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Study: Can Estrogen Treatment Help Women Avoid Cognitive Decline?
Louisiana researchers are testing estrogen’s potential use in preventing women’s cognitive decline later in life. So far, it appears that short-term estrogen use, in middle age, leads to improved brain health long after use ends. The research is being led by Tulane University Professor of Brain Science, Jill...
Oldest Woman In the U.S. Was Born in Lousiana
Elizabeth Francis has received the title of the "Oldest Person in the U.S." as she is now 115 years old according to KALB. Francis celebrated her latest birthday on Thursday, July 25. Francis lives with her 94-year-old daughter in Houston, Texas, but she is a Louisiana native. Francis was born...
Feral hogs are Louisiana's most troublesome new transplant
Walk around New Orleans long enough, and you’re bound to hear grizzled locals grumbling about unwelcome tourists and transplants. Travel outside of the city, and you’ll hear man Louisianians grumbling about a different type of transplant: feral hogs
2MAD: Young Entrepreneurs Academy welcomes aspiring students
BATON ROUGE - This week's 2 Make a Difference shows off an organization helping students learn about entrepreneurship. Anyone interested in highlighting someone making a difference in the community, send a name, information and a brief summary to sylvia@wbrz.com.
Volunteers to stage in elementary schools to help with first-day jitters
BATON ROUGE - Whether you're a parent or a student, the first day at elementary school can be nerve-wracking. Volunteers in Public Schools are here to help ease some of those worries. For the first day of school, volunteers will be there to help with bus duty, carpooling, office help,...
St. Gabriel officer charged with domestic abuse previously arrested
ST. GABRIEL, La. (WAFB) - A St. Gabriel police officer facing domestic abuse charges was previously arrested on similar charges in 2021 when he worked at a different department. According to authorities, the Gonzales Police Department responded to a call in connection to a disturbance at an apartment complex shortly...
Louisiana Club Earns ‘Best Golf Course’ in U.S. Honors
The game of golf is alive and well in the state of Louisiana. According to golflink.com there are 140 golf courses in Louisiana. Eighty of those courses are public courses, another 30 are private courses, and still another 30 would qualify to be called municipal golf courses. Louisiana even has its own "Golf Trail".
Three arrested after body of missing Louisiana college student found in Mississippi shot multiple times
Three arrests have been made for the murder of a Louisiana college student whose body was found earlier this week in Mississippi. The West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office has reportedly arrested three suspects including Derek Terrell Hollins Jr., 21, of St. Francisville, Calajia Jack, 20, of St. Francisville and Allyah Martin, 21, of Zachary, for their alleged involvement in the shooting death of former Southern University student Steven Harris IV.
Bluebonnet Boulevard near Hyatt Place reopened after hazmat incident
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Bluebonnet Boulevard has reopened between I-10 and Picardy Avenue after a hazmat incident closed the area, the St. George Fire Department confirmed. According to St. George Fire Department, the incident was caused when an unknown substance leaked from a solo container.
Weekly rankings notes: Scouting intel on more than a dozen 2026 Top247 members
247Sports will soon provide a preseason tweak to the 2026 Top247 rankings, and with that work come updated scouting reports on numerous junior standouts. Today's edition of the 247Sports weekly rankings notes highlights excerpts from more than a dozen updated scouting reports on 2026 Top247 members, plus several in the 2025 class.
Toddler struck in hit-and-run on Harry Drive, brought to hospital in stable condition
BATON ROUGE — A toddler was brought to the hospital Friday after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run on Harry Drive, Baton Rouge Police said. The two-year-old was struck by a vehicle on Harry Road near North Carrollton Avenue and was found unconscious in the street. The child was brought to a hospital after emergency officials were called and is stable, BRPD said.
Record-Breaking Performance: Parkview Baptist’s Lucy Cramer wins National Title in record form
Two months after diving into her newest challenge on the track, Parkview Baptist’s Lucy Cramer is not only a national champion, but a record holder in the event. Cramer, who set a pair of Class 3A records at the LHSAA State Track & Field Championships in the 1600 and 3200-meter runs, set her bar for excellence even higher.
Sam's Club receives new recycling unit open to public
BATON ROUGE - A new recycling unit is available and open to the public. The recycling unit is located at 10444 North Mall Drive at the Sam's Club. You do not have to be a member of Sam's Club to take part in the collection of recyclable materials. Bring your...
LSU picks up a crystal ball projection for 3-star visiting tight end
LSU has quite a cast of visitors in town on Friday including two uncommitted five-stars in top safety Jonah Williams and receiver Jaime Ffrench. The Tigers will hope for an impactful recruiting weekend, but they already find themselves in a strong position for one of Friday’s visitors as they look to steal a three-star tight end from South Carolina’s backyard.
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