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Boogie Down the Bayou – A fundraiser to support veterans, fallen first responders
DENHAM SPRINGS – On Sunday, July 21st, the Louisiana VFW District 8 is hosting a heartfelt fundraiser for the Tunnels to Towers Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting America’s heroes. The event, aptly named “Boogie Down the Bayou,” will take place from 11 AM to 7 PM.
LSU Captures Eight Individual Honors on the LSWA All-Louisiana Track & Field Team
BATON ROUGE – Seven LSU athletes earned top honors in the 2024 Louisiana Sports Writers Association’s All-Louisiana Track and Field team announced this weekend. A panel of track media/communications members nominated and selected the award winners for both men and women. A list was also compiled with the aide of the Track & Field Results Reporting System of the athletes that are honored All-Louisiana best times.
Albany High's culinary program receives $5,000 Rachael Ray Foundation ProStart Grow Grant
Albany High School's culinary students will have a new hydronics garden system, chef coats, knife sets, sous vide cookers, blenders and utensil sets thanks to a $5,000 grant from the Rachael Ray Foundation and National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Albany High is one of 40 high schools nationwide selected for...
Miami’s path to top-5 recruiting class update with 5-star DJ Pickett committed to LSU and Antoine on board with Hurricanes
Miami's path to a top-five class looks different after last week's events. The post Miami’s path to top-5 recruiting class update with 5-star DJ Pickett committed to LSU and Antoine on board with Hurricanes appeared first on On3.
Icelandic goalkeeper added to LSU Soccer 2024 roster
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The LSU Soccer team added a new goalkeeper to the 2024 roster. Head Coach Sian Hudson announced Auður Scheving will be added to the roster for the 2024 season. Scheving is from Iceland, where she played for Stjarnan FC and the Icelandic National Team.
CONSUMER REPORTS: Best cars for teens
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - For teenagers, the combination of inexperience and lack of driving judgment makes driving especially risky. Car crashes remain the leading cause of death for teens, so choosing a car for your teen driver is no simple task. Luckily two safety groups have come together with a list of used cars that are safe, reliable, and ideal for your young driver.
Way-too-early 2025 LSU baseball lineup, starting rotation and bullpen projections
With the 2024 MLB draft in the rearview mirror, LSU baseball's roster is on the precipice of being set for the 2025 season. The Tigers had nine players drafted, not including four high school signees and one incoming transfer in Indiana State right-handed pitcher Luke Hayden. But this year's draft...
Residents, political analyst weigh in on President Biden's election dropout
BATON ROUGE - Two Baton Rouge residents said they are relieved that President Joe Biden is ending his campaign for re-election and supporting Vice President Kamala Harris. "I've been talking to a lot of friends and family. They said that they're not voting at all if Biden is on the ticket. Now I think this gives Democrats the opportunity to get out and vote," Tyler Legendre said.
Sports2-A-Days: Madison Prep Chargers
Baton Rouge - After finishing the 2023 season at 8-4, the Madison Prep Chargers are looking to build off of that and reach new heights in 2024. Landry Williams returns for his sixth year as Madison Prep's head coach and he says that many players return on offense. The Chargers...
Raising Cane's Donation Day to benefit WBRZ's Stuff the Bus campaign
BATON ROUGE - On Monday, July 22, Raising Cane's will host a special Donation Day to benefit WBRZ's Stuff the Bus campaign. In a generous show of support for local education, Raising Cane's will donate 15% of all proceeds from orders in the Baton Rouge area to the Stuff the Bus initiative.
'I had no idea': Officials respond to and address conditions at Himbola Manor apartments
For residents of Lafayette's Himbola Manor, the sky is quite literally falling. The apartment complex's residents described during a Thursday town hall meeting conditions that ranged from mold and pest infestations to broken appliances, backed up plumbing and no gas to fuel their stovetops. Resident after resident described how the ceilings have come crashing down in their units.
NFL player Malcolm Roach hosts 'Kicks 4 Kids,' gives Baton Rouge children new shoes
BATON ROUGE - Denver Broncos defensive tackle and Baton Rouge native Malcolm Roach held his annual 'Kicks 4 Kids' giveaway Sunday, giving 75 children a new pair of sneakers for the upcoming school year. It’s the fifth year he’s been able to host this event. "Doing it in...
Volunteer opportunities for Acadiana, Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport/Bossier
Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities across south Louisiana and the Shreveport/Bossier City area. If your organization has specific volunteer opportunities, email us at lainspired@theadvocate.com with details on the volunteer opportunity, organization and the contact/registration information volunteers would need. Acadiana: Lafayette Parish Foster Grandparent Program, 160 Industrial Parkway, Lafayette, offers seniors...
DJ Pickett and Derek Meadows commitments put LSU back in race for top 2025 recruiting class
LSU might not have the No. 1 recruiting class in the country, but when it comes to quality over quantity, the Tigers are in pole position. According to On3, LSU leads the country in average recruit rating. The average LSU commit is rated 92.63, just ahead of Oregon at 92.35. Alabama, whose class ranks No. 1 overall, is fourth with an average rating of 91.78. LSU’s figure was boosted by the recent commitments of cornerback DJ Pickett and wide receiver Derek Meadows. Both sit top 50 overall, with Pickett being the top-ranked player at his position. Per the On3 Industry Rankings, LSU’s class...
Top LSU pitcher signee officially inks professional deal with the Braves
One of LSU’s top signees in the 2024 baseball recruiting class won’t be making his way to Baton Rouge after he was drafted in the first round of the 2024 MLB draft. Cam Caminiti had an incredible year for Saguaro High School as a Senior. He went 9-0 with a 0.93 ERA on the season, striking out 119 batters in 52 2/3 innings. At the plate, he hit .493. He helped lead his high school to its first state championship in 13 years. The 2021 World Series Champion Atlanta Braves drafted him with the 24th pick in the first round...
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