Geismar
LATEST NEWS
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...
Toddler injured, two arrested on DWI charges after crash in West Feliciana Parish
ST. FRANCISVILLE — State Police said Monday that they arrested two Baton Rouge drivers in West Feliciana Parish for drunken driving after a two-vehicle crash left a toddler injured. Zaria Brown, 23, and Walter Lopez, 29, were both arrested Sunday night for driving while intoxicated and vehicular negligent injury....
Capture Your Professional Headshot at the Bayou Region Incubator
Visuals By Duke is teaming up with the Bayou Region Incubator to provide professionals with an opportunity to enhance their professional image. From July 17th to 19th, Visuals by Duke will offer 15-minute photo sessions at the Bayou Region Incubator located at 203 West Second Street, Thibodaux, LA. These sessions...
Lafayette Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying iPad Theft Suspect
The Lafayette Crime Stoppers and the Lafayette Police Department are seeking assistance from the public in identifying a suspect involved in a theft at a local Best Buy. On July 5, at approximately 2:00 PM, an unidentified Asian male entered the Best Buy store located at 5627 Ambassador Caffery Parkway. The suspect proceeded to remove an iPad 13 Pro, valued at $1,300, from one of the displays. The individual managed to cut the security cable securing the device before exiting the premises.
"The most intense fire I've ever been to" - fire kills five people
LAFOURCHE PARISH, La. — State fire experts are trying to figure out what caused a house fire that killed five people in Houma over the weekend. Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre says this is the one of the most intense fires he's ever seen. According to the sheriff's office,...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.