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Boston Scott football camp held at Zachary High School
ZACHARY - The second year of the Boston Scott football camp was at Zachary High School Saturday. Over 100 kids from the community aged 8-12 took part in the free football skills camp. Scott, a former Bronco and Louisiana Tech Bulldog, is now a running back with the Los Angeles...
20-year-old St. Jude patient now gives back by raising thousands of dollars for hospital
In 2011, Erica Huckaby, a vibrant 20-year-old woman, was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Her world was turned upside down, filled with uncertainty and fear. Amidst the darkness, a beacon of hope emerged – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For four months, Huckaby and her family found hope...
Community comes together to clean up Zachary Public Cemetery
ZACHARY - Volunteers in Zachary woke up bright and early Saturday to help clean the public cemetery after a plea for help on social media saying maintenance has been lacking and the burial place has become an eyesore for the city. Resident Randy Thames put the team together. "I saw...
Sullivan seeing sixth term as Donaldsonville mayor, council turnover coming
Leroy Sullivan is on the ballot seeking a sixth term as Donaldsonville’s mayor, opposed for the second time by Glen Price. Price’s 2020 bid to unseat Sullivan came up woefully short, winning 30% of the vote in a three-candidate election that Sullivan won without the need of a runoff. The challenger would seem to be better positioned than four years ago, if for no other reason than brand familiarity the second time around.
Verbal altercation turns into stabbing; man arrested, Slidell police say
SLIDELL, La. (WVUE) - A Slidell man is in custody after police say a verbal altercation turned into a stabbing. Anthony Davis, 40, was booked for attempted second-degree murder. Slidell police were called out to a local hospital Friday (July 19) after 6 p.m. where a victim was being treated...
'I had no idea': Officials respond to and address conditions at Himbola Manor apartments
For residents of Lafayette's Himbola Manor, the sky is quite literally falling. The apartment complex's residents described during a Thursday town hall meeting conditions that ranged from mold and pest infestations to broken appliances, backed up plumbing and no gas to fuel their stovetops. Resident after resident described how the ceilings have come crashing down in their units.
Louisiana native steers Plano Senior High as new principal
Kennitra Robertson, the new principal of Plano Senior High School, brings 17 years of experience in Plano ISD to her role. Originally from South Louisiana, Robertson has served as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal at various schools in the district. Her career in education began after college, inspired by her work as a tutoring coordinator. Robertson's approach to leadership emphasizes building strong relationships with students and staff, a philosophy she developed through her diverse roles in education. As she takes the helm at Plano Senior, Robertson aims to continue the school's tradition of academic excellence while fostering a supportive community for all students.
Coroner called to shooting scene Sunday night, officials confirm
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The East Baton Rouge Coroner’s Office reportedly responded to a shooting scene on Sunday night. Emergency officials said the shooting happened in the area of Cedar Avenue and Seneca Street near Choctaw Drive around 9 p.m. There is no word on a possible suspect...
DJ Pickett and Derek Meadows commitments put LSU back in race for top 2025 recruiting class
LSU might not have the No. 1 recruiting class in the country, but when it comes to quality over quantity, the Tigers are in pole position. According to On3, LSU leads the country in average recruit rating. The average LSU commit is rated 92.63, just ahead of Oregon at 92.35. Alabama, whose class ranks No. 1 overall, is fourth with an average rating of 91.78. LSU’s figure was boosted by the recent commitments of cornerback DJ Pickett and wide receiver Derek Meadows. Both sit top 50 overall, with Pickett being the top-ranked player at his position. Per the On3 Industry Rankings, LSU’s class...
When the LSU Football team last had a winner of each of the Major National Awards
The LSU Football program is one of the most storied football programs in college football history. Along with their four National Championships and 16 Conference Championships, the LSU Football program has a ton of awards they're proud of. Here is the last time the LSU Football program had a player who won one of the National College Football Major Awards.
Burns Fires Third Round 65; Sits T2 Going Into Final Round Of The Open
July 20, 2024 - 04:46 PM by Hayes Domangue +0 BATON ROUGE- Former LSU Tiger and 2017 NCAA National Player of the Year Sam Burns climbed 26 spots up the leaderboard on Saturday to end his third round at The Open at T2. Burns fired a 6-under 65 to put himself in contention for the final round of The Open. The former All-American played a round that consisted of seven birdies and eight pars, which led the field for the day. Burns’ 65 also tied for best round of the tournament. The Shreveport native is currently 3rd in the field...
Watch LSU All-America candidate Will Campbell put up a monster squat
LSU loses a lot of pieces on offense this season, but the unit is still widely expected to be one of the league’s best. A major reason for that is an offensive line that returns four of five starters from a Joe Moore Award finalist group in 2023. That unit is anchored by left tackle Will Campbell, a top 2025 draft prospect and one of the best offensive linemen in the entire country.
LSU coach Brian Kelly to face 2 former assistants in 2024
Brian Kelly has coached for a long time. He’s seen plenty of assistants come and go, with some going on to be head coaches. Two of those names include Mike Elko and Clark Lea. Both worked under Kelly as defensive coordinator and both are now SEC head coaches. Kelly will get to face both in 2024, with both appearing on LSU’s schedule. Kelly was asked about facing Mike Elko earlier this week at SEC Media Days. Kelly said Elko is a smart football coach who will play to Texas A&M’s strengths in all three phases of the game. “I think that’s why Mike’s...
All of Louisiana at Risk for Excessive Rainfall Event Monday
There is an old joke whether you live in Boutte or Baton Rouge, Breaux Bridge or Bastrop if your driver's license says "Louisiana" then you live in a low-lying area. And while it's true that some parts of our state lie lower than others, it's also true that no matter where you live in Louisiana over the next couple of days heavy rainfall is going to be a concern for you.
New Law Impacts Cell Phone Use in Louisiana Public Schools
The 2024-25 school year in Louisiana is rapidly approaching and a new law will limit student's cell phone use while in the classroom. Our media partners at KATC report that Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has signed a bill banning students from having cell phones on while in class. Many states...
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