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50 days out: Storylines for every Houma-Thibodaux area high school football team in 2024
High school football in Louisiana is right around the corner. Week 1 games kick off on Sept. 5, around seven weeks away, with practices starting in August. The season runs through Nov. 9, with playoff pairings announced one day later. The playoffs run through the Prep Classic, held at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans from December 12-14.
Cool Front Pushing Further Southward, Cooler Days for Louisiana?
The heat is on in Louisiana and we will take any type of break from the extreme temperatures this summer. Fall is still several weeks away and the days of cool fronts in Louisiana are nowhere near, however, we may see a cool front reach some southern states in the days ahead.
Alligator Attacks Kid Swimming in Louisiana Waterway
A 9-year-old boy is recovering from injuries after he was attacked by an alligator in a Louisiana waterway. NOLA.com reports that the young boy was swimming with his family in Lake Ponchatrain on Sunday evening when the alligator attacked. According to the report, the family saw the alligator approaching the...
See How Much Louisiana School Supplies Have Changed Since 1975
School is so much different than when I was a youngster attending school in Caddo Parish back in the 1970's. Back then, school didn't begin until after Labor Day, but now, Bossier Parish, DeSoto Parish and Caddo Parish kids are already down to their last couple of weeks of summer fun and planning to head back to school on Thursday, August 8.
Louisiana Prepares for November 5 Election with Qualifying Procedures
BATON ROUGE, La. – As Louisiana gears up for the Presidential General and Open Congressional Primary Election scheduled for November 5, 2024, the Secretary of State has announced the qualifying dates and procedures for candidates. The qualifying period is set from Wednesday, July 17, through Friday, July 19, at the Louisiana State Archives located at 3851 Essen Lane in Baton Rouge.
InspireNOLA to Host Biggest Drive-Thru Back To School Giveaway
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Join InspireNOLA and partners on Saturday, July 27, for the annual Drive-Thru Back to School Backpack and School Supply Giveaway starting at 10 a.m. at McDonogh 35 Senior High School, 4000 Cadillac St., New Orleans, LA 70122. Families from across the New Orleans area...
2024 Sun Belt Football Media Days set for July 23rd & 24th
The 2024 Sun Belt football season will officially kick off with Sun Belt Football Media Days on Tuesday, July 23, and Wednesday, July 24. The event will be held at the New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District in downtown New Orleans, La., and will be broadcast nationwide on ESPN+. This year’s expanded multicast will include two separate feeds—the traditional Sun Belt Football Media Days show, which will incorporate portions of the Main Stage and Sun Belt Studio appearances from each team alongside analysis from hosts Matt Stewart and Rocky Boiman, and the new Sun Belt Football Media Days Podium Feed, which will showcase the Main Stage appearances from each team in their entirety.
Cenla State Sen. Luneau reflects on his tenure, calls for more bipartisanship
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - State Senator Jay Luneau’s tenure in the legislature will end soon, and on July 16, the Pineville native reflected on his time representing Central Louisiana. “I love the process. It gets frustrating sometimes because of bipartisan issues and so that makes it a little bit...
Laborde Marine enters the U.S. inland marine market
New Orleans, La., headquartered Laborde Marine Management LLC is entering the U.S. inland marine market. It has created a new affiliate, LabMar Inland LLC, that will provide towing and pushboat services. The initial vessel LabMar Inland vessel is the Ivy Steiner, a new 78-foot, 2,000 BHP pushboat delivered earlier this...
Another Fatal Accident at Tank Cleaner; Ammo Vending Machines; What Happens to Steeltown USA? | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 178
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2024-25 Women's Basketball Schedule Released
NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Privateers women's basketball team has released their schedule ahead of the upcoming 2024-25 season. The regular season starts on Nov. 4 and includes nine non-conference games and a 20-game Southland slate. The season starts on the road against an NCAA Tournament opponent from...
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