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The winner of the Hahnville-Fontainebleau jamboree dominated in the trenches
Fontainebleau’s jamboree against Hahnville on Aug. 29 was a struggle for the home team. The Bulldogs turned the ball over three times and gained less than 70 yards of total offense as the Tigers won 27-0 at the Dawg Pound. The good news for Fontainebleau is that the game...
Nine people died when tornado hit Louisiana church fair. Descendants memorialize tragedy century later.
The citizens of Vacherie had been praying for rain. And around 3 p.m. on August 24, 1924, it appeared their prayers had been answered. “It had been a drought for like three months or longer,” said David Hubbell, a descendent of those in Vacherie that day. “All of a sudden, the clouds came out … but then it started getting really bad. Bad wind and rain.”
District 8-5A preview: players to watch, things to know
The New Orleans area’s passing yards leader last season as a sophomore has several quality passing targets. AN all-district selection as an offensive lineman last season has experience playing both sides of the ball. Calvin Smith. RB | Hahnville. The top returning rusher for the Tigers was an all-district...
Destrehan and two LSU commitments are focused ‘trying to reach the end goal’
The expectation at Destrehan is always the game: To reach the Ceasars Superdome with the chance to win a football state championship. It didn’t happen last season, when the Wildcats had their 25-game winning streak stopped in the state quarterfinals at home against Zachary. The next chance will come...
Bridge's history of race crimes resurfaces after dedication to Vietnam War hero
A bridge renamed after a local war hero harbors a nearly century old dark past. Two young Black men were hanged for alleged crimes, and one lived to tell the tale. A crowd of nearly 50 people gathered Aug. 11 to celebrate the renaming of a bridge in honor of a distinguished Navy war hero, Glenn H. Daigle, who grew up in the town of Labadieville. Unbeknownst to all in attendance, 91 years ago the bridge was the site of two lynchings that left one 16-year-old dead, with a terrorizing message hanging from his feet for all to see.
Volleyball Splits Two-Game Opening Day
Tulane Volleyball opened its 2024 season at the Lobo Invitational with mixed results, splitting two hard-fought matches against New Mexico and UC Irvine. The Green Wave lost their first match against New Mexico despite a strong start, showing competitive spirit but ultimately falling 3-1. In their second match against UC Irvine, Tulane rebounded, winning in a decisive five-set battle, showcasing improved teamwork and individual performances.
Mega Millions Winner: Louisiana Lottery Confirms Friday’s Big Win
This is the weekend that people in Louisiana have been talking about since January. It doesn't matter where you have the conversation. It could be on the beach at Grand Isle, in the exercise yard with the girls in St. Gabriel, or sitting quietly spinning fidgets in Pineville or Jackson, at some point college football will be discussed.
Dianna Rusinni says 'vibes are high' around Saints QB Spencer Rattler
The Spencer Rattler hype train isn’t slowing down. Matter of fact, it’s only gaining more steam by the day. The Athletic’s Dianna Rusinni is the latest member of the national media to praise the potential of Rattler. She changed the game, though, by mentioning Derek Carr. She...
A huge special teams play by Holy Cross sparked a jamboree triumph over Belle Chasse
Friday’s jamboree doubleheader at Bobby Nuss Stadium in Chalmette began with Holy Cross taking on Belle Chasse. Holy Cross started off slow on offense, but they shut out Belle Chasse 22-0 after Luke Appe recovered a blocked punt by Jonah Weir for a touchdown late in the first half that ended up sparking a strong second half.
A South Plaquemines senior delivered a strong jamboree performance against Chalmette
The second leg of Friday’s jamboree doubleheader at Bobby Nuss Stadium featured South Plaquemines against the host team Chalmette. Class 2A South Plaquemines appeared to have a tough task on their hands in the jamboree against 5A Chalmette, but the smaller school came away with a 26-7 win. “I...
Best Stop to expand the distribution center it opened four years ago. There's a reason why.
Now that The Best Stop Supermarket has established its wholesale business, it’s spawned a small problem. The calls from potential franchisees are constant. The popular specialty meats store one mile north of Interstate 10 in Scott with a distribution center that can produce 14,000 pounds of boudin a day now has four franchised locations and more coming. The first one outside of Louisiana opened in the Houston suburb of Katy, and two more could open in the area north of Houston with another four on the south side, including that will open soon in Baytown.
Triple shooting leaves one dead in Marrero
Early morning gunfire on the Westbank of Jefferson Parish killed one man and injured two more. “Just after 3:30 a.m., deputies were called to the 1100 block of Candlelight Drive in Marrero after 3 men were shot inside a residence,”
Referee shortage could lead to prep football game cancellations
“So if you look at the population of the New Orleans area–Jefferson Parish, Orleans, and the Northshore–it’s only 160 people officiating high school football,” Eddie Allemore, assigner for the New Orleans Football Officials Association, said.
Mega Millions Winner: Louisiana Lottery Confirms Friday’s Big Win
This is the weekend that people in Louisiana have been talking about since January. It doesn't matter where you have the conversation. It could be on the beach at Grand Isle, in the exercise yard with the girls in St. Gabriel, or sitting quietly spinning fidgets in Pineville or Jackson, at some point college football will be discussed.
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