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Study Finds Louisiana Residents Might Need A Swear Jar
A new study reveals people in Maryland curse the most in the United States. According to a global study from word finder service WordTips, Maryland takes the number one spot in the USA, Louisiana takes number two, and Georgia comes in third. Louisiana is helped in part by some salty...
Step Up Louisiana Announces Once-in-a-Generation Investment in Grassroots Organizing
NEW ORLEANS — Step Up Louisiana announced a “once in a generation” investment in grassroots organizing in the Deep South. The Fall for Liberation is an organizing drive that will train 50 Southeast Louisiana residents on community, labor and electoral organizing. With plans to knock on more than 100,000 doors and have thousands of conversations with workers and voters in our communities, the project has the potential to reshape upcoming elections in Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Jefferson Parish.
Social media reacts to live oak cut down in Gonzales
A live oak cut down on the property of the former Piccadilly cafeteria in Gonzales drew the ire of many locals on social media Aug. 22. The Piccadilly, which was at 511 N. Airline Hwy. and the only Ascension Parish location of the chain, closed permanently March 28, 2023. The...
Louisiana Man Allegedly Threatens School Bus With Weapon and Bear Spray
A Baton Rouge man was arrested after he allegedly threatened a school bus driver while having a gun and bear spray in his possession. WBRZ reports Duane Landry harassed parents, students, and the bus driver earlier this week after the bus blocked an intersection while transporting and picking up kids.
Women's Tennis Announces Signing of Top Prospect Cadence Brace
BATON ROUGE, La. – LSU women’s tennis head coach Taylor Fogleman announced on Saturday that Cadence Brace, one of the top players in the world from Toronto, Canada, has signed with LSU ahead of the 2024-2025 season. “Our entire tennis program is so excited to welcome Cadence and...
Family, friends come together at candlelight vigil to remember mayor’s office employee killed in crash
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Family, friends and the mayor’s office came together Friday, Aug. 23 to remember the life of Simone Pillette. Pillette was killed in a car crash on Sunday, Aug. 18. She served as the office manager for Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome. During the vigil, many shared heartfelt speeches and memories of Pillette and what it was like to know her.
2 hurt after Baton Rouge shooting Friday, officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Two people were taken to a local hospital after a shooting in Baton Rouge on Friday, Aug. 23. Baton Rouge emergency medical services officials said two people were sent to the hospital after a shooting in the 5000 block of Sumrall Drive. EMS said the two victims were in critical condition.
LSU’s Williams and Penn wearing number 7 and 18 this season
LSU football will have two players, running back Josh Williams and linebacker Greg Penn, wearing numbers 7 and 18 this year. The numbers go to the player who is a great representative of LSU football on and off the field.
With one new team, District 8-3A has a new look in 2024. Here's what you need to know.
Amite is one of south Louisiana's traditional powers, regardless of which class/division the school falls into. The Warriors move to the Division III select side of the LHSAA ledger this fall. Others to watch: Bogalusa and Jewel Sumner. Bogalusa has been among the top teams in the district over the...
See what companies and schools have the top craft workforce training programs
Who are the best of the best when it comes to craft workforce training?. The Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance Inc. recently honored high schools, post-secondary institutions and skilled craft contracting companies who have mastered it. Here’s a look:. High Schools. Award of Recognition: Brusly/WBR Career Academy. Award of...
Baton Rouge teen convicted in 2021 shooting that left baby, two others dead
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A Baton Rouge teen accused in a Memorial Day 2021 shooting that killed three was convicted on Friday, Aug. 23. Ladarius Coleman, 18, was convicted on three counts of second-degree murder by an East Baton Rouge Parish jury, according to court documents. Louisiana state...
Southern baseball looks to improve with loaded recruiting class
Southern baseball coach Chris Crenshaw welcomed a recruiting class heavy on pitching while looking to improve on last year’s 22-29 record and fourth-place finish in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. “I think we got everything covered that we were looking to cover,” said Crenshaw, entering his fifth season. “We got...
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