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Largest Restaurant Week ever starts today in the capital region; view menus here
BATON ROUGE - Dig Baton Rouge's summer Restaurant Week is taking place Monday through Friday. This year's event is the largest in history with over 50 restaurants participating. Restaurants will have prix-fixe menus for a set price. Most menus include a starter, entree, and dessert. "This week is always something...
Jay Johnson opens up on Jared Jones, Michael Braswell returning to LSU after MLB Draft
The LSU Tigers and head coach Jay Johnson were prepared to lose several talented players in the MLB Draft. That included Jared Jones and Michael Braswell who instead decided to return to LSU after seeing where they were selected. Johnson recently made an appearance on Mik’d Up w/ Mikie Mahtook. There, he opened up on […] The post Jay Johnson opens up on Jared Jones, Michael Braswell returning to LSU after MLB Draft appeared first on On3.
LSP lieutenant booked with DWI has retired
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A Louisiana state trooper arrested for alleged drunk driving last week has retired from the agency, a Louisiana State Police spokesman confirmed late Monday. Lt. Prentiss “Trey” Bellue, 51, was arrested by Baton Rouge police after crashing his personal vehicle along Interstate 10 near Perkins...
Louisiana Crowned as One of the Least Eco-Friendly States
Louisiana has had some problems with keeping the state clean and green, going as far as recently launching an anti-litter hotline in an attempt to combat litter problems. Well, a new study from WalletHub doesn't help the state's appearance as it shines more of a light on Louisiana's environmental problems. WalletHub released a study in which each state is ranked based on how eco-friendly they are.
No prison for a nursing home owner who sent 800 residents to ride out a hurricane in squalor
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Louisiana businessman who sent more than 800 elderly residents from his seven nursing homes to ride out Hurricane Ida in a crowded, ill-equipped warehouse pleaded no contest to 15 criminal counts Monday and was sentenced to three years of probation. Bob Dean Jr. also must pay more than $358,000 in restitution to the state health department and more than $1 million as a monetary penalty, but state Attorney General Liz Murrill expressed frustration in a news release that Dean didn’t get any prison time. “We asked specifically that he be sentenced to a minimum of 5 years in prison, and not be given only probation. I respect our judicial system and that the judge has the ultimate discretion over the appropriate sentence, but I remain of the opinion that Dean should be serving prison time,” her statement said. Dean, 70, owned seven nursing homes in New Orleans and southeast Louisiana. As Ida approached, Dean moved hundreds of residents into a building in the town of Independence, roughly 70 miles (110 kilometers) northwest of New Orleans.
LSU Football set to host visitors this weekend in yearly Bayou Splash event
The recruiting dead period officially ends this week on July 25th after beginning last month on June 25th. College Football teams across the country will host one final massive weekend of recruits prior to the start of Fall camps the following week. The LSU Football team is set to host a ton of recruits with the list of players still in progress at their yearly Bayou Splash Event.
Southeastern to Host Louisiana Girls State Program
Southeastern Louisiana University will host the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Louisiana Girls State program June 8-14, 2025. Louisiana Girls State is a summer leadership and citizenship program sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary for high school students who have completed their junior year. “We are honored to have been selected...
RECALL ALERT: Thousands of Louisiana Vehicles Could Be Impacted By Faulty Fuel Pump
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Hyundai vehicle owners in Louisiana may need to check their fuel pumps after a recall notice from the company that impacts nearly 55,000 vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the automotive company is recalling certain 2019-2023 models of Genesis G70, Veloster N, Elantra N, and Kona N because of problems with the fuel delivery system.
Miami’s path to top-5 recruiting class update with 5-star DJ Pickett committed to LSU and Antoine on board with Hurricanes
Miami's path to a top-five class looks different after last week's events. The post Miami’s path to top-5 recruiting class update with 5-star DJ Pickett committed to LSU and Antoine on board with Hurricanes appeared first on On3.
Rain Chances Remain High Through Midweek
We will see another fairly wet day around Acadiana as showers and thunderstorms develop later this morning and overspread the area by the afternoon. Storms could produce a lot of rain in a short amount of time leading to minor flood concerns. Highs will reach the upper 80s prior to seeing rain-cooled air for later in the day. Tonight, a few storms will linger as temperatures settle in the 70s.
CONSUMER REPORTS: Best cars for teens
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - For teenagers, the combination of inexperience and lack of driving judgment makes driving especially risky. Car crashes remain the leading cause of death for teens, so choosing a car for your teen driver is no simple task. Luckily two safety groups have come together with a list of used cars that are safe, reliable, and ideal for your young driver.
Way-too-early 2025 LSU baseball lineup, starting rotation and bullpen projections
With the 2024 MLB draft in the rearview mirror, LSU baseball's roster is on the precipice of being set for the 2025 season. The Tigers had nine players drafted, not including four high school signees and one incoming transfer in Indiana State right-handed pitcher Luke Hayden. But this year's draft...
Louisiana Democrats thank Biden, support Harris as new nominee
(The Center Square) – Louisiana Democrats have switched their support to Vice President Kamala Harris as the party's new nominee and were thankful to President Joe Biden. Biden, 81, stepped down as the party's nominee on Sunday. He had been heavily criticized since a debate June 27 against former President Donald Trump. On X, the Louisiana Democratic Party officially endorsed Harris and said that they "look forward to a productive,...
Ten Commandments Law causes split reactions among LSU students and professors
Governor Jeff Landry signed Act 676 into law on June 19. More commonly called the Ten Commandments Law, it will require the postage of the Ten Commandments in every publicly funded classroom. Currently, the law is receiving pushback from many Louisiana residents, and the ACLU will be representing several parents...
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