College baseball: Louisiana Tech reaches 30-win mark with series-opening win over New Mexico State

1 By Drew Parsley, Louisiana Tech Associate Director Strategic Communications; featured photo by Josh McDaniel RUSTON — Louisiana Tech (30-22, 13-11 CUSA) extended its winning streak to three games after opening the series against New Mexico State (22-30, …

Zachary High 'Talented Arts Program' students' artwork in Louisiana Art & Science Museum

ZACHARY -- Zachary High School students part of an advanced art program in their school system called the Talented Arts Program have gotten a tremendous opportunity. The Louisiana Art & Science Museum in downtown Baton Rouge is showcasing works from …

After spending $500 million on a coastal project, it’s not clear what Louisiana will build

MYRTLE GROVE, LA. (WVUE) - Kevin Crossen runs a charter boat out of Myrtle Grove near the site of Louisiana’s largest coastal project. “You’re out here enough, you see it disappear daily,” said Crossen of the rapid loss of the state’s coastal marshes and …

Arkansas State baseball clinches SBC Tournament berth in win over Louisiana

Arkansas State baseball (25-26, 13-15 SBC) earned its fourth shutout victory of the season against Louisiana (25-28, 15-13 SBC), clinching the program’s first Sun Belt Conference Tournament appearance since 2021 on Thursday night at Russo Park. Gavin Galy …

Fire breaks out at historic Nottoway Planation in Iberville Parish, Louisiana: Reports

A fire broke out at a historic plantation museum in Louisiana's Iberville Parish on May 15, and full extent of damage is unclear, according to local reports. The blaze at the Nottoway Resort plantation house in White Castle began sometime around 2 p.m. …

FEMA report warns of hurricane readiness gaps as Louisiana leaders prepare

Louisiana landmark up in flames as crews search for cause

Fire Destroys 166-Year-Old Historic Plantation in South Louisiana

Highlights: Fire began Wednesday afternoon in the south wing of Nottoway Plantation Roof collapsed later that evening after the fire reignited Crews from at least five departments battled the flames No injuries reported; cause remains under investigation …

Tax breaks for Louisiana college athletes on NIL money punted under budget pressure

Louisiana lawmakers have pumped the brakes on exempting college athletes’ name, image and likeness compensation from income taxes as they work to approve a lean state budget.  Two legislators who filed bills to exempt NIL payments from income taxes have …

Louisiana lawmakers again reject LGBTQ+ worker discrimination protections 

For the fourth year in a row, Louisiana legislators have killed a proposal to prohibit employers from discriminating against new hires based on their gender identity or sexual orientation.  House Bill 429 by Rep. Delisha Boyd, D-New Orleans, was shot down  …