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More Off Field Trouble for the Georgia Bulldogs, LSU TE Mason Taylor, Kentu
On today's show, we discuss the latest turmoil with the Georgia Bulldogs following another offseason arrest, this time with wide receiver Rara Thomas on battery & cruelty to children charges. In addition, according to the Athens Banner-Herald, Georgia has had at least 29 arrests or citations for speeding, reckless driving or racing since the crash that killed a player just a year and a half ago. Kirby Smart says he's addressed these issues with his team - so why do players continue to get into trouble? Should more suspensions help the cause? Kicking guys off the team? A stronger message needs to be sent in Athens.
Louisiana Lottery Confirms $50,000 Powerball Win Monday
From their offices in Baton Rouge the Louisiana Lottery has confirmed via their website that a Louisiana-sold ticket for Monday night's Powerball drawing is a big money winner. Monday night's multi-state Powerball drawing featured a top prize of $142.6 million. That was the estimated annuitized jackpot. The lump sum payout that was forecast for Monday's Powerball game was $67.9 million.
Hot sunshine is back for Monday
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Mostly sunny skies are in store for everyone throughout the ArkLaTex with no chances for any rain showers or storms. High temperatures roll into the mid 90′s with feels like temperatures getting into the triple digits. Dry conditions continue into Tuesday with mostly sunny skies...
Louisiana Firefighters Robbed While Responding to Call
Some firefighters in East Baton Rouge Parish feel betrayed after they were robbed on Saturday night. WBRZ reports that deputies responded to two separate calls about car burglaries this past weekend, and sadly the vehicles that were broken into were parked at fire stations. While firefighters were responding to a...
LaMont Cole lays out 100 day plan as new superintendent
BATON ROUGE - As schools prepare to welcome students back, East Baton Rouge School Superintendent LaMont Cole has made it his new priority to walk through each of those doors to hear from educators about their biggest concerns. He laid out his 100 day plan at the Baton Rouge Press...
Photos: TKN Olympic Beach Volleyball Watch Party at Mango's
Mango's Outdoor Volleyball hosted a watch party for fans of Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth (TKN) during their Olympic beach volleyball Pool B match against Australia's Artacho del Solar and Taliqua Clancy. TKN moved to 2-0 with the 21-16, 21-16 win over the Australians. Mango's is hosting a watch party for each of TKN's Olympic matches.
LSU Football's 2019 National Championship Season is aging even better this week
The LSU Football team capped off one of the most incredible seasons in College Football history in 2019, going 15-0 and winning the National Championship. The team is often in debates now with the 2001 Miami Hurricanes, 1995 Nebraska Cornhuskers, 2004 USC Trojans, and a ton of other National Champions for the title of the greatest team of all time.
Maggie MacNeil misses the podium in 100-meter butterfly heartbreaker
Maggie MacNeil had the chance to defend her gold medal from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the women’s 100-meter butterfly, but the former LSU swimmer missed the podium after coming up short of a bronze medal on Sunday. MacNeil ultimately finished fifth in the event with a time of...
LSU secures a 3-star IOL commit for the 2026 recruiting class
One of the top interior offensive linemen in the 2026 recruiting class has committed to LSU. Jalan Chapman is a 6-foot-2, 275-pound, three-star offensive lineman from New Orleans where he plays for Warren Easton High School. Chapman chose the Tigers over Alabama, Georgia, Arkansas and others. Chapman becomes the third...
LSU gymnast Aleah Finnegan makes Olympic debut with the Philippines
Rising senior LSU gymnast Aleah Finnegan will hope to lead the Tigers to back-to-back national titles next spring, but first, she’s representing the Philippines in international competition as she made her Olympic debut in Paris on Sunday in the artistic women’s gymnastics qualifying round. She was the first Filipina gymnast to compete at the Olympics since 1964, and she was one of three individual gymnasts competing for the Philippines. She finished with an all-around score of 50.498 in subdivision three with her highest score coming on the vault at 13.733. Unfortunately, her qualifying score finished with a rank of 38, meaning she will not qualify for the final on Aug. 1. Aleah Finnegan, The Olympian 🥹 pic.twitter.com/QPpYj0r3Hp — LSU Gymnastics (@LSUgym) July 28, 2024 Finnegan won an individual national title this season on the floor and helped clinch LSU’s national title by anchoring the team on bars in the final rotation at the NCAA championships. Contact/Follow us @LSUTigersWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Louisiana State news, notes, and opinions. Follow Tyler to continue the conversation on Twitter: @TylerNettuno
ESPN deems LSU quarterback commit Bryce Underwood nation’s top recruit, regardless of class
LSU has the potential to land one of the best classes in the 2025 recruiting cycle, and quarterback Bryce Underwood is a major reason for it. The Belleville, Michigan, prospect is the No. 1 overall player in the country, and he’s been firm in his commitment to the Tigers. ESPN recently ranked the top 25 football recruits in the nation regardless of class, and even factoring in some superstars who are rising high school juniors and sophomores, Underwood still topped the list. Here’s what ESPN’s Billy Tucker had to say about Underwood, who would be the highest-rated quarterback prospect the Tigers have...
LSU wide receiver target receives offer from Tigers track and field
Four-star Louisiana receiver Phillip Wright committed to Michigan earlier this month, but that hasn’t stopped LSU from trying to flip the blue-chip prospect. Now, Wright will have the opportunity to run track at LSU along with playing football. Wright, who’s earned the nickname “Flash,” runs a 10.46 100m, making...
Firefighters feel 'betrayed' after vehicle break ins Saturday night, four guns stolen
BATON ROUGE - Deputies responded to two separate car burglaries Saturday night, with both incidents occurring at different fire stations in East Baton Rouge Parish. Firefighters returned from a late night call to find someone had broken into multiple employee vehicles at the East Side Fire Department on Old Hammond Highway.
New technology: Baton Rouge surgeon 'aerosolizes' tiny patch of skin to cover a whole arm
Dr. Tracee Short is a board-certified burn surgeon working with adult and pediatric patients. She received her medical degree from the University of Texas in San Antonio before serving her surgical internship and general residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Mercy. Short completed her fellowship in burn surgery at the University of North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center.
Tips for buying a home amid Louisiana’s insurance crisis
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Despite the outrageous cost of property insurance and increased interest rates in Louisiana, mortgage lenders in New Orleans are finding ways to make homebuying more affordable. Assistance programs for down payments and closing costs are available and welcomed, providing some relief in a challenging market that...
How Much Are Back to School Supplies in Louisiana?
SHREVEPORT, LA - School starts in Shreveport and Bossier in just over a week and parents have been busy gathering up all the needed school supplies. Stores have been packed with folks grabbing up all the needed items. What's on a Typical Supply List These Days?. School supply lists have...
Tragic Louisiana Boating Accident Claims Two Lives, Several Others Injured
In a heartbreaking incident on the Tickfaw River, a boating accident early Sunday morning claimed the lives of two individuals and left several others injured. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is currently investigating this tragic event. According to FOX 8, The collision, involving a 25-foot pontoon boat and...
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