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LSU football practice report (Sept. 16): T.K. McLendon moves, adding depth to defensive line
theadvocate.com - Wilson Alexander
With three defensive ends missing at practice on Monday afternoon, LSU moved junior tight end T.K. McLendon to the defense. McLendon, who transferred …
17 hours ago
Pets
Wanted: Volunteers to serve on new board overseeing animal services in Ascension Parish
theadvocate.com - BY ELLYN COUVILLION
Ascension Parish will soon be looking for seven volunteers to take on a new role in animal services for the community.They won't be fostering, …
17 hours ago
Southland
Competitive loss to Ole Miss encouraging for Southeastern as Lions prepare for Southland play
theadvocate.com - BY JIM KLEINPETER
Southeastern Louisiana coach Frank Scelfo said his Lions gave a good account of themselves Saturday at Ole Miss, but correctable mistakes is what did …
17 hours ago
UL's Napier relishes results of blowout win, turns page to first true road trip
theadvocate.com - BY DAN MCDONALD
Billy Napier had one of his happiest nights ever as a collegiate football coach Saturday, and it had little to do with his UL team’s record-setting …
17 hours ago
Louisiana State Legislature
U.S. Supreme Court adds Louisiana abortion case to October conference for review
theadvocate.com - BY ELIZABETH CRISP
WASHINGTON — The battle over a Louisiana law that would require abortion providers to have admitting privileges at local hospitals could soon come to …
17 hours ago
School Administration
Jeremy LaCombe faces Brandon Bergeron in House District 18 race
theadvocate.com - BY CHARLES LUSSIER
Fresh off defeating five opponents, state Rep. Jeremy LaCombe is defending his newly won District 18 seat. This time he’s facing just one opponent: …
17 hours ago
Employment
Special teams showing improvements in Napier's second season
theadvocate.com - BY KEVIN FOOTE
With obvious improvement on defense and the offense rolling along pretty explosively these days, the recent successes in special teams are pretty …
17 hours ago
Ralph Abraham
Eddie Rispone launches attack on fellow Republican Ralph Abraham in Louisiana governor's race
theadvocate.com - Sam Karlin
Eddie Rispone has begun attacking his fellow Republican in Louisiana’s governor’s race, slamming Congressman Ralph Abraham in a new TV ad that …
17 hours ago
Acadiana, LA
Lafayette to get new 911 communications center
theadvocate.com - BY CLAIRE TAYLOR
The Lafayette Parish Communication District is breaking ground Tuesday on a $9.6 million state-of-the-art 911 communications center.The new center …
17 hours ago
Animation
Walt Handelsman: Waiting Room
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17 hours ago
John Bel Edwards
Tangipahoa sheriff candidates peg deputy pay, corruption overhaul as running platforms
theadvocate.com - BY EMMA KENNEDY
Low pay for deputies, alleged corruption within the force and a rundown jail were the main criticisms from the two candidates challenging incumbent …
18 hours ago
Acadiana, LA
Check out the results of the Sargent Memorial cross country meet
theadvocate.com
Hosted by Catholic High of New Iberia at Avery Island's Jungle Garden on Sept. 14BoysTeam totals: 1, Erath, 32. 2, Teurlings Catholic, 45. 3, St. …
18 hours ago
Lauren Daigle
Lauren Daigle to visit the Cajundome in 2020; tickets to Lafayette concert on sale Friday
theadvocate.com - Staff report
The Cajundome announced Monday that Lauren Daigle is bringing her world tour to Lafayette. Tickets for the July 18, 2020, concert go on sale at 10 …
18 hours ago
Ed Orgeron
LSU football injury updates ahead of Vanderbilt: Rashard Lawrence, K'Lavon Chaisson, more
theadvocate.com - BY WILSON ALEXANDER
Four starters who did not play against Northwestern State are available, two defensive linemen remain out and LSU's main pass rusher is questionable …
18 hours ago
Baton Rouge, LA
Baton Rouge man pleads not guilty in video-captured kicking of suspected mall shoplifter
theadvocate.com - BY JOE GYAN JR.
An attorney for a 74-year-old Baton Rouge man accused of kicking a suspected Mall of Louisiana shoplifter in the face while she was held down by …
18 hours ago
Coors
Smiley: Beware the sign of the Tiger!
theadvocate.com - BY SMILEY ANDERS
A request for an LSU Tigers hand signal to use at games got a quick response:Spike Barras says, "The 'L' hand sign would not work; we might be told …
18 hours ago
Plenty of unanswered questions with Bowlero Corp. purchase of PBA
theadvocate.com - BY KENT LOWE
When Jeff Richgels of 11thframe.com reported last month that Bowlero Corp. and the Professional Bowlers Association were working on a deal for …
18 hours ago
Acadiana, LA
The Acadiana Advocate’s Super 10: Teurlings, Opelousas Catholic join rankings as bottom half sees shake-up
theadvocate.com - BY JAMES BEWERS
1. St. Thomas More (2-0)Friday encapsulated where the Cougars, the top-ranked team in Class 4A (in the LSWA poll), stand among the elite in state …
19 hours ago
Beer
NOLA on Tap features 400 beers and raises funds for the Louisiana SPCA
theadvocate.com - BY REBECCA FRIEDMAN
The 10th annual NOLA on Tap features more than 400 beers at the dog-friendly festival Saturday, Sept. 21 in City Park. The event has become the …
19 hours ago
Acadiana, LA
Trial date reset for accused killer of Lafayette Police officer as courtroom tensions flare
theadvocate.com - BY BEN MYERS
A trial date for the man accused of killing a Lafayette police officer and wounding three others in a 2017 shooting was pushed back Monday amid tense …
19 hours ago
Louisiana
Registration open for Keep Louisiana Beautiful State Conference in September in Baton Rouge
theadvocate.com - Staff report
MANDEVILLE — Keep Louisiana Beautiful will hold its annual state conference and Everyday Hero Awards Banquet on Sept. 25-26 in Baton Rouge and …
19 hours ago
Policing
Man fatally shot by deputy at party died of multiple gunshot wounds, coroner says
theadvocate.com - BY ELLYN COUVILLION
The man shot Saturday by an East Baton Rouge Sheriff's deputy who responded to a disturbance at a home off Jefferson Highway, was a homicide victim …
19 hours ago
Renovations
City Park's Storyland to reopen Sept. 28 with STEM and accessibility-focused additions
theadvocate.com - Kaylee Poche
The months-long renovations on New Orleans City Park’s Storyland that have closed it to visitors since early July are nearly complete. The themed …
19 hours ago
Joe Burrow
Whare are the odds? LSU's chances of winning CFP title, Joe Burrow claiming Heisman go down
theadvocate.com - Sheldon Mickles
In updated numbers Monday from BetOnline.ag, LSU's odds of winning the national championship as well as Joe Burrow's chances of claiming the Heisman …
19 hours ago
Pizza
Pizza Domenica now open in Mid-City
theadvocate.com - Rebecca Friedman
Pizza Domenica opened its second location (3200 Banks Street; 504-459-2072; www.pizzadomenica.com) Sept. 13, taking over the former Echo’s Pizza site …
21 hours ago
Shreveport, LA
Check out Baton Rouge's high school football top 10s for Week 3
theadvocate.com
Class 5A/4A1. Catholic (2-0): Easy choice. After an dominant win the first week, the District 5-5A Bears settled in and beat an out-of-state foe, …
21 hours ago
Acadiana, LA
Taxable sales in Lafayette Parish up 4.7% from last year
theadvocate.com - BY DAN BOUDREAUX
Lafayette Parish's July taxable sales numbers are in and are up 4.7 percent compared to July 2018 and up 7.8 percent compared to 2017.According to …
21 hours ago
Ex-Lee student's expulsion-related lawsuit dismissed; attorney to refile to seek damages
theadvocate.com - Joe Gyan
A state judge Monday tossed out a lawsuit filed by a former Lee High student who wanted the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board to reverse his …
21 hours ago
Ed Orgeron
LSU safety Todd Harris out for season with injury, will redshirt to save year of eligibility
theadvocate.com - Brooks Kubena
LSU lost junior safety Todd Harris to a season-ending injury, head coach Ed Orgeron announced at his Monday afternoon press conference. Orgeron said …
21 hours ago