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Letters: Tulane should be more transparent on escaped monkeys
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (232+ words) Despite the ethical questions raised about Tulane's animal testing following the escape of 21 of their research monkeys last October, there has been surprisingly little sustained public discussion, giving the impression that it was quietly brushed under the rug. Despite the…...
Jeremiah Fears' career-high night not enough in Pelicans' lackluster effort against Clippers
3+ hour, 10+ min ago (328+ words) The last time the New Orleans Pelicans played in the Intuit Dome, Los Angeles Clippers" star forward Kawhi Leonard broke their hearts with a game-winner at the buzzer on Halloween night. There were no late heroics needed Sunday night with…...
Rod Walker: Zion's streak of consecutive games played ended, but this absence shouldn't last long
5+ hour, 55+ min ago (526+ words) Early in the second quarter Saturday night, Zion Williamson jumped and then landed on the foot of a Utah Jazz player. Williamson" right ankle rolled, forcing him to miss the remainder of the game. He also missed Sunday"s game…...
Kailin Chio perfect again on beam as LSU posts win in four-team Podium Challenge
8+ hour, 49+ min ago (281+ words) LSU gymnast Kailin Chio leaps through the air during her floor routine at the meet against Alabama on Friday, February 27, 2026 at the PMAC in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Kailin Chio show continues. For the first time this season, Chio did…...
Mikaylah Williams leads LSU women to win over Mississippi State in regular-season finale
8+ hour, 55+ min ago (697+ words) LSU head coach Kim Mulkey calls out to her team in the fourth period of the game against Tennessee on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at the PMAC in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. STARKVILLE, Miss. " The LSU women's basketball team fell into a pair…...
The keys to William Schmidt’s success in LSU baseball’s win over Dartmouth
10+ hour, 46+ min ago (459+ words) LSU's starting pitcher William Schmidt (9) warms up in the first inning against Milwaukee Sunday in LSU's Alex Box Stadium. For William Schmidt, this was always the hope. Dominating hitters with strikes, devastating breaking pitches and ruthless efficiency was the goal…...
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When will this week’s lunar eclipse be visible in Louisiana?
12+ hour ago (426+ words) A full Blood Moon during total lunar eclipse is framed by power lines Tuesday, November 8, 2022, in Lafayette, La. Louisianans up early Tuesday will be able to catch a rare celestial event." From March 2 into the early hours of March 3, residents…...
Motorcyclist dies in crash on Airline Highway Saturday afternoon, state police say
14+ hour, 50+ min ago (105+ words) A motorcyclist was killed Saturday afternoon in a crash on US 61, according to the Louisiana State Police. At 2:42 p.m. police responded to the crash that killed Samuel Wright, 43, of Gonzales. Wright was driving a 2007 Suzuki motorcycle in the south lane of…...