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DOJ asks Supreme Court to partially restore Biden Title IX rule in Republican-led states
The Department of Justice (DOJ) asked the Supreme Court to take emergency action Monday to restore parts of President Biden’s Title IX rule in a handful of Republican-led states where the new regulations are blocked, arguing that lower court injunctions pausing the rule in its entirety are “more burdensome” than necessary. In April, the Education Department unveiled a final set…
Louisiana Kicks Off Fifth Annual American Academy of Entrepreneurs
Innovative mentorship program is available to LED Growth Network companies through a partnership between LED and the Edward Lowe Foundation. The program has helped more than 60 Louisiana small businesses since its inception in 2020. Program launch held at the Edward Lowe Foundation’s state-of-the-art learning campus in southwest Michigan.
Beauregard Parish man wins second Louisiana State Fiddle Championship
NATCHITOCHES – Joe Suchanek of Fields won his second Louisiana State Fiddle Championship Saturday. Suchanek overcame a tough challenge from past champions Ben Robinson (2005, 2009), Clancey Stewart (2018) and Ron Yule (2000, 2019) along with newcomers Asher Hotard and Samuel O’Kelley in the championship round. The Louisiana...
Truck driver dead after crash on I-10 in Baton Rouge
A deadly crash traffic crash shut down I-10 East in Baton Rouge for hours. A portion of the 18-wheeler involved in the major crash could be seen dangling from a portion of the interstate near the Mississippi River Bridge.
20-year-old Malayan tiger at Baton Rouge Zoo euthanized
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — An almost 21-year-old Malayan tiger at the BREC Baton Rouge Zoo was euthanized on July 15 after being treated for age-related illnesses. According to Madison Petty, a spokesperson for BREC, Intan was a Malayan tiger born on Dec. 23, 2003, at a zoo in Omaha, Nebraska. He was brought to the Baton Rouge Zoo during the fall season of 2011 as a breeding recommendation and sired a litter of cubs in 2014.
Paul Finebaum Picks Unexpected Team To Make College Football Playoff
As we approach the 2024 college football season, there have been numerous debates regarding which teams will make the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff. In the SEC, Georgia, Alabama, Texas and Ole Miss seem to be garnering the most attention. ESPN's Paul Finebaum believes that the LSU ...
Trying again: Board to meet Tuesday to find Baton Rouge schools leader as deadline looms
The president of the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board on Monday called a series of meetings this week, starting with a special meeting Tuesday night, to try to jumpstart the stalled search for the next superintendent for the state's second largest, traditional school district and bring it to close as quickly as Wednesday night.
4-wheeler accident claims life of Port Allen man
PORT ALLEN — A 22-year-old Port Allen man died following a 4-wheeler accident involving multiple other vehicles. State Police Troopers say Kaleb Boone was riding a 4-wheeler in Port Allen when a dirt bike crossed the middle of the roadway on Poydras Bayou Road and crashed head-on with a car. After that initial crash, the troopers say the dirt bike hit Boone’s 4-wheeler.
Three-vehicle crash involving ATV leaves 22-year-old dead Sunday
PORT ALLEN - A 22-year-old was killed Sunday after a crash involving three vehicles, including an ATV and a dirt bike. A preliminary investigation from Louisiana State Police found that Kaleb Boone, 22, was driving an ATV north on LA-413. At the same time, a Kawasaki dirt bike was also traveling north, while an Infiniti was traveling southbound.
Here’s how LSU commit Devin Harper’s adjustment to Calvary Baptist is working out
People notice when Devin Harper makes a move — any move. When you’re 6-foot-5 and 305 pounds, and you’re a national Top 5 recruit, that happens. That’s why when Harper decided to transfer from LHSAA Class 5A Captain Shreve to Class 2A Calvary Baptist a few months ago, it was a big deal. While the Gators still have plenty of talent, they might have had the best offensive line in the state with Harper paired with the also highly recruited Lionel Prudhomme Jr.
Baton Rouge police officer, two others hurt in wreck on Airline Highway
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – An officer with the Baton Rouge Police Department and two other people were hurt in a wreck shortly after midnight the morning of Monday, July 22. BRPD said, “The officer was responding to a call when he was involved in the accident.”. He...
Good News If You Are Looking to Buy a Home in Louisiana
SHREVEPORT, LA – The real estate market has been hot across the region, but higher interest rates have slowed things down a bit. There’s some really good news if you are in the market for a home in Louisiana these days. Supply of homes is one of the...
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