1:30 LRN Newscast

It’s the new NFL-to-college pipeline, and LSU is poised to be the first beneficiary. After being waived by the Browns, tight end Dae’Quan Wright is set to return to college football, committing to LSU. This is due to a ruling by a Baton Rouge judge granting him a fifth season of eligibility. LSU Coach Lane Kiffin says this is unprecedented.

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It’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” time once again in Louisiana. Baton Rouge Police Chief T.J. Morse says go out and have a good time this Labor Day weekend, but don’t ruin it by driving home when you’re in no condition to do so.

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18 people were killed and 271 people were injured in crashes during Labor Day weekends from 2020 through 2024.

Saturday marked the one-year anniversary of the Smitty’s Supply explosion in Roseland, and contamination concerns remain. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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Colleges throughout the state are divvying up one-million dollars to help minimize food insecurity among students. 34 schools are participating in the program. A recent study has shown that some 3.8-million college students across the country – almost one out of every four – experience food insecurity.