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Women’s Tennis Named an ITA All-Academic Team; Five Tigers Named Scholar Athletes
BATON ROUGE, La. – The LSU women’s tennis team received team and individual honors on Monday as the Intercollegiate Tennis Association announced the 2024 Division I Women’s ITA Scholar-Athletes and All-Academic Teams. The team was named an ITA All-Academic Team while five Tigers were named ITA Scholar Athletes.
Baton Rouge to spend $1 million on non-congregate homeless shelter
(The Center Square) The city of Baton Rouge is looking to spend $1 million on a non-congregate homeless shelter. The project will also include $5 million from the Louisiana Housing Corporation. According to the July 24 public meeting agenda, the city is asking the mayor to approve a contract between...
Here’s how LSU commit Devin Harper’s adjustment to Calvary Baptist is working out
People notice when Devin Harper makes a move — any move. When you’re 6-foot-5 and 305 pounds, and you’re a national Top 5 recruit, that happens. That’s why when Harper decided to transfer from LHSAA Class 5A Captain Shreve to Class 2A Calvary Baptist a few months ago, it was a big deal. While the Gators still have plenty of talent, they might have had the best offensive line in the state with Harper paired with the also highly recruited Lionel Prudhomme Jr.
Baton Rouge police officer, two others hurt in wreck on Airline Highway
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – An officer with the Baton Rouge Police Department and two other people were hurt in a wreck shortly after midnight the morning of Monday, July 22. BRPD said, “The officer was responding to a call when he was involved in the accident.”. He...
2une In Previews: Project E - Etiquette Program
BATON ROUGE - A local church is hosting an etiquette program for tweens and teens this Friday. The Cavalry Evangelical Outreach is hosting a community event it's calling "Project E," a workshop designed to teach children etiquette and life skills. The workshop will be held on Friday, July 26 from...
See photos: $1.7M home with koi pond, home theater in Bocage Lake for sale
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A luxurious home in Baton Rouge is listed for sale at a price tag of $1.7 million. This beautiful five-bedroom, six-bathroom home at 2611 Cedar Lodge Drive is in a gated community in the Bocage Lake subdivision. According to the Zillow listing, the two-story...
This Week in BR: outdoor yoga, Bridgerton Night, (Neighbor) Hood Fest
Pelican to Mars is offering a free outdoor yoga class every Monday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. This pet-friendly bar encourages you to bring your furry friends with you. There will be a food menu with vegan options available. Wednesday, July 24. Art at Lunch | LSU Museum of...
Two people taken to hospital after reported hit and run early Monday morning
BATON ROUGE - Two people were taken to the hospital, one in serious condition, after a reported hit and run early Monday morning. Officials said the crash happened shortly before 4 a.m. in the 6300 block of Airline Highway, between Hanks Drive and Greenwell Street. One of the victims was...
LSU Football set to host visitors this weekend in yearly Bayou Splash event
The recruiting dead period officially ends this week on July 25th after beginning last month on June 25th. College Football teams across the country will host one final massive weekend of recruits prior to the start of Fall camps the following week. The LSU Football team is set to host a ton of recruits with the list of players still in progress at their yearly Bayou Splash Event.
Stormy Pattern Continues this Workweek
The stormy, active weather pattern for Acadiana will continue throughout the workweek with high rain chances each day. Scattered showers and storms are back this Monday as rain chances increase to 50%. The additional clouds and rain will keep temperatures in the 70s to 80s followed by rained-cooled air late in the afternoon. Heavy storms […]
CEO of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center to speak at Press Club of BR
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The CEO of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, Jonas Fontenot, will serve as the guest speaker at the Press Club of Baton Rouge on Monday, July 22. Fontenot is expected to discuss the center’s growth in clinical services and medical staff. In addition, Fontenot...
CRIME STOPPERS: Police attempt to ID suspect accused of domestic abuse
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department is asking for the public’s helping locating a man accused of domestic abuse. According to police, Jeremy Devan Jackson, 37 is wanted on two counts of domestic abuse battery. One of those charges involves serous bodily injury, police said.
Baton Rouge Police investigating man found shot dead
BATON ROUGE —- Baton Rouge Police officers are investigating the latest homicide in the city. It was around 10:15 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, when officials responded to a call for shots fired on Cedar Ave. between Choctaw Dr. & Chippewa St. That’s just west of I-110. At...
UPDATE: Lafayette Boutique Has Items Returned Thanks to Help from Public
A local boutique is asking the community for help identifying an individual accused of stealing merchandise from its store. Wildflower Boutique, located at 500 Settlers Trace Blvd. Ste. 4 in Lafayette, has posted surveillance photos on social media showing a customer allegedly taking clothing without paying. UPDATE:. According to Wildflower...
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