Louisiana
McNeese Softball falls to Louisiana Tech for second time this season
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) – The McNeese Cowgirls fell to the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 3-1 on Tuesday night after jumping out to a lead early in the game.
That lead came in the third inning as Rylie Bouvier hit a sacrifice fly to left field to bring in the game’s first run.
Louisiana Tech would respond though as they got their bats going in the fifth inning with a solo home run by Ni Hammoude, and then a double that led to two more runs off the bat of Alan Rogers to give the Bulldogs a two-run lead.
The Bulldogs bullpen was in a grove from the fourth inning and on as they struck out four batters and kept the Cowgirls from crossing the plate in key two-out situations with runners in scoring position as the Cowgirls dropped their fifth game in a row.
“Look, it’s a new team, we have to learn how to handle some adversity and support this growing process, I wish I knew what the outcome would be, but we have no clue,” said Head Coach James Landreneau. “Every year you come into this thing and you have high hopes for your team and we still have high hopes, we think this is a really good team, we just have to learn how to fight through some adversity, we got to learn how to clean it up a little bit and play one pitch at a time and it seems to me that we’re trying to win games by playing a whole game in one inning instead of truly just buying into one pitch at a time to get about the scoreboard and learn how to compete.”
Another big note from this game was the injury of Senior Catcher Emily Phillips as she went down with what seems to be a left foot injury.
“She did go to the hospital, so she was in a good bit of pain for her to have to go to hospital and I don’t really know the status of that, so we’re just waiting and I’ll leave here and run to the hospital to check on her and I’ll have an update for you guys tomorrow,” said Landreneau.
The Cowgirls will be back on the diamond Wednesday as they are set to once again take on Houston who they beat earlier this season in 13 innings.
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Yasin Gungor
19 April 2026•Update: 19 April 2026
At least eight children were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in the US state of Louisiana, local police said Sunday.
Shreveport Police Department spokesperson Christopher Bordelon said officers responded to the shooting just after 6 am (1100GMT), following a domestic disturbance call.
The age of the deceased ranged from one to 14 years, he said, adding that the incident involved at least 10 individuals across four separate locations.
The suspect attempted to flee by carjacking a vehicle and driving to neighboring Bossier City, where police located and shot him dead.
Bordelon said Shreveport police officers pursued the suspect’s vehicle into Bossier, where three officers discharged their firearms, killing him. He said investigators believe the suspect was the only person who opened fire at the locations.
Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux described the attack as “maybe the worst tragic situation we’ve ever had,” adding: “It’s a terrible morning.”
No immediate information was available about the condition of the injured.
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When it comes to retiring, the best places to do so often are affordable, have a high quality of life and access to quality healthcare.
If you’re looking for a place to retire, Niche has identified the best places for retirees in Louisiana.
In its list, Niche has taken into account factors like weather, crime rates, housing costs and access to amenities.
The 5 best places to retire in Louisiana according to Niche
These are the top five best places to retire in Louisiana, according to Niche.
1. Oak Hills Place
Oak Hills Place is a suburb of Baton Rouge and is the overall best place to retire in Louisiana. This suburb, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, has a population of 9,038 and offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. The area is highly rated for families, diversity, as well as health and fitness. Here, the median home value is $437,900 and the median rent is $1,422, according to Niche.
2. Westminster
Westminster is another suburb of Baton Rouge and is the second-best place to retire in Louisiana. Located in East Baton Rouge Parish, this suburb has a population of 2,559 and offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. This area is highly rated for nightlife, diversity, families, health and fitness, as well as commute. The median home value here is $266,100 and the median rent is $1,482, says Niche.
3. River Ridge
River Ridge is a suburb of New Orleans, located in Jefferson Parish, and is the third-best place to retire in Louisiana. This suburb has a population of 13,312 and offers residents a dense suburban feel. The area is highly rated for public schools, family, nightlife and diversity. The median home value is $357,400 and the median rent is $1,127, according to Niche.
4. Westlake
Westlake is a town in Calcasieu Parish that is among the best places to retire in Louisiana. With a population of 4,743, this town offers residents a rural feel. The town is highly rated for public schools, housing, families, jobs, cost of living, nightlife and weather. Here, the median home value is $166,100 and the median rent is $1,049, says Niche.
5. Prien
Prien is another town in Calcasieu Parish that is among the best places to retire in Louisiana. This town has a population of 7,119 and offers residents a suburban rural mix feel. The town is highly rated for public schools, housing, families, nightlife and weather. The median home value here is $278,000 and the median rent is $1,292, according to Niche.
Presley Bo Tyler is the Louisiana Deep South Connect Team reporter for USA Today Network. Find her on X @PresleyTyler02 and email at PTyler@Gannett.com
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