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LSU won’t alter football pregame tradition for national anthem, despite Gov. Landry’s request
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana Illuminator) – Despite Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry’s request that universities strip scholarships from college athletes who are not present during the national anthem, LSU will not be changing its football pregame tradition. “There will not be any changes to our pre-game football processes this...
Lawsuit seeks to stop federal rule on oil, gas exploration
(The Center Square) – A lawsuit is challenging a federal rule that three states and trade organizations say could hamper oil and gas exploration and production for small, independent operators on the outer continental shelf. The rule could result in billions in compliance costs for the operators, according to the plaintiffs. The lawsuit also says the rule will destroy 36,000 jobs, take away $10 billion in gross domestic product and...
FIRST ALERT: Scattered storms will bring a heavy rain threat
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The stormy pattern is here to stay through the holiday weekend. Scattered storms will engulf Southeast Louisiana and coastal Mississippi through the day. Heavy tropical downpours will be likely. The rain will begin to lighten up by late afternoon through the early evening. While everyone will...
Glen Oaks residents concerned over juvenile crime in their neighborhood
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Councilman Darryl Hurst says he is fed up with the crime in the Greendale and Glen Oaks neighborhood after he caught someone breaking into his car on Thursday morning. The East Baton Rouge sheriff’s office says they did arrest a juvenile for attempted vehicle burglary. Hurst says there’s a bigger problem here.
Tunnel Vision: Previewing the No. 23 USC Trojans and the No. 13 LSU Tigers in Las Vegas
On this latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham, Jack Smith and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are finally back in studio to give a detailed preview of USC's first game of the 2024 college football season, a neutral site matchup against the No. 13 LSU Tigers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
McNeese Cowboys Prepare for Home Opener vs. Southern, and Southern’s Band The Human Jukebox
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Teams across the nation use pumped in crowd noise, opposing marching band audio, chants, and much more during practice to prepare for road games, but rarely do you see that when preparing for a home game, unless you’re playing a team like Southern who has their ‘Human Jukebox’ behind them.
USC-LSU matchup hinges on one key unknown
All the smoke about unknowns leading into USC's matchup against LSU Sunday (4:30 p.m. PDT; ABC) is ultimately just that. Certainly this is not the standard prep for either the No. 23 Trojans or the No. 13 Tigers given neither has played a game in 2024 and both programs underwent significant changes this offseason. Both teams watched tenured backups step up and replace Heisman Trophy winners in a bowl game victory last December. Both teams revamped their defensive staffs in response to the largely unwatchable products they put on the field in 2023. There's also the inevitable roster fluctuation from the transfer portal and the NFL Draft.
Ari Lennox Admits She's In Financial Trouble And Is Willing To Do "Strange Things" To Get Out Of Debt
Ari Lennox is working to pay off the IRS. Ari Lennox revealed to her fans during a recent discussion on Instagram Live that she's dealing with financial woes and is in serious debt to the IRS. In doing so, she joked about having to do "strange things" in order to pay off all of the bills. “I’m just gonna tell y’all my business,” she began. “I need to pay this IRS. The strange things I’m finna do for change, just so i can just break even. I’m gonna crazy and then we start anew.” From there, she said the goal is to eventually retire after paying off her debts and beginning to save money.
SU Give Day aims to raise $20M for Southern University System campuses
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - It’s Give Day for Southern University!. The HBCU is raising funds for the Annual Million Dollar March Campaign. This year’s goal is to raise $20 million. From 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, there will be a Facebook live event...
Parent arrested for allegedly assaulting high school teacher
BATON ROUGE — An Istrouma High School parent was arrested for allegedly assaulting her son’s teacher on Tuesday. Baton Rouge Police arrested Roshanda Williams, 45, on Thursday for assault on a school teacher by a non-student. The arrest happened after Williams went to the school on August 27 in regards to her son receiving a write up in class. In a parent-teacher conference about the situation in question, Williams became belligerent and began cursing and acting aggressively toward the teacher, according to BRPD.
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office searching for missing man
TANGIPAHOA PARISH, La. — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance finding a missing man. Rodney Owens, 70, was last seen by his family on Friday, Aug. 16. He left his home on North Baptist Road in Hammond. He was driving a white...
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