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Marilyn Manson accuser comes forward after NY ruling: ‘Fear no longer controls me’
A New York Supreme Court judge has decided not to toss a lawsuit filed by a woman who alleged abuse by gothic shock rocker Marilyn Manson. She publicly revealed her identity for the first time this week.
Louisiana still hasn’t recovered all the jobs it lost during the pandemic
While the rest of the nation has far surpassed the number of jobs lost during the coronavirus pandemic, Louisiana is one of only a handful of states that has still not recovered to what is a relatively low threshold in a burgeoning economy. Louisiana had roughly 1.96 million jobs in February 2020, about a month […] The post Louisiana still hasn’t recovered all the jobs it lost during the pandemic appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
The Story Behind LSU Coach Brian Kelly’s Blue Dog Lapel Pin
LSU Head Football Coach Brian Kelly knows how to dress up when it's time to get in front of the camera, and there's one accessory you may have noticed in recent interviews. Sure, Coach Kelly knows the style he likes and he loves his massive shoe collection, but have you ever noticed the lapel pin he often wears for his press conferences?
Bombers winning streak climbs to 8 with victory over Rougarou
The Brazos Valley Bombers aren't sure if the recent success is from playing at home or what, but the team sure isn’t complaining about the way they’ve started the second half of the season. With patience at the plate, timely hits and a lockdown bullpen, the Bombers won...
Real Preparedness for Real People: Southern University's new workshop for seniors
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - One university is reaching out to seniors this hurricane season to connect them with emergency preparedness tips and skills beyond the tool kit. Southern University is partnering with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness for their new workshop called “Real Preparedness for Real People.”
Baton Rouge woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in shooting that left 12-year-old girl dead
CENTRAL, La. (BRPROUD) — A Baton Rouge woman accused of shooting and killing a 12-year-old girl in 2023 pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Wednesday, July 17, according to East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Hillar Moore. Ester Williams, 27, pleaded guilty in connection to the death of a 12-year-old...
LSU flips coveted Texas A&M pitcher signee
As the downstream effects of Jim Schlossnagle’s departure from Texas A&M for rival Texas continue to take their toll, LSU is the beneficiary from at least one piece of the fallout. On Wednesday, left-handed pitcher Cooper Williams announced that he would be decommitting from Texas and pledging to the Tigers. A 2024 recruit, Williams will join the team for the 2025 season. It’s a big-time pickup for coach Jay Johnson and the staff. The Alvin, Texas, native is the No. 2 lefty in Texas and the No. 73 player overall nationally with a fastball that currently pushes 93 MPH, according to Perfect...
WBRSO: Baton Rouge man arrested after reckless driving, running from police
WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La. (BRPROUD) — The West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office arrested a man accused of reckless driving and fleeing from authorities. In a Facebook post, the sheriff’s office said on Tuesday afternoon, a heavy law enforcement presence was seen near Court Street and Lobdell Highway in Port Allen.
SEC chief medical officer talks health impact of expanded College Football Playoff
DALLAS — Under the new 12-team College Football Playoff format, the most successful college football teams will play 17 games in one season. Southeastern Conference chief medical officer Catherine O’Neal said Wednesday at the conference’s annual media days that some league teams are already planning how they’ll adjust their injury management protocols to factor in the possibility they play a longer schedule.
Woman arrested, man still at-large after police raid home, find drugs, cash near small children
MORGAN CITY — Morgan City Police have arrested a woman and are searching for a man after a narcotics raid found cocaine, marijuana, synthetic marijuana and cash in a home with multiple small children. Andrea Bridget Vaughn, 31, was arrested after a weeks-long investigation into drug dealing out of...
Zachary Police searching for man who stole two TVs from Walmart
ZACHARY — The Zachary Police Department is searching for a man accused of stealing two televisions from Walmart. The man was seen on surveillance footage leaving the Walmart with the TVs without paying for them, police said. He then left the store in an older model Chevy Silverado. Anyone...
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