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On This Day: Shreveport all-star baseball team battled professional women at Fair Grounds Field
More than 5,000 fans were drawn to Fair Grounds Field on this day 30 years ago, when the Colorado Silver Bullets, a women’s professional baseball team, faced Shreveport's Over-30 All-Stars. Former Centenary baseball coach Andy Watson was the hero. His three-run triple proved to be the difference in the...
Arkansas team wins 2024 catfish tourney, $100,000 prize
The team of Jason and Daryl Masingale and David Coughlin of Arkansas are $100,000 richer after taking home the top prize in Sunday’s final competition in the Bill Dance Mississippi River Monsters Mega Buc$ Pro Series Catfish Tournament. “It’s absolutely unbelievable,” Jason said following his team’s win. “I think I said this earlier, but this […]
Major Change in Louisiana Forecast This Week – Tropics Active
There has been a tale of two summers across Louisiana, at least it sure seems that way. If you reside along the I-20 corridor in a town such as Shreveport, Monroe, or Tallulah you've been mostly hot with occasional outbreaks of strong to severe storms. If you live along the...
A Favorite Louisiana Airline Announces Major Change to Boarding Procedure
A popular airline that many in Louisiana love to use when traveling is breaking a 50-year tradition when it comes to boarding the plane. Southwest Airlines announced on Thursday that they are breaking away from the tradition of allowing passengers to sit where they want and will even now offer premium seating.
Huge Black Bear Spotted Looking for Food in Louisiana
Black bears are running rampant in Louisiana and another huge bear has been spotted in south Louisiana. In the social media group Louisiana Black Bear Report, Randy Bergeron posted photos of a huge black bear near a deer feeder, and by the looks of it, this bear has been eating well near Palmetto, Louisiana.
Louisiana IOL Jalan Chapman commits to LSU football's 2026 class
LSU football's 2026 class grew stronger Louisiana interior offensive lineman Jalan Chapman committed to the purple and gold. Chapman becomes the third piece in the class that has been all New Orleans based so far as Chapman joins Edna Karr defensive lineman Richard Anderson and McDonogh 35 safety Jakai Anderson. Brad Davis is getting an early start with this commitment as Chapman was on campus a couple of times this summer and pulled the trigger this weekend.
Registration open for National EMS Academy Fall 2024 EMT class
The National EMS Academy, a division of Acadian Companies, and South Louisiana Community College are offering their next EMT class at Louisiana campuses. Registration is open now. The class begins on September 9, 2024, with orientation held September 3-4. The class ends in late November. National EMS Academy has campuses...
Buckeye native and retired major general inducted to La. Guard Hall of Fame
PINEVILLE, La. – Retired Army Maj. Gen. Glenn H. Curtis was joined by his family, close friends and service members as they celebrated his induction into the Louisiana National Guard Hall of Fame during an official ceremony at Louisiana National Guard Training Center Pineville, Louisiana, July 13. The LANG...
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