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State ups charges against Baton Rouge man accused of kidnapping woman from rehab and beating her
State prosecutors have elevated charges against a Baton Rouge man for a May incident in which investigators say he kidnapped a woman from an area rehab facility, beat her and held her against her will for multiple days. Court records show Joshua James Cain, 38, of Baton Rouge, was arrested...
LSU women’s basketball star Mikaylah Williams named to 2024 USA U23 3×3 Team
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — LSU women’s basketball star Mikaylah Williams was named to the 2024 USA U23 3×3 Basketball Team. The team is expected to compete in the FIBA 3×3 U23 Nations League in September. Williams will be joined by Christinia Dalce, Morgan Maly, Cotie McMahon, Lucy Olsen and Serah Williams on the 2024 USA 3×3 Women’s Nation League Team.
Baton Rouge DA plans to take case of deputy who shot, killed man in 2022 to grand jury
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A family is asking the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office and district attorney for justice after a deputy shot into an apartment while searching for a suspect, killing a man in 2022. This week, the district attorney said he plans to put it before a grand jury.
Furry Friends Friday: Meet Pichu the leopard gecko, see where you can adopt other reptiles
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — This week we have a scaly friend that’s up for adoption instead of a furry friend. Pichu is a leopard gecko and he’s about three years old. Meg and Sean Braud of Scales and Tails Animal Reptile Rescue have all the information about this cute little guy, who is up for adoption. Geckos are insectivores. They need proper lighting and the right temperature.
LSU's Kylan Billiot named a freshman SEC receiver to watch
Even with Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr. moving on, it’s hard not to like what LSU has at receiver. It returned budding stars like Kyren Lacy, Chris Hilton Jr. and Aaron Anderson while adding transfer CJ Daniels. It will also hope for some development from second-year players Shelton Sampson Jr. and Kyle Parker.
LSU lands Dallas Baptist RHP Connor Benge in the transfer portal
LSU’s impressive pitching haul via the transfer portal continued on Friday as the team added a commitment from Dallas Baptist right-hander Connor Benge, according to his Instagram bio. A native of Montgomery, Texas, Benge made 22 appearances and pitched 33 innings as a sophomore in 2024, finishing with a...
Experts advise caution as Beryl brings more rip currents into the gulf in already dangerous year
BATON ROUGE - Those planning a beach trip this summer are urged to be cautious of rip currents, especially as Hurricane Beryl makes its way through the Gulf of Mexico. "It will take you from underneath the water it's like a pull that you don't expect and once you feel that pull, it's like an undertow but stronger. It's like a circular motion from my memory It has the potential to take your legs and just go straight far out real fast it's like something is pulling you like an engine or something," survival swim instructor Ashley Spencer said.
This stat could be the key to a big year for LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier
LSU is expecting a seamless quarterback transition with Garrett Nussmeier taking over as QB1. According to the On3 industry rankings, he was the No. 11 overall QB recruit in 2021. He got a taste of action in each of his first three years in Baton Rouge culminating in a start against Wisconsin in the ReliaQuest Bowl.
Football, Fútbol, Food: LSU starters entering fall camp
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - In this edition of FFF: I make a prediction on who the LSU starters will be entering fall camp, a blockbuster quarterfinal match in the Copa America, and Bub’s Burgers coming Uptown soon. FOOTBALL. LSU will conduct fall camp in less than a month. There’s...
Abbeville High hires new volleyball coach
Abbeville High School hired Madison Trahan as its new volleyball coach this summer. On Tuesday, Trahan met with her players and their parents to introduce herself and communicate her expectations for the upcoming season. She is Abbeville High’s third head volleyball coach since the program started back up in the...
Texas man arrested for operating drug lab out of Tangipahoa
TANGIPAHOA - A man on probation out of Texas was arrested during a routine compliance check at his residence in Tangipahoa Parish. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office was conducting a compliance check at 25-year-old Shawn Gray's residence early Wednesday morning. Upon deputies' arrival, they discovered multiple drugs and clandestine lab equipment.
Is This The Best Viral Video of All-Time From Louisiana?
We have some very entertaining videos from Louisiana that went viral on social media, but is this the best one yet?. Let's go back 15 years to when Christy Adams spoke to KATC TV-3 on LIVE television from in front of the Walmart store on Ambassador Caffery. Adams described a...
U.S. News And World Report Ranks Louisiana Worst State For Roads, Education, & Pollution
The U.S. News and World Report's 2024 Best States Rankings are out, and the news isn't good for Louisiana. Sadly, the Pelican State came in 50th place and ranked among the worst states in eight 'quality of life' categories for the second time. Utah was ranked the Best State. Two...
Eviction Notice Served to Louisiana Man Who Had Already Moved Out
Kentrell Valentine was a resident of the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority. He started to fear for his safety and decided to move out of his apartment. "They started breaking into my vehicle, I heard gunshots" Valentine contacted WBRZ after finding out he had an eviction on his credit...
Leaked List of Walgreens Closures Includes Stores in Louisiana, Texas
There have been growing concerns in recent months about mass closures of various chains across Louisiana, Texas, and the rest of the country. From restaurants to grocery stores and in between, there have been a lot of closures that have hit close to home. As we've pointed out before, we've...
If You Can Pronounce These Words, You’re Definitely From Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - You can always tell when somebody isn't from Louisiana by the way they talk. There are a lot of ways to pronounce certain towns and locations in Louisiana, and they are not always said the way you'd think they would be. Certain words in Louisiana...
How will Caddo and Bossier Parish Schools handle Louisiana's new 10 Commandments law?
All public classrooms in Louisiana, from kindergarten to state-funded universities, will soon feature displays of the Ten Commandments, per a new law signed by Governor Jeff Landry on June 20. Caddo Parish and Bossier Parish Schools will conform to the recently instituted legislation, consistent with the laws of Louisiana. ...
Wanderlust Rental’s Kristopher Guidry & Reed Rudasill
Live with Wanderlust Rental’s Kristopher Guidry & Reed Rudasill. Wanderlust Rentals, operating through WLRENTAL.COM, is a pioneering self-service kayak rental company in Acadiana and Louisiana. Founded by Lafayette natives Kristopher Guidry and Reed Rudasil, the company started to address the lack of local kayak rental options. They offer self-service rentals, organized events called "Paddle Therapy," and cater to private and corporate group events. The company is poised for expansion, starting with their local community.
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