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LSU jumps up to No. 3 in ESPN’s 2025 recruiting rankings
After getting off to a red-hot start in the 2025 cycle with several consensus five-star pledges, things cooled off a bit for LSU in May and June, when it lost a pair of top commitments. But that momentum has returned in July with LSU landing several of its top targets, headlined by No. 1 cornerback DJ Pickett, five-star receiver Derek Meadows and top-100 EDGE Damien Shanklin. The Tigers’ class already ranked highly before those pickups, but after recent additions, LSU’s 2025 group has moved up from No. 5 to No. 3, according to ESPN’s team recruiting rankings. Here’s what ESPN had to say...
Former LSU beach volleyball stars Taryn Kloth, Kristen Nuss open Paris Olympics with a victory
Former LSU beach volleyball teammates Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss have remained a dynamic duo as they compete together internationally, and the No. 2-seeded pair began its showing at the 2024 Paris Olympics in fashion. The Americans won their opening match in two sets, winning the first 21-17 and the...
Manhunt called off after woods search Sunday morning
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office is clearing search perimeters in Central. They were looking for a man who reportedly ran off while being questioned about a domestic dispute. Central Police were assisting the sheriff’s office in the investigation that reportedly started around...
Church gives away 100 backpacks full of school supplies at back-to-school bash
BATON ROUGE - More than 100 backpacks filled with school supplies were given out during the Crusade Christian Center's back-to-school bash Saturday afternoon. Pastor Jed Brumfield and his wife Sha'Myra said they hosted the event at BREC's Narin Drive Park to give kids what they need to start school and bring the community together.
Tiger backup quarterback named latest LSU football “Freak of the Week”
With fall camp being just around the corner, LSU football most recently named backup quarterback Rickie Collins as the latest “Freak of the Week,” honoring his efforts throughout summer conditioning. LSU football backup quarterback Rickie Collins honored as latest “Freak of the Week”. The future is bright...
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...
Deputies arrest man who allegedly assaulted fiancee, fled into woods
CENTRAL - Deputies arrested a man who allegedly assaulted his fiancee and fled into the woods off Frenchtown Road and Planchet Road. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office and the Central Police Department, the incident happened around 10 a.m. Sunday. Police searched the area and did not locate him until around 3:40 p.m.
Louisiana Heat Wave: Heat Indices Soar to 109 Degrees This Week
Shreveport, LA – Louisiana residents are bracing for a sweltering week ahead, with temperatures and heat indices reaching dangerous levels. A heat advisory remains in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM today, with heat indices expected to climb as high as 109 degrees. According to the National Weather...
Two Calcasieu educators honored for excellence
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Two Calcasieu Parish educators are being recognized for their commitment to excellence in teaching. Saturday the Louisiana Department of Education celebrated some of the state’s most outstanding teachers and leaders at the 18th Annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Excellence Awards Gala at the World War II Museum in New Orleans.
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.
St. Francis neurologist speaks on detecting symptoms of West Nile virus
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) – In July, the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) reported new human cases of the West Nile neuroinvasive disease in Northeast Louisiana. The disease is contracted via mosquito bites, causing illness in animals and humans. The disease is contracted via mosquito bites, causing illness in animals and humans. According to LDH, the […]
Louisiana Democrats endorse Fields for new majority-Black congressional district
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana Illuminator) – The Louisiana Democratic State Central Committee voted Saturday to formalize its support for state Sen. Cleo Fields, D-Baton Rouge, in his bid to return to congress in the state’s new majority-Black 6th Congressional District. Fields got the state party’s official nod alongside...
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