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LSU football is overrated, according to CBS Sports
LSU is coming off two successful seasons under head coach Brian Kelly, but with key players leaving the program, they face a challenging 2024 season. Despite being ranked in the top 15 by both major polls, some experts believe the Tigers may be overrated. In their SEC predictions, CBS Sports...
Iberia DA's attorney argues immunity in attempt to dismiss lawsuit by witness held 6 months
The attorney for Iberia Parish District Attorney Bo Duhé argued Friday that Duhé and an assistant district attorney have immunity in a federal case filed by a witness they jailed for six months without the opportunity for release. Carol Whitehurst, a federal magistrate judge on the United States...
Water leak, property condition causing frustration for neighbor
BATON ROUGE - A house in the Gardere area is falling apart and the man living next door says he's had enough. The lot is overgrown and now there's a water leak. Larry Stirgus has watched the property next to him slowly deteriorate. "I'm just frustrated," he said. Stirgus says...
New Orleans is finally paying millions of dollars in decades-old legal judgments
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Decades of unpaid money judgments owed by the city of New Orleans may finally be paid soon. New Orleans City Council on Thursday voted to make payments on a variety of legal judgments including wrecks that involved police cars and disputes over city contracts. The...
Derek Carr Sends Strong Message on Antonio Pierce & Raiders
Derek Carr has played against every team in the NFL except for the Las Vegas Raiders. He was the team’s starting quarterback for nine years before joining the New Orleans Saints last offseason. For the first time in his career, the Raiders are an opponent on his schedule as...
Former LSU Superstar to Make MLB Debut Monday
Over the last 20 years or so, Louisiana State University has produced some major names in the world of baseball: Todd Walker, Ben McDonald, Alex Bregman, Aaron Nola, Albert Belle...I mean, the list goes on and on. Heck, right now, arguably the hottest name in baseball today is Paul Skenes...
French Settlement water issues persist, but Nexus Water promises solutions are on the way
FRENCH SETTLEMENT – As French Settlement residents continue to experience frustrations with their water supply, plans are underway to address these longstanding issues. For many in the village, located in lower Livingston Parish, and surrounding areas, solutions can’t come soon enough. One French Settlement resident, Ferris Granade Jr.,...
Former LSU Star Dylan Crews Gets Called Up to Major Leagues
It is being reported by multiple outlets that a Former LSU Tiger is heading to Major League Baseball... Getting called up to the Big Leagues is a huge moment for any rookie baseball player. It means they've worked hard in the minor leagues and have shown enough talent and skill to play at the highest level of the sport.
LSU Football could deal a massive blow to USC and Lincoln Riley in Week One
In his first year at USC, Lincoln Riley built up a ton of goodwill turning the Trojans around with a 10-1 record heading into the Pac 12 Championship. Then his Trojans defense collapsed in the Pac 12 championship showing an inability to tackle causing the Trojans to fall from 4th to 8th in the College Football Playoff rankings. This past season the defensive struggles we saw parts of in 2022 were on full display as the Trojans went 8-5.
McNeese Football Kicks Off 2024 Season Against Tarleton State on National TV
The McNeese Cowboys are all set to begin their 81st football season with a big game against the No. 21-ranked Tarleton State Texans. The game will take place in Stephenville, Texas, at Memorial Stadium, which seats 24,000 fans. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2024, and fans can watch it live on ESPN2 or listen on KHLA 92.1 FM.
Faith Matters: She's a 'walking miracle'
Three episodes of paralysis. A severe battle with COVID. And all those health challenges have occurred in just the past five years for Patricia Hatch, 64. "I'm a walking miracle," said Hatch, pastor of the Center of Hope Outreach in Baton Rouge. Hatch's first stroke was five years ago, leaving...
Free Baton Rouge block party wrapping up Summer of Hope will have music, food trucks, giveaways
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Baton Rouge Community Street Team and others have teamed up for the third annual “Heal the Block Series Finale” on Saturday, Aug. 24. The event is set for 3-8 p.m. at Memorial Stadium, 750 Foss St. Organizers are calling it the biggest block party of the summer as the event will wrap up Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome’s Safe Hopeful Healthy BR’s Summer of Hope series.
Local medical marijuana pharmacy is opening in Baton Rouge
The cannabis industry is growing in the Capital Region. Capitol Wellness Solutions, a medical marijuana pharmacy in Baton Rouge, plans to host a grand opening Sept. 20 for its O’Neal Lane location, its second in Baton Rouge. The new pharmacy is partnering with Cookies, a globally recognized cannabis company...
Skull found on the North Shore seven years ago identified
BIG BRANCH, La. (WVUE) - A skull found in the Big Branch area of St. Tammany Parish seven years ago has now been identified, according to the coroner’s office. The skull, found in 2017, in the Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge was sent to the LSU Faces Lab for forensic study. Investigators found DNA that was a genetic match with a woman in the FBI’s index.
Porch Poppin’: New Orleans jail inmates will soon receive 15 minutes of free phone calls per day
In this episode of Porch Poppin’, EJ Johnson talks about a plan to give New Orleans inmates free calls to friends and family. Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license.
Westwego Woman Faces Charges in Jefferson Pedestrian Hit-and-Run
Jefferson, LA – Louisiana State Police arrested a Westwego woman for her alleged involvement in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Jefferson. Investigators identified Britney Holmes, 36, as the driver of a 2008 Nissan Sentra that struck 37-year-old Sue Ella Cechman on August 15. Holmes allegedly hit Cechman as she...
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