Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of August.
Good morning, Baton Rouge.
Yesterday, Hunters For The Hungry Louisiana hosted its annual Clean Out Your Freezer Day to help residents clear space in their freezers for the upcoming hunting and fishing seasons.
The organization accepted properly packaged perishable donations at multiple drop-off locations (record donations reached nearly 18,500 pounds last year).
American Legion Nicholson Post 38 is hosting a Sept.
11 remembrance event at its post to honor those impacted by the attacks. More details on the schedule and activities will be provided soon.
LSU Police and local community groups advise students to plan their night out by sticking together, watching their drinks, and using ride apps like LSU Shield (which notifies authorities) to secure safe transportation.
Southern University is exploring an equity-partner deal to build a 300-megawatt battery energy storage facility on campus (the project would use a 50-acre tract held by the Southern Ag Center) that would let Entergy store off-peak power during high-demand periods as negotiations continue.
Greater Sixty Aid Baptist Church marked 150 years of worship on Sunday along Gardere Lane (it started in 1876 with small gatherings, added modern upgrades in 1936 and a new sanctuary in 1952, and moved to its current facility in 2004).
Nearly 7,000 Entergy customers lost power in Tangipahoa Parish after severe storms hit on Sunday, Aug.
23 (5:30 p.m.).
The Wildlife Hospital of Louisiana at LSU is treating 1,700 animals in a 350 sqft space and expects more cases from bird migrations.
It seeks donations for a new 12,000 sqft facility with construction planned for 2027 if its $5.5 million goal is met (it receives no government funds).
Tight end Dae’Quan Wright was waived by the Browns and could join LSU’s roster for the 2026 season, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Sunday.
He would be the first NFL player to return to college football if his move is finalized.
LSU soccer fell 3-2 to FGCU today as the Tigers, missing star forward Sariyah Bailey, struggled to hold a 1-0 lead set by Ava Galligan.
FGCU rallied with two first-half goals and a penalty kick to secure the win, leaving LSU with a 1-3 record.
Former LSU linebacker Deion Jones was traded by the New Orleans Saints to the 49ers for running back Zamir White after joining on Aug.
7. He tallied four tackles in two preseason games before the trade.
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