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LSU offering freshmen $3,000 not to live in dorms this semester
BATON ROUGE, La. — Incoming freshman with home addresses within 30 minutes of the LSU's Baton Rouge campus now have the option to stay at home this semester instead of living on campus and will get paid to do it. “We’ve offered some of our local students here the...
2MAD: Healing Boutique helps foster healing for cancer patients
BATON ROUGE - A gift shop nestled in Baton Rouge General fosters healing for cancer patients by offering products to make recovery more comfortable. The Healing Boutique carries everything from wigs, compressions, prosthetics, hats, scarves, tees, mastectomy bras and inspirational items like books. Money raised helps to make a difference for cancer patient care at Baton Rouge General.
LSU Football Recruiting Update – July 5, 2024: 2025 Class Climbs to No.6 with Recent Commitments
LSU football has strengthened its defensive front with the recruitment of three highly-rated prospects in two days, led by Damien Shanklin. The four-star edge rusher announced on Friday his commitment to the Tigers, choosing LSU over Ohio State and Alabama. According to the 247Sports’ composite rankings, the 6-foot-4, 230-pound senior is rated as a top-120 national prospect and Indiana’s top player.
LSU football adds another defensive line recruit, and this one was once committed to an SEC rival
LSU football picked up a verbal pledge Friday from a defensive lineman recruit who was once committed to Texas. Brandon Brown, a four-star tackle from Florida, is a top-330 national prospect and one of the 40 best defensive linemen in the 2025 signing class, according to 247Sports' composite rankings. Brown's...
Garage set on fire, considered total loss due to resident improperly dumping coals after grilling
BATON ROUGE - A garage on Coronado Drive set fire after a man improperly dumped his coals behind the structure on July 4, according to the Baton Rouge Fire Department. According to BRFD, firefighters arrived to the detached garage to see it engulfed in flames alongside a truck. Firefighters were able to keep the fire from reaching the home.
EMS takes one to hospital after stabbing in Baton Rouge, officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – One person was transported to a hospital in critical condition after a stabbing on Friday, July 5, according to emergency medical officials. EMS said they were called to Greenwell Springs Road near a hookah lounge around 3:15 a.m. According to the Baton Rouge Police...
Team USA beach volleyball uniforms for Olympics made by Baton Rouge graphic designer. See the design
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Kenneth Hilliard says he never imagined his work would be shown worldwide. “As they’ve been rolling it out. And I was like, okay, it’s really hitting. It’s really settling in and just seeing everybody’s reaction. It’s, it’s truly incredible.” said Hilliard.
Steven Milam Named 2024 First-Team Freshman All-American by D1 Baseball
BATON ROUGE, La. – LSU second baseman Steven Milam on Friday was named a 2024 First-Team Freshman All-American by D1baseball.com. The award marked the second time Milam has received First-Team Freshman All-America recognition, as he was also honored last month by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. Milam enjoyed...
Friday's Health Report: Death rate for uterine cancer continue to rise, especially among Black women
BATON ROUGE — Uterine cancer is the most diagnosed gynecologic cancer in America, and despite advances in cancer research and treatments, death rates continue to rise, especially among Black women. "She was the most outgoing, caring person in the world,” Brenton Webb, whose mother Cherlynn Webb was diagnosed with...
Bo Davis and LSU Football flip four-star defensive tackle Brandon Brown from Texas
July Fourth Weekend has slowly turned into a college football recruiting holiday as several of the Nation's top recruits plan to announce their commitments on July 4th and the days following. The LSU Tigers entered the weekend with two top targets planning to announce their plans on Thursday while another two would commit on Friday. The Tigers kicked off the long holiday weekend by adding four-star defensive tackle Zion Williams early into July Fourth while Dakorien Moore committed to Oregon at night.
LSU doubles up on defensive line commitments
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - LSU pulled in two commitments on the same day at the same position, defensive lineman. Florida native Brandon Brown and Indiana native Damien Shanklin both pledged to the Tigers on July 5. Standing 6-foot-5 and weighing in at 245 pounds, Shanklin chose the Purple and Gold...
Sportsline Summer Camp: The Istrouma Indians
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Stop number 18 for Sportsline Summer Camp is in the 70805. The Istrouma Indians had a solid outing in Sid Edwards’ first year at the helm. Six wins including a first-round playoff dub over Northside. But consistency was an issue. Istrouma won their first...
Predicting LSU Basketball's Starting Lineup for the 2024-25 Season
After the 2023-24 season where Matt McMahon's LSU Basketball team went just 17-16 while going 9-9 in conference the LSU Tigers look to return to competing for SEC championships and for an NCAA title. This roster will be arguably the most talented group McMahon has had bolstered by a strong signing class and a group of talented transfers.
Texas DT commit Brandon Brown flips to LSU
Melbourne (Fla.) Eau Gallie defensive tackle Brandon Brown was committed to the Texas Longhorns for 18 days before defensive line coach Bo Davis left the Forty Acres in early January to join the LSU Tigers, his alma mater. Brown remained pledged to the Longhorns for another 177 days, taking his...
Damien Shanklin rounds out elite edge haul for LSU 2025 class
LSU's 2025 class added a significant piece to the puzzle with Damien Shanklin's commitment on July 5. The No. 5 edge rusher in the country, Shanklin has all the tools to be a standout SEC pass rusher for the Tigers. Initially believed to be a Notre Dame lean for part of his recruitment, LSU really dialed up the pressure on Shanklin with visits in April for the spring game and then an official visit in June that really was a separator.
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