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Kristin Nuss: 'Feeling good!' Baton Rouge cheers on beach volleyball duo at Olympics
After a big win over Canada in their first Olympic match, Baton Rouge-based beach volleyball sensations Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth are continuing to take in the lights, the cameras and the action under the glow of the twinkly Eiffel Tower. "Feeling good!" Nuss texted Sunday. "Very happy to have...
Personnel moves at Baton Rouge General, FMOLHS, Currency Bank
-- Ryan Cross has been named vice president of government affairs and advocacy for Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System. Cross joined the health system in 2017 as director of communications for Our Lady of the Lake Health. He will be responsible for monitoring and crafting state and federal...
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.
Nick Saban Calls Former LSU Football Star, Lafayette Native a ‘F-ing Problem’
In a recent episode of HBO's "Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants," legendary Alabama head coach Nick Saban had high praise for Malik Nabers, a former LSU standout and Lafayette native. Saban's glowing endorsement came during a conversation with Giants head coach Brian Daboll, where he described Nabers as a "f---ing problem" on the field.
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...
Top 100 power forward sets September official visit with LSU
LSU’s quest for its first commitment in the 2025 men’s basketball recruiting class continues, but it remains in contention for several of its top targets and will soon play host to one of them for an official visit. The Tigers made the list of finalists for four-star power forward Matt Gilhool, who ranks as the No. 77 player nationally. Gilhool has now set a trio of official visits starting with Georgia Tech (Aug. 31), followed by LSU (Sept. 7) and Iowa (Sept. 14), according to On3. Gilhool already took an official visit to Syracuse last October. On3 currently considers the Orange the favorite, though they aren’t among his top seven. LSU seems to have some ground to make up with the Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, prospect, but it will have the chance to do so when it plays host to him in the fall. 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
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
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...
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...
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.
Former LSU catcher Hunter Feduccia called up to big leagues by Dodgers
BATON ROUGE, La. – Former LSU catcher Hunter Feduccia has been promoted to the Los Angeles Dodgers active roster, and he is scheduled to join the team this weekend in Houston for its series versus the Astros. Feduccia, a Lake Charles, La., native who played at LSU in 2018,...
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...
(Neighbor)Hood Fest happening in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Henry Turner Jr.’s Listening Room Museum Foundation is hosting a free, family-friendly event about unity and community in Baton Rouge. According to organizers, the first (Neighbor)Hood Fest will begin at noon and continue until 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 27. It is happening at the EBRPL-Main Library, which is located at 7711 Goodwood Boulevard in Baton Rouge.
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...
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