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LSU sports icons and Lil Wayne spotted at annual celebrity white party in the Hamptons
Some Louisiana celebs were spotted at sports mogul Michael Rubin's annual star-studded white party in the Hamptons this week. Former LSU athletes Joe Burrow, Olivia Dunne, Ja'Marr Chase and Odell Beckham Jr. posed together in photos they posted to Instagram, some of them flashing an "L" hand gesture to rep their alma mater at the party.
Serena Williams Talks Wyn Beauty in Gucci, Kamala Harris Suits Up at Lil Wayne Concert & More Looks at Essence Festival 2024
The 30th annual Essence Festival of Culture brought an array of Black thought leaders, artists, athletes and politicians. A-list stars like Serena Williams, Vice President Kamala Harris, Ava DuVernay and more joined the festival as speakers and performers for the event, which closes on Sunday. Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris Favor Patriotic Dressing at White House Independence Day 2024 Celebration Here, see the standout celebrity looks from the 2024 Essence Festival of Culture. Serena Williams Retired tennis superstar Serena Williams talked about democratizing beauty on Saturday with her new brand, Wyn Beauty, during the festival’s BeautyCon event, wearing a tweed white...
Countdown to Kickoff: Nouri Nouili is the Saints Player of Day 63
We’re down to 63 days until the New Orleans Saints kick off their 2024 regular season with the Carolina Panthers, which makes rookie offensive lineman Nouri Nouili, the current owner of the No. 63 jersey, our Saints Player of the Day. But what’s his story? And how can he...
Local spots to find fried chicken on National Fried Chicken Day
BATON ROUGE - National Fried Chicken Day is observed on July 6 and these local eateries have menu items to help celebrate the holiday. Blue Store Chicken - 4949 North Boulevard, closes at 8 p.m. Chicken Shack - 413 N Acadian Thruway, closes at 10 p.m. The Chimes - 3357...
Lamendola's Supermarket to honor Brenda Morris, raising funds for daughter's senior year of high school
Lamendola's Supermarket in Gonzales has planned a ceremony to honor the memory of the late Brenda Morris, as well as collect donations for her daughter. According to a Facebook post published to the store's page, the donations can be made at registers through July 9 and the dedication ceremony has been set for the same date at 11 a.m., where the community can honor Morris, who was a longtime employee of the store and well-known in the area.
Saints giving fifth-round quarterback chance to win backup job
Winston – who has spoken about his desire to regain a starting opportunity in the NFL – took a deal with the Browns this offseason which has him on track to back up Deshaun Watson. New Orleans still has Swiss Army knife Taysom Hill in the fold, but the team has used the past two drafts to add true signal-callers. Jake Haener (fourth round, 2023) and Spencer Rattler (fifth round, 2024) are set to to compete for the QB2 role this summer.
Hawks land former top-5 pick as final piece of Dejounte Murray trade
The Atlanta Hawks’ trade sending Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans was finalized on Saturday, July 6. The deal had already been agreed upon but could not be made official until then, with the league’s moratorium ending. There were still loose ends to tie up, too. The...
Louisiana High School Football Player Killed in Car Crash
Sad news out of Pointe Coupee Parish as a West Feliciana High School football player was killed after driving off the highway and hitting a tree early Friday morning. According to Louisiana State Police, 17-year-old Rayshon Franklin Jr. was driving a 2007 Toyota Camry eastbound on LA 78 just west of LA 1 near Parlange around 5:30 am when he went off the road into a ditch, overturned the car, and hit a tree.
A 'boutique-y' airport in Abita Springs? New operator wants to entice more pilots.
Dan Oppenheim tilted the yoke of the Cessna 210 and banked its nose to the north, aiming for a rectangular box cut into the woods east of Abita Springs some 1,000 feet below. Eyes shifting between the horizon and the instrument panel, Oppenheim’s craft began its descent. Ever mindful of the pines on the south end of the airstrip, Oppenheim gently put the airplane onto the asphalt.
Athlon has LSU finishing just outside top 5 in preseason SEC standings
With the SEC expanding to 16 teams with the additions of Texas and Oklahoma, divisions are now a thing of the past. That means that LSU won’t just have to win the SEC West to reach the title game in Atlanta; it will have to finish with a top-two record in the league, as well.
LSU baseball strength coach reportedly leaving for Texas AM
The baseball coaching drama in the state of Texas has had some residual effects on the LSU program. On Saturday, The Advocate’s Koki Riley reported that Tigers strength and conditioning coach Jeremy McMillan will be returning to Texas A&M to join the staff of new head coach Michael Earley, the former hitting coach who initially followed Jeff Schlossnagle to Texas before returning to become the head coach in College Station. McMillan joined coach Jay Johnson’s staff in August after spending 12 years as the strength coach at TAMU. Now, the San Antonio native and Texas Tech grad is returning to his home...
LSU baseball has the No. 1 transfer portal class according to 64Analytics
Jay Johnson has always been a great recruiter as far as high school players are concerned. Thanks to the transfer portal, his recruiting style has had to try to find a balance between recruiting kids out of high school and kids who were transferring from other colleges. According to 64Analytics,...
West Bank Early Childhood/Workforce Development funding announced
Senator Ed Price and Representative Ken Brass were on hand at Donaldsonville’s Independence Day celebration, delivering big news of substantial funding. Check presentations were made, as follows:. $2 million to Ascension Parish Government for the early childhood development center in Donaldsonville, a partnership with Nicholls State University. $2.1 million...
City Park and The Saints team up to upgrade football stadium
The Pan American Stadium at New Orleans City Park, built in 1973, is due some needed upgrades, so with the help of the New Orleans Saints, and ahead of the upcoming 2024 high school football season, it's receiving the first round of them.
What’s Happening? Fans Believe Essence Festival Is Experiencing A Downfall After Including Rappers And Influencers To Its 2024 Lineup
Since 1995, New Orleans has welcomed visitors from across the nation for its annual Essence Festival every Fourth of July weekend. Traditionally, the event celebrates Black culture and music, attracting attendees with a mix of concerts, panels, and vendor showcases. However, recently many people believe the festival is losing sight of its original mission, which they fear could lead to its downfall.
RUMOR: Surprise Western Conference Team Linked To Blockbuster Trade For Pelicans All-Star Brandon Ingram
In recent weeks, New Orleans Pelicans All-Star Brandon Ingram has emerged as one of the biggest names in recent NBA trade rumors. The 26-year-old Brandon Ingram is entering the final season of a five-year contract extension worth $158 million that he signed in 2020. But it appears only to be a matter of time until he’s traded by the Pelicans.
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