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Zachary restaurant up for sale on Main Street, listing says
ZACHARY, La. (BRPROUD) — The building that a popular Zachary restaurant was located at is on the market. Asian Pearl, 4641 Main St. in Zachary, is listed on the market for $600,000, according to Commercial Exchange. According to the listing, the restaurant’s list date was May 16, 2024.
Mayor Broome, Ted James kick off Baton Rouge mayor's race at City Hall
Two candidates brought their campaign fervor to City Hall's steps Wednesday morning, marking the official launch of the race to decide Baton Rouge's next Mayor-President. With supporters in tow, former state legislator Ted James and incumbent Sharon Weston Broome marched through downtown Baton Rouge on their way to qualify for the Nov. 5 election.
Hobby Lobby of Opelousas Construction Update
Since announcing the coming soon Hobby Lobby of Opelousas nearly a year ago in August of 2023, significant progress has been made toward completing the popular crafts store. It now looks like an actual Hobby Lobby store with the updated exterior facade, the HUGE signage, and the wide open & brightly lit interior as seen in the photo below.
Neighbors continue to oppose development of townhomes on property with legacy oak
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A proposed townhome development on the northwest corner of West Claude Street and Ernest Street is facing some backlash due to a legacy oak tree sitting on the property. Several residents oppose the development and are advocating for saving the tree. “They provide necessary habitat...
Photo Gallery: Third Zion Baptist Church of Raceland Graduation
On Sunday, July 14th, Third Zion Baptist Church of Raceland hosted a graduation and achievement ceremony honoring high school, college, and kindergarten graduates from the local area. Students from THS and CLHS were in attendance. The event included a keynote address by Darius Griffin, celebrating his outstanding accomplishments. Reporting and...
After Being Accused Of Placing 8,900+ Illegal Bets The Charges Against Kayshon Boutte Were Dropped
When allegations of illegal underage gambling against former LSU wide receiver Kayshon Boutte came out they weren’t just shocking because of the audacity of a player to bet on his own sport, it was the alleged volume of the infractions that blew everyone’s minds. Going back to January of this year when the news broke, […] The post After Being Accused Of Placing 8,900+ Illegal Bets The Charges Against Kayshon Boutte Were Dropped appeared first on BroBible.
Brian Kelly, LSU nab third five-star 2025 recruit
Before the 2024 season begins, LSU head coach Brian Kelly has already solidified the Tigers' core for the next few years.On Wednesday, five-star class of 2025 athlete D.J. Pickett announced his commitment to LSU. He's the third five-star recruit Kelly has added to next year's class, joining quarterback Bryce Underwood and running back Harlem Berry. BREAKING Five-Star Plus+ CB DJ Pickett has committed to LSUMore from @SWiltfong_: https://t.co/vdV4aGwPBh pic.twitter.com/b2hXZwItDe— On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) July 17, 2024 Per 247Sports, LSU currently has the fourth-ranked 2025 recruiting class and is one of three programs (Alabama, Ohio State) with at least three five-stars.Underwood is the top-ranked...
LSU baseball lands a commitment from top prospect in Nevada
Jay Johnson landed an elite signing class in 2024 and managed to bring three top-15 prospects to campus. Now, he’s turning his attention to the 2025 class. On Wednesday, the Tigers landed a commitment from shortstop Ethan Clauss, the No. 1 player in the state of Nevada and the No. 42 overall prospect nationally. “I want to give praise to my Lord and Savior for giving me the ability to play the game I love,” Clauss said in a social media post. “I also want to thank all of my coaches, teammates, friends, and most importantly my family for helping me throughout...
Vessel Project hosts free grocery giveaway for seniors
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - There will be a free grocery giveaway for senior citizens hosted by the Vessel Project on Friday, July 19. The event will be held at 2120 Hodges Street in Lake Charles from 10 a.m. to noon. There are no qualifications or ID required but food...
Lafayette Parish Council votes down mayor's emergency preparedness overhaul proposal
The Lafayette Parish Council on Tuesday voted down a proposal by Mayor-President Monique Boulet's administration to overhaul the region's emergency preparedness operations. "I'm disappointed," Boulet said after the council meeting. "This is something we need as a parish. We need to be ready. We are faced with uncertain disasters like we have never been before, and it's time for us to do something and to move."
WEATHER WATCH: Torrential downpours in forecast
Southwest Louisiana will be experiencing a wet pattern through the weekend with the possibility of torrential downpours that could lead to flooding. Joe Rua, lead meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Lake Charles office, said a frontal boundary is moving into the region and is expected to interact with a moist air mass when it […]
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