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Warren Easton offensive lineman Jalan Chapman commits to LSU
Not only is Brian Kelly securing one of the top classes nationally for 2025, but LSU is also taking aim at the 2026 recruiting class. The top offensive lineman in the New Orleans metro area, Warren Easton’s Jalan Chapman, pledged Sunday to the Purple and Gold. Chapman considered offers...
Former LSU swimmer Maggie Mac Neil of Canada advances easily in Olympic 100-meter butterfly
NANTERRE, France — Maggie Mac Neil’s shot at Olympic history is still alive, though she will likely need one of the best swims of her life to repeat as a gold medalist in the women’s 100-meter butterfly. The former LSU All-American swimming for Canada had no trouble...
Finnegan Begins Olympic Journey At Women’s Gymnastics Qualifications On Sunday
PARIS – LSU Gymnast Aleah Finnegan will begin her journey at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in the artistic women’s gymnastics qualification competition on Sunday, July 28 in Bercy Arena. Finnegan’s dreams of being an Olympian came true last October, when she booked her ticket to Paris following...
LSU Football faces off against Auburn for top recruits this weekend
This weekend as the recruiting dead period comes to a brief end, programs around the Nation are hosting top recruits prior to the start of Fall Camp. The two headliners of these massive recruiting visits early on have been LSU and Bayou Splash and the Auburn Tigers with their Big Cat Weekend.
LSU Swimmers Shine at Olympics: MacNeil Takes Fifth in 100m Butterfly
Former LSU swimmer Maggie MacNeil finished fifth in the 100-Meter Butterfly final at the Summer Olympics in Paris, with a time of 56.44. Despite her previous gold medal in Tokyo 2021, she couldn't defend her title but put up a strong performance. MacNeil finished 5th in the 100-Meter Butterfly final...
‘It was unnecessary’: Mother says son was killed over child custody battle
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - A mother said her 20-year-old son was killed over a custody battle. Three people are accused of plotting the murder of Steven Harris while he was in a custody battle with his child’s mother, according to investigators. “His demise was set up,” his...
LSU needs more production from its defensive tackles. Can two new starters deliver?
Last season, LSU was counting on the interior of its defensive line to produce. But as Maason Smith and Mekhi Wingo battled injuries, the unit lost its penetrative teeth, and its inability to pressure opposing offenses rippled through the rest of the defense. The result was one of the worst defensive seasons in program history.
Scott Rabalais: An emotional Olympics ends with something great for LSU's Aleah Finnegan
PARIS — Aleah Finnegan was never better on her Olympic Sunday than on her first vault. She flew through the air with the greatest of ease, hit the landing and pumped her fist in delight. The score flashed high above the floor at Bercy Arena — 13.733. If Finnegan stopped there, she would have had the 13th-best score of the day in that event.
Flip Watch: LSU Football Surging for South Carolina Linebacker Commit
Brian Kelly and the LSU football staff wrapped up their annual Bayou Splash recruiting event on Friday with several key targets making their way to Baton Rouge. Kelly and Co. received face time with players committed to other programs, including current South Carolina commit Jaiden Braker. A player that has...
3 Charged With Murder In Mississippi After Southern Student Goes Missing Prior To Court Hearing
The Wilkinson County Sheriff announced on Friday that murder charges have been filed against a group of three individuals, including an ex-girlfriend, who are believed to have conspired to kill a former Southern University student. The victim was found fatally shot in western Mississippi. Three young individuals, Derek Terrell Hollins...
Toddler struck in hit-and-run on Harry Drive, brought to hospital in stable condition
BATON ROUGE — A toddler was brought to the hospital Friday after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run on Harry Drive, Baton Rouge Police said. The two-year-old was struck by a vehicle on Harry Road near North Carrollton Avenue and was found unconscious in the street. The child was brought to a hospital after emergency officials were called and is stable, BRPD said.
LSU Football: Fall Camp Starts This Week So Let the Speculation Begin
As the LSU Tigers football team gears up for fall camp, fans and analysts alike are speculating on the team’s outlook for the upcoming 2024 season. LSU’s offense inspires guarded optimism, with the departure of three first-round draft picks from last year’s top-rated offense leaving a significant gap. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has the potential to lead a high-powered offense, but doubts persist regarding the supporting cast. Receiver Kyren Lacy, transfer players Zavion Thomas and CJ Daniels, and running back Kaleb Jackson must all rise to the occasion. While one of the nation’s best offensive lines show promise, the offense get B+ grade.
Major Retailer Closing 6 Louisiana Stores: Including Shreveport
For a variety of reasons, sadly, the days of the old 'brick & mortar' stores are going the way of pay telephones and VHS players. Even though there are those who order groceries online, I think there will always be a place for some types of stores that people will still want to visit in person.
Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Louisiana Stores to Close
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Monroe, Port Allen, and the Greater New Orleans area might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
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