An LSU student and her 21-year-old finance were fatally struck by a 20-year-old driver during the early morning hours on Nicholson Drive. Baton Rouge Police say 21-year-old Leah Fonte died of her injuries at the scene, while 21-year-old Shane Hirstus died at a local hospital. The couple was from Metairie and Hristus played on Delgado’s Baseball team in 2024. Coach Joe Scheuermann received a call from Hirstius’ high school coach, Rummel’s Frank Cazeaux on Sunday morning…
Cut 5 (08) “…in the stomach”
The 20-year-old faces several charges including operating while impaired.
Louisiana ranks ninth in the country by Area Development for business competitiveness. Louisiana Department of Economic Development spokesperson, Emma Wagner, says the state’s access to electric power is a factor in the ranking…
Cut 8 (11) “…rate payers”
Up to 60 LSU football players are participating in a study that’s looking at if saliva can determine if someone has a concussion. Lead trauma researcher at FMOL Health, Doctor Guillaume Spielmann, says their study involves a sideline spit test that will be examined to determine to see if the proteins in the saliva have changed, which could signal the player has a concussion. Spielmann says if successful, this type of testing could be used for other activities…
Cut (13) “…they’re not”
The 18th ranked LSU football team played really well on Saturday as the Tigers shutout Mississippi State 31-0. The Bulldogs were without their starting quarterback and running back, but Coach Lane Kiffin says his team has injuries too…
Cut 13 (09) “…game after game”
The Tigers are at Auburn this Saturday.