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Mavericks Start Season with Third Straight Sweep—First Time Since 1988
LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA - The UT Arlington volleyball team defeated the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in a 3-0 sweep (25-23) (25-17) (25-18) in the final match of the Sawyer Camillo Memorial Classic this Sunday. The win marked the squad's third-consecutive sweep to start the season. The last time the Mavericks opened the season with three-consecutive sweeps was in 1988, when the Mavs went on to sweep Prairie View A&M, Florida State and Penn State. Additionally, the Mavs swept Florida and Baylor to start the season with five sweeps.
Volunteer opportunities in Baton Rouge, Acadiana, New Orleans and Shreveport/Bossier
Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities across south Louisiana and the Shreveport/Bossier City area. If your organization has specific volunteer opportunities, email us at lainspired@theadvocate.com with details on the volunteer opportunity, organization and the contact/registration information volunteers would need. Acadiana: Focus Clubhouse, Inc., 1609 Johnston St., Lafayette, offers people living with...
The New Orleans Saints Will Trade Alvin Kamara to the Minnesota Vikings
Why the New Orleans Saints Will Trade Alvin Kamara to the Minnesota Vikings: A Win-Win for Both Teams. Let me start this piece first saying this is a PREDICTION not a REPORT!. Now that’s out the way, I see Alvin Kamara being in a different uniform for the 2025 NFL Season in 8/10 scenarios, now let’s narrow down the teams: Cleveland Browns, Washington Commanders, Arizona Cardinals, Dallas Cowboys, and the Minnesota Vikings are the 5 teams that are on the up that would provide Alvin with a better chance at winning a Super Bowl as well as better overall situations. Lets discuss why the Vikings make so much sense.
Multiple fights break out overnight during sold-out event at River Center
BATON ROUGE —- Multiple fights broke out at the Baton Rouge River Center in downtown during a sold out event Friday night into Saturday morning. Baton Rouge Police officers responded to the first call around 12:50 a.m. on Aug. 31, 2024 for fights at the River Center. Paramedics also responded to the scene to treat injured attendees and transport some to an area hospital. Calls for help at the River Center lasted till at least 1:30 a.m., according to sources.
Louisiana football vs Grambling State: Here's the final score and highlights from Week 1
The countless hours of preparation and practice were tested Saturday as Louisiana football kicked off the 2024 season against Grambling State. The Ragin’ Cajuns were in the comforts of Cajun Field to open up this season with the annual Herbert Heymann Football Classic against a semi-familiar foe. They faced the Tigers once before and will look for new stars to shine to bring another victory home. ...
A program in LA sends unarmed civilians to answer 911 calls involving unhoused people
Since George Floyd's murder four years ago, more than 100 programs have been created in the U.S. to send unarmed civilians in response to some 911 calls rather than police. In Los Angeles, the city sends civilians only if the call involves someone who is unhoused. NPR's Kelly McEvers reports on what that can and can't do for the city's housing crisis.
Powerball Winner: Louisiana Lottery Confirms Saturday’s Win
Our sources at the Louisiana Lottery offices in Baton Rouge have bestowed some very good news for lottery players in Louisiana. Saturday night's drawings were very lucrative for players who participated in the multi-state Powerball game and the in-state game Easy 5. Much of the weekend's lottery attention was focused...
Episcopal, Ascension Catholic Impress in Battle on the Ridge Jamboree Doubleheader
It was a great football appetizer before the full course meal begins next week as high school football jamborees kickoff across the state of Louisiana, and Thursday night’s action featured an exciting doubleheader at Memorial Field. First, the Episcopal Knights took on the Pearl River Rebels while the Ascension Catholic Bulldogs took on the St. Michael Warriors.
Labor Day weekend brings disruptive afternoon storms
NORTH TEXAS — Weather alerts are in place through Labor Day due to disruptive afternoon and evening showers and storms.While no day is expected to be a complete washout, staying weather-aware is necessary if you have outdoor plans. If a storm approaches, you might need to take shelter indoors until it passes.View live radar here.Severe weather is not expected, but isolated strong storms are possible.Despite the chance of rain, there will be plenty of sunshine for a chance to hang out at the pool or local lakes. Temperatures are expected to peak near 90°F Saturday afternoon, but high humidity levels will...
DEQ is asking for your help finding solutions to tire waste
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Around 4.6 million tires are thrown out each year according to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. The agency said lots of those are dumped illegally in ditches or on the side of the road. “You go to bed at night nothings there, when you...
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