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Church gives away 100 backpacks full of school supplies at back-to-school bash
BATON ROUGE - More than 100 backpacks filled with school supplies were given out during the Crusade Christian Center's back-to-school bash Saturday afternoon. Pastor Jed Brumfield and his wife Sha'Myra said they hosted the event at BREC's Narin Drive Park to give kids what they need to start school and bring the community together.
New Orleans Saints sign former Alabama prep standout
Former Florence High School standout Chandler Brewer returned to the NFL on Saturday with the New Orleans Saints. The Saints announced their signing of the offensive tackle while waiving guard Nouri Nouili, an undrafted rookie from Nebraska. Brewer joins New Orleans’ training-camp roster after offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk went on...
2024 Southeastern Football Fall Practice Report No. 1
HAMMOND, La. – The Southeastern Louisiana University football team officially opened fall camp Monday morning at Strawberry Stadium. With the official kickoff of the 2024 season exactly a month away, the Lions underwent their first day of preparations. SLU opened camp with the first of four split-squad practices that allow the Southeastern coaching staff to better evaluate the student-athletes and provide the team more individual instruction early in camp.
Major Change in Louisiana Forecast This Week – Tropics Active
There has been a tale of two summers across Louisiana, at least it sure seems that way. If you reside along the I-20 corridor in a town such as Shreveport, Monroe, or Tallulah you've been mostly hot with occasional outbreaks of strong to severe storms. If you live along the...
A Favorite Louisiana Airline Announces Major Change to Boarding Procedure
A popular airline that many in Louisiana love to use when traveling is breaking a 50-year tradition when it comes to boarding the plane. Southwest Airlines announced on Thursday that they are breaking away from the tradition of allowing passengers to sit where they want and will even now offer premium seating.
Huge Black Bear Spotted Looking for Food in Louisiana
Black bears are running rampant in Louisiana and another huge bear has been spotted in south Louisiana. In the social media group Louisiana Black Bear Report, Randy Bergeron posted photos of a huge black bear near a deer feeder, and by the looks of it, this bear has been eating well near Palmetto, Louisiana.
Louisiana IOL Jalan Chapman commits to LSU football's 2026 class
LSU football's 2026 class grew stronger Louisiana interior offensive lineman Jalan Chapman committed to the purple and gold. Chapman becomes the third piece in the class that has been all New Orleans based so far as Chapman joins Edna Karr defensive lineman Richard Anderson and McDonogh 35 safety Jakai Anderson. Brad Davis is getting an early start with this commitment as Chapman was on campus a couple of times this summer and pulled the trigger this weekend.
Registration open for National EMS Academy Fall 2024 EMT class
The National EMS Academy, a division of Acadian Companies, and South Louisiana Community College are offering their next EMT class at Louisiana campuses. Registration is open now. The class begins on September 9, 2024, with orientation held September 3-4. The class ends in late November. National EMS Academy has campuses...
Buckeye native and retired major general inducted to La. Guard Hall of Fame
PINEVILLE, La. – Retired Army Maj. Gen. Glenn H. Curtis was joined by his family, close friends and service members as they celebrated his induction into the Louisiana National Guard Hall of Fame during an official ceremony at Louisiana National Guard Training Center Pineville, Louisiana, July 13. The LANG...
Thibodaux Police investigating Sunday night shooting at bar
The Thibodaux Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place at a bar on the 400 block of Gerald T. Peltier Drive on Sunday night. Police Chief Bryan Zeringue said that at approximately 10:15 p.m. on Sunday, authorities were called to the above location to investigate a call of a shooting. Detectives have learned that two subjects were shot during the incident. The incident remains under investigation and more information will be released as the investigation continues. The victims were taken to a local hospital and their condition was unknown as-of early Monday morning.
Ron Forman leaves big shoes to fill at Audubon. Nearly 500 hopefuls want the job.
When Ron Forman announced in late 2023 that he would retire after more than half a century as president and CEO of the Audubon Nature Institute, he set in motion an executive search process that, more than six months later, is proving to be somewhat unprecedented. Nearly 500 hopefuls from...
Pelicans Fan Favorite Suffers Injury During Paris Olympics
In Puerto Rico’s first game of the Paris Olympics, New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jose Alvarado had to be helped off the court after his teammate stepped on his foot in the second quarter. Leading both Puerto Rico and opponent South Sudan with 19 points at halftime. He wasn’t...
Two dead, one injured in midday 7th Ward shooting
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Two people were killed and a third was injured in a shooting Sunday (July 28) afternoon in the Seventh Ward, according to the New Orleans Police Department. Police say the shooting happened around 12:45 p.m. in the 1700 block of Joseph Guillaume Place, along a two-block...
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