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Burns Point Park bank fishing
Burns Point Park is one of those obscure locations that’s “off the beaten path” as far as fishing spots go. It’s likely that each day tens of thousands of people pass the Highway 317 exit in Centerville while traveling east and west along Highway 90, between New Orleans and Lafayette, and never think, “I wonder what’s down that road?”
2026 5-star DL Jahkeem Stewart visits LSU for Bayou Splash
One of the premier recruiting events in the nation is taking place this weekend in Baton Rouge, as LSU is hosting a slew of talent for the Bayou Splash. One of the multiple five-stars in attendance is Reserve (La.) St. Augustine defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart, On3’s No. 1 prospect in the 2026 cycle. Right in […] The post 2026 5-star DL Jahkeem Stewart visits LSU for Bayou Splash appeared first on On3.
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.
LSU Football's Rookies have been incredible in NFL Training Camps
NFL Training Camps are underway for everyone across the league with LSU Tigers practicing across the country. The biggest names to watch have been LSU Football draft picks as they make their adjustment from college football to the NFL. The biggest name thus far of every player in the NFL...
Former LSU swimmer Maggie Mac Neil of Canada advances easily in Olympic 100-meter butterfly
NANTERRE, France — Maggie Mac Neil’s shot at Olympic history is still alive, though she will likely need one of the best swims of her life to repeat as a gold medalist in the women’s 100-meter butterfly. The former LSU All-American swimming for Canada had no trouble...
2MAD: Young Entrepreneurs Academy welcomes aspiring students
BATON ROUGE - This week's 2 Make a Difference shows off an organization helping students learn about entrepreneurship. Anyone interested in highlighting someone making a difference in the community, send a name, information and a brief summary to sylvia@wbrz.com.
Bally’s Corp Announces Merger with Queen Casino & Entertainment, Expanding Louisiana Operations
Baton Rouge, LA – Bally’s Corporation has announced a definitive merger agreement with Standard General L.P., its largest stockholder, to acquire the company’s outstanding shares for $18.25 per share. This transaction, valued at approximately $4.6 billion, represents a 71% premium over Bally’s 30-day volume weighted average price prior to Standard General’s initial acquisition proposal. The merger will see Bally’s combine with The Queen Casino & Entertainment Inc. (QC&E), expanding its portfolio to 19 gaming and entertainment facilities across 11 U.S. states, including two key properties in Louisiana.
LSU YouTube host examines Lincoln Riley's comments at Big Ten media days
Lincoln Riley made news at Big Ten media days when he talked about USC’s view of the LSU game, and how much of an effort was made to actually back out of the game. We have the audio and video below in a tweet, but before you watch the clip (if you haven’t seen it already), let’s get the obvious point out of the way: You can imagine that LSU fans would have a field day with this. More specifically, you can imagine that LSU folks would be skeptical of what Lincoln Riley did say. Riley’s words just don’t resonate or sound convincing to people outside USC. That’s what happens when a coach comes off a five-loss season with Caleb Williams as his starting quarterback.
Three arrested after body of missing Louisiana college student found in Mississippi shot multiple times
Three arrests have been made for the murder of a Louisiana college student whose body was found earlier this week in Mississippi. The West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office has reportedly arrested three suspects including Derek Terrell Hollins Jr., 21, of St. Francisville, Calajia Jack, 20, of St. Francisville and Allyah Martin, 21, of Zachary, for their alleged involvement in the shooting death of former Southern University student Steven Harris IV.
Four Incoming Tigers Will Play in Prestigious PGF All-American Game
BATON ROUGE, La. – Four LSU softball incoming freshmen will participate in the 2024 Premier Girls Fastpitch (PGF) All-American Game at 9 p.m. CT on Saturday, July 27, at Deanna Manning Stadium in Irvine, Calif. The game will be televised on ESPNU. Zoe Calvez, Destiny Harris, Jayden Heavener, and...
See how New Schools for Baton Rouge LEAP scores stack up
Louisiana’s newly released 2024 LEAP scores show that charter schools supported by New Schools for Baton Rouge outperformed East Baton Rouge district-run open enrollment schools in both absolute performance and rate of improvement. LEAP testing measures student proficiency in English/language arts, math and science. Scores are categorized as unsatisfactory,...
Former LSU pitcher Thatcher Hurd signs with the Yankees
Thatcher Hurd has signed with the New York Yankees for around the slot value. The 89th pick of the MLB draft has a slot value of $838,900 and Hurd signed for $837,400 so I’d say that is a pretty fair deal. Hurd is a talented pitcher who still has...
Toddler struck in hit-and-run on Harry Drive, brought to hospital in stable condition
BATON ROUGE — A toddler was brought to the hospital Friday after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run on Harry Drive, Baton Rouge Police said. The two-year-old was struck by a vehicle on Harry Road near North Carrollton Avenue and was found unconscious in the street. The child was brought to a hospital after emergency officials were called and is stable, BRPD said.
Record-Breaking Performance: Parkview Baptist’s Lucy Cramer wins National Title in record form
Two months after diving into her newest challenge on the track, Parkview Baptist’s Lucy Cramer is not only a national champion, but a record holder in the event. Cramer, who set a pair of Class 3A records at the LHSAA State Track & Field Championships in the 1600 and 3200-meter runs, set her bar for excellence even higher.
The LaMont Cole and Adam Smith Show: New duo leading Baton Rouge schools lays out their vision
Standing side by side, LaMont Cole and Adam Smith took turns Thursday fielding questions about the present and future for the East Baton Rouge Parish school system. In addition to being old friends, Cole and Smith are now coworkers: Cole, the superintendent, and Smith, the deputy superintendent. They said they were already hard at work, having spoken at 2 a.m. on the phone and then talking for two hours more Thursday morning before the news conference.
LSU picks up a crystal ball projection for 3-star visiting tight end
LSU has quite a cast of visitors in town on Friday including two uncommitted five-stars in top safety Jonah Williams and receiver Jaime Ffrench. The Tigers will hope for an impactful recruiting weekend, but they already find themselves in a strong position for one of Friday’s visitors as they look to steal a three-star tight end from South Carolina’s backyard.
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