LSU, Ohio State and Clemson will enter the final week of the regular season all with an argument to be the No. 1 team in the country. The AP Top 25 voters are not all on the same page with their answer to “Who’s No. 1?” but LSU once again received a majority of the first-place votes and holds the top […]
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — St. Landry Parish’s Thanksgiving committee announced it will host its fourth annual dinner for residents this Thursday. The Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at South Street Elementary School from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28. A drawing will also be held during the dinner. Opelousas Police Chief Martin […]
Carson’s life is nothing short of a miracle to his parents — and the Catholic Church might agree NEW ORLEANS, La., (WWL-TV) — This is a story of a young couple’s journey through love, loss and an inexplicable shift of fate — one born on Mardi Gras Day when Michelle and Brandon Coyle’s firstborn arrived […]
(UL Athletics) – For the second-straight season, the Ragin’ Cajuns will stake claim to the title of Sun Belt West Division Champions after putting together a complete team performance in a 53-3 rout of Troy at Cajun Field on Saturday afternoon. It was all Louisiana (9-2, 6-1 SBC) from start to finish after it compiled […]
Cherrelle Duncan of Ashmay Seeds of Abraham wanted a way to bring everyone in Acadiana together this holiday season. “Falling in Love with Acadiana” is an event that provides a Thanksgiving meal and gifts to the less fortunate in Acadiana. Cherrelle Duncan says “This is for our non-profit, Ashmay Seeds of Abraham. We decided over […]
No. 1 LSU won its first Southeastern Conference West title since 2011 with a 56-20 roasting of Arkansas on Saturday night at Tiger Stadium, and will play No. 4 Georgia for the SEC championship on Dec. 7 in Atlanta. The Tigers (11-0, 7-0 SEC) will next meet No. 24 Texas A&M (7-4, 4-3 SEC) at 6 […]
Louisiana State University alumnus Shaquille O’Neal joined in the fun as the Tigers took on the Arkansas Razorbacks Saturday, Nov. 23. Shaq was spotted on the field hyping up attendees, and at one point even lifted a cheerleader from the ground as the audience cheered. O’Neal earned his bachelor’s degree from LSU’s College of Arts […]
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Grover Cannon has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2015 slaying of 29-year-old Shreveport Police Officer Thomas LaValley, after deciding they were unable to come to unanimous agreement on the death penalty. The same jury unanimously convicted Cannon, 31, of first-degree murder in the officer’s death on Wednesday. On […]
It was a packed house at the Heymann Performing Arts Center Friday night as thousands of fans showed up to see R&B singers Monica and K Michelle perform in concert. For the first time ever, the two ladies performed on the same stage, and it was all presented by j-c-e presents, which is founded by […]
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (8-2, 5-1 in the Sun Belt) played host to the Troy Trojans (5-5, 3-3) at 4 p.m. Saturday at Cajun Field, to a capacity crowd of 41,426. The Cajuns dominated throughout and ended the game with a final score: UL, 53 Troy, 3. The Cajuns have clinched the Sun Belt West Division with the […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court says Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been hospitalized after experiencing chills and fever. In a statement Saturday, the court’s public information office says Ginsburg was admitted Friday night to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. The court says Ginsburg was initially evaluated at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington before being […]
A newborn baby was found outside an apartment complex Saturday afternoon in Orange County, WKMG reported. The Orange County Sheriff Office said the baby was in a box and in good condition. The Orlando Sentinel said a neighbor opened the door to their apartment and found the baby. WKMG said the newborn was taken to the […]
The following students attending schools in St. Landry Parish have been recognized for academic excellence, according to the St. Landry Parish School Board: Amelia Wilson, Lawtell Elementary 2019-2020 Student of the Year #slpproud Cameron Robin, Lawtell Elementary 8th Grade Student of the Year #slpproud Plaisance Middle School 8th Grade Student of The Year – Zion Johnson #slpproud Plaisance […]