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Nonprofits, Community Leaders Gather at State Capitol to Raise Awareness of Fentanyl Overdoses
Fentanyl, a highly potent synthetic opioid, is a growing concern for many Americans, especially parents. Over 5,000 people have lost...
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Bayou Weekly
Apr 2, 20231 min read
LSU Tigers sweep No. 10 Tennessee behind Skenes’ dominant performance on the mound
The LSU Tigers baseball team had an electric weekend at The Box as they swept No. 10 Tennessee, improving their record to 25-3 and 7-2 in...
Bayou Weekly
Apr 2, 20232 min read
LSU Women's Basketball Wins First NCAA Championship
On Sunday, April 2nd, 2023, the Louisiana State University (LSU) Tigers made history by winning their first-ever NCAA women's basketball...
Bayou Weekly
Mar 29, 20233 min read
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2023 Reveals Its Schedule
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival's scheduling cubes for 2023 were recently unveiled, and fans are eager to analyze the diverse...
Bayou Weekly
Mar 21, 20231 min read
Conservatives show support for Donald Trump at Louisiana State Capitol
In Louisiana, a group of people gathered at the state Capitol to show their support for former President Donald Trump. Many came to share...
Bayou Weekly
Mar 17, 20233 min read
Discover the Hidden Italian Influence on Louisiana's Culture
Louisiana has a rich cultural heritage that has been shaped by its history, geography, and people. One of the most notable influences on...
Bayou Weekly
Mar 17, 20232 min read
Saintswire Report: Raiders moved from Derek Carr to Jimmy Garoppolo over 'culture fit'
Today in Football Tropes 101: we’re exploring what a “culture fit” is, what makes a good one, and what makes a bad, and why Las Vegas...
Bayou Weekly
Mar 16, 20232 min read
President Biden's promise of no taxpayer bailouts for banks in crisis disputed
President Biden has made a promise that taxpayers will not be held responsible for bailing out banks that have recently collapsed....
Bayou Weekly
Mar 15, 20231 min read
R&B singer Jacquees to perform at ULM’s 2023 Spring Fever Concert on March 23rd
On Thursday, March 23, 2023, The University of Louisiana Monroe will host their Spring Fever 2023 Concert. The event will start at 7:00...
Bayou Weekly
Mar 15, 20231 min read
Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon announces he will not seek re-election
Jim Donelon, the longtime Louisiana Insurance Commissioner, announced on Tuesday that he will not seek reelection in October. The...
Bayou Weekly
Mar 14, 20231 min read
USA TODAY: LSU Remains College Baseball's Top Team
The SEC has cemented even further that it is the best conference in college baseball. The SEC makes up six of the top 10 teams in the...
Bayou Weekly
Mar 14, 20233 min read
Port of South Louisiana dedicates new headquarters building and launches rebrand
This week Port of South Louisiana held a ribbon cutting for its new Headquarters Building in Reserve, Louisiana. The brand-new,...
Bayou Weekly
Mar 14, 20232 min read
Policyholders given more time to find new coverage; insurer heads into insolvency
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon announced today that Louisiana Citizens will provide an additional 30 days...
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Mar 14, 20232 min read
LSU Athletics has $500 million impact on Louisiana economy, study says
LSU Athletics supported nearly $500 million of economic output in Louisiana – including nearly $200 million in earnings and more than...
Bayou Weekly
Mar 13, 20231 min read
Ragin' Cajuns Return to March Madness for First Time Since 2014
Louisiana men's basketball team is set to make a comeback to March Madness after seven years, as they enter the 2023 NCAA Tournament as...
Bayou Weekly
Mar 9, 20233 min read
Jeremy Alford: Picking lane for governor’s race
After moving swiftly last year to secure the early support of the Louisiana Republican Party, Attorney General Jeff Landry is preparing...
Bayou Weekly
Mar 8, 20234 min read
Jeff Crouere: Biden’s balloon baloney
Should anyone believe the Biden administration’s ridiculous story about the mysterious balloons that gripped the nation several weeks...
Bayou Weekly
Feb 17, 20237 min read
Mardi Gras 2023 parade previews: Themes, schedules and details for New Orleans and Jefferson parades
The final week of parades starts with Valentine’s Day and culminates on Fat Tuesday. What’s not to love? There are parades in...
Bayou Weekly
Jan 27, 20232 min read
Louisiana Flavor on the Philadelphia Eagles Side in Championship Game Against San Francisco 49ers
The Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers, both with impressive records of 15-3 and 15-4, respectively, will face off in a...
Bayou Weekly
Jan 11, 20231 min read
Manning Passing Academy to Remain at Nicholls State University Through 2027
The Manning Passing Academy (MPA) and Nicholls State University have reached a five-year agreement that will keep the prestigious...
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