Universities could permanently ban a student organization if a hazing incident results in a student’s death under legislation heading to the House floor. The proposal is in response to the death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson, who died in 2025 after he was repeatedly punched in the chest during an off-campus fraternity hazing ritual. Caleb’s mother, Urania Wilson, spoke to the House Education Committee.
The National Hurricane Center is rolling out some new graphics. In years past watches and warnings were only indicated in coastal areas, this year, they will be shown in inland areas as well. Deputy Director Jamie Rhome says there are also new colors for certain types of warnings, including one for a simultaneous tropical storm warning and hurricane watch.
In one of the rarest stories in college basketball history, Will Wade is returning to Baton Rouge to coach LSU nearly four years after being fired. Andre Champagne has the story.
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The former Rapides Parish sheriff who was run over and killed Monday afternoon will be laid to rest today. The funeral service for William Earl Hilton is at noon at Calvary Baptist Church in Alexandria, and that will be followed by a procession and burial. One of Sheriff Hilton’s contemporaries, Grant Parish Steven McCain, says if he could sum up Hilton in one word, it would be “legend.”