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SEC Network to debut a documentary on LSU Football's Earthquake Game
The 1988 matchup between the LSU Tigers and the Auburn Tigers is one of the most iconic game sin SEC History. Defenses dominated the game with Auburn leading 6-0 with less than two minutes to go in the game. The Tigers needed a touchdown to take the lead and with 1:47 left in the game Tommy Hodson threw a touchdown strike to Eddie Fuller to give LSU the lead late.
Scott Rabalais: The SEC takes two steps forward with Texas and OU, but a small one back
DALLAS — Keldrick Faulk will never forget his first college start. It was last year at LSU, where he and the rest of his Auburn teammates got to experience Tiger Stadium on full blast. LSU romped to a 48-18 victory, but Faulk still found much to remember fondly about the experience.
Florida corridor final draft plan heads to Planning Commission
The team working on the master plan to boost economic development along the Florida Boulevard corridor recently completed a final draft and will present it to the Planning Commission at next month’s meeting. Following the trail of tens of millions in investment along Florida Boulevard, partners have devised a...
Baton Rouge police arrest wanted man with ‘extensive criminal history’ after standoff
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Police arrested a Baton Rouge man wanted on multiple charges, including home invasion, battery and kidnapping, in connection to two different cases. The Baton Rouge Police Department said two arrest warrants were out for Travis Thompson, 38, before his arrest. In one case, he...
LSU closing in on more elite talents after landing five-star DJ Pickett
LSU moved up two spots to No. 3 in the On3 Industry Recruiting Rankings on Wednesday with the commitment from five-star plus defensive back DJ Pickett. The Zephyrhills (Fla.) High blue-chipper is the nation’s No. 2 cornerback and No. 6 prospect overall. In my opinion coming out of the spring LSU was the favorite to […] The post LSU closing in on more elite talents after landing five-star DJ Pickett appeared first on On3.
NAACP requesting school board member's resignation
BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge NAACP is asking East Baton Rouge Parish School Board member and BREC Commission member Nathan Rust to be removed from both roles for aligning with a member of Moms for Liberty. Rust appointed Paige Lowry to the community leaders panel during two days of...
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...
‘My Baby Is Gone’: 12-Year-Old Shot to Death After Grown Woman Uses Her to Spy on Cheating Boyfriend Amid Louisiana Love Triangle Feud
A Louisiana woman reached a plea deal with prosecutors after being charged with the murder of a young girl who was dragged into a lovers […] ‘My Baby Is Gone’: 12-Year-Old Shot to Death After Grown Woman Uses Her to Spy on Cheating Boyfriend Amid Louisiana Love Triangle Feud
Gulf Coast region gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.11 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.06 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Gulf Coast region has risen about 12 cents since...
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...
Louisiana constitution 'is broken': GOP donor Lane Grigsby again pitches rewrite
Lane Grigsby, a Baton Rouge business owner and Republican megadonor who chaired Gov. Jeff Landry's "constitutional reform" transition committee, this week made yet another pitch for a rewrite of the state constitution. Grigsby spoke to media and the public at a Baton Rouge Press Club luncheon on Monday. It was...
Weather Service Warns – Excessive Rain This Weekend in Louisiana
The Weather Prediction Center has issued an ominous alert for cities such as Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Lake Charles, and Shreveport. That alert which covers the entire state over the next three days suggests that several "life-threatening" weather events could occur and residents should be prepared. The catalyst for...
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced that LA 119 will be closed 2.9 miles north of its intersection with LA 493 on Monday, July 29, 2024
Shreveport, LA – According to the LaDOTD officials, the closure, expected to last approximately two days, is necessary for the installation of a new cross drain. DOTD appreciates the public’s patience and advises all drivers to exercise caution through the construction site. Please be vigilant for work crews and their equipment.
Study Warns: ‘Toxic Compounds’ Found in Sun-Exposed Plastic Bottles
Louisiana folks already have a hard time keeping cool in the summertime, and now we have to worry that our bottled water might be unsafe to drink. We have all forgotten our water bottles in the car on a hot summer day at some point. If you leave them in your car or in the sun long enough, you may have noticed that they have a strange chemical-like aftertaste. Scientists have been warning us that chemicals 'linked to hormonal imbalances' such as BPA can contaminate the liquid inside the bottle.
The stars are aligning for LSU baseball in 2025
The summer of 2022 was a good one for LSU baseball. Jay Johnson knew players like Dylan Crews and Tre Morgan were returning while adding superstars Paul Skenes and Tommy White in the transfer portal. It made LSU the consensus No. 1 entering 2023, with some calling it a dream team. That group fit the billing, going on to win the national title a year later. This summer has been a similar flood of positive news for Jay Johnson’s squad. According to 64Analytics, the Tigers have the top transfer class in college baseball. LSU survived the MLB draft largely unscathed and with...
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