Former Redemptorist High School football standout Johnell Neal was injured in a Thursday night shooting in Baton Rouge, according the Orlando Sentinel. No details about the incident or Neal's medical condition have been reported.
Louisiana college graduates may soon begin receiving grant money in the form of a down payment on a home if they pledge to stay in Louisiana for at least five years. A bill introduced in the state House of Representatives would create The "Grants-for-Grads" program, giving graduates of two and four-year colleges a $10,000 grant, or $15,000 for a qualified couple.
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LSU coach Les Miles has given Jacksonville State permission to talk to former Tiger quarterback Ryan Perrilloux.
The No. 3-seed LSU softball team advanced to the semifinals of the Southeastern Conference tournament Thursday night with a 4-0 victory against No. 6-seed Auburn. Sophomore Cody Trahan picked up the win for LSU, pitching a complete-game, two-hitter. The Little, Cypress, Texas, native struck out eight and walked five for her 18th win of the season.
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Graffiti writers in Baton Rouge say they want to compromise with the city to make more public canvasses available. The Louisiana House just approved of a bill making graffiting a felony if it causes $500 worth of damage. |
The declining economy has caused food prices to increase to their highest levels in 13 years. Students in particular may be affected by the strain of food costs. |
LSU junior quarterback Ryan Perrilloux has been dismissed from the football team, coach Les Miles announced Friday "Ryan was given every opportunity to be a part of this football team," Miles said in a news release. "In the end, he didn't fulfill his obligation as an LSU student-athlete.
1. To fail is human; to win, divine. 2. The difference between paying for a Blimpie sub at the Student Union with a meal transfer and being forced to pay with other means is bacon and heat. 3. I need to take typing classes. Some people talk way too fast for me to get it all in my blog.
