Category Archives: News
Atchafalaya Basin Bridge turns 50
The I-10 Atchafalaya Basin Bridge which connects Acadiana to the Baton Rouge area is 50 years old, and Deidra Druilhet with the department of transportation says constructing the well known bridge was...
Oct 31, 2023 blsturman / CC
Demon players says they want to finish the football season
After the fatal shooting of Northwestern State football player Ronnie Caldwell, the season was canceled. But Sophomore tight end Travon Jones has started a petition to change that. On the Natchitoches...
Oct 31, 2023
LSU continues to navigate the NIL world, preparing for possible revenue sharing
LSU athletes have agreed to almost 2,000 name, image, and likeness deals since the NCAA allowed college athletes to receive endorsements. The NIL era began in July of 2021 and LSU associate athletics ...
Oct 31, 2023
Sugar Bowl asking for help to keep it sweet in the future
The Sugar Bowl has been a college football staple since 1935 and in the last decade, all Sugar Bowl events contributed $2.4 billion to the local economy. But with the expansion of the college football...
Oct 31, 2023
Suspect arrested after shooting near Donaldsonville football game
21-year-old Malik Flowers has been arrested after the double Friday night shooting a block from the Donaldsonville High School football game. Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office spokesperson Donovan Jac...
Oct 30, 2023
Increase of pesky salt marsh mosquitoes in Bayou State due to drought and wildfires
There has been an insurgence of annoying salt marsh mosquitoes in the Bayou State. LSU Ag Center Entomologist Kristen Healy says a combination of drought and wildfires are contributing factors to this...
Oct 30, 2023 CDC Global / CC
Willis-Knighton Medical Center in Shreveport named best hospital in Louisiana by Newsweek Magazine
Willis-Knighton Medical Center in Shreveport has been recognized as the top hospital in Louisiana by Newsweek magazine. Senior Vice President of Quality and Clinical Performance Clarie Rebouche says t...
Oct 30, 2023
State Police hosts first ever Cybersecurity Summit
Louisiana State Police are prepping for their first-ever Securing Louisiana Cyber Summit at the Louisiana State Police Training Academy from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday. State Police Trooper Chri...
Oct 30, 2023 Blogtrepreneur / CC
First real cold front of the season will bring chilling temps for Halloween
The first significant fall cold front is about to blanket the state, just in time for Halloween. State Climatologist Barry Keim said it will usher in very dry and cool Canadian air and will stick arou...
Oct 30, 2023 Szabó János / Unsplash
Caldwell family to sue Northwestern State University over son's death
The family of Ronnie Caldwell, the Northwestern State football player who was killed on October 12th, will file a lawsuit against the school this week. Three days before he was killed Caldwell told hi...
Oct 29, 2023 Blanche Caldwell, mother of Ronnie Caldwell, in Houston at The Cox Pradia Law Firm. October 27, 2023.
