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Louisiana Woman Turned Away from Local Steakhouse Over ‘Inappropriate Attire’
Y'Mine McClanahan was asked to leave Stab's Prime Steak and Seafood last week due to what the restaurant deemed "inappropriate attire." The incident has sparked a heated debate on social media and attracted significant public attention including a feature on Inside Edition. McClanahan visited Stab's for lunch with a friend,...
It's decision day for one LSU Football target while LSU will continue its visits
This weekend was filled with recruiting visits for the Bayou Splash recruiting event and the visits will continue through the week up until August 1st when the recruiting dead period will begin running through the end of August. The LSU Tigers left the weekend landing one commitment from three-star in-state recruit Jalan Chapman who joins the Tigers 2026 recruiting class.
Rebirth Brass Band Brings New Orleans Spirit to the Beachland
There’s nothing quite like New Orleans brass band music. It’s a distinctive genre that radiates a sense of place and that place’s musical, social and cultural roots. New Orleans youngsters coming up in today’s music scene can’t help being influenced by it. I’ll never forget coming down the escalator to the ground transportation area at Armstrong Airport the year after Katrina to find the Algiers Brass Band playing “Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans?,” the1947 tune first performed by Billie Holiday and the airport’s namesake Louis Armstrong. There wasn’t a dry eye in the crowd.
Victim named in fatal shooting on North Harrell's Ferry, Baton Rouge police say
A man fatally shot shortly before midnight Sunday on North Harrell's Ferry Road has been identified by Baton Rouge police as 57-year-old Ronnie Shief. Shief was shot as he sat in a vehicle in a parking lot in the 11500 block of North Harrell's Ferry Road, police said. Another person...
Former LSU baseball stars Paul Skenes, Alex Bregman to face off for the first time in MLB
Paul Skenes has had a meteoric rise since he was called up to the big leagues in May, and he’s already one of the top pitchers in baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Now, he’s set to face off against another former top-five pick out of LSU as he will start against Alex Bregman and the Houston Astros on Monday night in what should be an electric matchup.
Former Louisiana Ragin’ Cajun Coach on ‘Short List’ in Las Vegas
There is never a time in Louisiana when it's not football season. In Baton Rouge, the LSU Fighting Tigers are just about to open up their fall camp. The same thing holds true in Lafayette where Louisiana's Ragin Cajuns will be strapping on the pads to face in-state opponent and HBCU icon Grambling when the season opens for both schools on August 31st.
LSU's Mikaylah Williams, Team USA punch ticket to FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup
While 31 former and current LSU athletes are in Paris competing in the Olympics, Tigers women’s basketball star Mikaylah Williams is representing the United States elsewhere. On Sunday, Williams helped lead Team USA to a victory in the Nations League Americas, scoring eight points in the first game of...
Unlikely rebuilding West team could be surprise suitor for Brandon Ingram
An unlikely Western Conference rebuilding team could emerge as a potential suitor for Brandon Ingram as the New Orleans Pelicans continue to look for trade partners. One of the bigger storylines heading into the NBA offseason revolved around the possibility that the Utah Jazz, equipped with plenty of firepower in the way of draft capital, could make a bold move for a strong supporting player to place next to Lauri Markkanen. Even though that hasn't happened so far this summer, it may not be a forgotten idea just yet.
GoFundMe made for family of Southern University student found dead in Mississippi
ST. FRANCISVILLE, La. (BRPROUD) — A GoFundMe was created for the family of a Southern University student whose body was found in Mississippi. Steven Harris was reported missing on Wednesday, July 17, according to the West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said his body was found with multiple gunshot wounds. Three people were arrested in connection with his shooting death. One of the suspects in his shooting death was extradited to Mississippi.
Paul Finebaum Names SEC Sleeper Team On The Verge Of Something 'Really Good'
With the expansion of the College Football Playoff, it will be interesting to see which teams that have been on the verge of making the playoff in the past will finally get over that hump. This expansion should attract more attention to various teams and conferences and help to discover potential ...
NFL Quarterback’s Rare Cancer Diagnosis Sparks Massive Support From Fans
NFL fans are all praying for Jake Haener after the breaking news that he has a rare cancer diagnosis this week. The Saints have a competitive battle for the backup quarterback position behind their veteran starter, Derek Carr. This offseason, the Saints signed former Chicago Bears quarterback Nathan Peterman. They drafted Spencer Rattler in the fifth round of April’s draft. Rattler had a strong spring, and there’s a chance he could move into the QB2 job at the completion of training camp.
LSU football trending to flip linebacker recruit from SEC foe
The LSU football recruiting staff has put in some impressive work this summer, most recently offering current South Carolina class of 2025 linebacker commitment Jaiden Braker; maybe even flipping momentum away from their SEC foe in the process. LSU football recruiting favored to flip class of 2025 linebacker from SEC...
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