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Sydney Berzon named LSWA Pitcher of the Year
After a fantastic sophomore season at LSU, softball’s Sydney Berzon has been named the Louisiana Sports Writers Association Pitcher of the Year in the state. Berzon was also an All-American this season and last, finishing 2024 with a 20-9 record and 1.78 ERA while striking out 185 batters. Her play also earned her First Team All-Louisiana honors for the second year in a row. She’s joined on the First Team by shortstop Taylor Pleasants, outfielder Ciara Briggs and utlitily Kelley Lynch. On the Second Team, outfielder Ali Newland was the only Tiger who made the cut though Raeleen Gutierrez earned...
Local Family Support and Coaching Program Helps First-Time Mothers and Their Families
The Louisiana Department of Health currently provides voluntary, no-cost home visiting services to families in our community. To qualify for home visiting services, families must be eligible for one or more of the following services:. Medicaid. Social Security Income (SSI) Special Supplemental Nutritional Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
LSU baseball's strength and conditioning coach is returning to an SEC rival
LSU baseball strength and conditioning coach Jeremy McMillan is heading back to Texas A&M, a source confirmed to The Advocate Saturday. McMillan spent this past season as the Tigers' strength and conditioning coach after he was at Texas A&M for the previous 12 seasons. A source indicated that Jordan Pennella,...
LSU Baseball and the Portal: Who Jay Johnson has added (so far)
LSU baseball head coach Jay Johnson and his staff are retooling the roster through the NCAA Transfer Portal, and the Tigers are up to double-digit transfer additions. The NCAA Transfer Portal window is now closed for college baseball programs, but teams are still looking to add the final pieces to rosters ahead of the 2025 season.
Load & Geaux Portable Storage Expands to Zachary, Louisiana
Zachary, LA – July 5, 2024 – Load & Geaux Portable Storage, a leading provider of convenient storage solutions, is excited to announce its expanded service area to include Zachary, Louisiana. With over a decade of experience in the portable storage industry, Load & Geaux is committed to providing residents and businesses in Zachary with flexible, secure, and affordable storage options.
2MAD: Healing Boutique helps foster healing for cancer patients
BATON ROUGE - A gift shop nestled in Baton Rouge General fosters healing for cancer patients by offering products to make recovery more comfortable. The Healing Boutique carries everything from wigs, compressions, prosthetics, hats, scarves, tees, mastectomy bras and inspirational items like books. Money raised helps to make a difference for cancer patient care at Baton Rouge General.
Team USA beach volleyball uniforms for Olympics made by Baton Rouge graphic designer. See the design
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Kenneth Hilliard says he never imagined his work would be shown worldwide. “As they’ve been rolling it out. And I was like, okay, it’s really hitting. It’s really settling in and just seeing everybody’s reaction. It’s, it’s truly incredible.” said Hilliard.
Baton Rouge fire officials share proper firework, smoking disposal tips. Here’s what to know
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — As we begin to enter the peak of summer, safety officials are reminding people about the dangers of flammable products. Firefighters want to keep everyone safe. They say it starts with the proper disposal of smoking materials at home. “Don’t just dump them in...
Sportsline Summer Camp: The Istrouma Indians
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Stop number 18 for Sportsline Summer Camp is in the 70805. The Istrouma Indians had a solid outing in Sid Edwards’ first year at the helm. Six wins including a first-round playoff dub over Northside. But consistency was an issue. Istrouma won their first...
LSU Swimming and Diving 2024-25 Schedule Features Exciting Competitions
LSU swimming and diving team unveiled its 2024-2025 schedule, featuring 3 home meets, 5 away meets, and 2 invitationals, starting with the annual Purple and Gold Intrasquad on Sept. 14. Early highlights include a dual meet with the University of Texas on Oct. 11 and a competition at the Naval Academy on Oct. 18.
Kaplan High senior learns about Louisiana politics at Louisiana Boys State
KAPLAN - Coeyn Wise has always been interested in politics. At the age of 17, Wise had the opportunity to experience the workings of politics in Louisiana. Wise, who is a senior at Kaplan High School, recently attended Boys State in Natchitoches. Boys State teaches young men about Louisiana politics....
LSU women's basketball makes the cut for another top 10 prospect
The LSU women’s basketball team is looking to add to a 2025 recruiting class that already features one top-25 prospect in Bella Hines, and it made the cut for a pair of players in the top 10 this week. ZaKiyah Johnson, a Kentucky shooting guard who ranks as the...
Accused puppy-nappers surrender to Tangipahoa deputies
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office says 31-year-old Sarah Folse and 52-year-old Deanna Witten, both of Amite, turned themselves in Thursday after they allegedly stole three German Shepherd puppies last weekend from a home in the Loranger area.
Former Erath football coach Jacob Byler passes away
Jacob Byler, the most successful head football coach at Erath High School, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 83. Vincent’s Funeral Home in Kaplan is handling the funeral arrangements, which were still pending as of Friday. Coach Byler, who is from Kaplan, served as the EHS football...
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