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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...
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.
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...
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.
Saints predicted to sign top remaining free agent WR amid depth questions
Many believe the New Orleans Saints are positioned to take a step back offensively. Even if Derek Carr and Alvin Kamara provide the bulk of the juice on that side of the field, New Orleans still needs to overcome a fairly poor wide receiving corps. The Saints are currently poised...
Facing silence from Jeff Landry, New Orleans levee officials decide to stay the course
Gov. Jeff Landry's refusal to approve a key appointment to a New Orleans area levee board has sparked concern that reforms put in place after Hurricane Katrina were being eroded. Officials behind the nominating process decided Thursday to stay the course, hoping those concerns do not come to pass. The...
LSU Football Fans Can Get Tickets To First 2024 Home Game Dirt Cheap
The college football season begins this Saturday, August 24th with what is called week zero. There are a few games on tap this Saturday including #10 Florida State taking on Georgia Tech in Ireland. Another game that should grab your attention if you are from Louisiana is the McNeese Cowboys...
PREVIEW 2024: Eagles hope to reap dividends from strong work ethic
St. John does not have a wealth of upperclassmen on its 2024 football roster, but the Eagles possess the tools to be competitive this season, head coach Bryan Troxclair said. He begins his second year at the helm of the program after leading the team to a 5-6 season that ended with a first-round playoff loss at Hanson Memorial.
Scott Rabalais: Risking ridicule, I predict LSU's game-by-game football record in 2024
When you’re a sports columnist, you’ve got to put your words out there and suffer the slings and arrows of justly deserved ridicule if what you write turns out completely wrong. This is one of those times. Picking LSU football’s wins and losses for an upcoming season is...
Jefferson Highway Historic Convoy to make stop in Mansfield
The Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA) Historic Convoy Across the Jefferson Highway – from Pine to Palm has announced its next transcontinental convoy will take place October 1-31, 2024. The convoy stop overnight in Mansfield on Oct. 23. The convoy retraces the historic 1918 Jefferson Highway route from the...
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...
2024 Southeastern Football Position Preview: Quarterbacks
HAMMOND, La. – The Southeastern Louisiana University football team’s preseason practice has seen a three-way battle at the quarterback position. Veteran Eli Sawyer, along with newcomers Tanner Murray and Damon Stewart have all been vying to be the leader of the Southeastern offense when the season kicks off.
SLU Faces South Alabama at Home
HAMMOND, La. – The Southeastern Louisiana University women's soccer team will return to the field Sunday afternoon to face South Alabama at 1 p.m. for its last non conference match at Strawberry Stadium. The match between Southeastern (0-0-1) and South Alabama (1-1) will be televised on ESPN+. Live stats...
Hammond student faints at school as building deals with A/C issues, district officials say the A/C is fixed
HAMMOND, La. — A Hammond mother is calling out the Tangipahoa Parish School District after her young child fainted in a school's hallway. Vasha Wilson and other parents of students at Hammond Eastside said the school has been unbearable for their kids and described how hot and sweaty the kids look leaving the building.
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