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Volunteer opportunities for 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: CASA of SoLa, 215 E. Pinhook Drive, Lafayette, recruits, trains and supervises community volunteers to speak...
Rain chances going up this weekend
NEW ORLEANS — Although the humidity is increasing a bit, it still should be a fairly pleasant Saturday due to manageable humidity and a bit of a breeze from the northeast at 10-15 mph, which will make it feel a bit more comfortable. We will have a few isolated...
New Orleans-area Christian comedian dies of sudden heart-related issue
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Nationally known Christian comedian Mutzie Daniel Forestier, who was a native of the New Orleans area, died over the weekend from a sudden heart-related medical emergency. His family members shared news of his passing on his social media accounts. “It is with great sadness that we...
NFL Rookies Jayden Daniels And Malik Nabers Forced To Go Back To School After Gambling Mistake
Former LSU teammates Jayden Daniels and Malik Nabers are two of the favorites to take home the 2024 NFL Rookie of the Year award. But before either one could take the field in the NFL, they were instructed to go back to class and learn more about the league’s gambling policies. According to Mike Florio […] The post NFL Rookies Jayden Daniels And Malik Nabers Forced To Go Back To School After Gambling Mistake appeared first on BroBible.
Comedian Amy Miller performs Aug. 30-31 at Junk Drawer
In her 2022 comedy special “Ham Mouth,” Amy Miller brings up the frustrations of the pandemic. She says she too was stuck inside with a “little one.”. But Miller isn’t talking about children. She just had a really young boyfriend at the time. He eventually went off to college, or so the joke goes.
Zion Williamson looks unrecognizable after barely-believable body transformation
Ever since he entered the league as the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, fans have hoped Zion Williamson will be in shape and deliver on his potential - and the 2024-25 season may be time
Hertz-owned tower in Shreveport faces power shutoff due to nonpayment
In Lake Charles, work is underway to take down the Hertz Tower — formerly the Capital One Tower — by implosion on Sept. 7. In Shreveport, Hertz is having trouble with their electric bill. Shreveport’s largest office tower, the 25-story Regions Tower, as well as an adjacent 16-story building, had signs posted by electricity provider […]
On the Cover: "Rounding the Edge"
In Alexandra Kennon Shahin’s survey of New Orleans’s experimental theater scene, Monica Harris from The NOLA Project says, “You’re just kind of deciding your own fate. You’re the master of it, and you take the resources that are around you. One of the greatest resources in this city are people, and seeing what you can create together.” This sentiment resounds throughout this year’s Performing Arts issue, which celebrates the theatrical culture of our region and the grassroots, gritty, community-centered art it inspires.
LSU football is overrated, according to CBS Sports
LSU is coming off two successful seasons under head coach Brian Kelly, but with key players leaving the program, they face a challenging 2024 season. Despite being ranked in the top 15 by both major polls, some experts believe the Tigers may be overrated. In their SEC predictions, CBS Sports...
French Settlement water issues persist, but Nexus Water promises solutions are on the way
FRENCH SETTLEMENT – As French Settlement residents continue to experience frustrations with their water supply, plans are underway to address these longstanding issues. For many in the village, located in lower Livingston Parish, and surrounding areas, solutions can’t come soon enough. One French Settlement resident, Ferris Granade Jr.,...
Former LSU Star Dylan Crews Gets Called Up to Major Leagues
It is being reported by multiple outlets that a Former LSU Tiger is heading to Major League Baseball... Getting called up to the Big Leagues is a huge moment for any rookie baseball player. It means they've worked hard in the minor leagues and have shown enough talent and skill to play at the highest level of the sport.
LSU Football could deal a massive blow to USC and Lincoln Riley in Week One
In his first year at USC, Lincoln Riley built up a ton of goodwill turning the Trojans around with a 10-1 record heading into the Pac 12 Championship. Then his Trojans defense collapsed in the Pac 12 championship showing an inability to tackle causing the Trojans to fall from 4th to 8th in the College Football Playoff rankings. This past season the defensive struggles we saw parts of in 2022 were on full display as the Trojans went 8-5.
McNeese Football Kicks Off 2024 Season Against Tarleton State on National TV
The McNeese Cowboys are all set to begin their 81st football season with a big game against the No. 21-ranked Tarleton State Texans. The game will take place in Stephenville, Texas, at Memorial Stadium, which seats 24,000 fans. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2024, and fans can watch it live on ESPN2 or listen on KHLA 92.1 FM.
Faith Matters: She's a 'walking miracle'
Three episodes of paralysis. A severe battle with COVID. And all those health challenges have occurred in just the past five years for Patricia Hatch, 64. "I'm a walking miracle," said Hatch, pastor of the Center of Hope Outreach in Baton Rouge. Hatch's first stroke was five years ago, leaving...
Local medical marijuana pharmacy is opening in Baton Rouge
The cannabis industry is growing in the Capital Region. Capitol Wellness Solutions, a medical marijuana pharmacy in Baton Rouge, plans to host a grand opening Sept. 20 for its O’Neal Lane location, its second in Baton Rouge. The new pharmacy is partnering with Cookies, a globally recognized cannabis company...
Skull found on the North Shore seven years ago identified
BIG BRANCH, La. (WVUE) - A skull found in the Big Branch area of St. Tammany Parish seven years ago has now been identified, according to the coroner’s office. The skull, found in 2017, in the Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge was sent to the LSU Faces Lab for forensic study. Investigators found DNA that was a genetic match with a woman in the FBI’s index.
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