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LSU, Ole Miss set for grudge match

BY DOUG GRAHAM | Staff writer​ ​ ​

Despite modern upheaval and the further seepage of money into its landscape, college football remains a nostalgia-evoking game. Nowhere is it more nostalgic than in the South. And nowhere is Southern football more nostalgic than when it comes to LSU and Ole Miss.

Saturday's game between the No. 9 Rebels and No. 13 Tigers is the centerpiece of the 100th anniversary celebration of Tiger Stadium.

Read why Scott Rabalais says this rivalry is special.


The Baton Rouge Police Department hosted a national competition for K-9 teams this week, with nearly 70 dogs taking part, including eight from BRPD. The dogs compete in activities including criminal apprehension, where they have to chase after criminal decoys with and without gunfire.

Read how the local teams fared.


A growing number of fans are convinced that quarterback Spencer Rattler is the future of the New Orleans Saints. The rookie can’t be mentioned on X without a flood of tweets citing #TheAgenda in response. Now, he gets the first start of his career Sunday against Tampa Bay.

Read what's behind the movement.

Driver in Baton Rouge hit-and-run that killed father of two gets probation in plea deal

Dozens of Jude Jarreau’s loved ones packed into a Baton Rouge courtroom Friday morning to watch a judge sentence the young man who killed the father of two in a hit and run. Read more

Donaldsonville mayoral candidate arrested, accused of buying and selling stolen copper wire

A Donaldsonville mayoral candidate has been arrested, accused of purchasing stolen copper wire and selling it for more than $25,000, the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. Read more

Today's Obituaries

Snowden, Pastor James Anderson

Pastor James Anderson Snowden entered into eternal rest at his residence in Zachary, Louisiana on Monday, October 7, 2024. He was an 89-yea… Read more

Rodney, Carol Ann Allchin

Carol Ann Allchin Rodney born in Miami, Florida and a resident of Denham Springs, Louisiana passed away October 9, 2024 at the age of 65. S… Read more

Dyer Sr., Wayne Dale

Wayne Dale Dyer, Sr. was born on July 2, 1957 to the union of Dorothy Bennett-Dyer and Cleveland Dyer, Sr. Wayne departed this life on Octo… Read more

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