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ORANGE — Bassmaster is luring more than just contestants to Orange this year. The tournament began Thursday morning and has drawn a pretty big crowd. This annual tournament offers big prizes and provides a boost to the economy with a number of vendors selling food and merchandise near the event on the Sabine River.

Roughly the top half of the field after weigh-in today will move on to fish tomorrow. This is always a race we keep our eye on on Day 2, and it’s always tight on the Sabine River. But less than 2 pounds separated 50th from 89th at the start of today. That’s 39 places, and a very tight race.

After pitching for the U.S. national U18 team last summer, Sulphur’s Jake Brown has been regarded among the nation’s top pitchers. So, it was logical to see that Brown – a 6-foot-2, 185-pound left-hander – was selected the top player in his own state when Gatorade announced he was Louisiana’s Player of the Year on Friday.

ORANGE, Texas — Chad Pipkens of DeWitt, Mich., broke with two of his historical patterns and sacked up a 14-pound, 7-ounce limit to lead Thursday’s opening round of the Folds of Honor Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River. On a fishery where limits are never assumed and only 11...

Vinton, LA (KPLC) - Exotic zebra and camel races, along with Quarter Horse racing, are returning to the Delta Downs Racetrack at the Racing Stripes & Speed Humps event. Racing will begin on Saturday, June 3, at 5 p.m. A camel and zebra meet-and-greet will be hosted trackside on Friday, June 2, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - A new exhibit is opening this weekend at the Henning Cultural Center celebrating Lake Area baseball history. The idea to showcase Southwest Louisiana’s baseball talent over the years got started over 4 years ago and is set to open this weekend. “History of Baseball: SWLA” takes a look at how the game is played here and the men who went on to the big leagues. Sulphur’s Pat Rapp is one of them.

The highly anticipated return of the Bass Master Elite Series on the Sabine River kicks off on Thursday morning and you can bet just like in years past it will be a show like no other. Our little part of the world here in Orange Texas routinely breaks attendance records for Bassmaster events and I would not be shocked if that happens again this weekend. The Elite Series anglers always manage to figure out a pattern anywhere they go, and Sabine is no exception. In fact, if you really want to see who the very best anglers are you can watch these guys when they fish river systems like Sabine instead of impoundments such as Sam Rayburn or Toledo Bend because they have to figure out a whole host of variables such as tides and currents that are non-existent on those big lakes. You get an angler who can consistently catch fish in tidal water, and you have an angler who can win any event they fish.

The Orangefield golf team received further recognition of its outstanding achievements at the end of this school year during the 13th Annual Babe Zaharias Foundation's Award Ceremony held in Beaumont on May 31. Brothers Xander and Lincoln Parks tied for Boys Golfers of the Year and Todd Trawhon was named the Boys Golf Coach of the Year.

The Bassmaster Elite Series is returning to the Sabine River!. How to experience this tournament (all times Central) Thursday, June 1Friday, June 2Saturday, June 3Sunday, June 4. Takeoff6 AM6 AM6 AM6 AM. Elite #6: Sabine River on Tubi7 AM7 AM—— Live Mix8 AM – 3 PM8 AM – 3...

The Bassmaster Elites are back in Orange this week as they will take on the Sabine River and its tributaries, June 1-4. Many of the fishermen call it the toughest stop on the tour. About as tough as picking the winner of any tournament. Over 100 of the best bass...

Carencro High’s Thomas Tillery has been an integral part of the Bears’ baseball program for nearly a decade. And while he enjoyed his time at Carencro, Tillery said he got an opportunity he couldn’t pass up. After nine years — seven as a head coach — Tillery...

Sulphur, LA (KPLC) - A saddle microchipping event will be held this Friday, June 2, at the West Cal Arena in Sulphur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry’s (LDAF) Livestock Brand Commission is hosting the saddle microchipping event in conjunction with the Louisiana High School Rodeo’s Association’s Junior High and High School Finals, located at 401 Arena Road.

If you didn't get your fix of zebra and camel racing a few weeks ago at Evangeline Downs in Opelousas, then you have another chance. Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel will be bringing back an evening of exotic animal racing as they'll be hosting "Stripes & Speed Humps" on Saturday, June 3, 2023.

DeQuincy Lady Tigers were well represented on the District 5AA all district team that was recently released. Players making 1st team all district were Gabby Lafferty as Pitcher. Her record was 7-2 with a ERA of 1.08. She had 61 strikeouts. She also hit the ball well with a batting average of .478.

ORANGE, Texas — Jason Christie is looking forward to another shot at Lone Star glory, but he’s expecting significantly more resistance during the upcoming Folds of Honor Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River. Competition days will be June 1-4 with daily takeoffs from the City of Orange Boat Ramp...

ORANGE — Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center is hosting an afterhours experience May 25 and June 15. Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket to enjoy your Free State Cellars treats on. All are encouraged to order your refreshments in advance on www.freestatecellars.com. For more information...

A year that started with great expectations, was plagued by an injury along the way, and ended with exaltation for Xander Parks the last week and a half of May. The Orangefield senior won the Class 3A individual state championship for golf during the two-day tournament held May 22-23 in Austin.

The Orangefield Bobcats have found their man to run the boys basketball program. Bryan Whitmire was officially introduced at Monday’s school board meeting. Whitmire spent this past season as an assistant at The Woodlands High School. Before that he spent 14 years in Buna, the last 12 as the head coach. The last eight seasons he took the Cougars to the playoffs.

Orangefield senior Xander Parks is the 3A State Golf Champion after shooting 142 at the Jimmy Clay Course in Austin. Parks, who recently signed to continue playing golf at Jacksonville College, was in second place after Day One. Day Two was a tougher day for most of the golfers but Parks kept a steady hand to bring home the victory. The first State Champion in a sport for Orangefield since Eric Eshbach won the pole vault in 1999.

The Orangefield Bobcats saw their incredible season end Saturday in the third round of the 3A playoffs, losing to Central Heights 4-0 and the best of three series 0-2. Morgan Sampson got the call to start Game Two and he did not disappoint. The senior kept the Blue Devils off balance for five innings, posting one zero after the next.