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• Dunham School to build new football practice field named after former LSU star Play Video

  April 30, 2026 4:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Dunham School will soon begin construction on a new turf practice field for its football program, and it's named after a former Dunham and LSU star defensive back. Derek Stingley Jr. Field will be at the school's main campus along Roy Emerson Drive. Dunham said... more »

• Miami Beach to name baseball field after LSU coaching legend Skip Bertman Play Video

  April 20, 2026 2:38 PM

  MIAMI BEACH — A baseball field at Flamingo Park in Miami will be named after Stanley "Skip" Bertman during a dedication ceremony on April 23. Bertman is a Miami Beach Senior High School graduate who returned to his hometown in 1962 to teach and lead the school's baseball program.... more »

• Onojuvwevwo breaks LSU's 400M record at Battle on the Bayou

  April 4, 2026 7:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Senior Ella Onojuvwevwo made history on Saturday as she became the first Tiger to ever go sub-50 indoors or outdoors in the 400-meter competition at the Battle on the Bayou held at Bernie Moore Track Stadium. Onojuvwevwo crossed the finish line with a time of 49.59... more »

• LSU baseball unveils new 'Intimidator' billboard at Alex Box Stadium commemorating 8th championship Play Video

  January 28, 2026 1:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU unveiled its new "Intimidator" billboard at Alex Box Stadium on Wednesday, commemorating the program's eighth national championship win in 2025. The sign, sitting behind the right-field bleachers, was updated to include all of the Tigers' College World Series championship wins from 1991 to 2025 and... more »

• St. George and Central's mayors join Angelo's Landscape Group's weed eating contest Play Video

  November 7, 2025 6:03 PM

  ST. GEORGE - Angelo's Landscape Group hosted its annual company Field Day on Friday in St. George. The event was joined by Central Mayor Wade Evans and St. George Mayor Dustin Yates, who both participated in the weed-eating competition. The Field Day took place from 8:30 a.m. to... more »

• Control of La La Regira Baseball Complex transferred to Donaldsonville from Ascension Parish Play Video

  February 25, 2025 4:22 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — The La La Regira Baseball Complex is being sold and transferred from the control of Ascension Parish to the city of Donaldsonville. Mayor Leroy Sullivan said Tuesday that it is a result of a great partnership with parish leadership. “So working together, it shows we are... more »

• Two arrested, one wanted in death of teenager whose burnt body was found in Addis sugar cane field Play Video

  December 23, 2024 1:14 PM

  ADDIS - Two people were arrested in connection to the death of a teenager whose body was found in a sugarcane field, deputies said Monday. Devontae Johnson, 23, and Sterling Powell, 18, are both being charged with principal to the second-degree murder of 18-year-old Ja'Marious Mitchell and obstruction of... more »

• Report: Saints close to deal with Caesars for Superdome naming rights

  March 24, 2021 2:36 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - The Superdome will have a new name this year. According to WWL-TV, the New Orleans Saints will soon close a deal with Caesars Entertainment, Inc., known for its popular Las Vegas casino and locally as the owner of Harrah's, for a 20-year agreement to the building's... more »

• Tiger Stadium hosting COVID-19 community vaccine event on Sunday

  March 12, 2021 11:58 AM

  BATON ROUGE - If you or someone you know is interested in getting vaccinated for the coronavirus, Tiger Stadium will host a COVID-19 community vaccine event on Sunday, March 14. One dose vaccines will be offered at the stadium from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to the Louisiana... more »

• Ascension Parish baseball and softball parks now open

  May 21, 2020 3:23 PM

  ASCENSION PARISH - Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment announced Thursday that in "Phase One" all Ascension Parish baseball and softball parks are now open for practice sessions. Coinment said that after discussing with the Louisiana State Fire Marshal and parish's recreation department he is comfortable with reopening the parks... more »

• LSU baseball splits Saturday doubleheader versus Indiana

  February 15, 2020 1:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The LSU Tigers baseball team won a doubleheader against the Indiana Hoosiers at Alex Box Stadium Saturday afternoon. In game one, Indiana took an early lead before the LSU bats came to life. Cade Beloso would hit an RBI single to tie the game at one.... more »

• BRFD responded to an accidental fire at Alex Box Stadium

  February 15, 2020 12:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Firefighters responded to the fire alarms at Alex Box Stadium on Saturday. Around 12:45 a.m. the Baton Rouge Fire Department arrived on scene to a fire that was already put out. LSU police informed... more »

• Drainage improvements underway at Tiger Stadium Play Video

  January 30, 2020 9:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU's season might be over, but the work inside Tiger Stadium is not done yet. Crews have ripped up the turf and other layers underneath to make upgrades to the drainage system. "It's like your tires in your car, they always degrade," LSU's Associate Athletic Director... more »

• Homeowner arguing with Entergy over right of way runoff Play Video

  June 30, 2017 6:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A homeowner says Entergy transmission lines next to her home are the source of her flood issues. Sue Marino says the rainwater flows from Entergy's right of way onto her property. It flows like a river, washing away dirt and exposing her tree roots. She lives... more »

• Lange leads LSU to 6-1 win over Wichita State

  March 11, 2017 12:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Junior right-hander Alex Lange tossed eight innings, allowing just two hits, no runs, and no walks with nine strikeouts to deliver a masterful performance on Friday night, as sixth-ranked LSU defeated Wichita State, 6-1, at Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field. LSU's offense also fired on... more »