New world today for college athletics
with Kelly P. Kissel | Metro editorHeading in to the holiday weekend, it's advisable to keep an eye on the forecast. Tropical Storm Elsa is in the Atlantic by the National Hurricane Center predicts that it could be in the southeastern Gulf of Mexico early next week. Carlie Wells has put together the latest here. The new month means a new day in the world of college athletics. How quickly might we see endorsements from players? Columnist Scott Rabalais writes about the phenomenon here, and LSU football beat writer Brooks Kubena is following Tigers deals. The long Fourth of July weekend is overflowing with fun, from fireworks and parades to live music at more places than we can count. And, if that’s not enough, you can catch “Hamilton” or Summer Fest, a new event taking place over the weekend at the Raising Cane’s River Center. Thanks for checking in. There is more news below ... |
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| It's too early to tell if the storm could be a threat to Louisiana. Read more |
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| A Southern University student is seeking a restraining order against a Baton Rouge police officer she accuses of soliciting sexual favors f… Read more |
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| Gov. John Bel Edwards Wednesday announced that he signed the third bill in a package passed in reaction to the LSU sexual misconduct scanda… Read more |
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| A year after coronavirus lockdowns canceled July 4 celebrations, sending Louisianans to fireworks stands in droves so they could produce th… Read more |
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| An elevator malfunction that caused hot oil to pour from the lift's equipment and fill the Louisiana Art and Science Museum with a "stench"… Read more |
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| WALKER — The owner of an embattled paintball business caught in a feud with the Livingston Parish government has opted to close his operati… Read more |
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| NOLA.com, The Times-Picayune and The Advocate are excited to announce an expansion of our award-winning sports coverage this summer as Loui… Read more |
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| Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards is expected today to sign into law a legislature-approved bill that will allow college athletes to profit o… Read more |
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| When it comes to live music, the holiday weekend (a long one for many) is full of options. Read more |
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