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Upcoming Alzheimer's Services Walk to Remember
Alzheimer's Services is hosting its 30th annual fundraising event, Walk to Remember. The local nonprofit organization serves the Greater Baton Rouge area by providing education and support programs to those affected by Alzheimer’s disease or other memory-related impairment. Walk to Remember aims to bring those impacted by Alzheimer's and...
OxyChem’s Melancon: Leading with hard work and dedication
Chase Melancon was ready to get to work straight from high school. Melancon is the process supervisor overseeing operations and production of the perchloroethylene and ethylene dichloride process unit at the OxyChem Geismar, Louisiana site. He graduated from St. Amant High School in 2005 and started his career in industry...
Baton Rouge Zoo to Reveal Upcoming New Entrance
The Baton Rouge Zoo has a new entrance that will enhance the experience for all visitors. This renovation is part of an effort to modernize the zoo and make it more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. According to the Director of the Baton Rouge Zoo, Jim Fleshman, the new entrance is the “beginning of a reimagined experience for visitors of all ages.” This new entrance upgrade is one of the many parts of the zoo’s master plan, which includes new exhibits, educational programs, and community events. ■ brzoo.org.
McNeese secures first win of the season in home opener against Southern
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) -The McNeese Cowboys came into the day looking to win their first football game in over 650 days and left the day with a 21-7 comeback victory over the Southern Jaguars. McNeese started the game out causing a big turnover on defense as Southern Quarterback Noah...
‘He saved my life’ | Woman recounts accident where boyfriend lifted a truck pinning her body
DENHAM SPRINGS — A woman is glad to be alive after a horrific accident on the morning of Aug. 24, leaving her with nearly 30 broken bones. She is especially grateful for her boyfriend, whose quick thinking and action helped to save her life before emergency responders arrived. Amber...
Charting new frontiers: Women in nontraditional careers focus of Sowela seminar
Citadel Completions Avionics Technician Rachel Fast is looking to be a comforting voice for women entering a nontraditional career. She will represent the aviation maintenance program at a Women in Nontraditional Careers Seminar hosted by Sowela Technical Community College from 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 17 in the Sycamore Student Center at the […]
St. Augustine and Shaw played a jamboree that had several long touchdown plays
St. Augustine senior Liondel Caston, sophomore Ray’Quan Williams and freshman Jaelle Noble each scored a touchdown as the Purple Knights defeated Shaw 20-7 in a jamboree contest Friday at Memtsas Stadium. The three explosive touchdowns each made an impression on first-year head coach Robert Valdez. He referred to Caston...
The End of an Era: Six Flags Theme Park To Be Completely Demolished Next Month, Report Confirms
Six Flags continues to deal with an appalling blow, with a report revealing that one of the company’s theme parks is set to be demolished next month. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation recently made nationwide headlines by becoming North America’s most prominent theme park operator. With an impressive portfolio of 42 locations, including amusement parks and water parks in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has become one of the world’s most significant theme park companies.
The winner of the Mandeville-Franklinton jamboree scored 21 unanswered points to pull away
Mandeville senior Nate Sheppard put on a show during a 35-13 jamboree victory over Franklinton at Sidney Theriot Stadium on Aug. 30. The Duke commit scored three times and rushed for 160 yards on six carries, including TD runs of 73 and 58 yards. His other score came on a blocked punt that he recovered in the end zone midway through the first quarter.
LSU Football Commit Bryce Underwood impresses in his season kickoff
The LSU Tigers third-ranked recruiting class has been helped massively by having the Nation's top quarterback recruit Bryce Underwood committed since January. While Underwood remains the Nation's top overall recruit, there was a ton of discourse this Summer that other quarterbacks deserved the top ranking. This is mostly due to the fact that Underwood isn't as involved with 7 on 7 and Elite 11 like some of the other quarterbacks in the class.
Former Southern Alumni Federation president dies, university says
BATON ROUGE - The national president of the Southern University Alumni Federation from 2010 to 2014 died, according to the university. The university announced the passing of Dennis S. Brown Saturday morning. Brown was raised in Alexandria, LA, and graduated from Southern in 1976.
Mississippi woman arrested after officials find $75,000 worth of marijuana in vehicle on I-55
KENTWOOD - Detectives arrested a Mississippi woman on multiple drug charges after officials found 50 pounds of marijuana in her vehicle on Interstate 55 in the Kentwood area. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said Narcotics Detectives were conducting proactive drug enforcement along I-55 near Kentwood when they saw a vehicle traveling slowly in the left lane holding up traffic.
BRCC cuts ribbon for new on-campus restaurant
BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge Community College hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new on-campus restaurant Tre’s Street Kitchen Friday afternoon. Tre’s Street Kitchen has specialized in on-campus dining for the Greater Baton Rouge and New Orleans areas since 2020. The opening comes just two weeks after the beginning of BRCC’s fall semester.
Photo Gallery: South Lafourche vs Terrebonne
The recent high school jamboree at E.D. White High School saw Terrebonne overpower South Lafourche with a 35-14 victory. Despite constant rain throughout the game, both teams managed to avoid significant turnovers. South Lafourche struggled against Terrebonne's physical defense, while Terrebonne's large offensive line created substantial gaps that led to several big plays. However, Terrebonne's dominance was somewhat overshadowed by a series of penalties that disrupted their control of the game.
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