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Southern coach Terrence Graves still getting daily 'education' after 31 years in profession
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Southern coach Terrence Graves has waited 31 years for the chance to run his own program, but he’s carrying nary a single butterfly. In fact, every day tastes a little sweeter with preseason camp reporting day two weeks out. Graves beams like a carefree kid despite knowing the expectations facing him.
St. Helena Parish deputies arrest 4 teens, adult for series of robberies in Greensburg
GREENSBURG — St. Helena Parish deputies arrested four teens and an adult for two armed robberies in Greensburg last week, the department said in a statement Tuesday. Deputies responded to the armed robbery call on July 9 at around 11 p.m. at M & M Community Grocery & Deli on La. 449. A few hours later on July 10, deputies responded to a Pine Grove home for another armed robbery call, deputies said.
3rd man in fatal ambush involving car chase, more than 60 bullets, gets 25 years
A Baton Rouge felon who pleaded guilty to luring a man into a deadly ambush shooting, where gunmen sprayed the victim’s car with dozens of bullets, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. District Judge Brad Myers imposed the sentence on Johnathon Jerman West during a short hearing...
Baton Rouge police officer among two arrested for DWI in crash that injured 3-year-old
A Baton Rouge police officer was one of two people who were arrested after a crash Sunday that injured a 3-year-old. Zaria Brown, 23, has worked for the Baton Rouge Police Department since December 2022 as a uniform patrol officer, but was put on leave in May 2024 for undisclosed reasons, a department spokesperson said.
Calvin's Bocage Market goes viral after 'Housewives of New York City' star samples chicken salad on TikTok
BATON ROUGE — Calvin's Bocage Market's famous chicken salad has gone viral after an original member of "Housewives of New York City" sampled the local delicacy on her TikTok. Bethenny Frankel's initial video sampling the smoother-than-average chicken salad has almost a million views and more than 75,000 likes. Many...
Detectives attempting to identify pair of suspected vehicle burglars
BATON ROUGE - Detectives are attempting to identify two people believed to be responsible for multiple vehicle burglaries. The two individuals pictured above are believed to be the suspects in several armed burglaries on Eastgate Drive. Law enforcement did not specify when the burglaries took place. Anyone with information is...
The Pittsburgh Steelers Will Trade Justin Fields to the New Orleans Saints
With the NFL offseason comes predictions and bold takes. That specifically happens with trades that could happen before the season or the deadline. With that in mind, Justin Fields becomes an intriguing trade option, and if he is traded again, it will be to the New Orleans Saints. The Saints...
Still no answers from Plaquemine officials on high utility bills
PLAQUEMINE - The City of Plaquemine is still trying to sort out a utility problem after multiple residents complained about inaccurate and high bills. 2 On Your Side reported on the high rates at the beginning of July. City officials said the issue was resolved, but residents lined up at the podium with their bills on Tuesday night during a special meeting called by Mayor Ed Reeves, who was not in attendance.
InspireNOLA to Host Biggest Drive-Thru Back To School Giveaway
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Join InspireNOLA and partners on Saturday, July 27, for the annual Drive-Thru Back to School Backpack and School Supply Giveaway starting at 10 a.m. at McDonogh 35 Senior High School, 4000 Cadillac St., New Orleans, LA 70122. Families from across the New Orleans area...
Paul Skenes puts away Aaron Judge in 1-inning, shutout MLB All-Star Game outing
Former LSU pitcher and No. 1 overall draft pick Paul Skenes made history on Tuesday night, becoming just the fifth rookie pitcher in history to start the MLB All-Star Game and the first since 1995. Getting the nod for the National League, the budding superstar for the Pittsburgh Pirates saw...
Volunteer group frustrated Mayor Broome didn't contact them before spending tax dollars on litter program
BATON ROUGE - The founder of a volunteer litter pick-up group feels slighted after she says Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced her own litter abatement initiative this month and left her group out of the conversation. On July 1st, Mayor Broome announced the Corridor Cleaning Program, which employs contractors to...
Fox 8 Defenders: Lakeview neighbors face new problems after blighted house demolished
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Lakeview residents who fought since Hurricane Katrina to have a blighted house torn down are now facing new issues with the property. With the house at 5700 Vicksburg St. now gone, neighbors are concerned about overgrown grass and potential safety hazards. “The grass is taller than...
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