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New Law Impacts Cell Phone Use in Louisiana Public Schools
The 2024-25 school year in Louisiana is rapidly approaching and a new law will limit student's cell phone use while in the classroom. Our media partners at KATC report that Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has signed a bill banning students from having cell phones on while in class. Many states...
Miami’s path to top-5 recruiting class update with 5-star DJ Pickett committed to LSU and Antoine on board with Hurricanes
Miami's path to a top-five class looks different after last week's events. The post Miami’s path to top-5 recruiting class update with 5-star DJ Pickett committed to LSU and Antoine on board with Hurricanes appeared first on On3.
Stormy Pattern Continues this Workweek
The stormy, active weather pattern for Acadiana will continue throughout the workweek with high rain chances each day. Scattered showers and storms are back this Monday as rain chances increase to 50%. The additional clouds and rain will keep temperatures in the 70s to 80s followed by rained-cooled air late in the afternoon. Heavy storms […]
CEO of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center to speak at Press Club of BR
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The CEO of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, Jonas Fontenot, will serve as the guest speaker at the Press Club of Baton Rouge on Monday, July 22. Fontenot is expected to discuss the center’s growth in clinical services and medical staff. In addition, Fontenot...
Coroner called to shooting scene Sunday night, officials confirm
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The East Baton Rouge Coroner’s Office reportedly responded to a shooting scene on Sunday night. Emergency officials said the shooting happened in the area of Cedar Avenue and Seneca Street near Choctaw Drive around 9 p.m. There is no word on a possible suspect...
LSU Football set to host visitors this weekend in yearly Bayou Splash event
The recruiting dead period officially ends this week on July 25th after beginning last month on June 25th. College Football teams across the country will host one final massive weekend of recruits prior to the start of Fall camps the following week. The LSU Football team is set to host a ton of recruits with the list of players still in progress at their yearly Bayou Splash Event.
Icelandic goalkeeper added to LSU Soccer 2024 roster
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The LSU Soccer team added a new goalkeeper to the 2024 roster. Head Coach Sian Hudson announced Auður Scheving will be added to the roster for the 2024 season. Scheving is from Iceland, where she played for Stjarnan FC and the Icelandic National Team.
CRIME STOPPERS: Police attempt to ID suspect accused of domestic abuse
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department is asking for the public’s helping locating a man accused of domestic abuse. According to police, Jeremy Devan Jackson, 37 is wanted on two counts of domestic abuse battery. One of those charges involves serous bodily injury, police said.
CONSUMER REPORTS: Best cars for teens
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - For teenagers, the combination of inexperience and lack of driving judgment makes driving especially risky. Car crashes remain the leading cause of death for teens, so choosing a car for your teen driver is no simple task. Luckily two safety groups have come together with a list of used cars that are safe, reliable, and ideal for your young driver.
Way-too-early 2025 LSU baseball lineup, starting rotation and bullpen projections
With the 2024 MLB draft in the rearview mirror, LSU baseball's roster is on the precipice of being set for the 2025 season. The Tigers had nine players drafted, not including four high school signees and one incoming transfer in Indiana State right-handed pitcher Luke Hayden. But this year's draft...
Farmer wins Newspaper of Year honors for 5th straight year
For the fifth consecutive year, the St. Tammany Farmer was named Newspaper of the Year among the state’s weekly publications by the Louisiana Press Association. Results of the organization’s Better Newspaper Contest were announced during the LPA’s annual meetings held July 19 at the City Club in Baton Rouge.
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: The 2 Minute Video Every Louisianian Should Watch
The FBI is warning bank customers in Louisiana and nationwide about a trend of crimes referred to as 'jugging'. Groups are camping out at various banks and ATMs, waiting for their ideal victim to target. What is Jugging?. The term 'jugging' is derived from criminals who target people with 'jugs'...
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