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LSU's Flau'jae Johnson calls out 'nasty' move by DJ following the loss at South Carolina

Flau'jae Johnson is not a fan of a decision the official DJ for the South Carolina women's basketball team made following the Gamecocks' 66-56 win over LSU on Friday night.

LSU women struggle to score in frustratingly familiar road loss to South Carolina
More small ball for the LSU women? Why Kim Mulkey might be warming up to the idea.
LSU women 'not afraid' to play close games as showdown with South Carolina looms

Cue the music! Here's every LSU baseball walk-up song for the 2025 season

Baton Rouge Police investigating fatal shooting Saturday on Blackberry Street

Super Bowl community events hope to leave lasting legacy in New Orleans, across state

Former Saints coach Dennis Allen has a new job as a defensive coordinator

Former New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen has found a new job.

After stalled negotiations, union for Baton Rouge CATS bus drivers overwhelmingly votes for potential strike

Baton Rouge’s unionized bus system workers cleared the way Friday for local union leaders to call a walkout, although both sides say they intend to keep negotiating to avoid a strike. It's the second time since 2022 the union threatened to walk off the job.

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