Louisiana
Wil French has 7 RBI, Arkansas State baseball beats Louisiana in SBC opener
Arkansas State baseball (12-7, 1-0 SBC) opened conference play with an explosive performance at the plate to take down Louisiana (9-8, 0-1 SBC) 11-8 on Friday night at Tomlinson Stadium.
Jelle van der Lelie made his fifth start of the season, surrendering three runs (two earned) on four hits and three walks while striking out eight over 4.2 innings pitched. The righty set a new career high for strikeouts along with a new team high for the season.
Wil French had a career day at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two home runs, seven RBIs, and four runs scored. The Second Baseman matches Dylan DeButy for the most RBIs in a game this season and set a new season high for runs scored.
The first two innings belonged to the Red Wolves, beginning with three consecutive strikeouts from van der Lelie in the opening frame. Austen Jaslove put the first run on the board with an RBI-knock in the first before French added three more in the second with a 365-foot home run to right field.
After recording only one hit in the first four scoreless innings, the Ragin’ Cajuns began to rally in the fifth. Trey LaFluer brought in the first run with a groundout and Kyle DeBarge followed with an RBI-single before scoring on a passed ball to make the score 4-3.
French knocked in a run with a double down the right-field line while another scored on a throwing error from the right fielder in the sixth. Louisiana tied the game at 6-6 in the next frame with a solo-home run from John Taylor and a two-run double from Jose Torres.
The Red Wolves reclaimed the lead when Cason Campbell crossed the plate on a bases-loaded walk before French blew the game open with a grand slam over the right-field wall. DeBarge got two of those runs back for Louisiana with a home run, but A-State held on to an 11-8 lead going into the ninth.
With the bases loaded and the go-ahead run at the plate for Louisiana, Max Charlton forced a pop-out to secure the victory and snap a two-game losing skid.
Charlton earned the win while Blake McGehee (1-1) recorded the loss as Arkansas State wins its first conference opener since 2019 at Troy and breaks a six-game losing streak to the Ragin’ Cajuns.
Prior to the first matchup against Eastern Illinois on March 9, Jaylon Deshazier was the last batter to record seven-or-more RBIs in a game, doing so on March 3, 2018 at New Orleans. An A-State batter has now accomplished this feat twice over the last six days.
NEXT UPArkansas State looks to clinch the series against Louisiana on Saturday, March 16 at Tomlinson Stadium. First pitch is set for 3:00 p.m. on ESPN+ and can be heard on 95.3/96.9 The Ticket Radio Network along with the A-State Red Wolves mobile app.
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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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