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Zion Williamson ruled out for Monday's game against Celtics. Here's the latest on his injury.
Three games into the NBA season, the New Orleans Pelicans will be without their best player. Zion Williamson has been ruled out for Monday night’s game against the Boston Celtics, head coach Willie Green announced about 90 minutes before tip-off....
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Council denies funding request for Southeast Louisiana High School Rodeo
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Gonzales Weekly Citizen - Louisiana
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The Gonzales City Council denied a request for funding from the Southeast Louisiana High School Rodeo Association. A representative from the rodeo appeared before the council during the Oct. 27 meeting and requested $7,000 but was told the limit...
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Turning Point USA chapter denied official status by Loyola University New Orleans student government
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Fox News
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University of Oregon sophomore Maggie Thorsby discusses the 'Charlie Kirk effect' that has inspired an outpour of support for Turning Point USA in the days following his assassination on a Utah college campus. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News...
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NFC West has new team in first place; what happened in Week 8
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The Daily Advertiser - Louisiana
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Not much happened in the NFC West in Week 8, but there was a change. The San Francisco 49ers are no longer in first place. They fell to third place, while the Seattle Seahawks now sit at the top. Let's have a look at the standings in the NFC West,...
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Hundreds protest at Louisiana State Capitol against unfair election maps
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KADN News 15 - Louisiana
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BATON ROUGE, La. (NEWS 15) — Protests were held on the steps of the Louisiana State Capitol following a controversial vote by the state Senate during this special session to delay the 2026 election dates. The decision aims to provide more time to...
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Who was the Baton Rouge area high school athlete of the week for Oct. 20-25? Vote now.
This past week delivered a number of impressive performances in football and volleyball. Which of them was the best? Here's your chance to make your vote count and choose TheAdvocate.com Player of the Week. The poll will wrap up at noon on...
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Orion Engineers + Constructors Moves Corporate Headquarters to Baton Rouge, Bringing 111 Total Jobs
BATON ROUGE, La. – Orion Engineers + Constructors announced it will relocate its corporate headquarters from Theodore, Alabama, to Baton Rouge. The move reflects the company’s commitment to growth, innovation and delivering enhanced value to...
Owner: University of Louisiana Monroe & American Government
Humane Society of Louisiana Declares Saturday, November 8th to be "Be Kind to Animals Day!" Group Urges Louisiana Residents to Do a Kind Deed!
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KLAX - Louisiana
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New Orleans, LA - The Humane Society of Louisiana declares Saturday, November 8th to be "Be Kind to Animals Day" to raise awareness of the needs of our companion animals and wildlife. "We thought it would be a great idea to ask each Louisiana...
How LSU is Helping Keep Louisiana at the Center of the Nation’s Seafood Map
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KLAX - Louisiana
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BATON ROUGE – Louisiana’s seafood isn’t just part of the state’s culture — it’s a cornerstone of its economy and identity. From shrimp and oysters to crawfish and finfish, these industries support thousands of families along the coast. LSU,...
Zion Williamson misses first game of the season because of left foot bone bruise
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson won’t play for New Orleans against the Boston Celtics on Monday night because of… NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson won’t play for New Orleans against the Boston Celtics on Monday night because of a left foot...
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Best Baseball Cities in 2025
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Pace University - New York
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What does it take to be a true baseball fan? Mostly a lot of patience and sometimes a lot of money, depending on how closely you want to follow the sport. In this slow-paced ballgame, hits and home runs are less frequent than strikes and misses....
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The Rap-Up: Jump scaring through the first week
Boo! Halloween may be at the tail end of this week, but the spooks and scares are all over the Toronto Raptors’ opening schedule. After getting bullied by Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis, and Cooper Flagg, the Raps’ schedule doesn’t get any...
Owner: Jay Penske
Celtics at Pelicans preview: Two winless teams meet in New Orleans
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The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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The Celtics and Pelicans are each off to slow starts, but one will get their first victory of the season when the teams meet Monday night in New Orleans. The Celtics have lost their first three games, including a 119-113 defeat at Detroit on...
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Friends of the E.D. White Historic Site and the Office of Louisiana State Museums Announce Oaks & Origins: A Bicentennial Celebration
Friends of the E.D. White Historic Site and the Office of Louisiana State Museums are proud to announce Oaks & Origins: A Bicentennial Celebration of the E.D. White Historic Site. This event will honor the 200-year legacy of one of Louisiana’s...
Owner: Addy Legendre
Louisiana Supreme Court Sends Convicted Murderer's Case Back To Lower Court
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WJBO - Louisiana
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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is applauding the state Supreme Court's decision to send a particular case back to the lower courts on Friday. Dale Craig was 17 when he abducted and killed an LSU student in 1992. Craig was sentenced to...
Louisiana focused on “playoff mindset” after Troy loss
LAFAYETTE — Despite another close loss on the road, Louisiana head coach Michael Desormeaux says his team remains focused on finishing strong with four games left in the regular season. The Ragin’ Cajuns dropped a 35-23 contest at Troy over the...
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VB: SLU set for home-and-home versus New Orleans
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AN17 - Louisiana
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HAMMOND --- The two-time reigning Southland Conference regular season champion Southeastern Louisiana University indoor volleyball team will play in-state and conference foe New Orleans twice in the coming week. SLU (16-6, 8-2 SLC) and New Orleans...
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Greater Baton Rouge State Fair to reopen Monday following weekend of storms
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Officials with the Greater Baton Rouge State Fair announced the fair would reopen on Monday, Oct. 27, after being closed all weekend due to bad weather conditions. According to fair officials, the fair was forced to close...
Owner: Gray Television Inc.
Gray Media Taps Chris Conroy as GM of Cleveland Stations
ATLANTA—Gray Media has named Chris Conroy as general manager of its stations in Cleveland, leading WOIO, a CBS affiliate, The CW station WUAB and Telemundo outlet WTCL. A 40-year media leadership veteran, Conroy had been general manager of...
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City Releases First-Ever Nighttime Economy Strategic Plan
The Mayor’s Office of Nighttime Economy has announced the release of the 2025 New Orleans Nighttime Economy Strategic Plan, the City’s first comprehensive framework to strengthen and support businesses, workers, and cultural spaces that make up...
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