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One person has been rescued and three others are missing on the Mississippi River near the Luling bridge after two towing vessels crashed into each other Sunday morning, according to a Coast Guard spokesperson. Read the full story
A conversation with an LHSAA member principal in 2013 keeps running through my head. The LHSAA had just passed the initial select/nonselect playoffs split for football only and everyone was packing up to leave the Crowne Plaza. Read the full story
In what’s becoming something of a tradition for Louisiana governors entering their second term, Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards last week weighed in on how to govern LSU, basically backing a move to upend the system put in place by his predecessor, Gov. Bobby Jindal, during the opening days… Read the full story
A Baton Rouge man is in jail for his alleged role in an accident on North Lobdell Boulevard that resulted in the death of another motorist and a bicyclist Saturday evening. Read the full story
LSU coach Ed Orgeron landed a commitment from another wide receiver a little over a week before national signing day. Read the full story
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3-year-old boy who died from accidental shooting on Birch Street identified
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Woman accused of killing New Roads officer knew him, likely robbed him after death, police say
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Another close call: LSU basketball pulls out win vs. Texas despite squandering big lead
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Drew Brees' decision to return or retire to come in 'a month or so', but he'll 'always be a Saint'
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'Why put a liquor store there?' Plank Road residents press for higher standard for development
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Louisiana Methodists prepare for proposed church split after years of debating homosexuality
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Armed with new pitch and 15 pounds lighter, LSU baseball's Landon Marceaux feels better than ever
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Woman accused of killing New Roads officer knew him, likely robbed him after death, police say
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Another close call: LSU basketball pulls out win vs. Texas despite squandering big lead
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Trendon Watford comes up big, early and late, in LSU basketball team's eighth consecutive win
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