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“I’m Bored” Goes Back to School
Back-to-school season has finally arrived, and if you’re anything like me, you’ve spent the last few weeks cramming in whatever vacation or quality time you can with your children before the lazy days of summer finally come to an end. It’s that magical time of year when parents are rejoicing over the end of “I’m bored!” and students are bracing themselves for the inevitable whirlwind of homework, early mornings, after-school activities or clubs, and the never-ending battle of “what do you want packed in your lunch today?”
The fight to keep an old firehouse is underway in Scotlandville
SCOTLANDVILLE, La. (WAFB) - The Scotlandville High School Alumni Association says they are renovating the old fire station on Rosenwald Road for community use. They took it over nine years ago, but District 2 Councilwoman Chauna Banks says they are in violation of their cooperative endeavor agreement with the city.
WATCH: 2024 Sportsline Friday Nite: Jamboree Week
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - High school teams in the Capitol Region and surrounding areas kicked off the start of the 2024 football season with jamborees on Thursday, Aug. 29, and Friday, Aug. 30. Thursday:. Port Allen - 26 Plaquemine - 6 St. Michael - 0 Ascension Catholic - 27.
What are some tailgate foods people eat in Louisiana?
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Tailgating season in Louisiana has arrived. Louisiana takes its tailgates seriously, there is always food, drinks, tents and people ready to have a good time. Some might say they like to have a football party more than they like to watch the game. In...
Soccer Ends Week Three Road Trip At Old Dominion
Norfolk, Va. –The LSU Soccer Team (2-1-0) will continue to meet new opponents this week as they are set to face Old Dominion (3-1-0) for the first time on Sunday, September 1 at 6 p.m. CT at the ODU Soccer Complex. “We’re excited to play in Virginia. We know...
Southern University football falls to McNeese State, 21-7
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Southern University Jaguars begins a new era under head coach Terrence Graves with a 21-7 loss to the McNeese State University Cowboys in Lake Charles. After a scoreless first quarter, Southern got on the board first thanks to a Barry Remo, a Catholic High...
Iconic Sculpture “In Our Hands” Installed at LSU Vet Med
The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine installed a stunning new sculpture titled, “In Our Hands” by DiBari & Associates. This sculpture is sculpted by Vito DiBari and depicts two hands holding a dog, a cat, and a bird, and is a symbol of LSU Vet Med’s dedication to safeguarding the lives of animals through outstanding education, groundbreaking research, and compassionate care. It is positioned in front of the Stephenson Pet Clinic on Skip Bertman Drive, between the Mississippi River and Tiger Stadium, in Baton Rouge. ■ lsu.edu.
LSU vs. USC Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 1, 2024
Oddsmakers give the No. 13 LSU Tigers (0-0) the advantage on Sunday, September 1, 2024 against the No. 23 USC Trojans (0-0). LSU is favored by 4 points. The contest's point total is 64.5. The Tigers scored 45.5 points per game (first in college football) and conceded 28 (81st) last...
Scott Rabalais: Tiger fans take over Las Vegas in advance of Sunday's opener with USC
LAS VEGAS — When I told my brother Jeff that the newspaper wanted me to do what we call a scene-setter piece here in advance of Sunday’s LSU-Southern California game, he offered me some sage advice:. “Go to the Bellagio fountain,” he said, “and wait to see if...
Celebrating the Success of ExxonMobil High School Interns at Closing Program
Forty high school students from the greater Baton Rouge area celebrated the conclusion of their summer internships with ExxonMobil’s High School Internship Program. During the closing ceremony, the interns presented their final projects that they had worked on during their tenure. The interns were placed in several different pathways such as engineering, information technology, laboratory sciences, project management, environmental stewardship, mechanical operations, and pipeline and terminal management. The program consisted of a diverse group of rising juniors, seniors, and recent graduates that originated from 23 schools across eight school systems in the Capital Region. They acquired new skills, participated in hands-on projects, gained insights into operational processes, adhered to safety standards, and contributed to community service initiatives—all while earning competitive compensation exceeding $18 per hour.
Names at the top in District 4-5A remain the same. There are new faces, changes
Scotlandville coach Ryan Cook did not have his team in the hunt for the District 4-5A title or a playoff berth last fall. But the third-year coach has an assessment others can relate to about one of three districts to produce an LHSAA champion and a runner-up a year ago.
Multiple Baton Rouge oyster spots join shell recycling program to help coastline
BATON ROUGE - Several Baton Rouge oyster restaurants are joining the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana's is Oyster Shell Recycling Program. The program was first established in 2014. Restaurants with the program discard their shells in bins that are picked up by a contractor several times a week. The shell is transported to a curing site, and placed into mesh bags.
Tiger fans turn Las Vegas into a sea of purple and gold
LAS VEGAS, Nv. - Tiger fans have shown up in droves for this weekend’s big matchup between LSU And USC. Many say they hope to see a major improvement in LSU's defense. The Tiger faithful have made the best of an opportunity to take over Las Vegas, with one fan calling the experience a must.
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