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LSU

Johnson’s 5 TD passes leads Tigers past Chippewas 49-21

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Spencer Chrisman

The LSU Tigers (2-1) continued to build off their win over McNeese State as they dominated the Chippewas 42-21. Max Johnson and the offense were clicking on all cylinders in the passing game as Johnson threw five touchdowns on 26-of-35 passes for 372 yards.

Southern University

Skelton’s 3 TDs not enough as Cowboys surge back to take down Jaguars 31-24

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Spencer Chrisman

The Southern Jaguars (1-2) couldn’t hold on to an 11 point lead against McNeese State (1-2) as the Cowboys surged back to take down the Jags 31-24 in A.W. Mumford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18.

Top Story

Hotels are hard to come by for the start of football season because of Hurricane Ida

Updated: 14 hours ago

By Breanne Bizette

There is nothing like a good football season, and with fewer COVID-19 restrictions more folks are pouring into the capital city. However, there’s just one problem, after Hurricane Ida hotel rooms are scarce.

Crime

One shot Saturday on Plank Road, BRPD investigating

Updated: 18 hours ago

By WAFB Staff

According to Sgt. L’Jean McKneely Jr., a female victim was in the 5900 block of Plank Rd. when someone began shooting at her around 11:35 a.m. Sept. 18.

National

Taliban-run Kabul municipality to female workers: Stay home

Updated: 14 minutes ago

By Associated Press

Female employees in the Kabul city government have been told to stay home, with work only allowed for those who cannot be replaced by men, the interim mayor of Afghanistan’s capital said Sunday, detailing the latest restrictions on women by the new Taliban rulers.