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Louisiana’s Democratic delegates rally behind Harris after Biden exits race
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks on gun violence during an event at John R. Lewis High School on June 2, 202,3 in Springfield, Virginia. (Alex Wong/Getty Images) With President Joe Biden’s decision to back out of his reelection campaign, attention is turning to whether Democrats who will be delegates at next month’s party nominating convention will back his choice of Vice President Kamala Harris.
‘Captive State: Louisiana and the Making of Mass Incarceration’ now on view at HNOC
Throughout Louisiana’s history, people in power have used systems of enslavement and incarceration to hold others captive for punishment, control and exploitation. After more than six years of research and preparation, the Historic New Orleans Collection will debut a limited-time exhibition titled “Captive State: Louisiana and the Making of Mass Incarceration” that examines the roots of the state’s current distinction as the incarceration capital of the world.
Study Warns: ‘Toxic Compounds’ Found in Sun-Exposed Plastic Bottles
Louisiana folks already have a hard time keeping cool in the summertime, and now we have to worry that our bottled water might be unsafe to drink. We have all forgotten our water bottles in the car on a hot summer day at some point. If you leave them in your car or in the sun long enough, you may have noticed that they have a strange chemical-like aftertaste. Scientists have been warning us that chemicals 'linked to hormonal imbalances' such as BPA can contaminate the liquid inside the bottle.
LSU CB Javien Toviano turns himself in after voyeurism allegation
LSU cornerback Javien Toviano turned himself in to authorities in Baton Rouge, La., on Sunday after an arrest warrant sought him on suspicion of video voyeurism. Per the warrant, Toviano is accused of filming himself having sex with a woman without her consent to be recorded. The woman told police Toviano had recorded them having sex in the past without her consent and she made it clear to him she did not want to be recorded. The woman said a clock with a built-in camera near the bed recorded videos that she later found on Toviano's iPad. Toviano admitted in an interview with detectives that he had used the hidden camera for this purpose. LSU suspended Toviano from all team activities, according to a statement. LSU's preseason camp begins Aug. 1. Toviano was a top-100 recruit in the Class of 2023 and played in 13 games as a freshman, finishing with 33 tackles, one pass breakup and one fumble recovery. --Field Level Media
New hires at Mary Bird Perkins, Kean Miller, LSU Vet school
Dr. Maurice King III has joined the staff of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. King is a radiation oncologist. His father, Dr. Maurice King Jr., is also a radiation oncologist on the staff at Mary Bird Perkins. He earned a bachelor's in chemical engineering, magna cum laude, from Tulane University,...
Top Louisiana cornerback Jaboree Antoine commits to Miami over LSU
Jaboree Antoine has had an interesting recruitment process, to say the least. Antoine committed to LSU on Jan. 27 but changed his decision a few months later. On June 23, he decommitted from LSU and reopened his recruitment. LSU was still in the running but was fighting Miami and Florida State. On Saturday, he committed once again, but it wasn’t to LSU. Antoine announced his commitment to Miami. The four-star cornerback in the 2025 recruiting class is a prized recruit and one of the best players from the boot. It stinks losing him to Miami but his recruitment is not over. He has...
Big Lots in Lafayette is closing
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — A Lafayette discount store will soon be closing its doors. Big Lots, located the corner of Ambassador Caffery Parkway and Johnston Street, is going out of business. It's on a list of 40 stores the national chain said it's shutting down due to declining sales.
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: The 2 Minute Video Every Louisianian Should Watch
The FBI is warning bank customers in Louisiana and nationwide about a trend of crimes referred to as 'jugging'. Groups are camping out at various banks and ATMs, waiting for their ideal victim to target. What is Jugging?. The term 'jugging' is derived from criminals who target people with 'jugs'...
Cam’ron Makes Interesting Pick For Which City Has The Best Lyricists
Cam’ron says Chicago and Louisiana have the best lyricists. Cam’ron says Chicago and Louisiana are the two best cities for lyricism when it comes to hip-hop. He shared his take during the latest episode of It Is What It Is with Mase. In doing so, he showed love to several artists including Lil Wayne, Eminem, and more.
Big week for anglers and hunters; rodeo & DW Expo fill slate
It begins Tuesday with a public meeting focusing on the Atchafalaya Basin, continues Thursday with the opening of the three-day International Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo, and moves into Friday with the first day of the three-day run of the national Delta Waterfowl Expo inside Baton Rouge’s Raising Cane's River Center.
LSU football player charged with video voyeurism
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — An LSU football player was arrested after being accused of video voyeurism. Javien Toviano, 19, of Arlington, Texas, was arrested and booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish prison on charges of video voyeurism. According to an affidavit, on July 8, a deputy with...
Vehicle leaves a hole in Denham Springs mobile home
DENHAM SPRINGS - A Denham Springs mobile home has a large hole in its side after a car came crashing into it Friday night. Homeowner Arthur Harrison was asleep when the car ran from 4-H Club Road into his house, destroying one of his bathrooms. His neighbor Joe Williams was...
Rain Washes Out ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprints At Baton Rouge
Trying to slip one past Mother Nature Saturday night, things didn’t go as planned for the ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprints as rain ended the night before Heat Races were contested at Baton Rouge Raceway. Everyone in attendance received 65 show-up points. The ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprints are...
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