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Lowe’s Foundation awards nearly $8 million for skills training
The Lowe's Foundation has announced nearly $8 million in grants to community and technical colleges across the United States in support of skilled trades workforce development initiatives. The grants are part of the foundation’s Gable Grants program, a five-year, $50 million commitment to prepare 50,000 people for careers in fields...
Baton Rouge artist with local roots wins festival poster competition
Genevieve Breckoff is the winner of the 2024 Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival poster and pin contest. Breckoff said she wanted her design to be fun. The acrylic work is a shoutout to the festival's origins with three big shrimp wearing hard hats with oil well logos. Breckoff, who also won the 2021 contest before COVID forced the festival's cancellation, is the daughter of Jennifer Lodrigue, a Patterson native. The poster was unveiled at Thursday's Bayou BBQ Bash kickoff at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites.
WBRSO: Two arrested in Port Allen shooting that left 1 hurt
WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La. (BPROUD) — The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested two suspects in connection to a shooting in Port Allen on Tuesday, July 23. WBRSO said deputies responded around 7 p.m. Tuesday to a “shooting investigation in the Rebelle Area of Port Allen.” When they arrived at the scene, deputies found someone who had sustained a gunshot wound that was non-life-threatening, according to WBRSO.
LSU commits making social media pitches for uncommitted prospects
LSU is already in the process of its final summer weekend of recruiting, with several prospects in the 2025, 2026 and even 2027 classes set to pop in for the Bayou Splash. Over the coming weeks, more commitment decisions will come to light but the purple and gold are firmly in the mix for all of the ones that will be in town.
7 arrested, charged in narcotics investigation in Thibodaux
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office announced this week that 7 people have been arrested and charged after narcotics agents found drugs at 2 separate Thibodaux residents. All of the suspects face drug-related charges in the incidents. Sheriff Craig Webre said that Narcotics Agents recently began investigating illegal narcotics activity on...
17-year-old taken into custody after alleged home invasion, aggravated assault; previously fled courthouse
BATON ROUGE - An officer arrested a suspect wanted for multiple charges including home invasion and aggravated assault. Officials were searching for Kendrick Miller, 17, Wednesday afternoon after he reportedly forced his way into a home on Maximillian Street, battered the homeowner, armed himself with a weapon and fled in an unknown direction.
Southern football has landed a spot in one HBCU preseason poll for 2024
Southern University gained a No. 10 ranking in the 2024 BOXTOROW HBCU coaches football poll released on Thursday. The Jaguars went 6-5 last year and finished No. 9 in the poll and will be under the leadership of first-year head coach Terrence Graves in 2024. Reigning Black College national champion...
Baton Rouge rapper Boosie indicted again on gun charges; he says he's on vacation
Baton Rouge rapper Torence "Boosie" Hatch has been indicted again on gun charges, court records show. Earlier this month, a judge dismissed a gun charge against Hatch, who previously performed under the names "Lil Boosie" and "Boosie Badazz." Hatch was charged in San Diego with being a felon in possession...
Lafayette SWAT officer killed in Jeanerette standoff identified
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — We've now learned the identity of the Lafayette police officer killed in the line of duty. He's Cpl. Segus Jolivette and he leaves behind a wife and children. JEANERETTE, La. (KADN) — An hours-long hostage situation in Jeanerette has ended with one Lafayette police officer...
Victim of contractor theft speaks out
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A Southwest Louisiana contractor is being accused of theft after allegedly refusing to finish a project for a client. Derek Bellard, who also serves as a pastor in Lake Charles, was arrested July 8. Now, one of his alleged victims is speaking out. “To know...
Nick Saban Calls Former LSU Football Star, Lafayette Native a ‘F-ing Problem’
In a recent episode of HBO's "Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants," legendary Alabama head coach Nick Saban had high praise for Malik Nabers, a former LSU standout and Lafayette native. Saban's glowing endorsement came during a conversation with Giants head coach Brian Daboll, where he described Nabers as a "f---ing problem" on the field.
LSU football recruiting named a finalist for Florida-based blue chip WR
Continuing its productive summer of recruiting, LSU football was recently named as one of six remaining contenders in the recruitment of Florida-based blue chip wide receiver Nae’shaun Montgomery. LSU football recruiting named one of six remaining contenders for Florida-based blue chip wide receiver Nae’shaun Montgomery. With two wide...
Joe Burrow reveals reason he changed his hairstyle
When Cincinnati Bengals players arrived for training camp this week, everyone was stunned to see Joe Burrow. The former LSU star quarterback showed up with a completely different hairstyle, opting for a bleached buzz-cut look. The new style certainly caught the attention of NFL fans and even prompted a response from WWE star Cody Rhodes, who many compared to Burrow. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, he revealed the simple reason for making the change. “I got bored,” Burrow said. “That’s about it.” Burrow also added that it was part of a bet with defensive tackle BJ Hill, who promised he would follow suit...
Fed up with pile-driving for big Bayou Lafourche project, Donaldsonville property owners sue
In December, Donaldsonville residents complained of “extremely loud” noise and alleged damage to historic buildings amid pile-driving for a Bayou Lafourche project that aims to revitalize the water supply. In January, city officials discussed suing to halt the construction. Now, property owners have taken legal action. As of...
Louisiana: If You See This Device, You’re Being Recorded
Have You Ever Wanted to Secretly Record a Conversation?. There have been times when I wish I could have recorded someone and played it back to see if I actually heard what I thought I heard. Do you know how many arguments I could have won in my past relationship?
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