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Crews to make MLB debut for Nationals
Former LSU All-American outfielder and Golden Spikes Award winner Dylan Crews will make his Major League debut on Monday night for the Washington Nationals as they host the New York Yankees. First pitch is set for 5:45 p.m. local time. Crews, a Longwood, FL native, is the 86th Major Leaguer...
Baton Rouge parks employees misappropriated money in 3 different cases, audit finds
Three different employees of Baton Rouge's parks system were able to misappropriate money, and the agency continues to have problems with how it keeps its books, a new audit has found. BREC, after an earlier internal audit, had already disclosed the first and largest case, in which an employee used...
Kayshon Boutte's lack of usage in the preseason could lead to a dream LSU reunion
Last season, things were a nightmare for the New England Patriots, especially on offense. This led to Bill Belichick's firing while Mac Jones is now a backup in Jacksonville as the Patriots selected quarterback Drake Maye. The team now enters a new era with Jerod Mayo at the helm and General Manager Eliot Wolf pulling the strings.
First look: USC vs. LSU odds and lines
The USC Trojans and the LSU Tigers open their seasons Sunday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN+). Below, we look at USC vs. LSU odds from BetMGM Sportsbook before making our expert college football picks and predictions later in the week. The...
Nick Saban Unveils His Under-The-Radar Player Poised For Breakout Season
Former college football head coach Nick Saban knows a thing or two about the game, and when he talks, people listen. On College GameDay this weekend, Saban dropped the player he believes is an "all-time sleeper" for the upcoming season. Over the last 17 years at Alabama, Saban won the ...
LSU Basketball cracks the final five for elite shooting guard recruit
As things currently stand, Matt McMahon and the LSU Basketball program haven’t landed a commitment. This isn’t a concern however as a majority of the programs have yet to land a commitment. This also isn’t a big deal as Matt McMahon continues to get great news from his top targets and is set to host jam packed recruiting weekends all September.
Man arrested in murder, allegedly offered woman $2K not to call police
BATON ROUGE - A man arrested in a July murder allegedly offered a witness $2,000 not to call law enforcement, officials said. Baton Rouge Police officers arrested Joel Johnson for first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and armed robbery. An arrest warrant says that in the early-morning hours of July 1, 2024, Johnson killed Byron Irving and shot at another woman.
You Won’t Believe Where They Found America’s Oldest Manmade Structures
It's likely that you've personally witnessed the oldest manmade structures in all of America and never even realized that's what you had seen. For those who have ever visited the campus of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, you've probably seen the two huge rolling mounds that appear completely out of place.
Children learn life lessons through music at First United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge
Children's choirs are about more than just music at First United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge. The church has two children's groups within its choir program, one a choir for kindergarten through second graders, and the other for third through fifth graders. "A huge part of our mission is teaching...
New Book Details Nick Saban’s Reaction to 9/11 While Coaching LSU
A new book about college football is coming out this month, and its including some incredible behind-the-scenes stories. These tales include some of the biggest names in the history of college football...like legendary coach Nick Saban. The Book is called 'The Price: What It Takes to Win in College Football's...
Former LSU Superstar to Make MLB Debut Monday
Over the last 20 years or so, Louisiana State University has produced some major names in the world of baseball: Todd Walker, Ben McDonald, Alex Bregman, Aaron Nola, Albert Belle...I mean, the list goes on and on. Heck, right now, arguably the hottest name in baseball today is Paul Skenes...
Learn self defense basics at LPSO’s Rape Aggression Defense Course this September
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) course on September 24-26, 2024, at the LPSO Shooting Range Classroom, located at 3451 Hwy 182 in Raceland. This self-defense course designed for women will take place over three days. The class will...
Montegut Middle School teacher, Gayle Westley, celebrates 50 years of making a difference
Beloved Montegut Middle School teacher, Ms. Gayle Westley, is celebrating 50 years of educating local students in the bayou community. Ms. Westley has been teaching 8th grade U.S. History at Montegut Middle School for all 50 years of her education career. “Gayle has somehow managed to touch the lives of everyone in our community,” said Montegut Middle School Principal Jennifer Pitre. “It’s magical what she has managed to do. There is never a day that goes by where she doesn’t amaze everyone.” Principal Pitre has worked with Ms. Westley for the past 10 years.
Date And Time For Lake Charles Capital One Tower To Be Demolished
Ital One Tower is scheduled for demolition on September 7, 2024, at 8 am. I know I'm not the only one when I say, I sure hate to see it go. It was such a beautiful building, inside and out. I wish there was a way the city could've refurbished it and turned it into a hotel/convention center/upscale condo living, with a restaurant and a few shops. However, if any of that were possible it would have been done I imagine.
After her home burned down, a Lafayette woman was told her address did not exist
Vanessa Pastor, who lives in Lafayette Parish, has faced overwhelming hurdles to rebuild after a fire destroyed her home in January. Some of what she's going through is typical — albeit frustrating — but she has also encountered an unusual circumstance. Lafayette Consolidated Government didn't recognize her property's address in its geographic information system. And that has made the permitting process for demolition and reconstruction a nightmare.
Former LSU football player Ryan Clark holds 'Ryan's Run' Saturday for sickle cell awareness
BATON ROUGE - In downtown Baton Rouge, hundreds of participants gathered for Ryan's Run Saturday morning. The Baton Rouge run is named after former LSU and NFL player, Ryan Clark, who has the sickle cell trait and is the chairman for the event. The event is committed to raising awareness...
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