Youngsville
LATEST NEWS
Kyle DeBarge develops into a well-rounded player
Kyle DeBarge has been an impact player at Louisiana-Lafayette for three years. After excelling in his first two seasons, DeBarge refined his swing and made significant strides, developing into a complete hitter as a junior this spring. DeBarge has excelled against top-tier pitching throughout his collegiate career. This spring, he...
Louisiana Pearl River residents disapprove of new flood control lake plan
(The Center Square) — Despite the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers supporting a scaled-down flood control lake near downtown Jackson, Mississippi, environmental groups and residents in Louisiana remain opposed to the project, saying it could result in environmental damage to coastal fisheries and wetlands. The federal agency said at...
Louisiana trampolinists heading to Olympic Games in Paris after conquering qualifying process
A pair of Lafayette trampolinists qualified for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. Aliaksei Shostak will represent the United States as its male competitor, and Nicole Ahsinger will serve as the alternate for female competitor Jessica Stevens. Shostak, who competed at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, came through under pressure...
How three Louisianans wound up playing baseball in Saskatoon; Baton Rouge filmmakers debut musical drama at PBS Short Films Festival
July 15, marks the start of the PBS Short Film Festival. The festival is designed to increase the visibility of independent films, and for the 11th straight year in a row, a film nominated by Louisiana Public Broadcasting has made the list. This year's film, The Ballad of Rose Mae, is a musical drama by Baton Rouge filmmakers Gray Fagan and Bailey Wax. They join us now for more on their filmmaking journey and partnership that began in a high school acting class.
Capture Your Professional Headshot at the Bayou Region Incubator
Visuals By Duke is teaming up with the Bayou Region Incubator to provide professionals with an opportunity to enhance their professional image. From July 17th to 19th, Visuals by Duke will offer 15-minute photo sessions at the Bayou Region Incubator located at 203 West Second Street, Thibodaux, LA. These sessions...
"The most intense fire I've ever been to" - fire kills five people
LAFOURCHE PARISH, La. — State fire experts are trying to figure out what caused a house fire that killed five people in Houma over the weekend. Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre says this is the one of the most intense fires he's ever seen. According to the sheriff's office,...
Lake Boeuf community seeks voice in decisions about maintaining lake's health
Lafourche Parish Council and community members are seeking a commission to govern the upkeep of Lake Boeuf. Camp owners urged the Lafourche Parish Council to pass a resolution Wednesday, July 10, to seek Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrell’s opinion on whether they could establish the Lake Boeuf Game and Fish Commission and how it would interact with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
High energy, elegant and entertaining dances highlighted Dancing with a Cause fundraiser
Businesswoman Caprice Cline's Pasodoble was the winning number Saturday at the 15th annual Dancing for a Cause. The real winner was the Arc of East Ascension, a nonprofit that provides services for people with special needs. The show, which included nine dancers, a comedian and dance team performances, was at...
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.