed Jeff Schlossnagle to Texas before returning to become the head coach in College Station. McMillan joined coach Jay Johnson’s staff in August after spending 12 years as the strength coach at TAMU. Now, the San Antonio native and Texas Tech grad is returning to his home...
Avoyelles man arrested for homicide of elderly
AVOYELLES PARISH, La. (WNTZ) – A Marksville man was arrested over the weekend in connection with the shooting death of his 76-year-old grandfather, the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office announced Sunday. Zachary Stephen Bullitt, 26, is accused of the first-degree murder of 76-year-old Nellie Whitstine Rousseau, of Marksville, authorities said. Bullitt is also facing a charge […]
‘I Will Put Every One of Y’all Out’: Rapper Busta Rhymes Curses Out Essence Music Fest Crowd During Performance
Rapper Busta Rhymes went full flip mode during his first appearance at the annual Essence Music Festival this year. Several videos circulating on social media […] ‘I Will Put Every One of Y’all Out’: Rapper Busta Rhymes Curses Out Essence Music Fest Crowd During Performance
Louisiana Target Stores Announce Major Policy Change on July 15th
If you're a savvy shopper you know where to look for the bullseye on savings, right? Well, that's what the folks who operate Target Stores in cities such as Lafayette, Alexandria, Lake Charles, Monroe, and Shreveport would like you to believe. Target has built a "brick and mortar" reputation as a go-to shopping destination for everything from groceries to household items, clothing, and electronics.
Confusion, clinic closures may have caused big declines in contraception use, study shows
Clinic closures in the wake of the Dobbs decision and questions about the legality of emergency contraceptives, including disinformation that some are abortion drugs, may have contributed to a sharp drop in the rate of prescriptions for contraceptives in states with the most restrictive abortion bans, according to a University of California Los Angeles study. […] The post Confusion, clinic closures may have caused big declines in contraception use, study shows appeared first on NC Newsline.
Volunteer opportunities in Acadiana, Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport/Bossier
Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities across south Louisiana and the Shreveport/Bossier City area. If your organization has specific volunteer opportunities, email us at lainspired@theadvocate.com with details on the volunteer opportunity, organization and the contact/registration information volunteers would need. Acadiana: Moncus Park, 2913 Johnston St., Lafayette, is a supporter-funded nonprofit dedicated...
U.S. News And World Report Ranks Louisiana Worst State For Roads, Education, & Pollution
The U.S. News and World Report's 2024 Best States Rankings are out, and the news isn't good for Louisiana. Sadly, the Pelican State came in 50th place and ranked among the worst states in eight 'quality of life' categories for the second time. Utah was ranked the Best State. Two...
Jim Beam column:Vitter paved way for Landry
Former U.S. Sen. David Vitter of Metairie built the state’s Republican Party into a major political force and current GOP Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has enhanced that power in just the six months he’s been in office. While a state representative from 1992 to 1999, Vitter sponsored the state’s current legislative term limits legislation. He […]
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