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Meet Joe Petraro, age 11, student at LSU who wants to make sports accessible for everybody
When Joe Petraro was about eight years old and attending school in New York, he was placed in special education by his school district because teachers and administrators assumed he needed it. At the beginning of the school year, his teacher, Mrs. Sardi, noticed that even though Joe appeared to be zoning out in class, he knew all the answers. The traditional classroom just might not be the best place for him to thrive.
McNeese Vs Southern – Block Party, Ticket & Game Day Parking Details
What a way to kick off the 2024-25 football season! We got some real gridiron action taking place in Cowboy Stadium just in time for Labor Day weekend. It's a good one too! The stage is set for McNeese State University to take on Southern University and A&M College A&M for the fourth time since 2004.
Bridge's history of race crimes resurfaces after dedication to Vietnam War hero
A bridge renamed after a local war hero harbors a nearly century old dark past. Two young Black men were hanged for alleged crimes, and one lived to tell the tale. A crowd of nearly 50 people gathered Aug. 11 to celebrate the renaming of a bridge in honor of a distinguished Navy war hero, Glenn H. Daigle, who grew up in the town of Labadieville. Unbeknownst to all in attendance, 91 years ago the bridge was the site of two lynchings that left one 16-year-old dead, with a terrorizing message hanging from his feet for all to see.
APSO Arrest Report for the Week of August 22-29
Below is Ascension Sheriff’s arrest report for the week of August 22-29: George Applewhite, 19, 37048 Agnes Webb Ave, Prairieville was arrested pursuant to a fugitive warrant;. Roosevelt Carter, Jr., 39, 1725 Glenmore Ave, Jackson was arrested pursuant to a fugitive warrant;. Michael Jones, 34, 5557 Charlene Dr, Baton...
$2 million permit issued for old Travelodge Hotel. Here's what else is under construction.
Building permits for the city of Lafayette, Aug. 21-27: HOTEL: 1101 W. Pinhook Road, description, renovations and additions to Travelodge that includes pool area improvements, landscaping and HVAC updates; applicant and contractor, Architects Beazley Moliere; $2 million. SCHOOL: 1301 W. University Ave., description, improvements to vestibule at Lafayette Middle School;...
Grambling State University paves the way with Louisiana’s first Digital Library; how does it work?
GRAMBLING, La. (KTVE/KARD) – This year, Grambling State University became the first Historically Black University (HBCU) and the first university in Louisiana to have a Digital Library. The library comprises various study spaces, history murals, and several computers that give students access to global knowledge. The addition of the...
Mega Millions Winner: Louisiana Lottery Confirms Friday’s Big Win
This is the weekend that people in Louisiana have been talking about since January. It doesn't matter where you have the conversation. It could be on the beach at Grand Isle, in the exercise yard with the girls in St. Gabriel, or sitting quietly spinning fidgets in Pineville or Jackson, at some point college football will be discussed.
Referee shortage could lead to prep football game cancellations
“So if you look at the population of the New Orleans area–Jefferson Parish, Orleans, and the Northshore–it’s only 160 people officiating high school football,” Eddie Allemore, assigner for the New Orleans Football Officials Association, said.
McNeese secures first win of the season in home opener against Southern
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) -The McNeese Cowboys came into the day looking to win their first football game in over 650 days and left the day with a 21-7 comeback victory over the Southern Jaguars. McNeese started the game out causing a big turnover on defense as Southern Quarterback Noah...
A South Plaquemines senior delivered a strong jamboree performance against Chalmette
The second leg of Friday’s jamboree doubleheader at Bobby Nuss Stadium featured South Plaquemines against the host team Chalmette. Class 2A South Plaquemines appeared to have a tough task on their hands in the jamboree against 5A Chalmette, but the smaller school came away with a 26-7 win. “I...
Mega Millions Winner: Louisiana Lottery Confirms Friday’s Big Win
This is the weekend that people in Louisiana have been talking about since January. It doesn't matter where you have the conversation. It could be on the beach at Grand Isle, in the exercise yard with the girls in St. Gabriel, or sitting quietly spinning fidgets in Pineville or Jackson, at some point college football will be discussed.
Black Bayou hosting Louisiana National Hunting and Fishing Day
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge will be one of the hosts for Louisiana’s National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD). NHFD will be held on September 28 at Waddill Wildlife Refuge in Baton Rouge, Woodworth Shooting Range in Woodworth, the Tom Merrill Recreation Area at Bodcau Wildlife Management Area in Haughton, and Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Monroe.
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