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District 7-4A preview: Players to watch, things to know
District 7-4A is set to look a little different in 2024 with Salmen leaving for 5A, but it should still be competitive with several talented teams. St. Tammany schools Lakeshore and Pearl River appear to have what it takes to win the district as well as Loranger and Franklinton, and a rebuilding Hannan program could also be worth keeping an eye on.
Police investigate after multiple shootings reported in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating after multiple shootings were reported Friday night and Saturday morning. Police said officers responded to the 3700 block of East Brookstown Drive around 11 p.m. Friday after two female victims were shot as they were exiting their vehicle. Police said they were sent to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Rotary Club Clean Up Day Service
The motto of Rotary International is “Service Above Self”. With that in mind, on August 24, 2024, members of the Rotary Club of Youngsville (RCY) performed service hours by doing a Clean Up Day along East Milton Avenue (Highway 92) in Youngsville, Louisiana. RCY adopted Milton Avenue in...
Baker Mayfield is surprisingly defending the Saints and the rest of the NFC South
The NFC South is a competitive division with a lot of bad blood. One of the major storylines at the end of last season was the New Orleans Saints running up the score on Atlanta Falcons because the team wanted Jamaal Williams to get a touchdown. It didn’t go over well, but who cares. New Orleans and Atlanta are rivals, and you don’t consider the opposing team’s feelings in a rivalry.
West Baton Rouge Police ask for help in identifying suspects in convenience store theft
PORT ALLEN - Detectives are asking for assistance in identifying people who robbed a local convenience store Saturday morning. The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Department shared photos of the individuals in an older model Dodge Ram pickup truck with their faces covered. Deputies said they stole large amounts of tobacco products before fleeing the scene.
Sulphur resident celebrates birthday in a special way
SULPHUR, La. (KPLC) - One Sulphur resident is going above and beyond to help those furry ones that need immediate attention. Dana Frye is celebrating her 80th birthday in a helpful way. Frye is the founder and director of LaPaw Animal Rescue in Lake Charles. All she wishes for is...
Hammond Union of Police hosting annual Daddy-Daughter Dance
HAMMOND, La. — The Hammond Union of Police is preparing for its annual Daddy-Daughter Dance in September. The event is on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 6 p.m. at the Hammond Police Union Hall, 201 Natchez St., Hammond. The department says the event is a magical evening of dancing, laughter...
Dutchtown High School announces homecoming court
The 2024 Dutchtown High School homecoming court has been announced. This year's court includes Addison Heinz, Addison Roden, Adyson Hymel, Alayna Ellis, Alise Gros, Allie Cliburn, Cadie Kusy, Charlee Bourgeois, Claire Flanagan, Emma Glaser, Jordan Hurst, Katelyn Bucci, Kendall Shank, Marlie McLellan, Moriah Thompson and Nandi Montegut.
Residents say Tommasi landfill causing problems in the neighborhood
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) -Residents who live near Tommasi landfill didn’t have many complaints when the facility was mostly a dirt pit. But over the years it’s grown and it could get much taller. Some residents would like to see DEQ put a stop to it. DEQ tentatively...
Stephen A. Smith Gets Brutally Honest On Why Zion Williamson Wasn’t Able To Maintain His Physique Earlier After His Shredded Photos Went Viral
The New Orleans Pelicans’ Zion Williamson has been a standout player for the team since he was first selected in the 2019 NBA draft. However, he has faced criticism from NBA fans, athletes, and analysts for his weight and bulky body shape. Nevertheless, things are set to change as the two-time NBA All-Star has shed some pounds during this offseason.
Iberia DA's attorney argues immunity in attempt to dismiss lawsuit by witness held 6 months
The attorney for Iberia Parish District Attorney Bo Duhé argued Friday that Duhé and an assistant district attorney have immunity in a federal case filed by a witness they jailed for six months without the opportunity for release. Carol Whitehurst, a federal magistrate judge on the United States...
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