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New preparation for this year's Fireworks on the Mississippi
BATON ROUGE - For more than 50 years, WBRZ's Fireworks on the Mississippi has brought together the Baton Rouge community and neighboring parishes for the largest fireworks show in Louisiana. Preparations for this year's show are different than previous years. Lead technician Adam Siegal said in the past, they used...
Gas line broken during construction work on Bluebonnet Boulevard
BATON ROUGE - Crews are working a hazmat scene after a gas line was damaged due to construction work on Tuesday. The St. George Fire Department said crews were working the scene on Bluebonnet between Jefferson and Airline highways. There were no road closures, but officials asked residents to stay back and keep a safe perimeter.
Gulf Coast Rip Current Forecast for Louisiana Beachgoers
So many people from South Louisiana will be traveling I-10 in the next day or two for their Fourth of July celebrations and they'll soon be on their favorite beach. For the Fourth, beachgoers from across Acadiana will want to cool off or relax in places like Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Pensacola, and Destin, Florida. Sadly, we've had several reports of drownings already this summer and the gulf may be a bit unfriendly days after Independence Day.
Northeast High Alumni hosting event to provide scholarships for graduating seniors
PRIDE - The Northeast High Alumni has an event planned to raise money for its graduating seniors and to honor students and faculty who are no longer part of the alumni family. Next weekend, the inaugural alumni celebration will be held on the Northeast High School grounds. Over 1,000 alumni...
Eat at these Acadiana Restaurants for Half Price Today
Acadiana has an unmatched array of restaurants offering some of the best food. However, while dining out can be a convenient option, eating out regularly can add up pretty quickly. If you are looking for a way to save money while dining out in Acadiana, you have come to the...
The 7 Best Fourth Of July Celebrations In Louisiana
The Fourth of July brings families together across Louisiana and nationwide. Many families take advantage of the holiday and vacation to places like Orange Beach or Destin. Don't worry if you plan on staying in the boot for the 4th. There are plenty of great celebrations with fireworks displays across the state that onlyinyourstate.com highlighted.
Top LSU pitching transfer target commits to SEC rival
LSU has already put together one of the nation’s strongest transfer classes, but it missed out on one of the top targets on its board Monday. Zach Root, a left-hander from East Carolina and the top-ranked pitcher in the transfer portal, announced his commitment to Arkansas. Root was also considering LSU and another SEC foe in Auburn, though recent reports indicated that coach Jay Johnson’s team had fallen out of the race. Many thought he was heading for the plains, but instead, he joins coach Dave Van Horn and a Razorbacks team coming off a second-straight disappointing regional exit in the NCAA Tournament. My Next Chapter 🐗 #WPS pic.twitter.com/VFbUuZJr13 — Zach Root (@ZachRoot07) July 1, 2024 Root, who hails from Fort Myers, Florida, went 6-2 in 12 starts as a sophomore in 2024. He finished with a 3.95 ERA, striking out 76 batters while walking just 21. Contact/Follow us @LSUTigersWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Louisiana State news, notes, and opinions. Follow Tyler to continue the conversation on Twitter: @TylerNettuno
St. George firefighters report hazardous materials incident on Bluebonnet in Baton Rouge
Firefighters with the St. George Fire Department are on the scene of a hazardous materials incident, due to a gas line broken during construction on Bluebonnet Boulevard, between Jefferson and Airline highways, the fire department said shortly before noon Tuesday. No street closures have been announced yet, the fire department...
Elite Louisiana 4-Star safety ‘high’ on Alabama
Blaine Bradford picked up an offer from Alabama towards the end of last month during a visit with the Crimson Tide. Bradford is a product of Catholic High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is considered one of the nation’s top 2026 safety prospects and is a consensus four-star recruit. His offers list now includes some of the best college football programs in the nation including Alabama, LSU, Notre Dame, Oregon and others.
LSU men's basketball to face one of the ACC's new teams in two-game series
Already scheduled to play Florida State in the ACC/SEC Challenge this season, the LSU men's basketball team has picked up another game from the newly expanded league. Actually, LSU will play a two-game, neutral-site series against SMU, according to game contracts. SMU became an ACC member Monday, while Cal and Stanford will join the league on Aug. 2.
2-year-old from Central to have picture on Times Square jumbotron by Down Syndrome organization
CENTRAL — The National Down Syndrome Society will present five hundred photos of individuals with Down Syndrome on multiple jumbotrons in Times Square in September. One of those photos will be of a 2-year-old from Central. Cade Forbes has had a big smile on his face ever since he...
Louisiana Residents Offered Safety Tips to Prevent Vehicle Theft
Lafayette, LA — For most people, personal vehicles are vital for commuting, attending appointments, and managing daily errands. Owning a vehicle is key to achieving the independence and freedom many people cherish. Having your vehicle stolen not only results in a major financial loss but also creates a sense of vulnerability and disruption. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Acadiana Transportation Safety Coalition (ATSC) aim to educate vehicle owners on the importance of preventing vehicle theft.
See which local business is building a new location near the Burbank-Lee intersection
B-Quik is building its fourth local store next to the Benny’s car wash off Lee Drive. The goal is to have the 5,000-square-foot convenience store open by the end of the year, said Justin Alford, who co-owns Benny’s and B-Quik. The store will be similar to the B-Quik...
Former LSU baseball star Tre Morgan earns a spot in the All-Star Futures Game
Former LSU first baseman Tre Morgan has been putting on a show in the minor leagues for the Tampa Bay Rays. Back in May, we wrote about how he was being promoted from the Rays Low-A affiliate to the High-A affiliate as he made it one step closer to the MLB. Since his call-up to the Bowling Green Hot Rods, Tre has been even better than he was before. In 24 games he has a .363 batting average with 11 doubles, one triple, two homers and 23 RBI. Last month, he finished with a .283 batting average with two doubles, one triple and 10 RBI. Those numbers have earned him a spot in the All-Star Futures Game in Arlington, Texas. Morgan is listed as an inactive selection so he will not participate in the game but the honor still stands. If Tre continues to play as well as he has been he could be called up to play for the Montgomery Biscuits, the Rays AA affiliate. Here is the American League roster for the 2024 All-Star Futures Game! 🌟 pic.twitter.com/Pmt5HtsJht — MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) July 2, 2024 Contact/Follow us @LSUTigersWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Louisiana State news, notes, and opinions.
LSU football 4-star Jelani Watkins wins Gatorade Player of the Year for track
LSU wide receiver coach Cortez Hankton puts a premium on speed and he’ll be getting some serious wheels with the arrival of Jelani Watkins. Watkins was recently named the Gatorade Player of the Year in Texas, not for football, but for his accomplishments on the track. “The 5-foot-10, 161-pound senior sprinter broke the tape in the 100-meter dash at the UIL 6A state meet, clocking a personal best time of 10.19 seconds, which ranked No. 2 nationally among boys prep competitors and No. 23 in prep history,” Gatorade wrote in a press release. Watkins was also a key member of the 4×100 relay...
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