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12 S&D Athletes Earn CSCAA Scholar All-American Status
BATON ROUGE, La. – Ten LSU Swimming and Diving athletes received CSCAA Scholar All-American status after their outstanding performance in and out of the pool, the organization announced. Five Tigers were named to the first team: Katarina Milutinovich (MBA), Maggie Buckley (Biological Science), Megan Barnes (Economics), Sofia Sartori (Sports...
APSO Arrest Report for the Week of June 27-July 2
Below is Ascension Sheriff’s arrest report for the week of June 27-July 2:. Angelina Hasty, 44, 16352 Old Hammond Hwy, Baton Rouge was charged w/ Theft ($5-25,000), and Simple Burglary;. Charles Marshall, 33, 43232 Norwood Rd, Gonzales was charged w/ Possession of Methamphetamine, and arrested pursuant to a bench...
Recent high school graduates visit SWLA as a part of American Exchange Project
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The American Exchange Project is a way for recent high school graduates to travel to different cities in the country for free. Students visit 57 different places across the U.S. in the project. All week long, six students are here to experience Southwest Louisiana culture.
As temperatures soar, judge tells Louisiana to help protect prisoners working in fields
Amid blistering summer temperatures, a federal judge ordered Louisiana to take steps to protect the health and safety of incarcerated workers toiling in the fields of a former slave plantation, saying they face “substantial risk of injury or death.” The state immediately appealed the decision. U.S. District Judge Brian Jackson issued a temporary restraining order […]
Sydney Berzon named LSWA Pitcher of the Year
After a fantastic sophomore season at LSU, softball’s Sydney Berzon has been named the Louisiana Sports Writers Association Pitcher of the Year in the state. Berzon was also an All-American this season and last, finishing 2024 with a 20-9 record and 1.78 ERA while striking out 185 batters. Her play also earned her First Team All-Louisiana honors for the second year in a row. She’s joined on the First Team by shortstop Taylor Pleasants, outfielder Ciara Briggs and utlitily Kelley Lynch. On the Second Team, outfielder Ali Newland was the only Tiger who made the cut though Raeleen Gutierrez earned...
Local Family Support and Coaching Program Helps First-Time Mothers and Their Families
The Louisiana Department of Health currently provides voluntary, no-cost home visiting services to families in our community. To qualify for home visiting services, families must be eligible for one or more of the following services:. Medicaid. Social Security Income (SSI) Special Supplemental Nutritional Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Sports2-A-Days: Ponchatoula Green Wave
PONCHATOULA - With a new coach, the Ponchatoula football team looks to improve on a first-round playoff exit last season. Longtime assistant Tim Walters takes over as the Green Wave's Head Coach. He replaces Trey Willie, who took a job on the Southeastern Louisiana football staff. After finishing with a...
Texas man arrested, facing multiple drug, gun charges following probation violation
TANGIPAHOA PARISH, La. — A Texas man has been arrested by the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office and is facing multiple drug and weapons charges. Shawn Gray, 25, of Beaumont, Texas, was booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail on Wednesday. Early on Wednesday, the Louisiana Department of Probation and Parole...
LSU baseball's strength and conditioning coach is returning to an SEC rival
LSU baseball strength and conditioning coach Jeremy McMillan is heading back to Texas A&M, a source confirmed to The Advocate Saturday. McMillan spent this past season as the Tigers' strength and conditioning coach after he was at Texas A&M for the previous 12 seasons. A source indicated that Jordan Pennella,...
LSU Baseball and the Portal: Who Jay Johnson has added (so far)
LSU baseball head coach Jay Johnson and his staff are retooling the roster through the NCAA Transfer Portal, and the Tigers are up to double-digit transfer additions. The NCAA Transfer Portal window is now closed for college baseball programs, but teams are still looking to add the final pieces to rosters ahead of the 2025 season.
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