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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.
Downloadable 2024 LSU Tigers football schedule
The 2024 college football season is almost here, which means it is time to get ready to root for your LSU Tigers as they look to return to the College Football Playoffs for the first time since the magical 2019 season. It all begins in Las Vegas, Nevada, when the...
Former Louisiana Ragin’ Cajun Coach on ‘Short List’ in Las Vegas
There is never a time in Louisiana when it's not football season. In Baton Rouge, the LSU Fighting Tigers are just about to open up their fall camp. The same thing holds true in Lafayette where Louisiana's Ragin Cajuns will be strapping on the pads to face in-state opponent and HBCU icon Grambling when the season opens for both schools on August 31st.
It's decision day for one LSU Football target while LSU will continue its visits
This weekend was filled with recruiting visits for the Bayou Splash recruiting event and the visits will continue through the week up until August 1st when the recruiting dead period will begin running through the end of August. The LSU Tigers left the weekend landing one commitment from three-star in-state recruit Jalan Chapman who joins the Tigers 2026 recruiting class.
Practice preview: LSU football's top storylines, position battles entering preseason camp
LSU football fans, it’s about that time. The offseason has finally come to an end, and preseason camp starts Thursday. The Tigers expect to compete for a spot in the expanded College Football Playoff, but they have a lot of unknowns going into Year 3 of the Brian Kelly era.
Sunday PM Forecast: Rain chances declining, but coming at a cost
Rain will be harder to find during the upcoming workweek. This in turn will allow temperatures to climb higher. Tonight & Tomorrow: The few showers and storms that were out and about on Sunday afternoon will gradually fizzle out with the loss of daytime heating. Expect a few clouds into Sunday night. It will be warm and humid with an overnight low near 78° in Baton Rouge. The area will fully be under the influence of an upper-level ridge of high pressure on Monday. This will crank up temperatures and reduce the number of rain-cooling showers. The latest Storm Station forecast calls for roughly 20% of the area to receive measurable rain on Monday – and that might even be a stretch.
History eludes LSU swimmer Maggie Mac Neil in the Olympic 100-meter butterfly final
NANTERRE, France — When Maggie Mac Neal won the Olympic 100-meter butterfly three years ago in Tokyo, she was seventh when she hit the wall at the 50-meter mark and launched off it to roar past the field to a remarkable victory. Sunday in the Olympic 100 fly final...
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,...
(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.
Cenla racer gets down ‘n dirty at Mud Racing Nationals
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Central Louisiana racer, Michael Scott, is a seasoned mud racer and is excited to be able to compete in Alexandria. KALB’s Julia Keller spoke with Scott to learn more about his passion for mud racing.
New Baton Rouge schools leader seeks to spark 'genius' in every student
As the new East Baton Rouge Parish school system superintendent, which he calls his “dream” job, LaMont Cole is taking control just as the school year starts, with memories fresh from an awful start of school 12 months ago. Much has been done already, including approving the first...
Gonzales students receive free school supplies and uniforms ahead of upcoming school year
GONZALES - Students enjoyed music, splash pads, snow-balls and free school supplies Saturday at the Ascension 4 Youth Fest Back to School Bash. Oxy Petroleum sponsored the event and provided kids with backpacks, supplies and uniforms — all for free. Council member Chase Melancon, who also works with Oxy,...
Wife of Fallen Lafayette Officer Shares Heartfelt Message, True Meaning of ‘Service’
The Lafayette community is in deep mourning following the tragic death of Senior Corporal Segus Jolivette, who was killed during a standoff incident in Jeanerette earlier this week. Senior Corporal Segus Jolivette of the Lafayette Police Department lost his life after sustaining injuries during a hostage situation and standoff in...
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...
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.
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