San Antonio vs New Orleans, Final Score: Spurs eke out a win against the Pelicans in overtime 120-116

The Pelicans provided a much tougher test for the Silver and Black tonight than the poorly constructed roster of the Mavericks on Wednesday. The combination of elite shooting and ball movement kept the Spurs defense off balance as the home crowd...

Louisiana Tech's friends distribute $51,000 in grants

The Lagniappe Ladies, a nationwide network of philanthropic women who have a shared passion and dedication for advancing Louisiana Tech University, have awarded more than $1 million to 257 projects that enrich the student experience since 2010....

Louisiana Senate president recommends LSU ban fraternity tailgating on its Parade Grounds to improve gameday safety

BATON ROUGE - Amid the recent safety concerns on LSU football game days, State Senate President Cameron Henry said Friday he has recommended that LSU move all fraternity tailgates from public spaces to their on-campus houses. Two gun-related...

New Orleans City Council approves Mardi Gras parade lineup changes

The New Orleans City Council has approved changes to the parade schedule for the Thursday before Carnival. The Governmental Affairs Committee moved forward with an ordinance that would change the lineup of parades as well as start times.The...

Abraham’s flu shot fickleness ignores Louisiana’s health care access issues

Dr. Ralph Abraham, Louisiana’s surgeon general, made it abundantly clear why the state would not promote the flu vaccine or hold events offering it to the public. It’s the second year in a row the health department has opted against such efforts....

Bumpy Roads Ahead: New Orleans streets need repairs as budget hole deepens

Drivers say it’s like navigating an obstacle course, and a $160 million city deficit could make repairs even harder to come by. NEW ORLEANS — From crater-sized potholes to streets that feel more like obstacle courses, New Orleans drivers say the...

Soccer: Kurihara’s Historic Hat Trick Leads Louisiana Past Troy, 8-0

Miku Kurihara made history with a hat trick, powering the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns to an 8-0 victory over Troy, marking a record-breaking performance in the Sun Belt Conference. Kurihara's six goals in school history and record-tying eight points...

New study says high Medicare costs, years without care are hurting Louisiana seniors

Every day, the New Orleans Council on Aging fields about 30 calls from older adults trying to make sense of their Medicare options. Some need help comparing plans during open enrollment, which began last week. Others are panicked over rising...

Goblins, ghosts and ghouls: Krewe of Boo prepares to roll in New Orleans this weekend

The fall parade season begins in New Orleans this weekend. The Krewe of Boo will roll Downtown on Saturday starting at 6:30 p.m. The parade begins at the intersection of Elysian Fields and Chartres. It proceeds down North Peters, turns on Canal...

Heat & Trail Blazers win first games since arrests

MIAMI, United States, October 25, 2025 – Miami Heat claimed a crushing 146-114 win over the Memphis Grizzlies in their first NBA game since guard Terry Rozier was arrested over alleged illegal sports betting. Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey...

DIRECTV establishes new Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network channels for 2025-26 NBA New Orleans Pelicans season

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - WBRC and Gray Media announced greatly expanded access to New Orleans Pelicans games to benefit regional NBA fans as the 2025-26 season begins. Non-national Pelicans games broadcast on the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment...

Missouri State volleyball sweeps Louisiana Tech for fourth straight win

Missouri State University's volleyball team secured its fourth consecutive victory on Friday evening, defeating Louisiana Tech in straight sets at Hammons Student Center. The Bears won by scores of 25-23, 25-18, and 25-10. Missouri State, now with...

Spurs aim to maintain perfect start as they face wounded Pelicans in New Orleans

San Antonio visits the New Orleans Pelicans after Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points in the Spurs' 125-92 victory against the Dallas Mavericks. New Orleans finished 21-61 overall, 13-38 in Western Conference action and 14-27 at home during the...

Here's a look at your roundups of North Louisiana high school games

Ruston lost a three-score lead in a 45-28 defeat to Alexandria Senior High. Byrd's Christian Maxie scored a school-record six rushing touchdowns in a 49-40 victory over Benton. Evangel quarterback Peyton Houston accounted for nine touchdowns in a...

Bucs 2025 game preview: Week 8 against the New Orleans Saints

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are coming off just their second loss of the season, this one coming to the Detroit Lions on the road. They have a chance to bounce back against the New Orleans Saints in Week 8. The team has a good record of dealing with...

Jordan Poole Embraces Allen Iverson Legacy with New Orleans Pelicans

NEW ORLEANS — Before the game, Jordan Poole received a signed autograph from Allen Iverson, a gesture that resonated deeply with the new Pelicans guard. Poole, who views Iverson as his favorite player, expressed admiration for Iverson’s unique...

Louisiana Avenue Extension officially opens

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Lafayette drivers have something new to celebrate. The long-awaited Louisiana Avenue Extension officially opened on Friday, October 24, marking a significant development in the northern part of the parish. The nearly $9...

DeAndre Jordan to sign one-year, $3.6M deal with New Orleans Pelicans - Report

Veteran center DeAndre Jordan has agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, his agent Jeff Schwartz confirmed to ESPN. The move adds experienced depth to a Pelicans frontcourt seeking reliability behind...

Texas A&M’s Ashton Bethel-Roman returns to family roots in Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE, La. (KBTX) - Mark Roman still remembers the day his son, wearing a worn-out replica of his San Francisco 49ers jersey, jumped off the family couch and ran a football into another room without breaking a stride. It was about that time...

Security guards in Downtown Baton Rouge not paid despite state contract

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - More than two dozen security guards working for Guard Tac say they have not been paid, despite the company receiving a $2.8 million state contract Sept. 4 to protect government buildings across Louisiana. The security...