A top official in LSU’s athletic department, who USA TODAY reported admitted to steering allegations against student-athletes to a superior instead of LSU’s Title IX coordinator, has voluntarily stepped down from his position on the committee to select the university’s next president.

The East Baton Rouge School System and the Child Nutrition Program will be providing extra meals over the break.

The second investigative article in one month by the national newspaper USA Today claims LSU had knowledge top officials in its athletic department violated Title IX policies in the past and did nothing to correct the problem when notified two years ago.

A Baton Rouge woman has won a $50,000 collegiate scholarship from Dr. Pepper to pursue her dream job of being a commercial aviation pilot.

Parents and students have faced many changes this school year, especially for those doing virtual learning from home.

It was quite the special day for 450 graduates of The Southern University and their families at A.W. Mumford Stadium.