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Photo Gallery: Third Zion Baptist Church of Raceland Graduation
On Sunday, July 14th, Third Zion Baptist Church of Raceland hosted a graduation and achievement ceremony honoring high school, college, and kindergarten graduates from the local area. Students from THS and CLHS were in attendance. The event included a keynote address by Darius Griffin, celebrating his outstanding accomplishments. Reporting and...
After Being Accused Of Placing 8,900+ Illegal Bets The Charges Against Kayshon Boutte Were Dropped
When allegations of illegal underage gambling against former LSU wide receiver Kayshon Boutte came out they weren’t just shocking because of the audacity of a player to bet on his own sport, it was the alleged volume of the infractions that blew everyone’s minds. Going back to January of this year when the news broke, […] The post After Being Accused Of Placing 8,900+ Illegal Bets The Charges Against Kayshon Boutte Were Dropped appeared first on BroBible.
LSU baseball lands a commitment from top prospect in Nevada
Jay Johnson landed an elite signing class in 2024 and managed to bring three top-15 prospects to campus. Now, he’s turning his attention to the 2025 class. On Wednesday, the Tigers landed a commitment from shortstop Ethan Clauss, the No. 1 player in the state of Nevada and the No. 42 overall prospect nationally. “I want to give praise to my Lord and Savior for giving me the ability to play the game I love,” Clauss said in a social media post. “I also want to thank all of my coaches, teammates, friends, and most importantly my family for helping me throughout...
Louisiana Storm Threat Grows as ‘Cold Front’ Pushes Into State
Viewers of KSLA Television in Shreveport witnessed a rather strange event during the television station's noon broadcast on Wednesday. It was on that broadcast that a man with unusually high hair uttered two words that just don't make sense in Louisiana during the month of July. I actually saw this with my own eyes and heard Austin Evans, that's the high hair guy, say the words "Cold Front".
Study Warns: ‘Toxic Compounds’ Found in Sun-Exposed Plastic Bottles
Louisiana folks already have a hard time keeping cool in the summertime, and now we have to worry that our bottled water might be unsafe to drink. We have all forgotten our water bottles in the car on a hot summer day at some point. If you leave them in your car or in the sun long enough, you may have noticed that they have a strange chemical-like aftertaste. Scientists have been warning us that chemicals 'linked to hormonal imbalances' such as BPA can contaminate the liquid inside the bottle.
Alligator Attacks Kid Swimming in Louisiana Waterway
A 9-year-old boy is recovering from injuries after he was attacked by an alligator in a Louisiana waterway. NOLA.com reports that the young boy was swimming with his family in Lake Ponchatrain on Sunday evening when the alligator attacked. According to the report, the family saw the alligator approaching the...
Number of Medicaid users in Louisiana drops
(The Center Square) – Registration for Medicaid in Louisiana dropped 18.5% from about 2.1 million to 1.7 million over the last 12 months, according to a recent report. More than two-thirds of nonrenewals were terminated for procedural reasons, meaning registration forms incorrectly completed or not completed. Across the United States, about 1 in 3 Medicaid […]
Cool Front Pushing Further Southward, Cooler Days for Louisiana?
The heat is on in Louisiana and we will take any type of break from the extreme temperatures this summer. Fall is still several weeks away and the days of cool fronts in Louisiana are nowhere near, however, we may see a cool front reach some southern states in the days ahead.
2une In Previews: Final Late Night Hype event set for next week
BATON ROUGE— Next Friday, the final "Late Night Hype" event of the summer will take place at BREC Gus Young Park from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. The event is part of East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome's "Summer of Hope" initiative. Former professional football player and Empower...
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?
EA Sports College Football 25 simulation reveals top LSU predictions for 2024/25 season
EA Sports College Football 25 has been out for 48 hours and as one of the biggest video games in recent years, it's at the forefront of every discussion. Bet.NOLA recently simulated an entire season using real-life rosters to produce our three best bets for the 2024/25 season. Let's now look specifically at the LSU Tigers and discuss some of their favorable odds.
TPSO: 3-year-old dead after accidentally shooting himself
HAMMOND, La. (WAFB) - A 3-year-old boy is dead after accidentally shooting himself in the face with a gun. According to the Tangipahoa Sheriff’s Office, reports of shots fired came from a home around 1 p.m. on Red Fox Drive in Hammond. It was reported that a toddler had gotten ahold of a gun and accidentally shot himself in the face.
Investigation into suspected Lockport meth dealer leads to multiple arrests
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office announced this week that an investigation into a local meth dealer has led authorities to four arrests. Sheriff Craig Webre said that an investigation into Mitchell Folse, 45, led narcotics agents to obtain arrest warrants and a search warrant for his residence on Mar Drive. On July 11, 2024, narcotics agents located Folse and took him into custody. Agents then proceeded to the Mar Drive residence to conduct a search with assistance from LPSO patrol deputies and detectives, as well as the Lockport Police Department.
Louisiana Costco Shoppers Not Thrilled with Food Court Change
If you Google the question "How many Costco stores are there in Louisiana" you will find out that, according to "the Google" there are three locations of the giant warehouse-style retailer. Lafayette has a Costco. Baton Rouge has a Costco. And New Orleans has a Costco too, the New Orleans location is supposed to be something special but I have never been so we will take the Internet's word for it.
Louisiana Storm Threat Grows as ‘Cold Front’ Pushes Into State
Viewers of KSLA Television in Shreveport witnessed a rather strange event during the television station's noon broadcast on Wednesday. It was on that broadcast that a man with unusually high hair uttered two words that just don't make sense in Louisiana during the month of July. I actually saw this with my own eyes and heard Austin Evans, that's the high hair guy, say the words "Cold Front".
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