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Alarming Viral Photo on I-10 Sparks Concern Over Distracted Driving in Louisiana
A recent Facebook post by Barclay Mullins has gone viral, sparking widespread conversation and concern about distracted driving on Louisiana's interstates and roadways. Mullins shared a photo of a woman who appears to be texting or scrolling on her smartphone with one leg up on the dashboard near the driver's side door. The photo was accompanied by a strongly worded caption:
RECALL ALERT: Thousands of Louisiana Vehicles Could Be Impacted By Faulty Fuel Pump
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Hyundai vehicle owners in Louisiana may need to check their fuel pumps after a recall notice from the company that impacts nearly 55,000 vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the automotive company is recalling certain 2019-2023 models of Genesis G70, Veloster N, Elantra N, and Kona N because of problems with the fuel delivery system.
14-Year-Old Avery Daigle Breaks 3 Louisiana State Records at Age Group State Championship Meet
Avery Daigle broke one 13-14 record and two all-ages records for the Louisiana LSC at last weekend's Louisiana Age Group Championships in Baton Rouge. Stock photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. 2024 Louisiana Age Group State Championships. July 11-14, 2024. LSU Natatorium, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Long Course Meters (50 meters) Results...
Ten Commandments Law causes split reactions among LSU students and professors
Governor Jeff Landry signed Act 676 into law on June 19. More commonly called the Ten Commandments Law, it will require the postage of the Ten Commandments in every publicly funded classroom. Currently, the law is receiving pushback from many Louisiana residents, and the ACLU will be representing several parents...
Southern University student missing for six days
ST. FRANCISVILLE - Deputies are searching for Steven Harris, a Southern University student who has been missing since July 17. Harris is a sophomore at Southern University studying Criminal Justice and a member of the Human Jukebox. His parents say he usually communicates before he leaves for several days. They said that disappearing for several days is unusual.
Baton Rouge social media stars selling clothes, shoes in Perkins Rowe at lower cost
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Local influencers will sell some of their clothes in Perkins Rowe on Saturday, July 27 as part of the shopping center’s Influencer Closet Sale. Seven influencers, including Baton Rouge beauty and lifestyle creators Melody Robinson and January Rizzo, are letting people shop their...
John Parker Wilson hilariously recalls LSU phone call celebration penalty, Nick Saban’s reaction
John Parker Wilson laughs about it today, but the thought of walking home from Baton Rouge back in 2008 didn’t sit well with him back then. The former Alabama quarterback, who joined AL.com’s Beat Everybody podcast this week, shared his memories of the 2008 LSU game, including his touchdown-celebrating penalty and one of Nick Saban’s most memorable comments born out of visiting his former team.
2 teachers from Greater Baton Rouge area chosen for national training program, to get $10K stipend
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Five Louisiana teachers have been chosen for a one-year training program to deepen their knowledge of supporting students and faculty in and around their districts. Two are from the Greater Baton Rouge area. 12 educators nationwide were chosen for the fellows program with the...
Police identify driver in deadly 18-wheeler crash in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Baton Rouge Police identified the driver who was killed in an 18-wheeler crash on I-10 East Monday morning. According to police, Jamoliddin Tokhirov, 38, was driving a 2022 Freightliner Semi Tractor headed east on I-10, near the Highland Road exit. Investigators said for unknown reasons, the tractor-trailer hit the inside concrete barrier and traveled across multiple lanes before hitting the concrete guardrail and the outside guardrail.
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