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DOJ: Baton Rouge woman spent $100K in COVID funds on Florida wedding, jewelry
A Baton Rouge woman convicted of defrauding the federal government was sentenced to 13 months in prison. Gernesia Williams, 47, was ordered to serve three years of supervised release and pay $110,030.
'Shrimp fraud' rampant at many Gulf Coast restaurants, new studies find
The cities with the highest "shrimp fraud rate" were Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg, Florida, at 96%, according to SeaD Consulting. Only two of the 44 restaurants sampled were serving authentic shrimp from the Gulf of Mexico, a study found.
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Baton Rouge schools to hire New Orleans, Colorado firms to run failed charter schools
Colorado-based Third Futures Schools will take over IDEA Bridge, and New Orleans-based Audubon Schools will assume control of IDEA Innovation. They will operate the schools for the 2025-26 school year.
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Several parts of I-10 closed due to ice and snow from Louisiana/Texas state line to Florida
A significant portion of I-10 is closed in both directions in Louisiana west of Baton Rouge to the Texas border.
Woman sentenced after spending over $100K in COVID relief funds on destination wedding, jewelry
A Louisiana woman will serve time in federal prison after she used COVID-19 relief money to pay for a destination wedding, according to authorities.
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Interstate 10 still closed in several states due to historic winter storm
After a historic winter storm hit the Interstate 10 corridor on Tuesday, parts of the vital east-west artery remain closed due to icy road conditions in
LSU Football Targeting Former Florida State Offensive Coordinator for Role in 2025
Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers continue looking to retool the coaching staff ahead of the 2025 season with the program eyeing experienced pieces After losing mu
No. 1 Wide Receiver in Louisiana Locks in Visit to LSU Football
The LSU football staff has kept tabs on one of the top wide receivers in The Boot as they continue their pursuit of Destrehan (La.) four-star Jabari Mack. Mack,
Southeast Louisiana roads begin to reopen after snow and ice
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Safety announced that crews are hoping to open Interstate 10 in sections by 3 p.m. Friday.
Top Ranked Louisiana QB Lands NIL Offer With Ole Miss Ties After LSU Was Outbid For Bryce Underwood
The LSU Tigers are pursuing a major in-state quarterback target in the class of 2027. Elijah Haven is the No. 1 player in the nation according to 247
South Carolina Gamecocks vs. LSU Tigers: Watch women’s basketball free live stream
The game is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on ESPN. Fans looking to watch this college basketball game can do so by using FuboTV, which offers a free trial and $30 off your first month, or DirecTV Stream, which also offers a free trial. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but does have other promotional offers available.
At least 11 dead after record-breaking snowstorm swept across the South
The Gulf Coast is digging out from a once-in-a-lifetime snowstorm that struck from Texas to Florida, closing airports and crippling roadways.