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Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Louisiana Stores to Close
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Monroe, Port Allen, and the Greater New Orleans area might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
With Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas gone, who'll step up and lead LSU's wide receiver corps?
When the curtain came down on the fabulous seasons and college careers of Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas in the Reliaquest Bowl on New Year's Day, LSU got a sneak peek at what could come in 2024. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, who replaced Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels for the bowl...
Fire department investigating overnight vacant house fire
BATON ROUGE - Investigators are looking into the cause of a vacant house fire that happened late Wednesday night. The Baton Rouge Fire Department said the fire started at a vacant home on Central Road shortly before midnight. Fire was found in the kitchen and one of the bedrooms of the home, but was put under control less than ten minutes after the arrival of the first truck.
More rain into the weekend, but not all day washouts
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Today’s Forecast: No significant changes are expected in our weather today, with scattered to numerous showers and t-storms returning. High temperatures will largely depend on when rains arrive in a given neighborhood but could top out near 90 degrees in many areas. Locally heavy...
Stuff the Bus wraps with over $25,000 in donations raised
BATON ROUGE - WBRZ's sixteenth-annual Stuff the Bus event concluded Wednesday evening with more than $25,000 raised and more than four buses filled with school supplies. WBRZ is grateful for all of the donations in an effort to make sure students have what they need to learn. Residents and donors...
Did a woman in a crop top really violate a Louisiana restaurant's dress code? Read it here.
A Louisiana woman is going viral after being asked to leave a Baton Rouge restaurant for allegedly violating the company dress code. Facebook user Miney M Mak, who also goes by the name Y'Mine McClanahan, shared a video of herself in a floral two-piece outfit that features a long skirt and cropped tube top.
LSU Basketball makes final six for top 50 recruit point guard Nyk Lewis
The recruiting season is about to ramp up for the LSU Basketball program like its been for the baseball and football programs. As things currently stand, LSU hasn't landed a recruit in the 2025 recruiting class but, there's no reason to panic as few schools have commitments and hardly any have multiple commitments.
Louisiana’s role in NASA’s upcoming moon mission; Baton Rouge painter on the relationship between art and health
The push to unionize auto plants in the South appears to have lost momentum. This comes after a big loss in May when workers at a Mercedes factory rejected joining the United Auto Workers. Stephan Bisaha of the Gulf States Newsroom visited the UAW’s campaign in Montgomery, Alabama to learn...
Wednesday's Health Report: Infectious disease specialists shares tips to stay safe during listeria outbreak
BATON ROUGE — Two people have died and dozens have gotten sick due to a listeria outbreak in several states. Contaminated food in this recent outbreak may be linked to sliced meats at deli counters. Hot dogs in particular should be cooked to 165 degrees and fruits and vegetables should be washed well.
Planned power outage Thursday to impact LSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital
BATON ROUGE— A planned power outage Thursday will limit services at LSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Officials announced they will only operate on emergency services and will not schedule regular appointments. The staff says they've made arrangements to handle any emergencies on Thursday.
A recent million-dollar real estate purchase is crucial to FranU’s master plan
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University’s recent purchase of property on Brittany Drive near the newly built St. Francis Hall is the start of a larger plan for the university's campus. …
Body found in Mississippi believed to be missing Southern student, sheriff says
A body found in Mississippi is believed to be a Southern University student who was reported missing a week earlier, West Feliciana Sheriff Brian Spillman said Wednesday. Family members reported Steven Harris IV, 20, of St. Francisville, missing on July 17 after they were unable to reach his cell phone. Harris was scheduled to be in court for a custody hearing of his child but did not show up, Spillman said.
LSU football fan poll: Vote on who you believe is the Tigers' biggest rival?
Talking season for the upcoming Southeastern Conference football season officially kicked off this past week with SEC Media Kickoff in Dallas. The now-16-team league took center stage as coaches and players got the chance to talk about their teams ahead of games being playing a little more than a month away. For LSU football,...
Saving Seeds, Securing a Legacy: North Louisiana Seed Preservation Program Saves Seeds of AgCenter Varieties
In February 2020, Kerry Heafner left his office in West Monroe and drove about an hour northwest to the Union Parish hamlet of Marion to carry out one of his ordinary duties as an LSU AgCenter horticulture agent: giving a talk to a garden club. Heafner’s visit that day, however,...
Gymnast Olivia Dunne In Glitter Leotard Answers Chick-Fil-A ‘Date’ Invite
This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission. Olivia Dunne didn’t just have her Instagram fans commenting on her leotard snaps earlier this year. In February, the 21-year-old LSU gymnast updated her account with a big smile as she performed mat moves, and it looks like her post caught the eye of a fellow team member.
Three people, including teen, arrested for drug crimes in multi-parish chase, BRPD says
Three people, including a 13-year-old, were arrested for drug crimes following a multiparish chase, Baton Rouge police said. On Tuesday, police were "on the interstate searching for drug traffickers," according to a news release from the department. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Interstate 12 east near Airline Highway, but the occupants fled in their vehicle.
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