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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.
RECALL ALERT: Thousands of Louisiana Vehicles Could Be Impacted By Faulty Fuel Pump
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Hyundai vehicle owners in Louisiana may need to check their fuel pumps after a recall notice from the company that impacts nearly 55,000 vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the automotive company is recalling certain 2019-2023 models of Genesis G70, Veloster N, Elantra N, and Kona N because of problems with the fuel delivery system.
Officials identify man killed in shooting late Sunday night
BATON ROUGE - Police are investigating a shooting that happened late Sunday night that left one person dead and another injured. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the shooting happened on North Harrells Ferry Road near Sherwood Forest shortly before midnight. Ronnie Shief, 57, was killed. Another person was also...
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.
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.
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...
Students will have access to AI-powered reading assistant
About 100,000 Louisiana students will have access to an artificial intelligence-powered reading assistant in the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years. Some of those students will be from Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu and Jefferson Davis school districts. On Thursday, the expanded partnership with Amira Learning — an AI tutor used to help students with reading fluency and […]
Volunteer opportunities in Acadiana, Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport/Bossier
Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities across south Louisiana. If your organization has specific volunteer opportunities, email us at lainspired@theadvocate.com with details on the volunteer opportunity, organization and the contact/registration information volunteers would need. Acadiana: EarthShare Gardens, 241 Encore Lane, Scott, is dedicated to producing organic food to address local issues...
LSU offers 3-star South Carolina linebacker commit
Brian Kelly and his recruiting staff traveled to Snellville, Georgia, to extend a scholarship offer to a linebacker from the 2025 recruiting class. To land him, the Tigers will have to flip his commitment from South Carolina. Jaiden Braker is a 6-foot-3, 210-pound, linebacker from Snellville where he plays football for South Gwinnett High School. The South Gwinnett Comets finished last season 5-5 and failed to make the playoffs. He is currently committed to South Carolina, but LSU is a 90% favorite to flip him per On3. Stars National Position State 247 3 – 76 70 Rivals 3 – –...
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