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Livingston Parish Schools are building a new school, gym, cafeteria. See the proposed opening date
LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (BRPROUD) — Livingston Parish Public Schools announced that construction on three major projects is underway. The three construction projects are for the new South Fork Junior High School in Walker, the new cafeteria and classroom wing for Albany Upper and Lower Elementary Schools and the new gym at Live Oak Junior High, according to a news release.
Cash Money reuniting at Essence Fest on Friday night
NEW ORLEANS (AP/WVUE) — A Cash Money reunion show will headline Essence Fest at the Caesar’s Superdome on Friday night. Bryan “Birdman” Williams and Friends will celebrate 30 years of Cash Money Records and its Millionaires. Juvenile, Busta Rhymes, T-Pain, The Roots and Mannie Fresh are scheduled to perform. R&B singers Jacquees and Ari Lennox and country artist Mickey Guyton also will take the stage.
BRCC offering free summer math tutoring
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Free summer math tutoring is being offered by Baton Rouge Community College. The tutoring sessions are taking place at BRCC’s newly opened state-of-the-art math lab. It’s located in the Cypress Building at the mid city campus on Community College Drive. Officials are hoping...
Meet Your Neighbor: Farmer plants seeds to help others while passing on knowledge
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Getting fresh foods to more people can be a challenge. It’s a test J’Quincy Jones is confronting head on as a farmer. Jones is dressed the part in his signature look of overalls and cowboy boots. “The young folks, they’ll call it a...
Wizards complete sign-and-trade deal with Pelicans for center Jonas Valančiūnas
NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Pelicans have acquired a protected 2027 second-round pick from the Washington Wizards in exchange for center Jonas Valančiūnas as part of a sign-and-trade agreement between the two teams, it was announced today. “In addition to being an extremely valuable member of...
WATCH: Juvenile Is Excited To Bring 30 Years Of Cash Money To The Superdome
The New Orleans native talks his upcoming performance and the legacy of Cash Money in music. ESSENCE.com is part of ESSENCE Communications, Inc. Essence may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice. ©2024 ESSENCE Communications Inc. All...
Paul Skenes Jokes Pouring In After Livvy Dunne's Photo With NFL Stars
LSU Tigers gymnastics star Livvy Dunne was pictured at Michael Rubin's Fourth of July party with a few NFL superstars on Thursday. Vogue photographed Dunne with former LSU football players Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and Odell Beckham Jr. Once her photo with those three got out, it ...
PHOTOS: Olivia Dunne Spotted In Tight-Fitting Dress, Posing With Tons Of Popular Celebs At Michael Rubin’s White Party
Anybody who was anybody was at Michael Rubin’s party for the Fourth of July celebrations, including Olivia Dunne. Dunne celebrated the Fourth of July in style as the LSU gymnast and social media sensation flaunted a fiery red dress on Wednesday in the Hamptons. In one picture, the 21-year-old...
Orleans DA asks for more funding for DNA processing as state launches rape kit tracking
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Orleans Parish District Attorney is asking New Orleans’ City Council for additional funding to continue the sped-up processing of backlogged DNA testing and to bring in outside experts associated with a private DNA lab to testify as expert witnesses in trials. Meanwhile, the state...
Birdman And Slim Honored With Street Renamed In New Orleans Neighborhood They Were Raised In
The accolades and honors just keep coming in for Cash Money Records’ founders and brothers, New Orleans hip-hop legends Bryan ‘Birdman’ Williams and Ronald ‘Slim’ Williams. According to NOLA.com, the Williams brothers recently had a corner in New Orleans renamed in their honor. In the Central City neighborhood that they grew up in, the street corner at Erato and Saratoga Streets has officially been rechristened as Williams Brothers Way. The media outlet stated that the renaming of the corner is not a “full-fledged street renaming” but it is more of an “honorary” designation. The difference between a renaming and an honorary...
Williams hits two homers as Saints get back on track with 11-5 win against Gwinnett
Saints catcher Chris Williams was a conspicuous participant for the second straight game Friday night at CHS Field. While Thursday’s performance fell under the heading of “The Wild and the Wacky,” Williams was back to doing what he is best known for on Friday — hitting the long ball and driving in.
New Orleans Doesn’t Pick up Former NC State G Dereon Seabron’s Qualifying Offer…Added to Chicago’s Summer League Team
The New Orleans Pelicans declined to pick up former All-ACC NC State Guard Dereon Seabron’s Qualifying Offer, making him an unrestricted free agent. Seabron has found a spot on the Chicago Bulls Summer League Roster, which starts tomorrow. After going undrafted in 2022, Seabron has played the past two...
Indiana’s Top Player Damien Shanklin Commits To LSU
LSU’s recruiting in the trenches continues to stay hot as the Tigers get another commitment and this time, arguably its biggest one to date as Warren Central High School four star 2025 defensive end Damien Shanklin announced his commitment to the Tigers. Shanklin chose the Tigers over Alabama and...
LSU football adds another defensive line recruit, and this one was once committed to an SEC rival
LSU football picked up a verbal pledge Friday from a defensive lineman recruit who was once committed to Texas. Brandon Brown, a four-star tackle from Florida, is a top-330 national prospect and one of the 40 best defensive linemen in the 2025 signing class, according to 247Sports' composite rankings. Brown's...
LSU Baseball Strengthens Roster with Connor Benge’s Pitching Skills and 10 Portal Commitments
LSU baseball secures commitment from right-handed pitcher Connor Benge from Dallas Baptist, boosting their pitching lineup for the upcoming 2025 season. Benge ended the 2024 season with a 5.73 ERA and 35 strikeouts in 33.0 innings. LSU has added 10 commitments via the portal recently, focusing on strengthening their pitching...
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