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Tarleton State staves off McNeese on national stage to start 2024 1-0
STEPHENVILLE – All eyes were on the Tarleton State Texans nationwide on Saturday, and all eyes witnessed a Tarleton State Texan victory to start their season Won-and-0. The Texans (1-0) staved off McNeese (0-1) 26-23 to win the second college football played nationally in 2024, the first on United States soil. The Week 0 contest was broadcast on ESPN2, the first time Tarleton State Football has played on linear television.
State Police will investigate Elayn Hunt misconduct allegations following WBRZ Investigative Unit report
BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry announced Monday he has asked state police to investigate the Department of Corrections—specifically allegations of a rampant drug problem at Elayn Hunt Correctional—following a report by WBRZ's Investigative Unit. "Some of the allegations in the reporting that's been done on activities...
Accused of killing a Louisiana state trooper and a relative, he's ruled mentally fit for trial
A man charged with killing a Louisiana state trooper and a woman in Prairieville during a multiparish shooting rampage is mentally competent to stand trial, a judge has ruled. Matthew Mire, 34, of Livingston, is accused of ambushing State Master Trooper Adam Gaubert as he sat in his parked patrol vehicle at a Prairieville bank on Oct. 9, 2021. Authorities say he then killed Prairieville resident Pamela Adaid, a relative by marriage, and shot her partner at their home.
After her home burned down, a Lafayette woman was told her address did not exist
Vanessa Pastor, who lives in Lafayette Parish, has faced overwhelming hurdles to rebuild after a fire destroyed her home in January. Some of what she's going through is typical — albeit frustrating — but she has also encountered an unusual circumstance. Lafayette Consolidated Government didn't recognize her property's address in its geographic information system. And that has made the permitting process for demolition and reconstruction a nightmare.
Labadieville streets under precautionary boil water advisory
LABADIEVILLE — The Assumption Parish Waterworks District 1 issued a precautionary boil water advisory for some residents on Monday, Aug. 26. The advisory affects Pear Street and Apple Street, and all affected residents were notified by person or door hanger, the district said on its Facebook page. Water was...
See an exclusive, up-close look at new island off coast of St. Mary Parish
GULF OF MEXICO — Officials allowed News 15 an exclusive, up-close look at a mysterious new island discovered nine miles off the coast of St. Mary Parish. Our journey to the new island started in Morgan City. With help from the US Coast Guard, we traveled down the Atchafalaya River. Our destination was about 40 minutes away in the Gulf of Mexico.
Learn self defense basics at LPSO’s Rape Aggression Defense Course this September
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) course on September 24-26, 2024, at the LPSO Shooting Range Classroom, located at 3451 Hwy 182 in Raceland. This self-defense course designed for women will take place over three days. The class will...
The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Have Settled on Their Starting Quarterback Against Grambling
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - According to reports out Monday morning, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns have settled on a starting quarterback for the 2024-2025 season - and it's a familiar name. Cajuns head coach Michael Desormeaux confirmed those reports during a media briefing this morning, saying he "played better in...
Was Your Louisiana Social Security Data Hacked? Find Out For Sure
You probably read the headlines last week. A massive security breach may have compromised the personal records of millions of Louisiana residents. From New Orleans and Baton Rouge to Lafayette, Lake Charles, and every other city in the state, if you have a Social Security card and account, your sensitive information could have been compromised.
‘One of the worst nightmares’: Westlake family remembers riding out Hurricane Laura
WESTLAKE, La. (KPLC) - For years ago today, Aug. 27, 2020, many in SWLA woke up to the news filtering in of the devastation left by Hurricane Laura. But some chose not to evacuate, including one Westlake family who said they will never stay for another hurricane again. Virginia Johnson...
Viral Dual Hurricane Hoax Currently Taking Louisiana Social Media by Storm
As the weekend approached, Louisiana residents were startled by the news of a potentially historic event: two simultaneous hurricanes forming in the Gulf of Mexico. The alarming forecast shared widely on social media, suggested that both tropical depressions were set to strengthen into Category 1 hurricanes by early next week, with nearly the entire Gulf Coast in their path.
Nashville Country Artist Chase Ryan Coming Home For Big Show This Thursday Night
Get ready Southwest Louisiana as hometown boy Chase Ryan is returning to the area to perform his first concert here in Lake Charles. Chase is one of Nashville’s fastest-rising stars and is now coming home to perform his first big concert in Lake Charles. Chase Ryan's real name is...
Rain chances increasing later this week
Www.youtube.com – WDSU News – 2024-08-26 17:01:34. SUMMARY: This afternoon features hot temperatures in Louisiana, with highs reaching 96°F in Bogalusa and 97°F in Baton Rouge. While current radar shows limited rain, there’s an expected increase in rainfall starting Wednesday, continuing into Thursday and Friday, with potential scattered thunderstorms. A low-pressure system to the west has brought some moisture, causing small showers in places like Houma and Hammond. The tropical weather remains disorganized with no imminent development forecasted. Tomorrow, expect a 40% chance of scattered rain, with the likelihood increasing to 60-70% midweek. Temperatures should cool slightly due to increased cloud cover.
Cowboys turn page after heartbreak
Monday the Cowboys began picking up the pieces of their missed opportunity two days earlier. There were a lot of questions after McNeese State rallied but fell short in its season opener against No. 21 Tarleton State last Saturday. Despite a poor first half that saw the Cowboys turn the ball over four times, McNeese […]
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