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RECALL ALERT: Thousands of Louisiana Vehicles Could Be Impacted By Faulty Fuel Pump
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Hyundai vehicle owners in Louisiana may need to check their fuel pumps after a recall notice from the company that impacts nearly 55,000 vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the automotive company is recalling certain 2019-2023 models of Genesis G70, Veloster N, Elantra N, and Kona N because of problems with the fuel delivery system.
Baton Rouge Restaurant Week kicks off: See which 54 restaurants are participating
Baton Rouge is hosting one of its largest Summer Restaurant Weeks yet with 54 restaurants participating. The event runs through Saturday, July 27, and includes a huge variety of special prix fixe menus. Stephen Hightower, City Group Hospitality chief operating officer and executive director of Restaurant Week, says this year's...
Official opening of West Bank Spray Park set for July 30
The St. Charles Parish Department of Parks and Recreation will celebrate the opening of its new West Bank Spray Park with a ribbon cutting and remarks from parish officials at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, at 274 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway in Luling. The West Bank Spray Park is a 4,635-square-foot facility with more than […] The post Official opening of West Bank Spray Park set for July 30 appeared first on L'Observateur.
New Orleans musician and Dirty Dozen Brass Band original member Lionel Paul Batiste Jr. has died
NEW ORLEANS — One of the original members of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and a member of the prestigious Batiste family has died. According to a Facebook post by the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Lionel Paul Batiste Jr. died this week. Lionel Jr. was a drummer for the...
Nevada softball ace Tyra Clary transferring to Louisiana Lafayette for final college year
Tyra Clary, who led the Mountain West in ERA each of the last two seasons, is transferring from Nevada to Louisiana Lafayette for her final year of college eligibility. A Spanish Springs High alum, Clary entered the transfer portal earlier this month. She walked on at Nevada in 2022 before becoming a top-flight pitcher in the MW in 2023 and 2024. After going 6-10 with a 8.25 ERA in her debut season in silver and blue, she went 16-11 with a 2.17 ERA and six saves over the last two years while leading the MW in ERA in 2023 (1.81) and 2024 (2.45).
LSU Star Gymnast Calls Out Unseasoned Food At Massive Dining Hall For Olympic Athletes In Paris
LSU gymnast Aleah Finnegan will represent the Philippines at the Olympics in Paris this summer. She is coming off of an individual and team national championship in April with hopes of a gold medal in the floor exercise. Although Finnegan is thrilled to represent her mother’s country, the 21-year-old is slightly let down by the […] The post LSU Star Gymnast Calls Out Unseasoned Food At Massive Dining Hall For Olympic Athletes In Paris appeared first on BroBible.
Cardell Hayes, convicted of killing Saints star Will Smith, gets sentence reduced
An Orleans Parish judge on Tuesday resentenced the man convicted of slaying retired Saints defensive end Will Smith in 2016, reducing the 25-year prison term she handed Cardell Hayes in April. Orleans Parish Criminal District Court Judge Camille Buras reset Hayes' sentence to 22 years and two months in prison,...
Report: LSU employees say Baton Rouge campus is a ‘fantastic place to work’
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A survey completed by LSU faculty and staff members shows LSU Baton Rouge is a great place to work and fulfills staffers’ accomplishments. More than 5,000 employees were sent the 2023 Employee Engagement in September 2023 but only 2,071 participated in the survey.
The Truth About the Six-Foot Shark Caught in Red River
A couple weeks ago, from July 7-13, Discovery Channel celebrated their annual "Shark Week" and again this year, millions of Americans tuned in. This year's celebration was wildly successful and according to thefutoncritic.com firmly ranked the network #1 in primetime in key demographics for the week. With our obvious attraction...
UL Football Unveils New Helmet Logo With Louisiana Theme
Football season in Louisiana is here and the excitement for high school, college, and professional football is growing. Going into a new season, teams often introduce their fans to new or throwback uniform color schemes, and some even elect to change their helmets up to add to the excitement. The...
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