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Tropical wave in Atlantic now main focus for future development during Labor Day week
A tropical wave that is swirling several hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles in the Atlantic is now the primary focus of the National Hurricane Center for future tropical trouble, though a system drenching the Gulf Coast this weekend still has some eyes on it.
Bulldogs Claim Season Opener over Colonels
RUSTON - For a second straight season, Louisiana Tech was able to prevail in its season opener at Joe Aillet Stadium as the Bulldogs outlasted Nicholls by a final score of 25-17 on a rain-soaked Saturday night. LA Tech (1-0) was able to overcome a first-half injury to starting quarterback...
Labor Day weekend brings disruptive afternoon storms
NORTH TEXAS — Weather alerts are in place through Labor Day due to disruptive afternoon and evening showers and storms.While no day is expected to be a complete washout, staying weather-aware is necessary if you have outdoor plans. If a storm approaches, you might need to take shelter indoors until it passes.View live radar here.Severe weather is not expected, but isolated strong storms are possible.Despite the chance of rain, there will be plenty of sunshine for a chance to hang out at the pool or local lakes. Temperatures are expected to peak near 90°F Saturday afternoon, but high humidity levels will...
UL's young tight ends don't waste time showing potential during Cajuns' opening win
Coming out of August camp, the most inexperienced room for the UL Ragin’ Cajuns was at tight end. Through one game anyway, the early returns were positive during UL's 40-10 season-opening win over Grambling on Saturday. “It’s a young group, but it’s a talented group,” UL coach Michael Desormeaux...
Three observations after UL's season-opening win over Grambling
After winning the starting quarterback job for the second time in the last three seasons following yet another season-ending injury, Ben Wooldridge naturally wanted to perform well. He mixed in a few deep passes with a precision short passing game and ran it when necessary. He even avoided a sure sack in the red zone. Sure, there are bigger challenges ahead, but it was a solid start.
Jim Beam column:Solar energy takes centerstage
While solar energy is being embraced in many parts of the country, the Louisiana Illuminator in an Aug. 26 report said it hasn’t enjoyed the same warm welcome in Louisiana. That was clearly evident at a recent meeting of the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board. The board met to take action on a request […]
Episcopal, Ascension Catholic Impress in Battle on the Ridge Jamboree Doubleheader
It was a great football appetizer before the full course meal begins next week as high school football jamborees kickoff across the state of Louisiana, and Thursday night’s action featured an exciting doubleheader at Memorial Field. First, the Episcopal Knights took on the Pearl River Rebels while the Ascension Catholic Bulldogs took on the St. Michael Warriors.
Anding has field day at Bayou Jamb in Ruston win
MONROE, La. — Never discount the potential for crazy when Ruston and Neville line up on the gridiron, even in a scrimmage. In a game that saw two defensive touchdowns in the first three minutes, an overturned fumble in the second half, and a kickoff return for a touchdown, it was quite a night for all of the onlookers at Malone Stadium at the 2024 Bayou Jamb.
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