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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...
Governor Landry Announces New Appointment to the LSU Board of Supervisors
Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced the appointment of Blaise Zuschlag to the LSU Board of Supervisors. Blaise will finish the remainder of his father’s term, Richard Zuschlag, who passed away in June. “Richard Zuschlag lived a life dedicated to serving his state. From starting Acadian Companies to his many...
Dr. Wyche T. Coleman appointed as deputy surgeon general of Louisiana
SHREVEPORT, La. - Louisiana has a new deputy surgeon general. Dr. Wyche T. Coleman III is an ophthamologist and cataract surgeon with Willis Knighton Eye Institute. Coleman grew up in Louisiana. He studied at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport. Coleman completed his medical education and ophthalmology residency there. His clinical expertise includes advanced cataract surgery, LASIK, PRK, and the management of chronic eye conditions.
House Speaker Mike Johnson shares re-election plans for Ouachita Parish during visit
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) stopped by the University of Louisiana at Monroe's Clark Williams Technology Success Center during a visit to Monroe on Thursday, sharing his vision for the state if re-elected to represent Louisiana's 4th congressional district in Washington, D.C. Johnson, who is the first Speaker...
Lafourche schools get quality work during Jamboree Week
The dress rehearsals are now done. Now, the games start to count for our local high school football teams. Lafourche Parish high school football teams competed in jamborees on Friday with the parish schools going 3-1 on the night. But the slate is now wiped clean with the exhibition season...
Bulldogs Claim Season Opener over Colonels
Louisiana Tech secured a 25-17 victory over Nicholls in their season opener at Joe Aillet Stadium, despite challenges including an injury to starting quarterback Jack Turner and five turnovers. The Bulldogs’ defense, led by new coordinator Jeremiah Johnson, limited Nicholls to only 200 total yards. LA Tech scored first with a safety and later regained momentum after trailing with a touchdown catch from Solo Lewis. Blake Baker stepped in as quarterback and contributed to the win with a touchdown pass and solid performance. The Bulldogs have now won 13 of their last 14 season openers at home.
Lady Hornets Earn Sweep Over Nicholls
MONTGOMERY, Ala. --The Alabama State volleyball team got the job done in three sets (25-23, 25-17, 25-15) to take down the Nicholls Lady Colonels Saturday at home at the Acadome. The non-conference victory improved Alabama State's overall record to 3-0 on the season. The Lady Hornets were led by a...
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