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Morgan City student does ‘exceptionally well’ on ACT

UPDATE: Since our press release this morning (below), we’ve learned that Draya McCarty of Hammond was found dead in Baton Rouge, not Amite. McCarty’s death has not yet been ruled a homicide. An investigation is ongoing. We apologize for sharing information …

2020 Fantasy football draft prep: Tips, rookies, advice, top 150 rankings from seasoned experts

Watch Now: Time to Schein: Top NFL players that are under the most pressure (3:03) In a passing league where only four teams threw the ball less than 51 percent of the time last season, vacated target shares mean more chances for other players to shine. …

New Orleans Pelicans Going Global, Poised To Cash In With Next Jersey Sponsorship Deal

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 28: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts during a ... [+] game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Smoothie King Center on February 28, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly …

Norman Joseph coaching football at Catholic with former protege Gabe Fertitta

Norman Joseph has been around the coaching block a time or two. Over 40 years of coaching experience means he's seen alot of football. But there's one thing that he doesn't have alot of experience with and that's being on the staff with one …

Last day to early vote

BATON ROUGE - It's the Fourth of July and also the last day to early vote.  Whitney and Irma tyler were masked up, and made it to City Hall just in time to cast their ballot. "With the virus going on now a lot of people may not want to get out …

Destination Louisiane: Northwest Louisiana Tourism

SHREVEPORT, La. — As Louisiana continues through the reopening process, there will be a natural feeling to want to get out and explore. Stacy Brown with the Shreveport Bossier Tourism Bureau thinks Northwest Louisiana would be the perfect place. “We’ve got …

Four officers running to replace officer with violent past on the civil service board

BATON ROUGE- Four police officers are running to replace a Baton Rouge police officer on the civil service board. That Officer, Robert Moruzzi, is also running. He has been elected multiple times but his service on the board has been called into question …

Louisiana Main Street announces recipients of 2020 National Main Street accreditation

BATON ROUGE – The Donaldsonville Downtown Development District is among 23 state programs that have been named 2020 Accredited Main Street America programs. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and Louisiana Main Street recently announced the 23 Louisiana communities …

Accidental shooting near Airline Highway claims one life

BATON ROUGE - Emergency crews are responding to a fatal shooting near Airline Highway Saturday afternoon. Around 5:30 p.m. police responded to the 4600 block of N Fuller Place. One person was pronounced dead. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's …

Shooting near Highland Road leaves one dead; two injured

BATON ROUGE - Police officers are investigating a shooting that left one dead and two injured Saturday afternoon. Shortly after 2 p.m. the Baton Rouge Police Department responded to the 700 block of East Buchanan near the BRPD located on Highland Rd.  One …

Vehicle accident at Sonic on S. Sherwood Forest Blvd. leaves one in critical condition

BATON ROUGE - A driver ran into a Sonic sign Saturday afternoon.   Shortly after 1 p.m. officials responded to the Sonic located on the corner of S. Sherwood Forest Blvd. and Old Hammond Highway in reference to a vehicle accident. Emergency crews …

8 Louisiana officers indicted in excessive force case

(KTAL)  Eight Louisiana police officers have been indicted on charges of “malfeasance in office” over allegations of excessive force during a January traffic stop. Prosecutors say the incident began when Shreveport officers attempted to stop a truck for a …

The incredible story of New Orleans' first black female homicide detective

On 22 February 2002, Sgt Jacklean Davis was on a walk with her supervisor, Lt Samuel Lee, when Lee got a call from their commander at the seventh district in New Orleans. “The commander asked him if he knew my whereabouts, and he said, ‘Yeah, she’s here, …

Rain to cool things down

Name of the game this weekend will be… Rain Cooled Air. THE FORECAST:  Today and Tonight: Temperatures will climb to near 90 between on and off showers. We will have a hot afternoon but those who see some rain will have much more comfortable temperatures. …

Your July 4th Update: Four Miami Marlins Test Positive for Coronavirus, Much of US Scales Back on Celebrations, States ...

Four Miami Marlins players test positive for coronavirus The Associated Press The Miami Marlins say four players have tested positive for the coronavirus, including one during this week’s screening that preceded the start of summer camp. The other positive …

Keep an eye on the radar

1 PM UPDATE: We are keeping an eye on the radar as a line of storms moves south from Mississippi. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a level 1, marginal risk, for strong wind associated with these storms. Areas north and east of Baton Rouge (including …

FOR THE MOST PARTSCH: Remember when Harbaugh was better than Coach O?

Remember when Jim Harbaugh was better than Ed Orgeron? It might be hard to remember that far back (2015 seems like 20 years ago now) — the Michigan man was already crowned one of the sports’ best coaches — a true elite motivator and leader of men. Orgeron, …

Gather documents now for Louisiana’s Main Street grant program

Small businesses interested in applying for a state grant program that reimburses for COVID-19 related costs should begin collecting documents now as they wait for the application period to begin, officials said Thursday. The Main Street Recovery Program …

Louisiana Voters To Decide On Protecting Unclaimed Property

BATON ROUGE, LA - The people of Louisiana will vote in November on whether Unclaimed Property money should be protected in a constitutional trust fund. Senate Bill 12, authored by state Sen. Michael Fesi, cleared the Legislature, putting the issue before …

Coronavirus - African Union Member States (54) reporting COVID-19 cases (463,306) deaths (11,086), and recoveries (222,...

Download logo African Union Member States (54) reporting COVID-19 cases (463,306) deaths (11,086), and recoveries (222,304) by region: Central (35,969 cases; 770 deaths; 19,055 recoveries): Burundi (191; 1; 128), Cameroon (12,592; 313; 10,100), CAR (3,969; …

Coronavirus - Kenya: Total confirmed COVID-19 cases in Kenya is 7577

Coronavirus - South Africa: 10,856 new cases of COVID-19 in South Africa

COVID-19 Update: A total of 46,924 COVID-19 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours. There are 10,856 new cases of COVID-19. Regrettably, we report 74 more COVID-19 related deaths which brings the total number of deaths to 3026. We send our deepest …

Coronavirus - Nigeria: COVID-19 case update for Nigeria (4th July, 2020)

603 new cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria: Lagos - 135 Edo - 87 FCT - 73 Rivers - 67 Delta - 62 Ogun - 47 Kaduna - 20 Plateau - 19 Osun - 17 Ondo - 16 Enugu - 15 Oyo - 15 Borno - 13 Niger - 6 Nasarawa - 4 Kebbi - 3 Kano - 2 Sokoto - 1 Abia - 1 28,167 confirmed …

Coronavirus - Somalia: Update on COVID-19 in Somalia (4th July 2020)

Download logo New cases confirmed: 23 Somaliland: 16 Puntland: 5 Benadir: 1 Jubbaland: 1 Male: 22 Female: 1 Recovery: 21 Death: 2 Total confirmed cases: 2,961 Total recoveries: 973 Total deaths: 92Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health …

Fine Art Shippers to Partner with AGS Cargo in Brazil

Fine Art Shippers is pleased to announce that we have joined forces with AGS Cargo to provide an extended range of art logistics services in Brazil. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 5, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fine Art Shippers is pleased to …

Coronavirus - Malawi: COVID-19 Daily Information Update (4th July 2020)

New cases: 115 Total confirmed cases: 1613 Total active cases: 1289 Total recovered: 317 Total number of tests conducted: 16281 Total deaths: 17Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health and Population, Republic of Malawi.

Coronavirus - Somalia: African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) donates medical supplies to HirShabelle State

Download logo Burundian soldiers serving under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) on Saturday donated medical supplies to HirShabelle state, to help improve access to medical care by local communities and mitigate hardships brought about by the …

Coronavirus - Uganda: Total confirmed COVID-19 cases of Ugandans are now 939

Download logo Results from COVID-19 tests done on 04 July 2020: - 12 new COVID-19 cases confirmed. The cumulative total confirmed cases of Ugandans are now 939. - 2 truck drivers from Malaba and Mutukula - 7 contacts from Amuru - 3 Returnees; 1 from South …

Celebrate the Dalai Lama's 85th Birthday this week -- "The Dalai Lama -- Scientist" is now free to view, worldwide

"The Dalai Lama -- Scientist" is free to view July 6th to July 14th BARCELONA, CO, SPAIN, July 4, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In honor of the 85th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and in recognition of his outstanding …

Sandra J. Evers-Manly Elected to the 2020 Class of Members of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (AMPAS)

Great excitement among Black filmmakers and the community on the election of Sandra J. Evers-Manly, President Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, US, July 4, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Black Hollywood …

BHERC “OPERATION LOVE” Pauses Holiday Weekend in Memorium to Lives Lost to Police Violence With Service to Community

A sobering reminder that there is no true independence until Black Lives Matter and there is true liberty and justice for all. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, US, July 4, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center ( …

Iran: Defiant youth target regime's repressive centers, symbols

Defiant youths set fire to the entrances of the regime's centers of repression in several cities PARIS, FRANCE, July 4, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During the past week, defiant youths set fire to the entrances of the regime's centers of …

Coronavirus - Kenya: Distribution of Cases by County as of 4 July 2020

Download logo Distribution of positive cases per counties: Nairobi (248) Kajiado (36) Kiambu (27) Mombasa (23) Busia (17) Machakos (10) Migori (9) Kitui (6) Makueni (3) Uasin Gishu (3) Nakuru (2) Kilifi (2) Garissa (1) Muranga (1) and Narok (1) case. …

Coronavirus - Kenya: COVID-19 Update (4 July 2020)

Download logo The total number of positive cases in the country is now 7,577 from cumulative tests of 185,035 samples. All, except 3 of the positive cases, are Kenyans.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Kenya.

Coronavirus - Nigeria: COVID-19 Situation Report for Nigeria (3rd July 2020)

The COVID-19 Nigeria situation report for 3rd July, 2020 has been published. Our daily COVID-19 situation reports provide a summary of the epidemiological situation & response activities in Nigeria. Download via: https://bit.ly/3bWXXqp  …

Coronavirus - Sierra Leone: COVID-19 Updates (Friday, 3 July 2020, Time: 15:00)

Confirmed cases by district

Coronavirus - Africa: COVID-19 WHO Africa Update as of 4 July 2020

Over 444,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases on the African continent - with more than 214,000 recoveries & 10,800 deaths. View country figures & more with the WHO African Region COVID-19 Dashboard: https://arcg.is/XvuSX.Distributed by APO …

Coronavirus - Nigeria: COVID-19 case update for Nigeria (3rd July, 2020)

454 new cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria: Lagos - 87 Edo - 63 FCT - 60 Ondo - 41 Benue - 32 Abia - 31 Ogun - 29 Oyo - 19 Kaduna - 17 Delta - 16 Enugu - 15 Borno - 14 Plateau - 9 Nasarawa - 8 Kano - 5 Bauchi - 4 Gombe - 2 Katsina - 1 Kogi - 1 27,564 confirmed …

Coronavirus - Zimbabwe: COVID-19 update, 3rd July 2020

Number of Confirmed Cases

Cinemoi Network to Premiere Global Men’s Fashion Week

Exclusively on Cinemoi July 5th & July 12th LOS ANGELES, CA, US, July 5, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cinemoi Television Network announces the Premiere of Global Men's Fashion Week. In association with The Journey Fashion Festival, …

Nuzuna Fitness Announces Top Franchise Executive Hire

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, July 5, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nuzuna Fitness announced today that experienced fitness industry franchising executive Chris Guaty has joined in the newly created position of Vice President of …

Broadway Stars, Led by Former “Hamilton” Actor Abby Jaros, Rally to Support Ukulele Kids Club With New Initiative

Performers Offer Talents to Support Hospitalized Children LAKELAND , FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, July 5, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stage and screen performers are joining together to dedicate their time and talents for the benefit of hospitalized …

New Fourth of July Survey: Confidence in Right to Vote Drops 28%

Public service study by Lucky Star Communications shows drop in public belief that rich and poor have equal access to Constitutional Rights CLEVELAND, OH, USA, July 5, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One of Abraham Lincoln's least known quotes is …

The Last Became The First: Julia Dennis Frazier's Thrilling Second Book

Julia Dennis Frazier delights young and old alike in this romance novel, The Last Became The First, featuring passion, desire, and an attraction for the ages. BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, USA, July 4, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Last Became The First …