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St. John the Baptist Parish sheriff arrests 4 people, searching for one for burglary in LaPlace
The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office has arrested four people and is searching for one in connection with a burglary in LaPlace. Sheriff deputies say they were called to a home in the 3000 block of Yorktown Drive around 11:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 19. A husband and...
LSU's Chris Hilton Jr. remains questionable, Miles Frazier cleared vs. USC
As LSU prepares to begin the 2024 season in Las Vegas against USC on Sunday night, it’s dealing with a couple of injuries to starters. During his initial injury report on Monday, coach Brian Kelly listed receiver Chris Hilton Jr. as questionable with a bone bruise while guard Miles Frazier was listed as probable.
College apparel stores get ready for busy Southern University, LSU, Grambling State football seasons
BATON ROUGE — College football season officially kicks this weekend. LSU and Southern are both opening their seasons with away games. However, the games are still having a big impact on businesses right at home. The Anthony Lawrence Collection store on Bluebonnet says football season is one of their busiest times of the year.
Baton Rouge Police Department investigating deadly interstate shooting
BATON ROUGE, La. — A woman was killed in Baton Rouge Thursday evening after a shooting on the interstate. According to an NBC affiliate in Baton Rouge, BRProud, Trene Walls, 39, was driving northbound on Interstate 110 around 6:30 p.m. when a car pulled up next to her and fired shots.
Greg McElroy picks LSU to win season-opener against USC on Sunday
This Sunday, the LSU Tigers will be taking on the USC Trojans in what should be one of the best games of the Week 1 slate. The only game I can think of that can match up with the hype around this game is Georgia vs. Clemson. When it comes...
Today is Southern University's Give Day! Find out how you can help Southern reach its $20 million goal
BATON ROUGE — Friday is Southern University's Giving Day. Southern is asking alumni to give back to their alma mater and others to support one of the biggest names in the capital city, hoping to raise $20 million for its campuses. Give Day is an all-day virtual event streamed...
Southern University raising funds all day on Facebook Live campaign
BATON ROUGE — Southern University is hosting a virtual Facebook live event on Aug. 30 for most of the day to raise funds for Southern’s Give Day. The school plans to be live on their social media site from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Panel discussions, presentations, and...
What Happened In Vegas To LSU Baseball Team In ’91 Stayed In Vegas Mostly … Until Now
The football team will not be the first major LSU athletic program hitting Las Vegas this weekend. The No. 13 Tigers play No. 23 USC Sunday at Allegiant Stadium in the season opener for both teams (6:30 p.m. central, ABC). Well, the baseball team of legendary coach and frequent slots player Skip Bertman did Vegas early in the program’s first national championship season in 1991 to play UNVL in a three-game series.
Candlelight vigil set for Intl. Overdose Awareness Day at Louisiana State Capitol
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The public is invited to attend a candlelight vigil in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday, Aug. 31 in Baton Rouge. The vigil is being organized by Monica Gill, whose son, Blair, died of opioid addiction in 2019 at the age of 37. Every year since Blair’s death, Monica has made it her mission to raise awareness in his memory.
Morning Pep Rally visits Miller County High School
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Miller County brought out all the bells and whistles for this week’s Morning Pep Rally. Students, fans, the band and more all crowded the stands of McNeese Stadium to get rowdy ahead of Friday’s game against the Clinch County Panthers. This is the 24th...
LSU sports doctor says 'laughter is medicine' when treating mental health for patients
When it comes to the impact of a student athlete's health impact on his or her performance, most people’s thoughts immediately go to physical health. A torn MCL that keeps a football player off the field. A sprained ankle that prevents a basketball player from getting back on the court. A shoulder injury that prevents a season of tennis. But athletes’ mental health also plays a significant role in their ability to perform at their highest level.
LSU brings huge LED display upgrades to Tiger Stadium
LSU turned to Daktronics of Brookings, South Dakota, to bring new light to Tiger Stadium in 2024 with 16 LED displays totaling 19 million pixels and nearly 21,000 square feet. The main end zone video display will measure more than 5,600 square feet with 5.1 million pixels of its own.
Louisiana State University student awarded police scholarship
Ms. Haley Stewart has been awarded the Edward J. Kiernan Memorial Scholarship by the International Union of Police Associations for the third year in a row. Stewart is the daughter of Mr. Chris Stewart, a member of I.U.P.A. Local Louisiana Law Enforcement Association, Local #83. Ms. Stewart is attending Louisiana State University where she is pursuing the study of law.
A video update on the University Lakes Project
It has been two years since construction began on the University Lakes Restoration Project. Although it may not seem like it to some, progress is being made. Phase 1 of the three-phase project is wrapping up as Phase 2 begins. 225 recently took a deep dive into where the project...
Corey Wilson Addresses Concerns at BREC
Corey Wilson, the Superintendent of BREC (Baton Rouge Recreation and Park Commission), addressed the controversy surrounding a former employee. The discussion aimed to clarify the situation and provide transparency to the public. Wilson began by acknowledging the concerns raised by the community and emphasized BREC’s commitment to maintaining a positive...
Investigation underway after man shot on I-12 overnight
HAMMOND — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred overnight on I-12 between Hammond and Albany. According to detectives, a man was shot around 4 a.m. while driving westbound on I-12 between the Pumpkin Center exit and the DPS Weight Station. He was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and has since been released from the hospital.
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