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WWL Prep Football Roundup Host Brad Luminais dies after battle with cancer
The WWL family is sad to share that we have lost a long-time member of our team. Bradley J. Luminais, Jr. has died from cancer. He co-hosted the All State Sugar Bowl Prep Football Roundup the past five years…
New Orleans school waiting to hear from Charles Barkley following reported pledge of $1 million
NEW ORLEANS — St. Mary’s Academy has a 157-year record of excellence in New Orleans. NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley is now recognizing the high-achieving, Catholic prep school for young black women in a big way. “We believe that our prayers have been answered,” said St. Mary’s...
New Orleans could host College Football Championship in 2028
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans could host the College Football Playoff Championship in 2028, sources confirm to WDSU. College Football Insider Brett McMurphey was the first to report the news. This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or...
Baton Rouge and New Orleans cycling advocates discuss ways to improve bicycle infrastructure
May is National Bike Month, and we’re dedicating Wednesday’s show to the topic of bike infrastructure in Southern Louisiana. Baton Rouge and New Orleans have been rated as some of the most dangerous places for cyclists in the country. An analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ranks East Baton Rouge Parish the fourth-most dangerous place to cycle in the United States. New Orleans is the sixth-most.
The Ultimate NOLA Golf Experience 2024 with Grand Ridge Golf Club
LULING, La. (WGNO) — Since its inception in 1967, Grand Ridge Country Club (formerly Willowdale CC) has been a major part of the Westbank of St. Charles Parish. Grand Ridge offers its members and neighbors a place to enjoy each other’s company in a relaxed setting with a breathtaking view. Whether you are looking to play a round of golf at our beautiful 18-hole course, relax at our newly remodeled Olympic size swimming pool, hang out at our bar or enjoy a lunch or dinner at our first-class restaurant, you are always welcome at Grand Ridge!
UNO Baseball cancels game at Southern following deadly storms that swept area Monday night
BATON ROUGE, La. — The New Orleans Privateers announced its final midweek game scheduled against the Southern Jaguars was canceled in the aftermath of severe storms that claimed at least three lives in Louisiana on Monday night. New Orleans (29-22), who is coming off a 2-1 weekend at Northwestern...
Charles Barkley to donate $1 million each to Auburn women’s athletics and HS for Black girls
Charles Barkley never misses “60 Minutes.” Two Sundays ago, the venerable CBS news magazine show aired a segment on St. Mary’s Academy, a 157-year-old, high-achieving Catholic school for young Black women in New Orleans featuring two former students who independently achieved something thought to be impossible. Calcea...
FCS Daily Dose: Terrell Allen Commits To Tulane, D2 All-American RB Dwayne McGee Commits To Mercer
The FCS Daily Dose is a blog-style article series featuring an assortment of news, rumblings, quick hitters, and commentary on various topics. A new Daily Dose will be published multiple times a week. Terrell Allen Commits To Tulane. Former Tennessee State defensive end and 2023 Buck Buchanan Award winner Terrell...
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