The LSU men’s basketball team lost its fourth straight game last night in heartbreaking fashion. After leading Kentucky by as many as 18, The Tigers only led the Wildcats 74-73 with 1.9 seconds left to play. Kentucky’s Collin Chandler heaved a full-court pass over the fingertips of LSU’s Robert Miller and into the hands of Malachi Moreno, who sunk an uncontested midrange jumper to win at the buzzer. Head coach Matt McMahon says he was devastated for his team.

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With the loss, McMahon dropped to 14-44 in SEC play in his four years with the Tigers.

Louisiana Tech men’s basketball came out on the other side of heartbreak on Wednesday. The Bulldogs completed a 20-point comeback win against Middle Tennessee after junior guard DJ Dudley hit a contested three point shot with 4.7 seconds remaining to give Tech the 59-58 lead. Head coach Telvin Hester says he trusted Dudley to execute on the Bulldogs last shot.

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A massive federal basketball point shaving indictment has Louisiana ties. Six of the 17 current or former players indicted in the scheme to rig basketball games for profit played for a Louisiana collegiate program at one point. The indictment was unsealed this morning in Philadelphia and announced by David Metcalf, the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

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Metcalf says it started when former LSU star Antonio Blakeney, who was not named in the indictment but was indicted elsewhere, and others colluded to fix professional games in China; and when those proved to be profitable, they moved the operation stateside and into the world of U.S. college basketball. Four Louisiana schools are among the 17 named.

LSU is currently hosting Ohio State transfer safety Faheem Delane on a visit to Baton Rouge. Faheem is the brother of departing senior LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane.

Governor Landry announced that the Louisiana Fiscal Responsibility Program, which mimics the federal government’s DOGE program,  has found hundreds of millions of dollars in savings within state government. Angelle Davis, the former commissioner of administration, says it was a team effort throughout state government to eliminate wasteful spending…

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Landry says state services will not be reduced because of the savings. He says the money saved can help fund technology improvements for the OMV.

Is it possible we could see snow this weekend. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says it is possible for south Louisiana after a front moves through the state on Saturday….

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If it does snow, accumulation is not expected.

A major federal indictment involving basketball point shaving has several Louisiana ties, with six of the 16 players indicted having played for Louisiana teams. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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South Louisiana could be in for some light snowfall this weekend. A strong cold front will push through the state Saturday, and any lingering precipitation has the potential to turn into snow early Sunday morning. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says unlike last year, the snow is unlikely to accumulate, so you won’t get to have that snowball fight in your back yard.

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After last night’s heartbreaking loss to Kentucky, LSU still has a snowball in the win column in SEC play this season. LSU was without senior guard D.J. Thomas for those four losses due to a lower leg injury. On WWL radio, LSU Athletic Director Verge Ausberry says the team would be off to a better start had Thomas been available.

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Governor Landry says thanks to the Fiscal Responsibility Program he created about a year ago, state government is leaner and more effective. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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After that news conference, Landry took off for Washington for talks with President Trump about Greenland. Trump tapped Landry as special envoy to Greenland, which he has vowed to seize from Danish control, including by force if necessary. Landry is planning on attending its prestigious dog sledding race in March, but that invitation appears to be in peril.

Governor Jeff Landry says the Fiscal Responsibility Program he created just over a year ago has found hundreds of millions of dollars in savings within state government…

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Landry says his goal is to eliminate the state income tax and the chance of that happening grows if the state finds ways to improve government services while at the same time reducing spending.

Forecasters say there is the possibility we could see a light snowfall Saturday night into Sunday morning in south Louisiana. A strong cold front moves through the state on Saturday and LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says whether or not we see snow in south Louisiana will depend on where the front ends up, how much moisture is in the air and the temperature…

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Fifteen current and former college basketball players have been indicted for their roles in an alleged point shaving scheme. Some of the players involved played at Louisiana schools….

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That’s U-S Attorney David Metcalf. Four Louisiana programs are among the 17 programs involved – New Orleans, Tulane, Nicholls and Northwestern State.

Brutal loss for the LSU men’s basketball team last night as they lost at the buzzer to fall to 0-4 in SEC play. Coach Matt McMahon is on the hot seat as the Tigers continue to struggle and this is his fourth season in Baton Rouge. LSU athletics director Verge Ausberry told WWL Radio in New Orleans they will evaluate the program at the end of the season…

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20 men, six of whom had played college basketball for Louisiana teams at one point, are indicted in connection with a point shaving scheme. Four Louisiana programs are among the 17 involved – New Orleans, Tulane, Nicholls and Northwestern State. U.S. Attorney David Metcalf says it started when gamblers Marves (MAR-viss) Fairley and Shane Hennen conspired with former LSU star Antonio Blakeney, who was playing professionally in China at the time, to fix professional games in China; and when those proved to be profitable, they moved the operation stateside and into the world of college basketball.

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And those intentional sub-par performances would cause their teams to lose by margins greater than the point spread. Blakeney was not named in the indictment but was indicted elsewhere.

There is the possibility south Louisiana could see a very light snowfall this weekend. A strong cold front will push through the state Saturday, and any lingering precipitation has the potential to turn into snow early Sunday morning. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says if it does snow, it’s unlikely to accumulate, so you won’t be able to break out your cross country skis.

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Governor Landry announced that the Louisiana Fiscal Responsibility Program has found hundreds of millions of dollars in savings within state government. Angelle Davis, the former commissioner of administration, worked with the Louisiana DOGE team and says it was a team effort throughout state government to eliminate wasteful spending and improve government efficiency.

Cut 7 (12) “…only 17 departments.”

Governor Jeff Landry announced that the Louisiana Fiscal Responsibility Program that he established in December of 2024 has found hundreds of millions of dollars in savings within state government. The program is led by Fiscal Responsibility Czar Steve Orlando…

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Landry’s Fiscal Responsibility Program was inspired by President Trump’s DOGE initiative.

There is the possibility south Louisiana could see a very light snowfall this weekend. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says a strong cold front will push through the state on Saturday and any lingering precipitation has the potential to turn into snow early Sunday morning…

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Keim says if it does snow, it’s unlikely to accumulate.

A major federal indictment involving basketball point shaving has several Louisiana ties, with six of the 16 players indicted having played for Louisiana college teams…

Cut 1 (51) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

A massive federal basketball point shaving indictment has Louisiana ties. Six of the 17 current or former players indicted in the scheme to rig basketball games for profit played for a Louisiana collegiate program at one point. The indictment was unsealed this morning in Philadelphia and announced by David Metcalf, the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Cut 3 (14) “…for monetary gain.”

Metcalf says it started when former LSU star Antonio Blakeney, who was not named in the indictment but was indicted elsewhere, and others colluded to fix professional games in China; and when those proved to be profitable, they moved the operation stateside and into the world of U.S. college basketball. Four Louisiana schools are among the 17 named.

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill went to Washington, D-C, to urge the Food and Drug Administration to end its mail-order abortion pill policy. Murrill says out of state doctors are dispensing the abortion pill mifepristone through the mail to pregnant women in Louisiana, and the results in many cases are devastating.

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If you need to sign up or renew your health insurance through HealthCare-dot-gov, you have until midnight tonight to do so. Mike Bertaut, a healthcare economist with Louisiana Blue, says for some people, there’s a very important change that will have a major impact on their budgets.

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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is urging the F-D-A to put tighter restrictions on the dispensing of abortion pills through the mail. Murrill says the Biden Administration changed a regulation that allows for women to receive an abortion pill without having to make an in person visit with a doctor and Murrill questions whether these individuals prescribing the drugs are actually doctors…

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But Democrats say mifefpristone, which is the main drug in question, has been shown to be safe and effective and accused Republicans of trying to implement broader abortion restrictions.

A memorial service takes place later today for former northeast Louisiana state Senator and judge Bob Kostelka, who passed away over the weekend at the age of 92. State Representative Francis Thompson knew Kostelka as a legislator and as a prosecutor, judge….

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Monroe Police have arrested a 14-year-old who is a suspect in a fatal shooting of a 17-year-old. Authorities say Rayveon Lewis was taken into custody without incident. Lewis allegedly shot two 17-year-olds on December 28^th, one of victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries, the other died at the hospital.

If you need to sign up for or renew your health insurance through HealthCare-dot-gov, time is running out for this year. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Louisiana has filed a federal lawsuit to block the FDA’s rule allowing abortion pills to be sent through the mail. Attorney General Liz Murrill. She says the Biden administration removed a policy that required in-person dispensing, and that has allowed women to obtain mifepristone through the mail from out of state doctors.

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Physicians for Reproductive Health say studies show that mifepristone is safe and effective. In Louisiana, it can only be prescribed in hospital settings.

A bills the Senate is expected to take up a bill that includes 350-million dollars for 51 Louisiana projects including 137 million dollars Atchafalaya River basin flood work. Senator Bill Cassidy says it is critical and the money for these projects would actually be less than the money spent last year.

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If you need to sign up or renew your health insurance through HealthCare-dot-gov, you have until midnight tonight. Mike Bertaut, a healthcare economist with Louisiana Blue, says enhanced tax credits were eliminated on January 1^st but that does not mean that there’s no assistance available for anyone.

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New coverage or changes to existing coverage will take effect February 1st.

A memorial service for former Louisiana State Senator Robert Kostelka will be held today. Kostelka who also served as a district attorney and judge for Ouachita and Morehouse parishes, was 92. He was inducted into the Louisiana Political Hall of Fame in 2022.  He wrote legislation addressing child support, consumer protection, healthcare and education. Representative Francis Thompson served alongside him…

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Visitation will be held from five until seven this evening at the Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe.

Louisiana has filed a federal lawsuit to block the FDA’s rule allowing abortion pills to be sent through the mail. Attorney General Liz Murrill. She testified at a U.S. Senate hearing on chemical abortion drugs and had this exchange with Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders.

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Physicians for Reproductive Health say studies show that mifepristone is safe and effective. In Louisiana, it can only be prescribed in hospital settings.

ICE agents arrested two dump truck drivers who were making their way to the Meta Data site in Richland Parish. Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office says the ICE agents was assisting them with traffic stops involving the trucks. The drivers were from Guatamala and Honduras. ICE agents did not enter the Meta Data site but are reportedly checking the immigration status of workers.

A man who allegedly kidnapped a Louisiana teenager is under arrest. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The deadline to sign up for or renew health insurance through HealthCare-dot-gov is midnight tonight, and Mike Bertaut with Louisiana Blue, says the enhanced assistance for many was eliminated on January 1^st. Assistance is still available for some.

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New coverage or changes to existing coverage will take effect February 1st.