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LSP competes in 2024 American Association of State Troopers Best-Looking Cruiser Contest
The Louisiana State Police proudly introduces our submission for the 2024 American Association of State Troopers Best-Looking Cruiser Contest. Our patrol units are among the most recognizable in the nation, symbolizing courtesy, loyalty, and a deep commitment to public service. Louisiana is renowned for its diverse and unique culture, and...
Jerry Edwards Jr. sworn in as 1st Black federal judge for Western District of Louisiana
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Following a formal appointment back in December of 2023, Shreveport attorney Jerry Edwards Jr. was ceremonially sworn in at the Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center in Alexandria on Wednesday, July 17. It was a momentous occasion for Judge Edwards as he became the first Black judge to...
New law allows more disputes of speed and red-light camera tickets
BATON ROUGE, La. — Senate Bill 302 now gives Louisiana drivers more ways they could fight a ticket received at a red-light camera or speed camera. The signal was not positioned correctly or sign was illegible. The driver was obeying or moving over for police or emergency vehicles. The...
Former LSU quarterback Marcus Randall qualifies for East Baton Rouge Metro Council race
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A former LSU football quarterback qualified for the District 5 seat for the East Baton Rouge Metro Council on Wednesday, July 17. Marcus Randall, Democrat, is running for the District 5 seat for the EBR Metro Council against Darryl Hurst, Democrat, and Redell Norman, Democrat. Qualifying for local and state races will conclude at 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 19.
Florida corridor final draft plan heads to Planning Commission
The team working on the master plan to boost economic development along the Florida Boulevard corridor recently completed a final draft and will present it to the Planning Commission at next month’s meeting. Following the trail of tens of millions in investment along Florida Boulevard, partners have devised a...
Why Texas A&M's Mike Elko scooped up an ex-LSU coach and called him his most important hire
DALLAS — Mike Elko’s specialty is defense. So the new Texas A&M coach expects to field ample questions about who he chooses as his offensive coordinator. But he might rather discuss his new strength and conditioning guru Tommy Moffitt, a coach who spent over 20 seasons at LSU under three different head coaches.
A new eatery focused on ‘country-style cooking’ has opened downtown
Hot Stuff, a new restaurant with a focus on “country-style cooking,” has opened its doors near the intersection of Florida and Lafayette streets in downtown Baton Rouge. The eatery, which is open Monday through Friday, serves breakfast from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Daily lunch specials are offered.
Somber moment in community as Sacred Heart High School Gym demolished
The bucket of the large yellow excavator tore away at the brick walls of the Sacred Heart High School Gym on Wednesday. The top stories of the Hertz Tower are visible from the demolition site at the corner of Louisiana Avenue and North Division. “I think this building’s history is more significant than that downtown […]
Lafayette's newest venue brings jazz and blues to the downtown music scene
A long time jazz lover, Deborah Silas used to have to get her fix by going on jazz cruises. Now, she's opened a business in the heart of Lafayette that will specifically feature her favorite genre of music, along with a selection of Cajun-style appetizers and mixed drinks. : In...
"Love Is..." A Free Workshop For Teen and Pre-Teen Girls July 22nd-23rd, Register Today!
Angelle Bellard with Faith House of Acadiana, stopped by News15 at Noon to share the details on their free workshop at the Lafayette Public Library, aimed at helping teen and pre-teen girls understand what love is and what it is not. Tags. Localnow. "Love Is..." A Free Workshop For Teen...
LSU softball announces addition of 3 veteran transfers
It’s going to be a changing of the guard for LSU softball entering the 2024 season. While star pitcher Sydney Berzon returns, many of the other big names — Taylor Pleasants, Ciara Briggs and Ali Newland, just to name a few — do not. Coach Beth Torina turned to the transfer portal to try to find some experience, and the Tigers did just that. Earlier this week, LSU announced the addition of three transfers: infielder Avery Hodge (Oklahoma), outfielder Jalia Lassiter (Ole Miss) and pitcher Ashley Vallejo (McNeese). Hodge was a member of the Sooners’ last two national title-winning teams, batting .284 this...
Hammond toddler found father's gun under mattress, fatally shot himself, authorities say
A Hammond toddler who died Wednesday afternoon after accidentally shooting himself in the face found his father's gun under a mattress, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said Thursday. The 3-year-old boy found the firearm between a mattress and box spring, where it was not secured properly, sheriff's office officials said....
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