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LSU’s Brian Kelly praises South Alabama, Major Applewhite at SEC Media Days
DALLAS (WKRG) — SEC Media Days kicked off Monday at the Omni Hotel in Dallas. For the first time ever, the conference held its unofficial start to the college football season in the state of Texas. The league officially introduced Texas and Oklahoma earlier this month. LSU joined South Carolina, Vanderbilt and Ole Miss to […]
USC football opener against LSU gains more attention as Week 1 gets closer
How important is the LSU game to USC’s season? The College Football Playoff math becomes much more favorable if the Trojans can beat LSU in Las Vegas in Week 1. The big point to remember about the shift to a 12-team College Football Playoff in 2024 is that if a team can go 10-2, that should be enough to make the playoff from the Big Ten or the SEC. Teams from one of the toughest conferences in the country can now lose twice and still have decent odds of making the playoff. In the four-team playoff era, USC or any other team from the Pac-12 needed to go 12-1 in 13 games to have a good chance of making the playoff. Pac-12 teams with two losses simply did not get into the four-team playoff. It’s different now with USC facing a rough schedule in a 12-team playoff format. A 10-2 record will get the Trojans into the playoff. Therefore, if they beat LSU, the Trojans could go 9-2 in their remaining 11 games and still make the playoff. It really puts the LSU game into perspective.
Summer basketball games aim to keep Baton Rouge kids away from crime
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A Baton Rouge event with basketball games and fun is part of a summer initiative to reduce crime in the city. Late Night Hype is an event series held at BREC Gus Young Park in partnership with Empower 225, BREC and Safe Hopeful Healthy BR. It features 5-on-5 basketball games, art, food, music, and activities designed to enhance mental health, spiritual well-being and overall enjoyment.
Another Very Hot Day with Isolated Rain Chances
Yesterday’s weather is back in Acadiana this Tuesday. A warm, muggy, and mostly quiet morning will be followed by a very hot afternoon as temperatures approach 95°. The heat index is expected to be near 105° or hotter. Isolated showers and storms are likely during the afternoon as rain chances increase to 30%. A stormy […]
See which LSU baseball players were drafted in 2024 MLB Draft
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A number of LSU baseball players were picked in the 2024 MLB Draft. Right-handed pitcher Thatcher Hurd was selected in the third round of the 2024 MLB Draft by the New York Yankees. Hurd is a junior from Manhattan Beach, California. He started the...
Heat Advisory again today, better rain chances ahead
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Today’s Forecast: The song remains the same in our weather with another Heat Advisory in effect for today. Highs will top out in the mid to upper 90s, with heat index values peaking in the 105°-110° range for most. Scattered, mainly afternoon storms can also be expected, with today’s rain chances running about 40%.
Denham Springs Roofing Contractor Sees Increase in Atlas Shingle Installations
Denham Springs, LA (July 15, 2024) – Better Built Contractors, a leading roofing contractor in Denham Springs, has observed a significant increase in the demand for Atlas shingle installations in recent months. This trend is attributed to the shingles’ superior durability, aesthetic appeal, and the comprehensive warranty they offer.
Baton Rouge business owners speak up about multiple burglaries in shopping center
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Seven burglaries at Duplantier Place Shopping Center on Lee Drive within the past two weeks left many business owners with a hard hit in their wallets, damaged property and feeling unsafe. “These are all hardworking people that pay tons of taxes and they can’t...
Church group meets to oppose St. Vincent de Paul's new proposed shelter
BATON ROUGE - Several church groups came together Monday evening to discuss their opposition to St. Vincent de Paul's plan to add a new shelter in Baton Rouge. Pastors said many expressed concern about their safety, predicting spikes in crime and loitering around the proposed shelter off of North Boulevard.
LSU Softball signs three players from the transfer portal
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – LSU Softball Head Coach Beth Torina announces the additions of infielder Avery Hodge, outfielder Jalia Lassiter, and pitcher Ashley Vallejo to the LSU softball team’s 2025 roster. Hodge is a two-time national champion at Oklahoma coming off a 2024 season with 21 hits,...
LSU starting shortstop Michael Braswell III announces return to Tigers on social media
After going unselected in the first 10 rounds of the 2024 MLB draft, LSU starting shortstop Michael Braswell III announced on social media that he will be returning to Baton Rouge for his senior season. The Mableton, Georgia, native was seen as a player to keep an eye on in...
Shooter takes plea deal in teen's killing near Mall of Louisiana, sentenced to 30 years
It’s been more than four years since a Baton Rouge teenager was shot dead during a dispute near the Mall of Louisiana. On Monday, Gy’Ron Ky’relle LeBeuf’s family members watched as the man indicted in his fatal 2020 shooting was sentenced to 30 years in prison.
An LSU backup safety from Louisiana has medically retired from the Tigers
LSU backup safety Matthew Langlois is no longer on the team after medically retiring, he confirmed Monday to The Advocate, after dealing with injuries for most of his career. Langlois, a redshirt junior from New Roads, appeared in one game over the last two seasons. He suffered a season-ending injury early in 2022 and missed the entire 2023 season. He did not practice this spring.
Rose Hill Church Moves, Nets New Audio System
Baton Rouge, LA (July 15, 2024)—Having moved to a new facility the size of a concert hall, Rose Hill Church In Baton Rouge decided to outfit it with an audio system to match. The 46,000-square-foot facility sports a sanctuary with 50-foot vaulted ceilings that can seat up to 1,000 guests, and with that in mind, outfitted the site with gear from SSL, Shure and K-array.
Mother of rapper shot by Lafayette police officer outside La Bamba club files lawsuit
The mother of Deiondre Solomon, 28, who was fatally shot by an off-duty Lafayette Police officer at a nightclub in April 2023 has sued the officer and others for wrongful death. The lawsuit was filed April 8 in 15th Judicial District Court in Lafayette, but was transferred in May to...
Fat Boy Phillies brings soul food to Southland Mall with new restaurant location
A Houma-based food truck has branched out with a second location inside Southland Mall. Fat Boy Phillies opened a restaurant inside the mall Friday, July 12. The restaurant is where Chick-Fil-A used to be, next to Pocket Change. It was opened by K.J. Townsend, a Houma chef. More than 40 people were waiting Friday to place their first orders.
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