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• Strawberry Festival canceled in 2021, plans return for 2022

  February 9, 2021 5:00 PM

  PONCHATOULA - The renowned Strawberry Festival in Tangipahoa Parish is being canceled for the second year in a row as Louisiana continues efforts to stave off the coronavirus pandemic. Organizers released a statement Tuesday confirming the festival would miss its previously announced return this April. That comeback is now... more »

• Rex Mardi Gras Ball canceled due to COVID concerns

  November 20, 2020 4:03 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - The Rex Organization has announced it will not hold its traditional Carnival ball on Mardi Gras night for the first time since 1882, according to WWL-TV. This decision comes after Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced parades will not be allowed to roll in 2021. Rex Organization official,... more »

• LSU's Manship School of Mass Communication 2020 Hall of Fame Gala postponed

  March 17, 2020 10:19 AM

  BATON ROUGE – LSU’s Manship School of Mass Communication and an organizing alumni committee have decided to postpone the 2020 Hall of Fame Gala, which was originally scheduled for March 30. The decision comes as local and federal officials advise the public to avoid large gatherings in an effort... more »

• Aloe Blacc cancels LSU-Arkansas halftime appearance

  November 11, 2015 5:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Aloe Blacc’s halftime performance with the LSU band, which was scheduled to happen Saturday in Tiger Stadium has been cancelled. LSU Sports Information says Blacc was scheduled to perform at halftime of the LSU-Arkansas football game in connection with the Tiger Marching Band’s show. The Blacc... more »

• OneRepublic cancels halftime show scheduled during LSU-Florida

  October 6, 2015 7:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Pop rock band, OneRepublic, has cancelled their halftime show scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17 in Tiger Stadium, according to the LSU Athletic Department Tuesday. The department said the show promoter, College Live, was unable to abide by the contractual terms, forcing cancellation of the show that... more »

• Les Miles says refund announcement coming Tuesday

  September 8, 2015 2:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Head LSU football coach Les Miles said an announcement about ticket refunds after this weekend's canceled game against McNeese State will be made later Tuesday. >UPDATE: LSU announced it will issue refunds for tickets. Click HERE for the latest story. Miles addressed the media during... more »