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Bengals overcome cold start, blow past Baton Rouge
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (318+ words) WESTWEGO, La. " LSU Eunice Baseball showed its maturity and ability to fight through adversity during the Bengals' 15-8 win over Baton Rouge to open the LCCAC/Region 23 Tournament at Segnette Field in Westwego on Thursday. LSUE (42-9) advances to play Delgado in…...
What to know about Southern University's $77 million housing expansion: "Robust campus experience'
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (448+ words) With the waitlist to live on campus approaching 600 students each year, Southern University is planning to expand its under- and upperclassman housing options. "Students now want to have the on-campus experience," Southern University Chancellor John Pierre said. "The more we…...
See the Louisiana small businesses that earned awards for driving growth
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (380+ words) Work continues at the Louisiana State Capitol with the 2026 regular legislative session starting a week from today. Small businesses that are creating jobs and spurring innovation were honored by Louisiana Economic Development at its annual Spotlight Louisiana Awards." This allows…...
This Gulf Coast city hasn't seen population growth like its neighbors. Is a surge coming?
2+ hour, 57+ min ago (834+ words) On the Gulf Coast, where most cities" populations are surging, Mobile, Alabama, is unique. Despite its booming economy, Mobile has lost more than 5, 000 residents since 2020, according to data from the U. S. Census Bureau. Mobile County has a whole lost about 2, 700 people…...
Louisiana State Police arrest former Elayn Hunt sergeant
6+ hour, 27+ min ago (256+ words) The Elayn Hunt Correctional Center is seen Thursday, August 15, 2024, in St. Gabriel, La. A former Elayn Hunt Correctional Center sergeant was arrested by Louisiana State Police Wednesday " the ninth arrest of a current or former employee at the St. Gabriel…...
Cleo Fields addresses Supreme Court ruling, voting during Baton Rouge town hall - AOL
8+ hour, 4+ min ago (392+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) " Congressman Cleo Fields met with residents in Baton Rouge Thursday night as conversations surrounding voting rights, representation, and Louisiana's congressional districts continue across the state following recent Supreme Court decisions. The town hall brought together…...
Position clues and hidden gems: What we're keeping an eye on during Saints rookie camp
4+ hour, 27+ min ago (738+ words) We already know which uniform numbers the New Orleans Saints rookies will wear, and now we get a chance to see what they look like in them. The Saints are holding their rookie camp this weekend at their Airline Drive…...
Former surgeon general: By demanding competence from healthcare leaders, Bill Cassidy is doing his job
5+ hour, 42+ min ago (230+ words) Committee Chair Senator Bill Cassidy R-Baton Rouge, holds his head as Casey Means testifies during a Senate Health Education Labor and Pension Committee confirmation hearing for U. S. Surgeon General on Capitol Hill Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Washington. As President Donald Trump's first…...
How LSU's Brazilian center Marcio Santos will bring a rare skillset to the SEC
5+ hour, 27+ min ago (801+ words) Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan, left, shoots over Ratiopharm Ulm center Marcio Santos during the second half of a preseason NBA game on'Oct. 16, 2024, in Portland, Ore.' There won't be many bigs like LSU's Marcio Santos in the Southeastern Conference....
How a charity basketball game became a flashpoint in Louisiana's tense redistricting fight
6+ hour, 27+ min ago (739+ words) Work continues at the Louisiana State Capitol with the 2026 regular legislative session starting a week from today. Black Democrats in the House had been practicing for weeks to prepare for the annual basketball game between the House and Senate that…...