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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.
Jay Johnson announces LSU Baseball Summer Awards
BATON ROUGE, La. – LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson on Saturday announced the Tigers’ Summer 2024 team awards, recognizing four players who have distinguished themselves on the field, in the weight room and in the classroom. Sophomore outfielder Ashton Larson is LSU’s Summer Player of the Year, junior...
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.
Final LSU football depth chart projections following preseason practice
BATON ROUGE – LSU football wrapped up its 20th preseason practice Saturday, holding a "dress rehearsal" of sorts inside Tiger Stadium. While the Tigers began game preparation for their 2024 season opener against USC this past week, when the calendar flips to Monday, they will have officially reached game week. No. 12 LSU...
LSU women's basketball's officially cleared to play after knee injury
BATON ROUGE – Kim Mulkey and LSU women's basketball received some good news Saturday. Forward Sa'Myah Smith has officially been cleared for full basketball activities, per an Instagram story posted to LSU point guard Last-Tear Poa's page. Smith, who is entering her third season with the Tigers, missed the majority of the 2023-24 season after suffering a season-ending knee injury last November. ...
Josh Williams and Greg Penn III to wear LSU's coveted No. 18 jersey
LSU’s No. 18 jersey has to be earned. Head coach Brian Kelly said it’s a number “worn by a player who represents the traits and spirit associated with a successful program.”. This year, two LSU players will get the privilege of wearing the jersey: running back Josh...
10 years later: The murder of 7-year-old Terrez Coleman
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - On August 16, 2014, 7-year-old Terrez Coleman and his sister were shot in the backseat of a car when a driver going the other way fired at them. Terrez was killed, and his sister still has a scar from the same bullet. It happened on Prescott Road between Joor road and Lanier drive. The Coleman family was heading home from a family reunion when the tragedy struck.
Women’s Tennis Announces Signing of Top Prospect Cadence Brace
LSU women’s tennis head coach Taylor Fogleman announced on Saturday that Cadence Brace, one of the top players in the world from Toronto, Canada, has signed with LSU ahead of the 2024-2025 season. “Our entire tennis program is so excited to welcome Cadence and her family to LSU. It...
Why the Louisiana AG and New Orleans DA are at odds over deals for long-serving prisoners
Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams and Attorney General Liz Murrill have managed an uneasy pact when it comes to tackling crime in New Orleans. A deal between the two allows the attorney general to prosecute anyone arrested by Louisiana State Police working in the city. Williams, who took office as a progressive Democratic reformer, seemed to welcome the help from the newly elected Republican attorney general. And though crime is down, the AG's workload in the city is growing. Proactive patrols by the new Troop Nola have jailed dozens over the summer, and sources say a surge of 30 to 40 additional troopers is coming in a few weeks.
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...
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.
Chicago mayor quotes former LSU basketball star Angel Reese after Democratic National Convention
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The mayor of Chicago used a phrase by former LSU basketball star Angel Reese towards those who doubted if the city was ready to host the Democratic National Convention. The DNC was held from Aug. 19 to Aug. 22. It featured many highlights, including...
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...
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