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NBA Youngboy’s Fans Disrupt Court Hearing with ‘Free YB’ Shouts on Zoom
Three months ago, while under house arrest in Utah on unrelated gun charges, Baton Rouge rapper NBA Youngboy found himself in deeper legal trouble. He was arrested for impersonating a doctor over the phone to obtain prescription drugs fraudulently. During a virtual court hearing related to the new charges this...
Himbola apartment tenants warned by management they 'will be charged for repairs'
Residents of Lafayette's Himbola Manor apartments received letters Monday from the apartment manager alerting them to inspections scheduled to take place Tuesday and Wednesday. The letter, signed by property manager Quoizael Green, warned residents that "violations would be given for unreported repairs and housekeeping issues." It went on to say,...
Larose Memorial Chapel Opens Its Doors
Larose resident, Pat Brady's vision, has come to life with the grand opening of Larose Memorial Chapel. The chapel, built to honor the victims of the devastating tornado that struck Larose on October 3, 1964, is now welcoming visitors. Brady, inspired by the shortage of chapels in Louisiana, embarked on...
Northside hires familiar face to take over its boys basketball program
The Northside boys basketball program will be led by a familiar face this upcoming season, after rehiring Ross Rix to be their head coach. Rix, who had spent the past two seasons at JS Clark serving in the same capacity as well as the Bulldogs' athletic director, was the Vikings head coach from 2014-18.
Water valve leak raises concerns for neighbors amid call for conservation
Conserving water—it’s crucial especially during summer when heat and drought are at their worst. But residents are saying that’s not the case after a water valve leak has been going on for weeks.
Emory’s Hoover headed back to Louisiana for softball
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLTV) - Former Rains Lady Cat Sage Hoover is headed back to Louisiana where she started her college career. Hoover announced on Monday that she would be leaving Texas Tech and transferring to the University of Louisiana in Lafayette to play for the Ragin’ Cajun. Hoover took...
What Louisiana City Has Most DWI Arrests?
SHREVEPORT, LA – I recently heard some shocking stats about drunk driving in Louisiana and I have been wondering why Shreveport leads this dangerous category by such a wide margin. You be the judge of what the numbers show. Shreveport Police made 625 DWI arrests in 2023 and there...
Cybersecurity and Data Analytics Certificate to be Deployed in Community College
New IBM SkillsBuild Cybersecurity Certificate and Data Analytics Certificates to be Deployed in Community College Systems across Alabama, California Bay Area, Colorado and Louisiana
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.
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