Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of September.
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🏘️ Community
Southern University kicked off homecoming week today with a parade on Harding Boulevard and Scenic Highway that drew hundreds to celebrate the Jaguars with marching bands, colorful floats, and family-friendly festivities.
The event welcomed new students and showcased campus culture.
🚨 Crime
LSU suspended Delta Kappa Epsilon and Phi Gamma Delta chapters after investigations began over hazing allegations that included waterboarding members, forcing pledges to chug milk, and instructing them to bring squirrels, with incidents reported earlier this semester.
🎭 Culture
Dylan Gossett opened his Westward Tour with a show at The Texas Club this past Wednesday ahead of his album Ramblin' — which features 12 tracks including pre-released singles 'Loving You Like That' and 'Clothesline' — showing his rising influence in the country-folk scene.
🏥 Health
A pediatrician at Baton Rouge Clinic is sharing advice on how to prevent fall illnesses in young people — the guidance offers simple steps for parents to protect children's health as the season changes.
🏈 Sports
Fans gather with food and drinks ahead of the LSU vs. Texas A&M game today near campus.
Tailgate events feature RV setups, Southern cooking, and music as supporters & visiting fans build an energetic pre-game atmosphere following LSU's recent loss.
LSU fell to No. 11 in the AP Poll following a 35-6 win over Texas A&M in Death Valley and will face McNeese State on Saturday in their Week Five matchup.
Former LSU basketball stars Angel Reese and Flau'Jae Johnson received AP honors this season; Reese, now with Atlanta Dream, averaged career highs in points + steals as her team secured a playoff spot while Johnson made the All-Rookie Team with Seattle Storm after averaging 14.9 points per game.
LSU linebacker Whit Weeks fractured his leg Saturday during the 35-6 win over Texas A&M and left the game in a heavy walking boot — his surgery is scheduled today and doctors expect he may return in 4-6 weeks.
Southern football lost 35-17 to Jackson State in Jackson, Miss after struggling with consistency.
The Jaguars will play Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Saturday, Oct. 3 as they seek to turn their season around.
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