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Baton Rouge rapper Boosie indicted again on gun charges; he says he's on vacation
Baton Rouge rapper Torence "Boosie" Hatch has been indicted again on gun charges, court records show. Earlier this month, a judge dismissed a gun charge against Hatch, who previously performed under the names "Lil Boosie" and "Boosie Badazz." Hatch was charged in San Diego with being a felon in possession...
Local Forecast for Southern MS/AL/LA – 7/24/24: A similar pattern over the next few days with rain chances during the afternoon
I hope everyone has had an amazing start to their week! The pattern has been pretty similar these past couple of days and it’ll continue to be like this the rest of the week. Chances for showers and thunderstorms will be possible in the afternoon and evening, but it won’t be a complete washout.
Southern Lab running back Armariyan Asberry commits to Southern University football
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Southern University football landed another big-time local commit in Southern Lab’s Armariyan Asberry. The star running back had offers from multiple colleges, such as Southern Miss and Alcorn State, but he knew Southern University was the right fit for him. “I feel love....
Major Burns transition to STAR in LSU’s revamped defense will be key in 2024
It’s no secret: LSU’s defense struggled last year, to put it mildly, prompting Brian Kelly to overhaul his staff. Blake Baker, the new defensive coordinator, brings a fresh new and more aggressive approach to that side of the ball, and Major Burns, one the most seasoned defensive players the Tigers have with 1,641 snaps since 2020, will now play a key role – the hybrid safety role.
LSU Commits Bryce Underwood, Damien Shanklin Make Recruiting Pitch To 5-Star Kaliq Lockett
On Wednesday, four-star LSU edge rusher commit Damien Shanklin tweeted a subtle recruiting pitch to five-star wide receiver Kaliq Lockett. In the tweet, Shanklin included a picture of him with Lockett and fellow LSU five-star commits Bryce Underwood and Harlem Berry. Underwood saw the tweet and endorsed it with a...
Five-Star Safety Jonah Williams Sets Commitment Date With Three SEC School In The Mix
Elite five-star safety Jonah Williams is down to five final schools and will announce his college commitment on August 24th. Three of those schools are in the SEC: LSU, Texas A&M, and Texas, with USC and Oregon rounding out his top five. Williams, a five-star football recruit from Galveston, Texas,...
UCLA Coach DeShaun Foster Gives Worst Opening Statement In College Football History
UCLA Bruins head coach DeShaun Foster spoke to the media at Big Ten Media Days on Wednesday afternoon and it was not good. This was his rough opening statement... Reminds me of one of my early classes at LSU - class was assigned to read a short story and the next day = surprise!! = write a summary of the story.
Release party, fundraiser for Live After Five concert series at Baton Rouge bar. See when, where
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Brickyard South is hosting a Live After Five release party on Aug. 16. One of Baton Rouge’s favorite free concert series, Live After Five, is returning this fall. This year, a release party is scheduled to reveal the lineup for the series. Doors...
Former LSU offensive lineman announces next transfer destination
A former LSU offensive lineman has announced a new transfer destination. Kardell Thomas signed with LSU out of Southern Lab High School in Baton Rouge. He redshirted as a true freshman in 2019 before appearing in only one game in 2020. He played six games as a sophomore and four games as a junior before transferring to Florida A&M.
Baker officials hosting meeting about new concealed carry law
BAKER - With the passage of a new concealed carry law that allows any law-abiding citizen to own and concealed carry a gun without a license, local officials are hosting a meeting to field any questions residents may have. The meeting is being hosted Thursday night from 6 p.m. to...
Louisiana: If You See This Device, You’re Being Recorded
Have You Ever Wanted to Secretly Record a Conversation?. There have been times when I wish I could have recorded someone and played it back to see if I actually heard what I thought I heard. Do you know how many arguments I could have won in my past relationship?
Confirmed: West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in South Louisiana
As we are in the middle of summer, residents of south Louisiana are being urged to take precautions against West Nile Virus following recent tests that detected the virus in mosquitoes in Iberia Parish. The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has issued a warning about the increased risk of mosquito-borne illnesses in Acadiana.
National Hire a Veteran Day: How groups say veterans are ‘ready-made employees’
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Today is National Hire a Veteran Day, and many groups are celebrating by reminding the community how veterans make great employees. One Louisiana veteran, Lance Westphal, served in the Army from 2018 to 2021. He wanted to find a job back home after medically retiring from service but needed a little help first.
Coal power plants cost Americans millions when they didn’t have to, study says
Utility companies in Louisiana saddled in- and out-of-state customers with $340 million in unnecessary costs over the past three years by choosing to run outdated, inefficient coal plants when cleaner, more affordable energy sources were available, according to a recent study an environmental group commissioned. The Natural Resources Defense Council, a coalition of environmental lawyers, […]
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.
No Political Conventions in Louisiana
The Republicans just finished a rousing convention in, of all places, Milwaukee. About the only thing of interest the delegates might want to visit are a number of breweries and the Harley Davidson Museum. But the state of Wisconsin is a key battleground state, so the Republicans picked this more enticing venue to help the Republican ticket.One of the negatives of being a red state like Louisiana…
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