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Former LSU beach volleyball teammates Taryn Kloth, Kristen Nuss move to 2-0 in Olympics pool play
Former LSU beach volleyball stars Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss have remained teammates on the international stage, competing as a pair for the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where they rank second in the world and are among the favorites to take home the gold. It’s been a...
United States track and field women's 4x100m competition times
PARIS, IDF — New Orleans native, Aleia Hobbs is in Paris, preparing to make her second Olympics appearance with the Women's 4x100 meter relay team. Hobbs is listed as an alternate athlete for the Women's 4X100 meter relay. Former Louisiana State University track star Sha'Carri Richardson is also likely...
Louisiana Lottery Confirms $50,000 Powerball Win Monday
From their offices in Baton Rouge the Louisiana Lottery has confirmed via their website that a Louisiana-sold ticket for Monday night's Powerball drawing is a big money winner. Monday night's multi-state Powerball drawing featured a top prize of $142.6 million. That was the estimated annuitized jackpot. The lump sum payout that was forecast for Monday's Powerball game was $67.9 million.
Louisiana energy company causes oil spill
An oil spill that leaked more than 34,000 gallons out in a southern Louisiana bayou over the weekend has already killed wildlife and prompted a water conservation order for people in the area. The oil spill happened in Bayou Lafourche, about a half-hour drive northeast of Houma.The Lafourche Parish Government was made aware of the crude oil spill in the bayou on Saturday morning, finding that it was stemming from a stormwater canal near a highway intersection in Raceland. The source of the release was identified as the Crescent Midstream Crude Oil Facility, which government officials said was "following its...
Two dead after boats collide on Tickfaw River
Two boats collided on a Louisiana river, leaving two people dead and several others hurt, authorities said Monday. The collision happened early Sunday on the Tickfaw River near Kings Point in Livingston Parish. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said agents were notified just after midnight about the crash involving a 25-foot pontoon boat, […]
C.J. Gardner-Johnson sent shade to Tyrann Mathieu over Madden rating. Honey Badger responded.
Former New Orleans Saints safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson took issue with the published player ratings from the "Madden 25" video game. One of this targets? His replacement with the Saints, Tyrann Mathieu. Gardner-Johnson, now with the Eagles, quoted a graphic with the top 10-rated safeties in the game, which is scheduled...
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...
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...
LSU's Mikaylah Williams, Team USA punch ticket to FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup
While 31 former and current LSU athletes are in Paris competing in the Olympics, Tigers women’s basketball star Mikaylah Williams is representing the United States elsewhere. On Sunday, Williams helped lead Team USA to a victory in the Nations League Americas, scoring eight points in the first game of...
Agents recommend homeowners insurance review as hurricane season deepens
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - As the Atlantic hurricane season progresses, two veteran insurance agents urge homeowners to review their property insurance status sooner than later. Once a storm enters the Gulf of Mexico, it could be harder to get coverage, at least for a while. “Flood insurance is the main...
Louisiana Lottery Confirms $50,000 Powerball Win Monday
From their offices in Baton Rouge the Louisiana Lottery has confirmed via their website that a Louisiana-sold ticket for Monday night's Powerball drawing is a big money winner. Monday night's multi-state Powerball drawing featured a top prize of $142.6 million. That was the estimated annuitized jackpot. The lump sum payout that was forecast for Monday's Powerball game was $67.9 million.
Portion of I-12 westbound in Livingston Parish closed to clean up semi-truck crash
LIVINGSTON PARISH - I-12 westbound near Holden will be completely shut down as crews work to clean up a wreck that happened Tuesday evening. Twenty to 30 gallons of diesel were spilled on the ground after two semi-trucks crashed on a Livingston Parish highway Tuesday evening. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's...
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