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5 teens arrested after chase in stolen car from Covington to Hammond, deputies say
HAMMOND — Officials said Monday that five teenagers in a stolen car were arrested after a chase through parts of St. Tammany and Tangipahoa parishes. All five are minors and were not identified by Tangipahoa Parish deputies. Covington Police had tried to pull over their vehicle early Friday, but...
Louisiana High School Named One Of Most Expensive In America
All parents in Louisiana want to ensure that their children have access to the greatest education possible. Additionally, some wealthy families decide to pay for their child's education at a private institution. One Louisiana high school was recently listed as one of the most expensive in the US, meaning that tuition there might cost parents as much as a college education.
Trucking Firms Tussle with Labor Department on Independent Contractor Ruling
A group of Louisiana trucking firms and a moving and storage company are challenging the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on a new rule that changed how independent contractors are classified. The trucking industry has shared concerns that the rule could necessitate reclassifying independent drivers as employees, thus escalating costs and reducing driver autonomy.ILA Union Says East Coast Port Strike 'Growing More Likely' In February, Frisard’s Transportation first filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana against the DOL, arguing that the new rule “strips businesses like Frisard’s of certainty” and threatens its business operations...
Louisiana Pearl River residents disapprove of new flood control lake plan
(The Center Square) — Despite the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers supporting a scaled-down flood control lake near downtown Jackson, Mississippi, environmental groups and residents in Louisiana remain opposed to the project, saying it could result in environmental damage to coastal fisheries and wetlands. The federal agency said at...
CPRA Board Meeting Reminder Wed July 17
Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority Board Meeting. VI. CPRA Implementation Update – Glenn Ledet, Jr., CPRA. VII. Restoration of the Chandeleur Islands – Rudy Simoneaux, CPRA & Matt Weigel, LDWF. VIII. Basin Updates: Calcasieu-Sabine Basin Landloss – Leigh Anne Sharp, CPRA. IX. Presentation on Fisheries Sampling (Electrofisher)...
LSU RB Trey Holly Expected to rejoin team for 2024 season after court drops attempted murder charge
LSU running back Trey Holly is expected to rejoin the team and be available for the 2024 season, ESPN Baton Rouge's Matt Moscana reported Monday. The program suspended Holly earlier in the offseason after he was charged with attempted second-degree murder in connection to the Union Parish shooting on Feb. 9. A grand jury dropped the charges in April.
Players react to EA Sports College Football ‘25
DALLAS, Texas (WAFF) - For the first time in over a decade, EA Sports is bringing College Football back to gaming consoles everywhere. On Monday, early access to the game was available for a select few. The addition of NIL deals allowed for the game to feature the real players...
How three Louisianans wound up playing baseball in Saskatoon; Baton Rouge filmmakers debut musical drama at PBS Short Films Festival
July 15, marks the start of the PBS Short Film Festival. The festival is designed to increase the visibility of independent films, and for the 11th straight year in a row, a film nominated by Louisiana Public Broadcasting has made the list. This year's film, The Ballad of Rose Mae, is a musical drama by Baton Rouge filmmakers Gray Fagan and Bailey Wax. They join us now for more on their filmmaking journey and partnership that began in a high school acting class.
LSU’s Kelly looking to multiple players to replace stars
DALLAS — LSU’s Brian Kelly knows it will take more than one player to replace a pair of 1,000-yard wide receivers. Malik Nabers was a consensus All-American and Biletnikoff Award finalist in 2023, after he pulled down 89 receptions for 1,569 yards, scored 14 receiving touchdowns, and averaged 120.7 yards per game for the Tigers.
LSU quarterback praises current Texas A&M strength coach Tommy Moffitt
DALLAS, Texas (KBTX) - Though he only worked under former LSU strength and conditioning coach Tommy Moffit for one year, LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier said Moffit certainly made an impact on him. Moffitt took over the same position at Texas A&M in December, after the hiring of new head coach...
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