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Louisiana woman kicked out of Baton Rouge restaurant because of controversial dress code
On Tuesday, Facebook user Miney M Mac posted a series of videos from Stab's Prime Steak and Seafood in Baton Rouge, where she was turned away because of a new dress code policy. The user also goes by the name, Y'Mine McClanahan. According to her post, she was asked to...
Entire State at Risk – Louisiana Bracing for Torrential Downpours
If you spent more than a few summer days in Louisiana in the past you probably know the drill as far as our "typical" summer weather pattern is concerned. People in Lafayette, New Iberia, Lake Charles, and even Shreveport and Monroe in northern Louisiana understand "partly cloudy, hot and humid, the chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon".
Assignment Turns Central Private Grads Into Published Authors with Scary Harry!
Imagination is running wild in the halls of Central Private School, and so is Scary Harry! Two recent graduates of the school, Ethan Swearingen and Ryder Mote, are the ones responsible for creating this new monster with a message. Ethan and Ryder teamed up in their junior year to work...
USDA Grant Supports USM Research Benefitting State Agriculture Industry
A research project at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) aiming to advance the Mississippi farming industry in sustainability and economic growth has earned a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Dr. Fan Zhang, associate professor in the School of Construction Management, and Dr. Zhe Qiang, associate professor...
How the Louisiana Iris Conservation Initiative is giving back to our state
Many make the mistake of thinking that it’s too late in life to make a difference in the world, but 70-year-old Gary Salathe found his passion—and reconnected with his parents’ passion—when he began the Louisiana Iris Conservation Initiative in 2020. By working to save the famed Louisiana iris, he’s not only bringing awareness to the threatened species and preserving an important piece of regional horticulture, but also working to help protect and conserve the Louisiana wetlands.
Iberville Parish Schools offering 4 options for school transportation to parents affected by Grosse Tete bridge closure
IBERVILLE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - As the school year approaches with the Grosse Tete bridge still out of commission, six weeks after being hit by a barge, residents and officials gathered to discuss the plan. Parish president Chris Daigle says they estimate 60-100 kids will need to ride the ferry...
From heartbreak to Olympian: LSU gymnastics star Aleah Finnegan’s path to 2024 Paris Olympics
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — LSU’s Aleah Finnegan had gymnastics in her blood since she was born, with her eyes set on the Olympics for as long as she can remember. “I have been wanting to go to the Olympics since I knew what the Olympics were,” Finnegan said. “5-year-old me would have never expected that it was 2024 and not 2020, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
Former LSU baseball star Tommy White officially inks deal with Athletics
Tommy White made the start of his professional career official by signing with the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday. The A’s selected White out of LSU with the No. 40 overall pick earlier this month. White had the option to return, but that was always unlikely given his talent level.
Jolie Koppenol, Jamisyn Payne Win State Titles, Now in Dallas for 2024 International Competition
Two young ladies from Central have won statewide beauty titles in Louisiana and are now at the international pageant in Dallas. Jolie Koppenol, a student at Central Middle School, has been named Louisiana Miss at the state pageant. Jamisyn Payne, 5, a student at St. Alphonsus Catholic School, was chosen...
Higgins announces $3.7M for three La. airports
U.S. Congressman Clay Higgins, R-La., announced today that three airports in Louisiana’s 3rd District will receive $3,763,738 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program. Le Gros Memorial Airport will receive a $349,923 grant to install 3,725 feet of perimeter fencing and three gates, which is part of […]
Louisiana students maintain LEAP gains made over last two years
By Emily Burleigh Following two years of student proficiency growth, Louisiana students “maintained recent gains.” The Louisiana Department of Education released LEAP results for the 2023-24 school year Wednesday morning. LEAP is the state test that measures core subject proficiency. The data indicated the progress the state made in recovering COVID-19-related learning loss has plateaued. […]
Louisiana Flood Threat Elevated – ‘Next Level’ Rains Likely
This is not the news that rain-weary residents of Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Crowley, Eunice, and Opelousas wanted to hear. The Weather Prediction Center has once again placed the rainfall "bullseye" squarely on Louisiana and southwestern Louisiana in particular for strong storms with torrential downpours between now and early Friday morning.
Nick Saban Calls Former LSU Football Star, Lafayette Native a ‘F-ing Problem’
In a recent episode of HBO's "Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants," legendary Alabama head coach Nick Saban had high praise for Malik Nabers, a former LSU standout and Lafayette native. Saban's glowing endorsement came during a conversation with Giants head coach Brian Daboll, where he described Nabers as a "f---ing problem" on the field.
One critically injured after shooting on Gus Young Avenue and North 35th Street
BATON ROUGE - One person was transported after a shooting on Gus Young Avenue and North 35th Street Thursday, according to officials. The person being transported is critically injured. No other information is available at this time.
Louisiana Man Flees Courtroom After Learning He Had Warrants, Then Beats Homeowner in Nearby Neighborhood
A 17-year-old is on the run following a wild chain of events that started in a downtown Baton Rouge courthouse on Wednesday, July 24. Baton Rouge Police said Kendrick Miller caused a police search across the downtown area when he ran away from the 19th Judicial Courthouse yesterday afternoon after learning he had active warrants.
Athletes aren't the only ones from Louisiana at the Olympics. Meet those working in Paris.
PARIS — Athletes like Sha’Carri Richardson and Mondo Duplantis aren’t the only people with Louisiana ties here for the Olympics. A host of coaches, trainers, officials and, yes, one LSU gymnast/social media superstar are also attending the Games, which officially begin Friday and run through Aug. 11.
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