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Word is This Louisiana Restaurant Sells the Best Jambalaya in the State
When it comes to Cajun and Creole staples like gumbo, jambalaya, boudin, po-boys, etouffee, and even red beans and rice, you'll usually find the best of all of it cooking in people's kitchens across South Louisiana. However, there are locally owned restaurants throughout Acadiana that get it deliciously right when...
LSU CB Javien Toviano turns himself in after voyeurism allegation
LSU cornerback Javien Toviano turned himself in to authorities in Baton Rouge, La., on Sunday after an arrest warrant sought him on suspicion of video voyeurism. Per the warrant, Toviano is accused of filming himself having sex with a woman without her consent to be recorded. The woman told police Toviano had recorded them having sex in the past without her consent and she made it clear to him she did not want to be recorded. The woman said a clock with a built-in camera near the bed recorded videos that she later found on Toviano's iPad. Toviano admitted in an interview with detectives that he had used the hidden camera for this purpose. LSU suspended Toviano from all team activities, according to a statement. LSU's preseason camp begins Aug. 1. Toviano was a top-100 recruit in the Class of 2023 and played in 13 games as a freshman, finishing with 33 tackles, one pass breakup and one fumble recovery. --Field Level Media
LA Democratic delegates stand behind VP Harris
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Out of nowhere on Sunday, President Joe Biden has officially dropped out of the presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to carry the torch. Making him the first incumbent president to not seek re-election since LBJ in 1968. “Joe Biden’s legacy of accomplishment...
Families of Louisiana Olympic stars reveal the drive that helped them get to Paris
Talent? Of course. Coaching? A necessity. Money? There’s real gold poured into those gold medals. But it’s much more than that. It’s dedication, sacrifice and an almost incomprehensible drive for a goal that most of us only see the results of every four years. Tricia Schwartz knows....
Ashton Larson: LSU Baseball Rising Star Shines in Cape Cod League
LSU freshman outfielder Ashton Larson’s stellar performance for the Chatham Anglers earned him All-Star recognition in the Cape Cod Summer League. Building on his impressive .298 batting average at LSU, Larson hit .300 in 19 games for the Anglers, stealing eight bases and driving in eight runs. Larson’s success...
Person fatally shot in Baton Rouge on Sunday night, police say
A man was found dead of gunshot wounds inside a car Sunday night, Baton Rouge police said. Officers were called to the 2600 block of Cedar Avenue for reported gunfire and found Marvus Green, 32, dead in a car on the roadway, according to a news release. The shooting is...
Largest Restaurant Week ever starts today in the capital region; view menus here
BATON ROUGE - Dig Baton Rouge's summer Restaurant Week is taking place Monday through Friday. This year's event is the largest in history with over 50 restaurants participating. Restaurants will have prix-fixe menus for a set price. Most menus include a starter, entree, and dessert. "This week is always something...
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.
LSU cornerback charged by police for video voyeurism
An East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office spokesperson says that LSU Tigers cornerback Javien Toviano turned himself in to authorities Sunday after being accused of video voyeurism. Toviano, 19, is accused of recording himself having sex with a woman without her consent, according to the arrest warrant. The woman told...
Total Quality Logistics to open Baton Rouge office, create 98 new jobs
Total Quality Logistics, a global freight brokerage and logistics firm headquartered in Cincinnati, is opening a new office in Baton Rouge. TQL is the second-largest freight brokerage in North America and one of the world’s largest third-party logistics firms, according to Louisiana Economic Development. The company expects to create 98 new jobs through its Baton Rouge office.
Central Police officer among people struck by vehicle Saturday night
CENTRAL - A Central Police officer was among those struck by a vehicle during a traffic stop on Central Thruway Saturday night. According to the Central Police Department, Officer Tim Gilbert made a traffic stop when he and other citizens were struck by the passenger side mirror of a Ford F-150, which kept driving afterward.
LSU researchers receive $6 million grant for research into climate-resistant soybeans
BATON ROUGE — A group of LSU AgCenter scientists are part of a project that has received a $6 million grant to research more climate-resistant soybeans, the university announced in a release Tuesday. Plant pathologist Jong Ham has been investigating how soybean seeds treated with bacterial agents can help...
LSU students traveling to Paris to cover Olympics
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Students at the LSU Manship School of Mass Communication will get to experience the excitement of the Olympics in Paris first-hand. Twenty-five of the students are making the trip to Paris to cover the games. The students are involved in a study abroad program that hundreds of students applied for.
Napoleonville teen arrested for rape of child under 13 years old
NAPOLEONVILLE— A 14-year-old boy is now in a juvenile correctional facility after Assumption Parish Sheriff's deputies say he raped a child under 13. Deputies say they received a complaint late last month that the teen had raped the child several times over a one year period at a home along Marshall Lane of Napoleonville.
Javien Toviano Arrested, Suspended Indefinitely
Over the weekend LSU sophomore cornerback Javien Toviano turned himself into authorities after being accused of video voyeurism. According to the arrest warrant filed by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, Toviano, 19, is accused of filming sexual encounters with a woman without her consent. The woman told detectives that Toviano had recorded them previously and she did not want to be recorded.
John Schneider sues stepdaughter to stop sale of ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ memorabilia
“Dukes of Hazzard” star John Schneider is suing his late wife Alicia Allain's business, which she ran in partnership with his movie studio and her daughter, to stop the sale of memorabilia from his career.
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