Torbert
LATEST NEWS
Race for Louisiana’s new second majority-Black congressional district is heating up
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — In a critical election year, the race for Louisiana’s new mostly Black congressional district is heating up as three candidates — including a longtime Democratic state lawmaker and former congressman and an 80-year-old Republican who is a former state senator — officially submitted paperwork on Wednesday to run in November. […]
Weather Service Warns – Excessive Rain This Weekend in Louisiana
The Weather Prediction Center has issued an ominous alert for cities such as Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Lake Charles, and Shreveport. That alert which covers the entire state over the next three days suggests that several "life-threatening" weather events could occur and residents should be prepared. The catalyst for...
Louisiana Ticket Claims $230,000 in Wednesday Lottery Drawing
As an observer of lottery drawings in Louisiana, I feel obligated to suggest to those who want to strike it rich playing lottery games with the Louisiana Lottery should be participating in those games over the next week or so. The reason? Lady Luck appears to have moved back into Louisiana and she's apparently applying her "magic" to lottery tickets sold here in The Boot.
Louisiana Kicks Off Fifth Annual American Academy of Entrepreneurs at Big Rock Valley
Innovative mentorship program is available to LED Growth Network companies through a partnership between LED and the Edward Lowe Foundation. The program has helped more than 60 Louisiana small businesses since its inception in 2020. Program launch held at the Edward Lowe Foundation’s state-of-the-art learning campus in southwest Michigan.
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".
After attack, expert says alligators are everywhere (but don't be alarmed)
A scary incident of an alligator biting a nine-year-old boy in Lake Pontchartrain is a reminder that the toothy reptiles may be in closer proximity than you think. Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries estimates there may be up to 4 million alligators…
Moms for Liberty reacts after NAACP wants East Baton Rouge school board member Nathan Rust to be removed from BREC
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The NAACP Baton Rouge Branch is calling for current East Baton Rouge School Board member to be removed from his position as a commissioner of the Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge. Nathan Rust nominated Paige Lowry, the co-chair...
225 Magazine is a finalist for 7 journalism and design awards
225 Magazine recently placed in several national and regional award competitions for writing, photography and design. 225 received two national awards from Society for Features Journalism’s Excellence-in-Features competition. It claimed four Green Eyeshade Awards, a regional journalism competition in the Southeast judged by the Society of Professional Journalists. It is also a finalist in the Diamond Journalism Awards, a regional contest sponsored by the Society of Professional Journalists’ Arkansas Pro Chapter that will announce winners on July 24.
Volleyball Earns 10th USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The LSU volleyball team earned the U. S. Marine Corps and American Volleyball Coaches Association (USMC/AVCA) Team Academic Award for the fifth consecutive year. The Tigers have been honored with this distinction for the 10th time in the award’s 32-year existence and have been recognized seven...
See what local business is moving to a new location on Government Street
Parish Pets is moving to Government Street. The 8-year-old company, which sells handmade accessories, treats and toys for dogs and cats, will go into the former Hair Art & Co. space at 4414 Government St., said owner Nikki Kipps. The business plans to open by the end of the year,...
LSU versus USC is a measurement of accountability
When you think about it, the LSU-USC football game in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season is a measurement of how accountable these two coaching staffs and rosters truly are. Both teams were not detail-oriented or generally responsible on defense last season. We have spoken a lot about this problem at USC. LSU and Brian Kelly are in the same position, as LSU Tigers Wire recently explained:
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.