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BREC Baton Rouge Zoo nearing completion on renovations
BATON ROUGE - BREC'S Baton Rouge Zoo is nearing completion on several projects to improve attractions and bring in more animals. Zoo director Jim Fleshman said renovations that started in the beginning of 2021 are almost finished. New exhibits for bison, hippos and giraffes are completed. Fleshman said the male...
LSU sports icons and Lil Wayne spotted at annual celebrity white party in the Hamptons
Some Louisiana celebs were spotted at sports mogul Michael Rubin's annual star-studded white party in the Hamptons this week. Former LSU athletes Joe Burrow, Olivia Dunne, Ja'Marr Chase and Odell Beckham Jr. posed together in photos they posted to Instagram, some of them flashing an "L" hand gesture to rep their alma mater at the party.
Previewing LSU's Tight End Room for the 2024-25 Season
In 2023, the LSU offense rarely used tight ends and why would they with threats like Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas Jr, and Kyren Lacy on the outside? This season the tight end position will become important again as the LSU offense needs to replace the 2,746 yards and 31 touchdowns that the receiving duo produced. Heading into the season, here's how LSU's tight end room stacks up for the 2024 season.
Local spots to find fried chicken on National Fried Chicken Day
BATON ROUGE - National Fried Chicken Day is observed on July 6 and these local eateries have menu items to help celebrate the holiday. Blue Store Chicken - 4949 North Boulevard, closes at 8 p.m. Chicken Shack - 413 N Acadian Thruway, closes at 10 p.m. The Chimes - 3357...
Lamendola's Supermarket to honor Brenda Morris, raising funds for daughter's senior year of high school
Lamendola's Supermarket in Gonzales has planned a ceremony to honor the memory of the late Brenda Morris, as well as collect donations for her daughter. According to a Facebook post published to the store's page, the donations can be made at registers through July 9 and the dedication ceremony has been set for the same date at 11 a.m., where the community can honor Morris, who was a longtime employee of the store and well-known in the area.
Countdown to Kickoff: Nouri Nouili is the Saints Player of Day 63
We’re down to 63 days until the New Orleans Saints kick off their 2024 regular season with the Carolina Panthers, which makes rookie offensive lineman Nouri Nouili, the current owner of the No. 63 jersey, our Saints Player of the Day. But what’s his story? And how can he...
Saints giving fifth-round quarterback chance to win backup job
Winston – who has spoken about his desire to regain a starting opportunity in the NFL – took a deal with the Browns this offseason which has him on track to back up Deshaun Watson. New Orleans still has Swiss Army knife Taysom Hill in the fold, but the team has used the past two drafts to add true signal-callers. Jake Haener (fourth round, 2023) and Spencer Rattler (fifth round, 2024) are set to to compete for the QB2 role this summer.
Hawks land former top-5 pick as final piece of Dejounte Murray trade
The Atlanta Hawks’ trade sending Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans was finalized on Saturday, July 6. The deal had already been agreed upon but could not be made official until then, with the league’s moratorium ending. There were still loose ends to tie up, too. The...
Louisiana High School Football Player Killed in Car Crash
Sad news out of Pointe Coupee Parish as a West Feliciana High School football player was killed after driving off the highway and hitting a tree early Friday morning. According to Louisiana State Police, 17-year-old Rayshon Franklin Jr. was driving a 2007 Toyota Camry eastbound on LA 78 just west of LA 1 near Parlange around 5:30 am when he went off the road into a ditch, overturned the car, and hit a tree.
LSU baseball strength coach reportedly leaving for Texas AM
The baseball coaching drama in the state of Texas has had some residual effects on the LSU program. On Saturday, The Advocate’s Koki Riley reported that Tigers strength and conditioning coach Jeremy McMillan will be returning to Texas A&M to join the staff of new head coach Michael Earley, the former hitting coach who initially followed Jeff Schlossnagle to Texas before returning to become the head coach in College Station. McMillan joined coach Jay Johnson’s staff in August after spending 12 years as the strength coach at TAMU. Now, the San Antonio native and Texas Tech grad is returning to his home...
LSU baseball has the No. 1 transfer portal class according to 64Analytics
Jay Johnson has always been a great recruiter as far as high school players are concerned. Thanks to the transfer portal, his recruiting style has had to try to find a balance between recruiting kids out of high school and kids who were transferring from other colleges. According to 64Analytics,...
West Bank Early Childhood/Workforce Development funding announced
Senator Ed Price and Representative Ken Brass were on hand at Donaldsonville’s Independence Day celebration, delivering big news of substantial funding. Check presentations were made, as follows:. $2 million to Ascension Parish Government for the early childhood development center in Donaldsonville, a partnership with Nicholls State University. $2.1 million...
What’s Happening? Fans Believe Essence Festival Is Experiencing A Downfall After Including Rappers And Influencers To Its 2024 Lineup
Since 1995, New Orleans has welcomed visitors from across the nation for its annual Essence Festival every Fourth of July weekend. Traditionally, the event celebrates Black culture and music, attracting attendees with a mix of concerts, panels, and vendor showcases. However, recently many people believe the festival is losing sight of its original mission, which they fear could lead to its downfall.
RUMOR: Surprise Western Conference Team Linked To Blockbuster Trade For Pelicans All-Star Brandon Ingram
In recent weeks, New Orleans Pelicans All-Star Brandon Ingram has emerged as one of the biggest names in recent NBA trade rumors. The 26-year-old Brandon Ingram is entering the final season of a five-year contract extension worth $158 million that he signed in 2020. But it appears only to be a matter of time until he’s traded by the Pelicans.
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