Louisiana State

New Orleans, LA

Baton Rouge, LA

After the legislature passed a bill banning all Louisiana colleges from promoting sports betting, LSU is ending its seven-figure deal with Caesars Sportsbook, a spokesman said. The move comes after Senate Bill 191, which would prohibit any college or university from entering marketing or advertising partnerships in Louisiana, passed the...

As Louisiana moves to ban universities promoting sports betting, LSU deal with Caesars ends

East Baton Rouge Parish appears likely to try again to create a new fee for property owners to fix its beleaguered stormwater system — though the fee could be smaller than one previously proposed. Yet some parish leaders say more effort should be spent seeking alternative options besides charging...

Baton Rouge could soon try — again — to create a new stormwater fee. But it could be smaller.

Lafayette, LA

Abandoned properties have piled up on LaSalle Street in Lafayette’s La Place neighborhood for years, causing blight and prompting demolitions. All 13 lots in the 100 block of LaSalle have been or are currently adjudicated, a class of tax delinquency unique to Louisiana that leaves properties virtually untouchable for years.

Lafayette has unlocked hundreds of adjudicated properties. But hundreds more remain.

INDUSTRIAL: 408 Industrial Parkway, description, install driveway and storage area; applicant, TRL Properties; contractor, business owner; $20,000. CHURCH: 504 Guilbeau Road, Suite C, description, install meeting space portion wall, kitchen sink and cabinets; applicant, Abounding Grace Fellowship; contractor, business owner; $25,000. RESTAURANT: 3145 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, description, two added changing...

Who's building where in Acadiana? Here are the building permits issued May 24-30

Mississippi State

A maintenance worker forced his way into an apartment at a complex near the LSU campus in the middle of the night last summer, attacked a resident, threatened to kill her, then jumped out of a window and fell four stories to his death, a new lawsuit claims. The resident,...

Maintenance man attacked tenant, leapt from 4-story window at off-LSU apartment, lawsuit says

Denham Springs, LA

The Denham Springs community came together to hold a benefit for Officer Shawn Kelly at the Denham Springs Municipal Oaks Pavilion. The event saw plate lunches, a car show, music and more to help raise money for the family. Cpl. Kelly passed away on June 2nd after being shot in the line of duty on May 11.

Photos: Denham Springs Community holds benefit for Cpl. Kelly Family

Texas State

Asked how she’s faring three months after her husband, a child therapist moonlighting as an Uber driver, was gunned down by four assailants who targeted his passenger, Melissa Stiller doesn’t speak her answer. She sings it in the same smoky, bluesy alto that made Andrew Stiller fall in love with her when she sat in with his band two years ago at a Pearl River daiquiri shop.

New Orleans passes the 100-murder mark: 'I feel like it’s getting worse and worse'

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority-Eta Chi Omega Chapter presented 15 young women to society Jan. 7 at its 31st Winter Cotillion at the Doubletree by Hilton in Lafayette. The young women — “Cultured Pearls Precious and Rare” — were being saluted for their high school graduation. 2023...

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority-Eta Chi Omega Chapter presents 15 debutantes

Broussard, LA

The Broussard Community Job Fair will be 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday at Broussard Middle School, 1325 S. Morgan Ave. The event is being put on by the Broussard Chamber of Commerce, the Broussard Economic Development Corporation and the city of Broussard. Job-seekers will be able to meet with over 40 local businesses who are seeking full- and part-time workers for sales, food service, manufacturing, hospitality, health care and other industries, said Broussard chamber director Stacy Romero.

Over 40 employers to be at Broussard job fair Tuesday; see event details

East Baton Rouge's chief public defender has been ousted after two tumultuous years during which large numbers of her employees departed, judges criticized the office's management and a state lawmaker repeatedly called for a change in leadership. In a scheduled board meeting Friday afternoon, state public defender leaders declined to...

East Baton Rouge's chief public defender ousted after two tumultuous years

A former executive director of Lake Wellness Center, one of four companies contracted with the Lafayette District Attorney's Office caught up in a federal bribery scandal, alleged in a lawsuit that she was wrongfully terminated in 2021 for "pointing out illegal and fraudulent billing." LWC, in its response to the...

Treatment center, owner linked to DA's office bribery scheme prevail in whistleblower lawsuit

West Feliciana Parish, LA

Saint Francisville, LA

The body of a St. Francisville woman who went missing after a boat crash last weekend was found Thursday afternoon, according to the West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office. Rachel Hann, 38, had been missing since the boat crash at about 9 p.m. on Sunday, May 28. She was a passenger on a 16-foot aluminum vessel when it hit a moving barge in the Mississippi River near St. Francisville.

Body of missing woman in Mississippi River found, WFPSO says

Keep up with what businesses are building where around Baton Rouge. Is there a building under construction or renovation in your neighborhood and you want to know what it is? Send an email with a picture or the location to tboone@theadvocate.com.

Here's what's under construction around Baton Rouge, from restaurants to grocery stores

After Denham Springs police Cpl. Shawn Kelly died in the hospital Friday from injuries sustained in a May shooting, city residents gathered Saturday for a fundraiser event to support his family. Kelly was shot May 11 while responding to a call of a man, Justin Roberts, and a woman arguing...

After Denham Springs police officer Shawn Kelly dies, community hosts fundraising event

Congress will soon be back in session. Not that Congress. For the first time since the pandemic, the Fourth District Congress of Christian Education is returning June 6-9 with major changes and the launch of a "different direction" to help member churches in all areas of ministry and beyond. "I'm...

Faith Matters: Baptist 'Congress' returns with new direction

The LSU baseball team will look to move within one win of clinching the Baton Rouge regional when it takes on Oregon State at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Alex Box Stadium. This will be the place to keep up with the score and live updates. The game was pushed...

Live: LSU baseball faces Oregon State in the Baton Rouge Regional

Houston, TX

More lightning in the area scrubbed the restart of the Tulane-Sam Houston game in the NCAA Baton Rouge regional, putting the 8:06 p.m. scheduled start of the LSU-Oregon State game in serious jeopardy. The Tulane-Sam Houston game was to resume at 5:55 p.m., but by 6:30 p.m. the tarp was...

6:40 p.m. update: More lightning in the area still impacting NCAA Baton Rouge regional

Port Allen, LA

A 3-year-old died in a UTV accident late Friday night, according to the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies say a UTV operated by juveniles was driving off the roadway late Friday night on U.S. 190 in Port Allen when it overturned, killing the juvenile. No arrests have been...

3-year-old dead after UTV accident in Port Allen, WBRSO says

Metairie, LA

Riding down Metairie Road, this gem of a home might escape your view. Sitting at an interesting angle on one of the region's most coveted streets, 3 Tokalon Place doesn't face the bustle of Metairie Road. Neatly tucked behind a pristine white brick wall, the sizable manse is a private paradise.

A 6,500-square-foot Metairie mansion for $3.4M is a private paradise

Georgia State

DESTIN, Fla. — After months of debate, the Southeastern Conference will stick with an eight-game conference schedule for football for at least one year. SEC presidents and chancellors voted unanimously Thursday to play eight conference games in 2024. The move coincides with Texas and Oklahoma joining the league. Schools...

LSU will have an eight-game SEC schedule in 2024. See which opponent is currently known.

Weeks after police officer Shawn Kelly was shot and critically injured while responding to a report of a disturbance at a local shopping center, members of the Denham Springs community are still showing their unwavering support as Kelly continues to fight for his life. On Saturday, residents will host a...

A month after tragedy, Denham Springs still rallies around critically wounded officer

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$71,000 to fix cars? How dealerships and colleges hope to grow new force of auto technicians

A national shortage of automotive technicians has sparked a program to get students into those well-paying jobs in dealerships in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. The...

$71,000 to fix cars? How dealerships and colleges hope to grow new force of auto technicians

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