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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...
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.
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?
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