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Beach volleyball fans gather to watch former LSU duo's first Olympic match at court they trained on
BATON ROUGE - Beach volleyball duo Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss put on quite the show in their Olympic debut Saturday, sweeping their match against Canada's Bansley and Bukovec. Nearly 5,000 miles away in Baton Rouge, fans gathered for a watch party at Mango's — a beach volleyball spot on...
3 face murder charges in Mississippi for Southern student who disappeared before custody hearing
WOODVILLE, Miss. — A trio—including an ex-girlfriend—who allegedly plotted to kill a former Southern University sophomore found shot dead, now face murder charges in western Mississippi, the Wilkinson County Sheriff said Friday. Derek Terrell Hollins Jr., 21, Calajia Jack, 20, and Allyah Martin, 21, each face first-degree...
LSU Beach Volleyball Duo Amongst the Favorites to Win Gold at Paris Olympics
Beach Volleyball is one of the most watched sports in the Olympics and LSU will be represented in it for the first time ever in the Paris Olympics. More than just representing, the former LSU pair of Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth representing the United States enter as the second rank pair in the world and one of the favorites to medal.
LSU's Beach Volleyball Duo Win In Olympic Debut
LSU beach volleyball alumni duo Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss won their debut Olympic beach volleyball match against the Canadian team of Sophie Bukovec and 3 time Olympic veteran Heather Bansley in the first day of competition. Under a stunning sunset at the foot of the iconic Eiffel Tower, the second seeded Kloth and Nuss made a statement, in a two set win.
New Baton Rouge schools leader seeks to spark 'genius' in every student
As the new East Baton Rouge Parish school system superintendent, which he calls his “dream” job, LaMont Cole is taking control just as the school year starts, with memories fresh from an awful start of school 12 months ago. Much has been done already, including approving the first...
Four LSU softball signees playing in All-American Game tonight
Four LSU softball incoming freshmen will participate in the 2024 Premier Girls Fastpitch (PGF) All-American Game at 9 p.m. CT on Saturday, July 27, at Deanna Manning Stadium in Irvine, Calif. The game will be televised on ESPNU. Zoe Calvez, Destiny Harris, Jayden Heavener, and Sa'Mya Jones will participate in...
Victim’s Voice: “Why?” Mother of slain Southern University student speaks out
WEST FELICIANA – The mother of Steven Harris IV, the Southern University student killed in Wilkinson County, is speaking out about the tragic murder of her son. Officials said Harris was allegedly lured away from his home in West Feliciana on July 17th, under suspicious circumstances, in an unfamiliar car. His body was discovered on Tuesday, July 23rd, having been shot multiple times.
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.
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...
2026 5-star DL Jahkeem Stewart visits LSU for Bayou Splash
One of the premier recruiting events in the nation is taking place this weekend in Baton Rouge, as LSU is hosting a slew of talent for the Bayou Splash. One of the multiple five-stars in attendance is Reserve (La.) St. Augustine defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart, On3’s No. 1 prospect in the 2026 cycle. Right in […] The post 2026 5-star DL Jahkeem Stewart visits LSU for Bayou Splash appeared first on On3.
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.
‘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...
Police investigating late-night shooting that left one dead, one injured
BATON ROUGE - Police are investigating a shooting that happened late Sunday night that left one person dead and another injured. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the shooting happened on North Harrells Ferry Road near Sherwood Forest shortly before midnight. The coroner's officer was contacted for one fatality, but the identity of the victim was not immediately known.
Are LSU's defensive ends going to create more pressure now that they have a new coach?
If you were to sum up what new LSU defensive coordinator Blake Baker wants to do with his scheme, it’s to create havoc. That can come from multiple places, but an important one will be the defensive ends. LSU simply didn’t get enough from the position last year. So,...
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