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New death penalty methods law in effect
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Search begins for a new chancellor at Southern University Law Center
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School Board Budget Shows What It Values
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The EA College Football 25 ratings are in for LSU football. Here's where the Tigers stand.
After what feels like a lifetime of waiting, LSU fans will be able to play as the Fighting Tigers in a video game for the first time since 2013 in just three more weeks. With the highly anticipated EA College Football 25 releasing July 19, this past week has been filled with new information about the game regarding who the best teams and stadiums will be (although they did preface each list by saying that "rankings are subject to change in future updates").
A new downtown craft cocktail bar opens July 4
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LSU soccer head coach signs contract extension
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July 4 celebration at the LSU Museum of Art and 'Diva Sisters' tickets on sale at UpStage
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Bombers Win in Extra Innings
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Religion Briefs: St. Joseph Cathedral will host potluck luncheon on Sunday
St. Joseph Cathedral, 401 Main St. in Baton Rouge, will host a patriotic-themed church parish potluck luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, in the Parish Hall. The event will begin immediately after the 10:30 a.m. Mass in the church. The Rev. J. Cary Bani, the cathedral rector, and the office staff...
More Scattered Rain this Friday
Scattered showers and storms are starting your Friday morning in Acadiana but rain chances should fade away for a few hours. Another round of scattered rain is expected during the afternoon as rain chances return to 50%. A few storms could produce heavy rains and gusty winds but severe weather is not in the forecast. […]
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