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Families of Louisiana Olympic stars reveal the drive that helped them get to Paris
Talent? Of course. Coaching? A necessity. Money? There’s real gold poured into those gold medals. But it’s much more than that. It’s dedication, sacrifice and an almost incomprehensible drive for a goal that most of us only see the results of every four years. Tricia Schwartz knows....
Dominican juniors garner college book awards
Fifteen St. Mary’s Dominican High School juniors were presented book awards from universities and colleges to celebrate achievements of the junior class. The annual book awards are in recognition of academic excellence, strong character and commitment to community service. School counselors, teachers and administrators nominate the student or students they feel best embody the criteria set by each college or university.
Chargers, Saints May Sign Super Bowl Potential Cut Candidate
The Los Angeles Chargers or New Orleans Saints may sign Super Bowl potential cut candidate, Kadarius Toney. According to a report, the wide receiver may have been able to win back-to-back Super Bowl championships but he isn’t living up to his expectations. Since moving on from Tyreek Hill, the team was looking for reinforcements and they got Toney midway through his 2022 campaign with the New York Giants. However, he only has one year remaining on his current contract with the Chiefs but his future remains uncertain if he’ll reach a new 2024 campaign with them.
Alvin Kamara's 49-yard walk-off TD is the Saints Play of the Day
We’re now at 49 days until the New Orleans Saints season opener, which makes this 49-yard walk-off touchdown by Alvin Kamara our Saints play of the day. Kamara had a career day against the New York Giants, totaling 181 yards from scrimmage along with three rushing touchdowns. It was a statement performance from the second-year pro at the time.
Taser stops shoplifter running from police
Ruston Police arrested a man last Wednesday after a report of a shoplifter fleeing a Ruston store. Dontrell Williams, 34, of Avondale, La., was arrested about 10 p.m. July 10 on Arizona Avenue. Police received a report that a man wearing an orange shirt and khaki pants had shoplifted a...
2024 Preview: Class 5A District 7
Head Coach: Jason Tucker (18th year) 2023 Playoffs: 1st Round beat Ponchatoula HS, and 2nd Round lost to Dutchtown HS. Key players Graduated: WR Rayone Russell Jr, QB Ethan Couvillion, Kicker Jaden Alphonso, DT Clarence Major, Athlete Jahari Banks, OT Keyon Wilson, OL Brendon Herbert, LB Stone Riviere, LB Ricky Smith, and DE Derrick Bennett.
Bayou Community Foundation Grants $358,000 to 30 Local Nonprofits, Largest Total In BCF History
Bayou Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $358,000 to 30 nonprofit organizations yesterday to fill critical needs like hunger, homelessness and mental health care in Lafourche, Terrebonne and Grand Isle. This year’s total is the largest ever awarded by the Foundation in its 12-year history of the Annual Nonprofit Grants Program,...
Shreveport Faces Mixed Employment Trends Amid Statewide Economic Gains
SHREVEPORT, LA – While Louisiana celebrates a decrease in its unemployment rate for June 2024, Shreveport’s local employment figures present a more nuanced picture, according to the latest data from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. The state as a whole saw its seasonally adjusted unemployment rate drop to 4.0 percent, a historic low for June, but Shreveport experienced both gains and challenges in its job market.
Slidell 12-year-old reunites with dog amid recovery from Father’s Day crash
SLIDELL, La. (WVUE) - Grayson Manning, a 12-year-old boy from Slidell who was struck by a truck on Father’s Day, reunited with his dog Muffin during a hospital visit on Sunday, July 21. Grayson’s mother, Mindy McConnell, shared the update, saying that Grayson had been eagerly asking to see...
A 'child's body' in water creates big scare at Slidell park. Police share an explanation.
A father and son fishing at Slidell's Heritage Park on Sunday afternoon hooked what appeared to be a child's body — and prompted an underwater search by the Slidell Police Department's dive team. Fortunately, the body turned out to a doll, ironically one used for water safety training, the...
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