How it happened: Five Tiger pitchers combined on a one-hitter and LSU’s hitters scratched out enough runs in a 3-1 victory over Arkansas. Christian Ibarra drove in two of the runs. Read the full recap...
Investigators have named a suspect wanted in the murder of 18-year-old Joseph Massenburg, an Americorps worker gunned down on April 1. Massenburg was shot several times in the 1500 block of Eagle Street as he was talking on his mobile phone outside his residence. Read more...
Louisiana's annual hurricane readiness sales tax holiday is this weekend. Starting at 12:01 a.m. (if you like to shop early), you won't be charged state sales tax on items that are considered hurricane supplies. Read more...
The weekend comes with plenty of festivals featuring music and food. Bayou Country Superfest runs Saturday and Sunday in Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. "Lady Antebellum, Zac Brown , Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Darius Rucker," Produce Quint Davis rattled off some of the headliners. Read more and see other events...
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