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Photos: Matt's Dinner for beloved Golden Band from TigerLand
The sounds of the Golden Band from Tigerland echoed from the practice field behind the band building on Aster Street as volunteers gathered in a tent just off the edge of the field. Those volunteers sat waiting at the ready to feed the small army of the band that former member Matthew Bahlinger loved. When the time came, around 5 p.m., and in about 20 minutes all 300 plus students and band staff where fed, thanks to donations to the Matthew Bahlinger Memorial Fund and from several area businesses. The dinner is set at the end of LSU's band camp.
He won championships at three other schools. Now he's Liberty's head track coach
After helping Scotlandville sweep Class 5A outdoor and Division I indoor track titles in 2023-24, Kevin Jackson is moving on and moving up with a District 4-5A rival. Jackson is the new boys/girls track coach at Liberty. A former Ruston and Louisiana Tech competitor, Jackson also was part of championship teams as an assistant at Ruston and New Living Word.
Saints sign pair of familiar names at LB, DT ahead of preseason finale
The New Orleans Saints executed a pair of moves Friday morning ahead of their open practice at the Caesars Superdome, bringing back a pair of familiar South Louisiana names. See more on WWL and Audacy.
Two long-time rivals are now in the same district, raising the stakes in District 8-3A
The Livingston Parish rivalry between Springfield and Albany has always been intense. So much so, that their games have provided one of the area's top early-season matchups. That changes this year. The stakes have been raised because both teams are in the same district. The rivalry game, billed as the...
VIDEO REPORT: Saints unveil new locker room as part of Caesars Superdome renovation
NEW ORLEANS — The NFL preseason is in full swing, wrapping up its second week of action Sunday night. While the regular season is still a few weeks away, there are still plenty of storylines and betting opportunities in the preseason. Every team will play its final game over...
LSU football is overrated, according to CBS Sports
LSU is coming off two successful seasons under head coach Brian Kelly, but with key players leaving the program, they face a challenging 2024 season. Despite being ranked in the top 15 by both major polls, some experts believe the Tigers may be overrated. In their SEC predictions, CBS Sports...
Water leak, property condition causing frustration for neighbor
BATON ROUGE - A house in the Gardere area is falling apart and the man living next door says he's had enough. The lot is overgrown and now there's a water leak. Larry Stirgus has watched the property next to him slowly deteriorate. "I'm just frustrated," he said. Stirgus says...
Derek Carr Sends Strong Message on Antonio Pierce & Raiders
Derek Carr has played against every team in the NFL except for the Las Vegas Raiders. He was the team’s starting quarterback for nine years before joining the New Orleans Saints last offseason. For the first time in his career, the Raiders are an opponent on his schedule as...
Former LSU Superstar to Make MLB Debut Monday
Over the last 20 years or so, Louisiana State University has produced some major names in the world of baseball: Todd Walker, Ben McDonald, Alex Bregman, Aaron Nola, Albert Belle...I mean, the list goes on and on. Heck, right now, arguably the hottest name in baseball today is Paul Skenes...
LSU Football could deal a massive blow to USC and Lincoln Riley in Week One
In his first year at USC, Lincoln Riley built up a ton of goodwill turning the Trojans around with a 10-1 record heading into the Pac 12 Championship. Then his Trojans defense collapsed in the Pac 12 championship showing an inability to tackle causing the Trojans to fall from 4th to 8th in the College Football Playoff rankings. This past season the defensive struggles we saw parts of in 2022 were on full display as the Trojans went 8-5.
Faith Matters: She's a 'walking miracle'
Three episodes of paralysis. A severe battle with COVID. And all those health challenges have occurred in just the past five years for Patricia Hatch, 64. "I'm a walking miracle," said Hatch, pastor of the Center of Hope Outreach in Baton Rouge. Hatch's first stroke was five years ago, leaving...
Free Baton Rouge block party wrapping up Summer of Hope will have music, food trucks, giveaways
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Baton Rouge Community Street Team and others have teamed up for the third annual “Heal the Block Series Finale” on Saturday, Aug. 24. The event is set for 3-8 p.m. at Memorial Stadium, 750 Foss St. Organizers are calling it the biggest block party of the summer as the event will wrap up Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome’s Safe Hopeful Healthy BR’s Summer of Hope series.
Local medical marijuana pharmacy is opening in Baton Rouge
The cannabis industry is growing in the Capital Region. Capitol Wellness Solutions, a medical marijuana pharmacy in Baton Rouge, plans to host a grand opening Sept. 20 for its O’Neal Lane location, its second in Baton Rouge. The new pharmacy is partnering with Cookies, a globally recognized cannabis company...
Porch Poppin’: New Orleans jail inmates will soon receive 15 minutes of free phone calls per day
In this episode of Porch Poppin’, EJ Johnson talks about a plan to give New Orleans inmates free calls to friends and family. Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license.
Saints predicted to sign top remaining free agent WR amid depth questions
Many believe the New Orleans Saints are positioned to take a step back offensively. Even if Derek Carr and Alvin Kamara provide the bulk of the juice on that side of the field, New Orleans still needs to overcome a fairly poor wide receiving corps. The Saints are currently poised...
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