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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 enrollees never completed the renewal process. Medicaid is health insurance program for low-income and people...
Revealed – This is Louisiana’s Favorite Swear Word
A recent survey has discovered that residents of Louisiana actually do have a favorite swear word and because the word we love to not say in front of our mothers is so versatile we've managed to use it as a noun, a verb, an adjective, and I am pretty sure a few other parts of speech. Heck, I am sure someone somewhere even has this as their nickname.
Lone finalist for EBR Superintendent bows out
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The lone finalist for the job of superintendent of East Baton Rouge Parish Schools has withdrawn her name from consideration. In a letter sent Thursday morning, Andrea Zayas said the “conditions for success are now near non-existent in this government tableau.”. ”What should matter...
See who’s qualifying for Plaquemine, Grosse Tete mayor in Iberville Parish
IBERVILLE PARISH, La. (BRPROUD) — On Wednesday, mayoral candidates for the City of Plaquemine and the Villages of Grosse Tete and Rosedale started qualifying for the Nov. 5 election. The qualifying period is 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from July 17-19. Local and municipal candidates qualify with the clerk...
Update on Baton Rouge superintendent search; Report reveals many deaths in ICE detention centers could have been prevented
The East Baton Rouge Parish school system remains without a permanent superintendent after board members delayed their vote on a final pick last week. On Monday night, another finalist dropped out of the running. The process has drawn criticism from community groups and teacher unions. They argue the current interim...
LSU football's Tiger Stadium ranked No. 1 in ESPN's top 25 college football stadium rankings
Nothing matches the vibes of a home night game at Tiger Stadium in Death Valley. Due to its traditions and the difficulty it presents opponents, LSU football's home stadium garnered the No. 1 spot in ESPN's top 25 college football stadiums. Tiger Stadium beat other heavy-hitters like the Rose Bowl (UCLA) and Michigan Stadium (Michigan) for the top spot. ...
This weekend in Baton Rouge: Meet athletes, listen to The Beatles or the blues and more
Jolie Pearl Oyster Bar is hosting a live music event featuring Charlston Bourgeois on Friday, July 19. Experience live music while you enjoy oysters along with other dishes on Jolie Pearl’s menu. The music will begin at 6:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Jolie...
LSU closing in on more elite talents after landing five-star DJ Pickett
LSU moved up two spots to No. 3 in the On3 Industry Recruiting Rankings on Wednesday with the commitment from five-star plus defensive back DJ Pickett. The Zephyrhills (Fla.) High blue-chipper is the nation’s No. 2 cornerback and No. 6 prospect overall. In my opinion coming out of the spring LSU was the favorite to […] The post LSU closing in on more elite talents after landing five-star DJ Pickett appeared first on On3.
Collectibles show, 9/11 survivor talk and more events to get on your calendars
The following is a calendar of community events in the Baton Rouge area from Friday-Thursday, July 25. "INTO THE WOODS JR.": 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St. This performance is a culmination of the theater's two-week Musical Production Camp. $17. manshiptheatre.org. FRIDAY NIGHT LECTURE SERIES: 7:30...
Thursday AM Forecast: Front brings rain and relief from heat
A front arriving on Thursday brings more rain and an end to the extreme heat. The stormier pattern will stick through the weekend and into the next workweek. Today & Tonight: Early morning temperatures that begin in the lower-70's Thursday morning are a sign of what's to come this weekend. A front will enter the area during the day on Thursday, sending numerous showers and storms through the Capital Area. While early morning showers may be spotty in nature, expect a much broader batch to pass through this afternoon. Some of the storms could contain heavier downpours and gusty winds. There will still be plenty of dry time between storms that will allow temperatures to warm up into the low 90's today, making for a warm and sticky day in the Capital region.
19th JDC addressing backlog problem with newly implemented Commissioners’ Court
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Due to the years of backlogged cases, the 19th Judicial District Court (JDC) implemented a Commissioners’ Court and added two more commissioners to help deal with the load. According to a study done by Adam Biener, an assistant professor at Lafayette College and research...
Zachary restaurant up for sale on Main Street, listing says
ZACHARY, La. (BRPROUD) — The building that a popular Zachary restaurant was located at is on the market. Asian Pearl, 4641 Main St. in Zachary, is listed on the market for $600,000, according to Commercial Exchange. According to the listing, the restaurant’s list date was May 16, 2024.
Southern University football head coach Terrence Graves prepares to lead the Jaguars
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BRPROUD) — For the third time in the past four years, Southern University football brought a different head coach to SWAC Media Day. This year, Terrence Graves represented the Jaguars, as well as wide receiver Chandler Whitfield, and defensive end Ckelby Givens. Graves opened up about being prepared for his first head coaching opportunity after serving 24 years as an assistant coach in the SWAC.
Former LSU beach volleyball players work shift at Raising Cane’s ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics
BATON ROUGE, La (BRPROUD) — Former LSU beach volleyball players Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth took a break from their Olympic training to work a shift at Raising Cane’s. The event drew a crowd of supporters who were eager to meet the athletes and chat about what to expect at the world’s biggest stage.
Family of slain teen tells confessed killer 'may you rot in hell.' Judge gives him 30 years
Emotions were still raw this week when a man who admittedly killed a 19-year-old Baton Rouge man last year was in court to be sentenced. District Judge Louise Hines Myers gave Randy Terrell Orange 30 years in prison as part of a plea deal Orange made with prosecutors. Orange, 38,...
BRPD seeking information in search for man wanted for kidnapping, multiple other charges
BATON ROUGE— Baton Rouge Police are seeking the public's help to find a suspect wanted for multiple charges including kidnapping and domestic abuse. Travis Demond Thompson, 38, is wanted for five counts of second degree kidnapping and aggravated assault with a firearm. He also faces charges of home invasion, aggravated second degree battery, domestic abuse aggravated assault and domestic abuse battery with dangerous weapon with serious bodily harm.
Enterprise Boulevard project goal: Strengthen connection between north, south LC
The first open house on the Enterprise Boulevard Extension project was held at the Martin Luther King Junior Center on Tuesday. The open houses are being hosted to keep residents informed on the project’s progress. They were able to look at maps and renderings of the project and speak with engineers and project managers about […]
Hobby Lobby of Opelousas Construction Update
Since announcing the coming soon Hobby Lobby of Opelousas nearly a year ago in August of 2023, significant progress has been made toward completing the popular crafts store. It now looks like an actual Hobby Lobby store with the updated exterior facade, the HUGE signage, and the wide open & brightly lit interior as seen in the photo below.
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