LSU fans are fired up this Monday morning after watching the Tigers punch their ticket to the College World Series with an eight to three win over Kentucky to complete a two game Super Regional Series sweep of the Wildcats.

Alex Box Stadium nearly came unglued in the ninth inning last night, when star center fielder Dylan Crews hit a screaming two run double in his final at bat at Alex Box Stadium. The two-time SEC player of the year admits he was nervous…
cut 16 (16) “…it was awesome”
LSU will play the winner of today’s game between Tennessee and Southern Miss in the opening round of the College World Series which begins Friday. LSU will play either Friday or Saturday.

State lawmakers failed to issue permanent pay raises for school teachers and staff in the legislative session that ended last week, and the state’s biggest teachers’ union is NOT happy…
Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

Alexandria Senator Jay Luneau is also disappointed with not passing a budget that contains a permanent teacher pay raise…
cut 6 (09) “….southern average”
Overall Luneau says the session went well and they were able to address several issues but it’s unfortunate how it ended with the budget.

The LSU Tigers are Omaha bound after taking down Kentucky last night eight to three to sweep the Baton Rouge Super Regional series. Cade Beloso hit a three run homer, Dylan Crews a two run-double, Riley Cooper was the winning pitcher and freshman Gavin Guidry struck out four in 2.2 innings to get the save. Coach Jay Johnson is leading his third different team to the College World Series, but this one means a lot….
cut 14 (14) “….pretty special”
LSU is heading to the College World Series for a 19th time and they’ll play either Southern Miss or Tennessee in the opening round on either Friday or Saturday.

101-million dollars for an improved basketball arena on the LSU campus is contained in the capital outlay budget lawmakers approved on the final day of the legislative session. LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey has said it’s time for a new arena. But even though the PMAC is listed on Louisiana’s construction budget, legislators still have to appropriate the funding.

At the close of the regular legislative session, some lawmakers say they had less than a half hour to review and vote on the state budget. The final budget had a $100 million cut to the Department of Health and a one-time two-thousand dollar teacher pay raise. Alexandria Senator Jay Luneau is not happy with the final outcome, but legislators do not have many options…
Cut 4 (08) “…either.’”
But House and Senate leaders say the budget contains historic investments in debt reduction, infrastructure, coastal restoration and ports.

A new study from Bankrate-dot-com says 66-percent of U-S adults have a negative view about tipping. Senior industry analyst Ted Rossman says gen zers and men tip the least of any demographic…
cut 11 (12) “….the bitter”
Rossman says 41-percent of all U-S adults’ believes businesses should pay their workers better, rather than relying on customers tipping workers.

LSU is headed to Omaha as the Fighting Tigers won the Baton Rouge Super Regional last night as they completed a two-game sweep of Kentucky with an eight to three victory. Coach Jay Johnson leads the Bayou Bengals to the College World Series in his second season in Tiger Town…
cut 15 (09) “….so bad”
LSU will play either Friday or Saturday in the opening round of the C-W-S.

Teachers are not happy with state lawmakers who concluded the regular session by passing a budget that provides a one-year bump in salary at two-thousand dollars. Louisiana Federation of Teachers Legislative Director Cynthia Posey says its disappointing the raises are not permanent…
Cut 7 (09) “…almost a crime.”
Posey says they’ll have to work with the next legislature to make the one-year salary hike permanent.

A new Bankrate.com survey finds 66% of U.S. adults have a negative view about tipping and are forking over gratuities in smaller amounts. Teiko Foxx has more.
Cut 3 (31) “….I’m Teiko Foxx.”

10:30

The Legislature has concluded its annual business, but without approving salary hikes for schoolteachers. Instead of permanent pay raises, they’ll receive one-time bonuses. Shreveport Representative Alan Seabaugh is among lawmakers unhappy with how things played out…:

Cut 3 (10) “…a joke.”

Another sticking point in the final budget deal is cutting $100-million from next year’s budget for the Department of Health, which could cost the state $400-million in matching federal dollars.

Governor Edwards says he’ll veto anti-LGBTQ bills, for example the one that bans transgender procedures for minors…:

Cut 7 (10)  “…have to do.” 

The big question is will lawmakers vote to return for a veto session.

State Climatologist Barry Keim says the anticipated Pacific El Nino has arrived. However, he says, an El Nino normally can quiet down hurricane season, but warm sea surface temperatures could counteract that…:

Cut 11 (12)  “…to average.”

Keim says be prepared to deal with possible impacts in Louisiana which normally come after mid-to-late August.

LSU and Kentucky meet for the second time this season, but this time the winner of the series advances to the College World Series. Coach Jay Johnson says weather delays are a concern for the day and they will not start a game unless they have a window to finish it…:

Cut 13 (09) “…on the line” 

First pitch is scheduled for 2 PM at the Box.

The final minutes of this year’s legislative session were hectic and chaotic, as lawmakers raced to make last-minute budget changes and vote them through. Some legislators were angry to see $100-million stripped from Department of Health spending because they say it will mean the loss of about $400-million in federal matching funds. House Speaker Clay Schexnayder says LDH asked House Appropriations for one sum and Senate Finance for another…:

Cut 5 (07)  “…each one.

Many are angry that teacher pay raises were shunted, offering only one-time bonuses instead.

Bills passed that some say target the LGBTQ community are destined to be vetoed by Governor Edwards, who calls the bills mean-spirited and wrong…:

Cut 6 (12)  “…for example.” 

An anticipated El Niño has shown up ahead of schedule which could help reduce hurricane activity. Teiko Foxx has more on what else it means for our weather…:

Cut 2 (31)  “….I’m Teiko Foxx. ”  

Governor John Bel Edwards and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear have a gentlemen’s bet on this weekend’s NCAA baseball Super Regional between the Tigers and the UK Wildcats. If LSU wins, Beshear sends some Kentucky bourbon. If Kentucky wins, Edwards will send Beshear delicious Louisiana seafood. Game 1 is at 2 o’clock at the Box.

8:30

After 37 Federal indictments were issued against former President Donald Trump, southwest Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins tweeted a cryptic statement. He said the arraignment quote “a perimeter probe from the oppressors” end quote. He also used language one could deem is a call for right-wing militia groups to mobilize at Trump’s arraignment in Miami on Tuesday.

An override veto session is possible after the Republican-controlled legislature approves three bills that target the LGBTQ community.

Cut 1 (31)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo” 

The final minutes of the legislative session were filled with chaos and confusion as lawmakers voted on the state’s $45-billion budget. Among the points of contention was the failure to make teacher pay raises permanent and gutting $100 million from the Department of Health. Some complained they were given no time to read last-minute changes. House Speaker Clay Schexnayder defended his actions; saying that’s not so…:

Cut 4 (09)  “…those bills.” 

The Governor is concerned about deep cuts to LDH spending, which may cost the state a lot in federal funds down the road.

El Nino is here. The warming of the Pacific Ocean can and often does lead to calmer and weaker tropical cyclones in our part of the world. State Climatologist Barry Keim says it also leads to warmer weather in general…:

Cut 10 (11) “…breaking temperatures.”

An override veto session is possible after the Republican-controlled legislature approves three bills that target the LGBTQ-plus community. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (31)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo” 

House Majority Leader and Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise had LSU’s Brian Kelly, Alabama’s Nick Saban and SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey in his office yesterday as college football is looking to Congress to approve legislation to regulate NIL deals that compensate college athletes. There are a couple of bills being discussed, one of them would prohibit boosters from providing inducements to play for a particular school.

LSU and Kentucky meet for the second time this season, but this time the winner of the series advances to the College World Series. The Tigers took two of three from the Wildcats in April. Coach Jay Johnson says he got an updated scouting report on the Cats by dissecting their games last weekend in the Lexington Regional…

Cut 12 (14) “…to it” 

This is only the second time Kentucky has been to a Super Regional series. It will be LSU’s 16th super regional.

El Nino arrived earlier than scheduled and NOAA is predicting strong weather and record hot temperatures worldwide over the next few months. State Climatologist Barry Keim says this is good news for Louisiana’s 2023 hurricane season.

Cut 9 (13) “…tropical season.”

An El Nino suppresses hurricane activity. But Keim says this year an El Nino is interacting with warm sea surface temperatures which helps fuel tropical activity.

The Legislature has concluded its annual business, but without approving salary hikes for school teachers and support staff. Instead of permanent pay raises, they get another round of one-time bonuses. Shreveport Representative Alan Seabaugh is among lawmakers unhappy with how things played out…:

CUT 03  (10)        “…was a joke.”

Another sticking point in the final budget deal is cutting $100-million from next year’s budget for the Department of Health, which could cost the state $400-million in matching federal bucks down the road.

Governor Edwards says he’ll veto bills targeting LGBT persons, like to one banning transgender procedures for minors…:

CUT 07  (10)        “…have to do.”

Will lawmakers be willing to meet to override his vetoes? Or will they try again next year?

State Climatologist Barry Keim says the anticipated Pacific El Nino has arrived. However, he says, an El Nino normally can quiet down hurricane season, but warm sea surface temperatures could counteract that…:

CUT 11  (12)        “…to average.”

Keim says be prepared to deal with possible Louisiana impacts, which normally come after mid-to-late August.

LSU and Kentucky meet for the second time this season, but this time the winner of the series advances to the College World Series. Coach Jay Johnson says weather delays are a concern for tomorrow, and they will not start a game unless they have a window to finish it…:

CUT 13  (09)        “…on the line.”

LSU hasn’t been to a CWS since 2017. Kentucky has never gone to the Big Show.

The final minutes of this year’s legislative session were hectic and chaotic, as lawmakers raced to make last minute budget changes and vote them through. Some legislators were angry to see $100-million stripped from Department of Health spending, because they say it will mean the loss of about $400-million in federal matching funds. House Speaker Clay Schexnayder says LDH asked House Appropriations for one sum and Senate Finance for another…:

CUT 05  (07)        “…each one.”

Many are angry that teacher pay raises were shunted; offering only another round of one-time bonuses instead.

Bills passed that some say target LGBT persons are destined for the Governor’s Veto pen, says Mr. Edwards, who calls the bills mean-spirited and wrong…:

CUT 06  (12)        “…for example.”

Will lawmakers choose to override those vetoes? That remains to be seen.

An anticipated El Niño has shown up ahead of schedule which could help reduce hurricane activity. Teiko Foxx has more on what else it means for our weather…:

CUT 02(31)      “…Foxx.”

Governor John Bel Edwards and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear have a gentlemen’s bet on this weekend’s NCAA baseball Super Regional between the Tigers and the UK Wildcats. If LSU wins, Beshear sends some Kentucky bourbon. If Kentucky wins, Edwards will send Beshear delicious Louisiana seafood. Game 1 is tomorrow at 2 in Baton Rouge.

In Baton Rouge, at the Capitol, A veto override session is possible after the Republican controlled legislature approves three bills that target the LGBTQ-plus community…:

CUT 01(31)      “…Jeff Palermo.”

A traffic stop on I-10 in Lafayette Parish last night yielded a big drug bust. Sheriff’s deputies say they discovered over 40 pounds of methamphetamine was found in a vehicle driven by 23-year-old Sarah Cea, from Tucker, Georgia. She’s been booked into the parish jail.

The final minutes of the legislative session were filled with chaos and confusion as lawmakers voted on the state’s $45-billion budget. Among the points of contention was the failure to make teacher pay raises permanent and gutting $100 million from the Department of Health’s budget. Some complained they were given no time to read last-minute changes before being asked to vote. House Speaker Clay Schexnayder defended his actions; saying that’s not so…:

CUT 04(09)      “…those bills.”

The Governor is concerned about deep cuts to LDH spending, which may cost the state a lot in federal funds down the road.

El Nino is here. The warming of the Pacific Ocean can and often does lead to calmer and weaker tropical cyclones in our part of the world. State Climatologist Barry Keim says it also leads to warmer weather in general…:

CUT 10(11)      “…to average.”