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• Louisiana college student missing after out-of-state rafting accident

  June 13, 2022 12:50 PM

  EMMETT, Idaho - An LSU Eunice student is missing after he fell out of a raft in an Idaho River Saturday. Everette Jackson was tubing with friends when he fell out into the Payette River, according to KTVB-TV . Family members on social media said the 21-year-old and... more »

• Celebrating LSU's dream season with 2une In Play Video

  January 13, 2020 8:55 AM

  The day that LSU fans have been waiting for has arrived, the National Championship Game is only hours away, with kick off happening Monday night at 7 p.m.! And all Monday morning, 2une In is taking audiences through some of the greatest moments of LSU's dream season and providing... more »

• GEAUXING TO ARIZONA: LSU Tigers to face UCF in Fiesta Bowl on New Year's Day Play Video

  December 2, 2018 2:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The LSU Tigers are off to Arizona to play in one of the New Year's Six Bowl Games. LSU will face off against UCF in the 48th annual PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. on New Year's Day. Kickoff is set for... more »

• Zippy's sticking it to the Tide... again Play Video

  October 28, 2018 11:28 PM

  UPDATE: Zippy's has swapped out their previous sign for a more topical taunt. Seems legit. pic.twitter.com/na36K6ehS4 — Johnston vonSpringer (@johnstonvon) October 30, 2018 See the original story below: BATON ROUGE - The Zippy's crew brainstormed ideas for their next sign and this one... more »

• LSU fraternity shut down over worry about 'unsafe' activity Play Video

  October 26, 2017 4:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A second LSU fraternity has closed. Lambda Chi Alpha was shuttered by the national organization who deemed the local group “unsafe.” Members held a meeting to discuss the closure Sunday, but news of the closure broke days later - Thursday. "Based on the recent chapter... more »

• Apartment won't void LSU students lease after break-ins Play Video

  September 26, 2017 11:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Twice in September, a thief snuck into an apartment while four women slept, stealing possessions and making off with two vehicles, according to the women's parents. The women, all LSU students, want to move out of the Sterling Burbank apartment complex located just south of campus. However, parents... more »

• Seven companies bid to grow medical marijuana for LSU Play Video

  March 31, 2017 3:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Seven businesses have submitted offers to produce marijuana for Louisiana through LSU. The marijuana growing operation is estimated to cost $10 million and will be paid for by the contractor. "We're looking for somebody who will be able to provide the quality product for the... more »

• LSU abduction suspect identified by hat left in car Play Video

  March 17, 2017 12:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One person has been charged in connection to a reported abduction near a sorority house on LSU's campus. Police have arrested 20-year-old Frank Herrera Jr. in connection to the incident, which occurred Wednesday. His bond was set at $475,000. Herrera was booked into East... more »

• LSU Police investigating dating site sextortion

  March 2, 2017 11:43 AM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU Police are investigating a sextortion incident that happened on Valentine's Day. According to court documents, the incident happened on Feb. 14. A male victim said he was using an online dating site and had agreed to have "webcam sex" with another user. The victim then... more »

• OU students arrested for breaking into Tiger Stadium

  January 29, 2017 4:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE – LSU Police say two University of Oklahoma students have been arrested for breaking into Tiger Stadium Sunday afternoon. Around noon Sunday, LSU Police responded to a report of two men trespassing inside the stadium. The two men attempted to run away when officers made contact with... more »

• PETA doesn't want LSU to get another live Tiger

  October 11, 2016 6:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - PETA asked LSU not to replace Mike VI with another live mascot. PETA issued a statement Tuesday afternoon. LSU announced Mike VI died Tuesday morning. Earlier this year it was revealed Mike had cancer and as early as last week, veterinarians announced the cancer had spread... more »

• Motorcyclist dies after Friday crash on Nicholson Drive

  September 16, 2016 7:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Police say a Denham Springs teen was killed Friday when a car pulled out in front of his motorcycle on Nicholson Drive Friday afternoon. According to Baton Rouge Police, 19-year-old Dylan Dalgo was driving north on Nicholson Drive around 6:30 p.m. when a Kia Rio tried... more »

• WATCH: Baker, Hokie Gajan's hometown, remembers sports legend Play Video

  April 12, 2016 1:23 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - Former New Orleans Saint and LSU running back Hokie Gajan died Monday night following a battle with cancer, WWL-TV reports. Gajan also spent time as a scout and radio broadcaster and color analyst for the Saints. He was 56-years-old. Earlier Monday, Gajan was placed in intensive care... more »

• Residents discuss pricey proposed tram between LSU, downtown

  March 1, 2016 11:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - At a meeting Tuesday night, transportation leaders talked about a proposed plan to provide a new, pricey option to shuttle people from LSU to downtown Baton Rouge and back again. The TramLinkBR calls for a tram line running from campus along Nicholson through south Baton Rouge to... more »

• LSU responds to Twitter discussion about race Wednesday afternoon

  February 3, 2016 4:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The president of LSU responded Wednesday afternoon to a growing social media thread about race and culture at the university. A Twitter hashtag - a way to group conversations on the social media site - was created for a 1 p.m. discussion. A group called the... more »

• Environmental engineer the first LSU student in Jeopardy! tournament

  January 27, 2016 4:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An LSU environmental engineering senior will be the university's first student to appear in the "Jeopardy!" College Championship Tournament this week. Kevin Brown is a Boise, Idaho native and a 2012 Flagship Scholar recipient. He and 14 other students will compete for a grand prize of... more »

• Manship School says $2.55 million will transform program

  November 16, 2015 12:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Administrators with LSU's Manship School of Communication said two gifts totaling $2.55 million will help them transform their program. The school announced the gifts from the Manship and Lamar families Monday. Dean Jerry Ceppos said one gift will be used to create a new position focused... more »

• Band director now says Tigerama is back on Play Video

  October 13, 2015 3:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - "The show must go on." LSU Director of Bands Damon Talley said Tuesday that after initially deciding to cancel this year's Tigerama due to recent challenges, a wave of support from alumni has led them to reconsider that decision. Talley told News 2 that band... more »

• Special greetings, deals planned to welcome S. Carolina fans Play Video

  October 8, 2015 2:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE - When University of South Carolina fans arrive in Baton Rouge for this weekend's game against LSU, they'll find special greetings prepared to give them a warm Louisiana welcome. The Convention and Visitor's Bureau said Lamar Advertising will use electronic billboards around Baton Rouge to display special... more »

• USC vs LSU move to Baton Rouge being discussed Play Video

  October 6, 2015 1:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Officials in Louisiana and South Carolina said they're considering moving this weekend's game between LSU and USC to Tiger Stadium because of historic flooding in Columbia. USC Athletic Director Ray Tanner said Tuesday that while Williams-Brice Stadium is fine and the field is okay, the school... more »