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Leaked List of Walgreens Closures Includes Stores in Louisiana, Texas
There have been growing concerns in recent months about mass closures of various chains across Louisiana, Texas, and the rest of the country. From restaurants to grocery stores and in between, there have been a lot of closures that have hit close to home. As we've pointed out before, we've...
Louisiana chemical facility fined, must carry out $150K in upgrades after 2023 fire
An explosion and fire last year at a St. Rose petroleum, chemical and renewables tank farm on the Mississippi River started when contract workers were welding on top of a large crude tank and fumes from residual oil inside the tank ignited, federal and state regulators say. Federal regulators faulted...
Chia seed recall as FDA issues highest risk level after salmonella warning
The FDA classified a batch of recalled chia seeds with the highest risk level last week as a dangerous salmonella outbreak linked to the seeds as the public is urged to check their products and throw out any they find
Louisiana National Guard troops to remain at Texas, Mexico border until November
Louisiana National Guard troops will remain at the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas until November in an extended mission that state officials said would result in no new costs to taxpayers. Since March, the soldiers have aided Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star effort, which controversially relies on state troopers...
Despite new law, concealed carry permit still has benefits
Concealed carry instructor Dave Newman says it’s imperative for gun owners receive situational awareness training. Louisiana State Trooper Shelby Mayfield says a Louisiana concealed carry permit also provides gun owners some legal benefits.
Livingston Parish Schools are building a new school, gym, cafeteria. See the proposed opening date
LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (BRPROUD) — Livingston Parish Public Schools announced that construction on three major projects is underway. The three construction projects are for the new South Fork Junior High School in Walker, the new cafeteria and classroom wing for Albany Upper and Lower Elementary Schools and the new gym at Live Oak Junior High, according to a news release.
Firefighters investigating cause of fire at home on N. 38th Street
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire at a home on N. 38th Street in Baton Rouge. The Baton Rouge Fire Department got a call about the fire around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 6. Firefighters responded to the scene on N. 38th Street...
Meet Your Neighbor: Farmer plants seeds to help others while passing on knowledge
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Getting fresh foods to more people can be a challenge. It’s a test J’Quincy Jones is confronting head on as a farmer. Jones is dressed the part in his signature look of overalls and cowboy boots. “The young folks, they’ll call it a...
LSU baseball hosting star UC San Diego pitcher transfer this weekend
LSU already has quite an impressive transfer haul, especially when it comes to pitchers. That group ranks as the best class in the country, but it could be about to get even better. According to The Advocate’s Koki Riley, the Tigers are playing host to one of the top available...
Team USA Tied After Two Days At Palmer Cup; Stone Rallies For Tie In PM Session
BATON ROUGE – The Arnold Palmer Cup will go Sunday’s final day all even after the Americans and the International team split foursome sessions at the Lahinch Golf Club in Ireland. The USA squad, co-captained by LSU women’s golf coach Garrett Runion and his assistant Alexis Rather, are...
WATCH: Charter boat captain reels in 6ft bull shark in Rigolets
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A charter boat captain reeled in a six-foot bull shark in The Rigolets on Friday, July 5. Captain Mackie Bellott says it’s the biggest shark he’s ever seen or caught in Lake Pontchartrain. “When we saw the fin break the surface, it was exciting,”...
One dead, one arrested for murder after shooting near Bogalusa
BOGALUSA - One person died and another was arrested after a shooting near Bogalusa, according to the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Around 8:15 a.m. on July 5, WPSO responded to a call about a man found dead behind his residence at the 1200 block of South Choctaw Road. Initial investigation revealed Lark Starnes, 62, sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
Paul Skenes Jokes Pouring In After Livvy Dunne's Photo With NFL Stars
LSU Tigers gymnastics star Livvy Dunne was pictured at Michael Rubin's Fourth of July party with a few NFL superstars on Thursday. Vogue photographed Dunne with former LSU football players Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and Odell Beckham Jr. Once her photo with those three got out, it ...
PHOTOS: Olivia Dunne Spotted In Tight-Fitting Dress, Posing With Tons Of Popular Celebs At Michael Rubin’s White Party
Anybody who was anybody was at Michael Rubin’s party for the Fourth of July celebrations, including Olivia Dunne. Dunne celebrated the Fourth of July in style as the LSU gymnast and social media sensation flaunted a fiery red dress on Wednesday in the Hamptons. In one picture, the 21-year-old...
Indiana’s Top Player Damien Shanklin Commits To LSU
LSU’s recruiting in the trenches continues to stay hot as the Tigers get another commitment and this time, arguably its biggest one to date as Warren Central High School four star 2025 defensive end Damien Shanklin announced his commitment to the Tigers. Shanklin chose the Tigers over Alabama and...
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