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EBRSO: Man accused of killing elderly father, adult daughter dies from alleged hanging
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - According to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office, a man accused of killing his elderly father and adult daughter has died after allegedly hanging himself. Brent DeLoach, 63, was discovered unresponsive at the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on Thursday morning with a...
Local nonprofit offers free lead testing, water filters for New Orleans residents
The Water Collaborative of Greater New Orleans is offering free lead and copper testing to Orleans Parish residents to help them find out how much of the potentially harmful chemicals are in their water. The organization, a nonprofit that educates people on water management and advocates for equitable water policies in the region, is conducting the survey to assess how many homes across the city have water contaminated by lead and copper.
Marshon Lattimore leaves with an injury at Day 3 of Saints training camp
Soft-tissue injuries are common early at training camp, but it’s still tough to see a key player sidelined like this. Marshon Lattimore left the third day of New Orleans Saints practices at UC Irvine with an injury. Afterwards head coach Dennis Allen said it was a hip flexor, which is something Lattimore has dealt with before. He suffered a hip flexor injury at the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine but it didn’t limit him much once the Saints drafted him.
Panthers, Saints Fans Should Be Interested In Star Quarterback’s Comments
The Dallas Cowboys appear hesitant to give quarterback Dak Prescott a record-breaking contract, and the three-time Pro Bowler is already alluding to looking for his next team. Now entering the final year of his contract, Prescott will hit the open market at the end of the season, as a clause in the quarterback’s contract prevents the Cowboys from using the franchise tag on him. With extension talks seemingly at a standstill, it seems like the quarterback is on a collision course with the open market. Prescott says he’s focused on football rather than his contract status, but that didn’t stop him from addressing his future in a recent interview.
Saints Star Drops 7-Word Praise of Spencer Rattler Amid Quarterback Battle
Spencer Rattler may have his work cut out for him in the New Orleans Saints' quarterback battle, but the rookie got off to a good start in his bid for a spot on the depth chart. The former South Carolina quarterback is expected to compete with 2023 draft pick Jake Haener for the backup job behind ...
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.
Women’s Track and Field, Trinity Benson Lauded by USTFCCCA
7/26/2024 4:30:00 PM | Track & Field/Cross Country HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Southern Miss sprinter Trinity Benson (Slidell, La.) and the Southern Miss women's track and field team were both lauded by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association by earning NCAA Division I All-Academic honors. Benson, who majored in marketing, earned her honor by holding at least a 3.25 grade point average. During the outdoor season, Benson earned first team honors by winning the league's 400 meters race, along with being a part of the winning 4x100 and 4x400 relay teams at the Sun Belt Championship. She went...
Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Louisiana Stores to Close
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Monroe, Port Allen, and the Greater New Orleans area might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
Hornbeck Offshore Installs New DP Simulator
Hornbeck Offshore said it has installed a dynamic positioning (DP) simulator that provides an interactive and immersive training experience for current and future mariners who serve in DP officer (DPO) roles. The Wärtsilä NaviTrainer Professional 6 Offshore Simulator (NT Pro 6) is designed to make training more efficient, cost effective...
Coal power plants cost Americans millions when they didn’t have to, study says
Utility companies in Louisiana saddled in- and out-of-state customers with $340 million in unnecessary costs over the past three years by choosing to run outdated, inefficient coal plants when cleaner, more affordable energy sources were available, according to a recent study an environmental group commissioned. The Natural Resources Defense Council, a coalition of environmental lawyers, […]
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