Baton Rouge woman continues to honor twin sister killed in domestic violence tragedy

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Losing a twin to gun violence is something few can imagine. For Trinicia Ricks, that pain became reality when her sister, Myesha Davis, was killed in a 2021 murder-suicide by her former boyfriend. Twins are often...

How the Louisiana Top 25 Fared in Week 8 as Alexandria Stuns Ruston, Teurlings Catholic Rolls

Other than St. Augustine, which takes on Brother Martin today, all of the top 25 ranked schools were in action Thursday or Friday in Louisiana. Alexandria’s Stunning Rally Headlines a Wild Week Despite trailing 21-3, Alexandria clipped Ruston on...

2025 Week 8 NFL free picks, betting odds, best bets: Model backs Broncos, Colts-Titans Over on Sunday, Oct. 26

Sunday's NFL schedule features three games in the 4 p.m. ET window, including the Denver Broncos hosting another NFC East team after one of the wildest football games you'll ever see. The Broncos scored 33 points in the fourth quarter to come back...

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...

Buc-ee's is coming to Louisiana in 2027, officials break ground

The new 74,000 square feet, 120 gas pumps, location will call Ruston, Louisiana, home. RUSTON, La. — Buc-ee’s, the popular Texas travel center known for its large convenience stores and distinctive snacks, is coming to Louisiana in 2027. On...

San Antonio hosts Brooklyn after overtime win against New Orleans

Poll By Canadian Press on October 25, 2025. Brooklyn Nets (0-2, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (2-0, first in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Sunday, 2 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio hosts the Brooklyn Nets after the...

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...

The Informer: Scenic LaFleur Park Beach ‘one of the best spots in area’

Published 5:02 am Saturday, October 25, 2025 A popular Southwest Louisiana recreation site that was “nothing more than a scene of wanton destruction after a single night of vandalism” in the mid-1970s was brought back to life in 1981 and quickly...

Texas A&M vs. LSU: Best Bets and Picks

The Texas A&M Aggies and LSU Tigers are set to clash in one of Week 9's most compelling SEC matchups when the Aggies travel to Tiger Stadium on Saturday night. This conference showdown carries significant weight as A&M enters unbeaten and...

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...

Woodside advances Louisiana LNG with new strategic partner

Woodside Energy has brought onboard Williams, a significant player in US natural gas infrastructure, as a strategic partner in its under-development Louisiana LNG project in the US. Louisiana LNG is a fully permitted liquefied natural gas project...

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: World Series Game 2, CFB Week 9 and more

Saturday's another loaded day on the sports calendar, with a massive college football slate for Week 9 of the 2025 season as well as Game 2 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays, where Toronto looks to take a...

Steelers', Giants' hopes of blockbuster trade with Saints on thin ice after latest rumor

The New Orleans Saints are a prime candidate to sell at the trade deadline, but don't expect Chris Olave to be one of the pieces they move. According to The Athletic's Dianna Russini, the expectation is the Saints will hold on to Olave. Russini...

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...

Baton Rouge Metro High School Football Schedule & Scores - October 24, 2025

There are 43 Baton Rouge metro high school football games in Louisiana this weekend, including four games featuring regionally ranked teams. You can follow every game live on our Baton Rouge Metro High School Football Scoreboard. The marquee...

New Orleans Metro High School Football Schedule & Scores - October 24, 2025

There are 55 games scheduled across the New Orleans metro area this weekend, including six games featuring statewide top 25 ranked teams. You can follow every game live on our New Orleans Metro High School Football Scoreboard. The marquee matchups...

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...

Louisiana residents may have unclaimed property. Here's how to claim

The Louisiana State Treasurer's Office currently holds over $900 million worth of unclaimed funds for current and former Louisiana residents. Louisiana's Department of Treasury set a record this year by returning $70.6 million worth in unclaimed...

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...

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...