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2024 Catholic League Football: Battle for Supremacy in a Stacked District – Part Two
The Catholic League is poised for an exciting season with each team striving to make their mark in one of Louisiana’s most competitive districts. Brother Martin, led by veteran coach Mark Bonis, is determined to bounce back from last year’s disappointing playoff exit. Holy Cross, under Scott Wattigny, aims to build on their surprising success from last season with a robust returning roster. St. Augustine welcomes new head coach Robert Valdez, who brings a championship pedigree and a renewed sense of optimism. Jesuit, with a strong focus on their trenches, is looking to solidify their place among the state’s elite, driven by experienced linemen and a promising senior class. These teams, each with their unique strengths and challenges, are set to battle it out in a league where tradition and competition run deep.
LSU Rejects National Anthem Request From Louisiana Governor Who Wants All Athletes Present
The governor of Louisiana made waves earlier this year when he suggested schools in the state should take scholarships away from players who aren’t present for the national anthem, but LSU has made it clear they have no plans to alter a pregame routine where players aren’t present. At this point, I feel like virtually […] The post LSU Rejects National Anthem Request From Louisiana Governor Who Wants All Athletes Present appeared first on BroBible.
One of the South's Oldest Fiddle Contests Takes Place Each Year in DeRidder
DERIDDER — One of the South's oldest fiddle competitions will take place Thursday, Oct. 3 starting at 10 a.m. at the Beauregard Parish Fair in DeRidder. The contest has been held each year since 1925 with the exception of a few occasions (weather and war). Some say the contest...
Pedestrian killed in Oakdale crash, state police say
OAKDALE, La. (KPLC) - Louisiana State Police are investigating a crash in Allen Parish that claimed the life of a Missouri man. Shortly after 4 this morning, Michael Hicks, 21, of Mexico, Missouri, was walking west across La. 372 just south of Tyler Road in Oakdale, state police said. At the same time, a car was traveling south on La. 372. For reasons still under investigation, Hicks, who was wearing dark clothing, stepped into the path of the vehicle and was hit.
Mechanical contractor invests $3.5 million to build new manufacturing facility in Louisiana
Process Service Specialists (PSS) has announced plans to open a manufacturing plant at the Port of Lake Charles in Louisiana. The industrial mechanical contractor will invest $3.5 million into the project, creating 160 new jobs for the surrounding area. According to the company, the new plant will provide steel, piping and comprehensive services to its commercial and industrial customers. PSS serves a range of industries, including welding, piping, shop fabrication, water treatment and food and beverage manufacturing. Construction on the facility has already begun, and operations are expected to begin later this year. To help support the project, PSS received a $750,000 performance-based award from the state’s Economic Development Award Program, as well as other incentives. Additionally, the company is anticipated to participate in Louisiana’s Industrial Tax Exemption and Quality Jobs programs.
Calcasieu Sheriff’s Office to hold Junior Deputy Academy in September
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office will be hosting its Junior Deputy Academy on September 14, 2024. The program is aimed at children in grades 6 - 8 and teaches the importance of their roles as citizens in the community, leadership skills, and the value of teamwork. They will also get a better understanding of the roles sheriff’s deputies play in the community in a program that encourages good moral character and integrity.
Elon Musk’s Tesla Makes A Breakthrough In Louisiana
Louisiana's 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has revived Tesla's lawsuit alleging that dealers and organizations in the state have worked in unison to bar the electric vehicle manufacturer from selling directly to consumers. Friday, August 26th, 2022 Tesla Finance LLC, a subsidiary of Tesla, filed a lawsuit in the U.S....
Shreveport lawmaker fought ethics board for years before authoring new ethics laws
Freshman state legislators typically promise to bring back more money to their districts or to pursue broader policy. But the very first two bills Rep. Steven Jackson, D-Shreveport, authored during his first regular in the Louisiana Legislature had an unusual target for a new lawmaker: Louisiana’s Board of Ethics.
Here's what superintendents in the New Orleans area make compared to the national average
A new analysis by the The Times-Picayune | The Advocate revealed that while most school systems in the state pay their superintendents close to the national average, some parishes pay their school leaders far more or far less than their counterparts across the country. In the New Orleans area, Jefferson...
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