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Collaborating to clean up Monte Sano Bayou
(7/30/24) BATON ROUGE, La.—The Louisiana Stormwater Coalition (LSC), LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens, BREC and ExxonMobil successfully “Bashed the Trash” at Monte Sano Bayou, located in north Baton Rouge near Interstate 110 and ExxonMobil’s facility earlier this month. Monte Sano Bayou is part of the BREC park...
Paul Finebaum Names Two Crucial College Football 'Elimination Games' This Season
With the expansion of the College Football Playoff, more games will have a higher impact on the playoff race. It won't just be a few games that matter in determining the four teams that make it into the playoffs. Now, many more games will carry importance with 12 teams included. ESPN's Paul ...
University of New Orleans faces budget cuts amid record-low enrollment
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Job cuts and decommissioned buildings are on the horizon for the University of New Orleans (UNO) due to record-low enrollment and a $15 million budget deficit. Dr. Kathy Johnson, the first female president in the school’s history, has been in office for nine months and is...
Former Memphis center adds important piece to Pelicans' frontcourt
New Orleans claimed second-year big man Trey Jemison off waivers on July 26. Another addition to the Pelicans offseason, Jemison played in 25 games (14 starts) last season as a rookie with Washington and Memphis. Over those 25 games, the 6-foot-11 center averaged nearly seven points and five rebounds, including a block per game. Listed at 260 pounds, Jemison's frame gives the Pelicans much-needed size and interior defense alongside Zion Williamson, Yves Missi, and others.
On this day in 1866
Black men, many of them veterans of the Civil War, were killed in New Orleans when they paraded outside the Louisiana Constitutional Convention in favor of their right to vote. According to the official report, a total of 38 people were killed and 146 wounded. Other estimates put the numbers even higher.
Yalonda Short’s years as a teacher, mom and veteran have prepared her for her new role at the Emerge School
Yalonda Short took a page from her father’s book when she joined the military, which she says taught her about structure. The Southern University grad later also took a page from her mother’s, who showed her the importance of making learning enjoyable as a seasoned educator. Combining these...
Cinemark Theatres has record weekend, questions the future of movie theatres
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Cinemark achieved its best opening summer weekend box office of all time just a few days ago. The release of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ took box offices by storm nationwide, grossing more than $210 million. The film was awarded best July opening ever and best-ever opening for an R-rated film. The consumer interest only goes to show that there is still a desire for the unique experiences only movie theatres can provide. ‘Twisters’, ‘Despicable Me 4′, and ‘Inside Out 2′ have also contributed to an outpouring of interest throughout what has been a busy and successful Summer movie release.
Ingram Barge Co. is being sued over a maritime incident in Plaquemine
Three insurance firms—Ascot Insurance Co., Endurance American Insurance Co. and Zurich American Insurance Co.—have filed a lawsuit against Ingram Barge Co. over a maritime allision that occurred in Iberville Parish on July 22, 2023. For those unfamiliar, “allision” is a nautical term referring to a moving vessel striking...
LSU's top baseball signee Konnor Griffin remains unsigned after 2024 MLB draft
One of LSU baseball’s top signees in the 2024 recruiting class has yet to sign his pro contract. The deadline for him to sign is 4 p.m. CT on Thursday. Konnor Griffin is one of the best baseball players in the country, regardless of his just being a high school kid. Griffin signed his letter of intent to play for LSU but no one assumed he would make it to Baton Rouge because he was an early-round pick in the 2024 MLB draft.
The Saints' next undrafted gem might be this 5-foot-9 spark plug with a Yale degree
IRVINE, Calif. — A few months ago, New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen didn’t know much about Mason Tipton. Allen certainly wasn’t alone. As an undersized, undrafted receiver who played at an Ivy League school, Tipton’s name likely didn’t ring much of a bell even with diehard college football fans. Highly regarded NFL draft analyst Dane Brugler ranked Tipton as the No. 37 receiver in the 2024 draft class.
A struggling group of New Orleans homeowners may get a $2 million lifeline to avoid foreclosures
New Orleans Habitat for Humanity could receive $2 million from taxpayers under a City Council proposal to help the affordable housing nonprofit stave off foreclosure for dozens of area homeowners. More than 100 mostly older New Orleans residents who purchased their homes via Habitat are staring down "imminent foreclosure" because...
Louisiana Woman Turned Away from Local Steakhouse Over ‘Inappropriate Attire’
Y'Mine McClanahan was asked to leave Stab's Prime Steak and Seafood last week due to what the restaurant deemed "inappropriate attire." The incident has sparked a heated debate on social media and attracted significant public attention including a feature on Inside Edition. McClanahan visited Stab's for lunch with a friend,...
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