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Governor Landry Announces New Appointment to the LSU Board of Supervisors
Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced the appointment of Blaise Zuschlag to the LSU Board of Supervisors. Blaise will finish the remainder of his father’s term, Richard Zuschlag, who passed away in June. “Richard Zuschlag lived a life dedicated to serving his state. From starting Acadian Companies to his many...
Dr. Wyche T. Coleman appointed as deputy surgeon general of Louisiana
SHREVEPORT, La. - Louisiana has a new deputy surgeon general. Dr. Wyche T. Coleman III is an ophthamologist and cataract surgeon with Willis Knighton Eye Institute. Coleman grew up in Louisiana. He studied at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport. Coleman completed his medical education and ophthalmology residency there. His clinical expertise includes advanced cataract surgery, LASIK, PRK, and the management of chronic eye conditions.
House Speaker Mike Johnson shares re-election plans for Ouachita Parish during visit
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) stopped by the University of Louisiana at Monroe's Clark Williams Technology Success Center during a visit to Monroe on Thursday, sharing his vision for the state if re-elected to represent Louisiana's 4th congressional district in Washington, D.C. Johnson, who is the first Speaker...
Woman's Hospital holds ribbon-cutting for Louisiana's first inpatient mental health unit solely dedicated to pregnant, postpartum, and post-pregnant women
BATON ROUGE --- This week, Woman’s Hospital celebrated the opening of the brand new Perinatal Mental Health Unit (PMHU) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that included Woman’s President and CEO Rene Ragas, Gov. Jeff Landry, Louisiana Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham, LDH Secretary Michael Harrington, state lawmakers, elected officials and a host of hospital, community and business leaders. Woman’s PMHU is Louisiana’s first inpatient mental health unit solely dedicated to serving the specialized needs of women who are pregnant, up to one year postpartum or have suffered a pregnancy loss within the last year. Patients will start being admitted in September.
Sen. Cassidy column: We owe our veterans the best care we can deliver
In July, New Orleans hosted the 43rd National Veteran Wheelchair Games organized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Paralyzed Veterans of America. As I participated in the games’ ceremonies, I saw the magic of rehabilitation coupled with faith for our wounded veterans. But it’s not just physical scars our veterans need […]
Southern's special teams failures allow McNeese to score 21 unanswered in fourth quarter
Southern was in position to hand coach Terrence Graves an emotional victory in his debut as a full-time coach. Two special teams disasters later and the Jaguars were instead feeling the pain of a gut-wrenching loss. A blocked field goal and bad punt snap in the fourth quarter led to...
Tiger fans turn Las Vegas into a sea of purple and gold
LAS VEGAS, Nv. - Tiger fans have shown up in droves for this weekend’s big matchup between LSU And USC. Many say they hope to see a major improvement in LSU's defense. The Tiger faithful have made the best of an opportunity to take over Las Vegas, with one fan calling the experience a must.
Multiple fights break out overnight during sold-out event at River Center
BATON ROUGE —- Multiple fights broke out at the Baton Rouge River Center in downtown during a sold out event Friday night into Saturday morning. Baton Rouge Police officers responded to the first call around 12:50 a.m. on Aug. 31, 2024 for fights at the River Center. Paramedics also responded to the scene to treat injured attendees and transport some to an area hospital. Calls for help at the River Center lasted till at least 1:30 a.m., according to sources.
WATCH: 2024 Sportsline Friday Nite: Jamboree Week
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - High school teams in the Capitol Region and surrounding areas kicked off the start of the 2024 football season with jamborees on Thursday, Aug. 29, and Friday, Aug. 30. Thursday:. Port Allen - 26 Plaquemine - 6 St. Michael - 0 Ascension Catholic - 27.
4 arrested, 1 wanted in LaPlace home invasion
LAPLACE, La. (WVUE) - Four people have been arrested and authorities are seeking the public’s help locating a fifth suspect accused of breaking into and ransacking a home in LaPlace. Detectives with the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office say a husband and wife reported that five people forced their...
Names at the top in District 4-5A remain the same. There are new faces, changes
Scotlandville coach Ryan Cook did not have his team in the hunt for the District 4-5A title or a playoff berth last fall. But the third-year coach has an assessment others can relate to about one of three districts to produce an LHSAA champion and a runner-up a year ago.
The route to the District 4-5A title is intriguing. Here are some things to know
Everyone knows the Bears graduated a four-year starting quarterback Daniel Beale (now at UL) and other talented players from a Division I select champion squad. Consider this season a reload rather than a rebuild. Catholic has six starters returning on offense and four on defense. Others to watch: Zachary, Central.
Multiple Baton Rouge oyster spots join shell recycling program to help coastline
BATON ROUGE - Several Baton Rouge oyster restaurants are joining the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana's is Oyster Shell Recycling Program. The program was first established in 2014. Restaurants with the program discard their shells in bins that are picked up by a contractor several times a week. The shell is transported to a curing site, and placed into mesh bags.
Former Southern Alumni Federation president dies, university says
BATON ROUGE - The national president of the Southern University Alumni Federation from 2010 to 2014 died, according to the university. The university announced the passing of Dennis S. Brown Saturday morning. Brown was raised in Alexandria, LA, and graduated from Southern in 1976.
Photo Gallery: ED White vs HL Bourgeois
In the jamboree game between E.D. White and H.L. Bourgeois, E.D. White secured a commanding 34-6 victory. E.D. White's offense struck quickly and relentlessly, utilizing a balanced attack through both the air and ground. H.L. Bourgeois faced a formidable defense that consistently pressured the quarterback and effectively contained the running game.
BRCC cuts ribbon for new on-campus restaurant
BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge Community College hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new on-campus restaurant Tre’s Street Kitchen Friday afternoon. Tre’s Street Kitchen has specialized in on-campus dining for the Greater Baton Rouge and New Orleans areas since 2020. The opening comes just two weeks after the beginning of BRCC’s fall semester.
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