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SWLA High School Football Program Could Win a Massive Football Field Makeover
This football season, a high school in Southwest Louisiana has the chance to score big, both on and off the field. T-Mobile is launching an exciting new competition called Friday Night 5G Lights, offering one small town's high school football field a massive technology makeover. It doesn't matter which school...
Sowela recognizes students on Chancellor’s List
The Sowela summer 2024 Chancellor’s List has been announced. Students on the Chancellor’s List have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying 6 or more credit hours. Below are the students, listed by state and city: LOUISIANA Anacoco: Kayla Phillips Basile: Olivia Denette Baton Rouge: Abby Chaisson Branch: Lindsey Daigle Cameron: […]
Louisiana Oyster Task Force to Meet August 28
6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd. III. Approval of July 23, 2024 Meeting Minutes and the August 28, 2024 Agenda. A. Public and Private Oyster Grounds Committee (Mitch Jurisich) B. Enforcement (Captain Davis Madere) C. Legislative (Jakov Jurisic) D. Legal (Jakov Jurisic/ Brad Robin) E. Research (Earl Melancon) F. Coastal Restoration...
West Feliciana Hospital CEO Lee Chastant elected to the Louisiana Hospital Association Board
The Louisiana Hospital Association announced its 2024-2025 Board of Trustee officers and newly elected board members during its annual membership meeting July 22. Lee J. Chastant III, CEO of West Feliciana Hospital in St. Francisville, was elected to serve a two-year term as a trustee of the Southeast District. “The...
McCallister makes good fast impression
Matt McCallister transferred to McNeese State hoping to make an impact. The former Louisiana Tech receiver didn’t get much chance to play in Ruston during his three years there. He played in just 14 games, most of that on special teams. He had just two catches, both last season, for 27 yards. “I was playing […]
Ride Towards Tomorrow 2024 - A Bryce River Foundation Bike Ride
The Bryce River Foundation's very first fundraiser happened on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Crying Eagle Brewery - University. The Ride Towards Tomorrow bike ride offered a 6-mile family ride, a 27-mile course and a 50-mile option! September is suicide prevention and awareness month, and 140 cyclists showed up to kick things off by pedaling away the darkness and supporting suicide prevention.
Hurricane Laura anniversary: Church took serious hit when storm struck 4 years ago today
David Shamieh didn’t purchase the First Baptist Church Building at the corner of Pujo and Hodges in Lake Charles for $8 million because he considered it prime investment property. “I hate to see history destroyed,” he said, especially a church. So many people have told me about their memories here, memories of weddings, […]
Narcotics agents in Ville Platte seize meth, crack, and more; man arrested
VILLE PLATTE, La. — Upon the completion of a lengthy narcotics investigation into a residence located in the city of Ville Platte of illegal activity, including the distribution of narcotics. The recently formed Narcotics Task Force, that includes narcotic agents and SWAT members from Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office and...
Father and daughter who died in crash identified, St. Gabriel Police say
A father and his 5-year-old daughter who were killed in a car crash Monday have been identified, St. Gabriel police said. Bryan Andrew Bradford, 27, of Zachary, and his daughter, Rylee Skye Bradford, of St. Gabriel, died in a one-vehicle crash just before 4 p.m. on La. 30 near Gordon Simon Leblanc Drive, police said.
Drew Brees Will Return to the NFL as the Next New Orleans Saints Head Coach
2024 will undoubtedly be the end of the line for Dennis Allen as the head coach of the New Orleans Saints. As the Saints have a rebuild on the horizon, they need a true culture changing coach to accelerate the rebuild and get the team back to contending status. That...
Louisiana Dove Season Will Be A Little Different This Year
At this writing, we're only 10 days away from one of the biggest days in the year of a Louisiana hunter. This year's deviation from the normal opening of Louisiana's Dove Season could land some hunters in hot water if they're not paying attention. Normally, dove season will begin on...
Former Javelin Star Ashley Aldredge Brooks Enters LHSAA Hall of Fame
Ashley Aldredge Brooks, a former javelin thrower for Northwestern State, has been named to the Louisiana High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Known for her impressive collegiate and high school career, she is honored alongside her father, becoming part of a prestigious legacy. The induction ceremony is scheduled for April 15, 2025. Brooks's accolades include numerous state championships and notable performances in national competitions throughout her athletic career.
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