ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Saints plan to place a first-round tender on restricted free-agent Taysom HIll, which means another team would have to give up a first-round draft pick in order to sign Hill. A first-round tender will mean the Saints will have to pay Hill at least five-million dollars next season.

The Pelicans ended a three-game losing streak last night by beating Miami 110 to 104. Jrue Holiday had 20 points, Josh Hart came off the bench and had 19 points and 12 rebounds and Zion Williamson had 17 points, ending his streak of 20-plus point games at 13. Memphis lost to Dallas, so the Pels are four games back of the Grizzlies for the final playoff spot in the playoffs.

In girls high school basketball, St. Thomas Aquinas, University Academy, Hicks, Fairview and Benton won state championships. Seven more trophies are handed out today.

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It’s a busy day of college basketball on the final weekend of the regular season. The Fighting Tigers host Georgia, with a chance of getting the second-seed in the SEC Tournament. La Tech can also claim the second-seed as the Bulldogs host Charlotte. If Northwestern State and McNeese win today, they are in the Southland Tournament. The Demons are at Central Arkansas, while the Cowboys are at Lamar.

The Ragin Cajuns host Arkansas State to tip off the Sun Belt Confernece Tournament. The winner will visit Georgia Southern on Monday.

LSU second baseman Cade Doughty had three hits and drove in three runs as the Tigers defeated U-Mass Lowell. Zack Mathis also drove in three runs and Matthew Beck threw three innings of relief for the win. Game two is at 4 PM.

Elswhere…ULM defeated McNeese eight to two, Samford slammed the Cajuns 12 to four, Nicholls nipped UNO four to three, Northwestern State knocked off Abilene Christian seven to one as Peyton Davis doubled and homered. And Witchita State downed Louisiana Tech six to two.

Baton Rouge police arrest the parents of an 11-week-old infant after their son was brought to the Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center Thursday. Arrest records say the baby had skull fractures, bruising to the back of his head, broken ribs, and bleeding in his brain.  Baton Rouge Police Sergeant L’Jean McNeely says after they interviewed the parents about the child they made an arrest.

Cut 7 (09) “to a juvenile”

The child’s parents have been identified as Cole Autry and Rachel Flores.

A 64-year-old man is arrested on a charge of bigamy that occurred in the Alexandria area.  Rapides Parish Sheriff Lt. Stephen Phillips says Michael Glenn Rennier, formerly of Alexandria, was identified as a suspect after his initial wife made contact with law enforcement in early 2019.

Cut 3 (11)  “…Las Vegas, Nevada.”  

Senator John Kennedy requests the President extend the deadline for REAL ID another year, citing concerns not nearly enough people will have the new national ID by October 1^st.  Kennedy cited reports showing as many as 99 million people will not have the new ID in time. He says without the ID, you can’t fly…
Cut 9 (11) “…economy″
125 million people are estimated to not have the REAL ID yet.

A motorcyclist was killed in a fatal crash with a Silverado in West Charles Parish earlier this morning in a suspected speeding incident.  State Police Trooper Monroe Dillon says 33-year-old Christopher Williams of Killona was riding his Suzuki along LA-18 when the crash occurred.

Cut 12 (09) “…vehcile.”

Impairment is unknown at this time

Baton Rouge police have arrested the parents of an 11-week-old infant after their son was brought to the Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center Thursday. Baton Rouge Police Sergeant L’Jean McNeely says the child is listed in critical condition and they believe the parents may be at fault.

Cut 6 (07) “…called us”

The child’s parents, Cole Autry and Rachel Flores have been arrested and charged with second-degree cruelty to a juvenile. Arrest records say the baby had skull fractures, bruising to the back of his head, broken ribs, and bleeding in his brain.

A 64-year-old man,Michael Glenn Rennier, formerly of Alexandria, is arrested on a charge of bigamy after getting remarried in Vegas.  Rapides Parish Sheriff Lt. Stephen Phillips says the crime is something that law enforcement does not take lightly.

Cut 5 (09)  “…years or both”.

Senator John Kennedy requests the President extend the deadline for REAL ID another year, citing concerns not nearly enough people will have the new national ID by October 1^st. REAL ID was passed 15 years ago, and Kennedy says he wants to use the year to find out whether or not it’s even needed. So far, he says he’s not convinced.

Cut 11 (12) “…any kind.”

125 million people are estimated to not have the REAL ID yet.

A motorcyclist was killed in a fatal crash with a Silverado in West Charles Parish earlier this morning in a suspected speeding incident. State Police Trooper Monroe Dillon says 33-year-old Christopher Williams of Killona was riding his Suzuki along LA-18 when the crash occurred. Impairment is unknown at this time, but Dillon says it appears Williams may been driving recklessly when he struck the truck.

Cut 13 (12) “…the area”

UL-Lafayette has canceled its Study Abroad program in Italy for the Summer 2020 semester. The news comes as the university continues to monitor the ongoing situation concerning the coronavirus. This decision does not affect the summer Study abroad programs in England and Costa Rica. Students who were scheduled to travel to Italy this summer will receive full refunds.

Rapides Parish Sheriff deputies arrest a 64-year-old man on a charge of bigamy.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart” 

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Former LSU QB Joe Burrow now has his first national ad deal in place as he stars in a commercial for Nerf. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

cut  2 (31) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart.”

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 A 64-year-old man is arrested on a charge of bigamy that occurred in the Alexandria area.  Rapides Parish Sheriff Lt. Stephen Phillips says Michael Glenn Rennier, formerly of Alexandria, was identified as a suspect after his initial wife made contact with law enforcement in early 2019.

Cut 3 (11)  “…Las Vegas, Nevada.”  

Phillips says the wife had documentation of the Vegas marriage that she turned over to authorities, but there was never any push for a divorce before he embarked on his new romance.

Cut 4 (12)_ “…forward with charges.”

Phillips says the crime is something that law enforcement does not take lightly.

Cut 5 (09)  “…years or both”.

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Baton Rouge police have arrested the parents of an 11-week-old infant after their son was brought to the Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center Thursday. Baton Rouge Police Sergeant L’Jean McNeely says the child is listed in critical condition and they believe the parents may be at fault.

Cut 6 (07) “…called us”

The child’s parents, Cole Autry and Rachel Flores have been arrested and charged with second-degree cruelty to a juvenile. Arrest records say the baby had skull fractures, bruising to the back of his head, broken ribs, and bleeding in his brain. McNeely says after they interviewed the parents about the child they made an arrest.

Cut 7 (09) “to a juvenile”

McNeely says the hospital called the police and alerted them of the possible abuse.

Cut 8 (09) “…naturally.”

The investigation is ongoing.

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Senator John Kennedy requests the President extend the deadline for REAL ID another year, citing concerns not nearly enough people will have the new national ID by October 1^st.

Kennedy cited reports showing as many as 99 million people will not have the new ID in time. He says without the ID, you can’t fly…

Cut 9 (11) “…economy″

125 million people are estimated to not have the REAL ID yet. Kennedy says it’s not right to force them all to pile into DMVs across the country with less than a year to do it.

Cut 10 (12) “…mess.”

REAL ID was passed 15 years ago, and Kennedy says he wants to use the year to find out whether or not it’s even needed. So far, he says he’s not convinced.

Cut 11 (12) “…any kind.”

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A motorcyclist was killed in a fatal crash with a Silverado in West Charles Parish earlier this morning in a suspected speeding incident.

State Police Trooper Monroe Dillon says 33-year-old Christopher Williams of Killona was riding his Suzuki along LA-18 when the crash occurred.

Cut 12 (09) “…vehicle”

Impairment is unknown at this time, but Dillon says it appears Williams may been driving recklessly when he struck the truck.

Cut 13 (12) “…the area”

Dillon says it’s a good reminder of just how crucial it is that motorcyclists drive safe.

Cut 14 (12) “…limit.”

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Cut 15 (07) “…nomination.”

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Cut 16  (12)  …dominate” 

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Baton Rouge police have arrested the Cole Autry and Rachel Flores after their 11-week-old son was brought to the Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center Thursday night. Baton Rouge Police Sergeant L’Jean McNeely says the hospital called the police and alerted them of possible abuse.

Cut 8 (09) “…naturally.”

Arrest records say the baby had skull fractures, bruising to the back of his head, broken ribs, and bleeding in his brain. The parents have been charged with second-degree cruelty of a juvenile.

Senator John Kennedy requests the President extend the deadline for REAL ID another year, citing concerns not nearly enough people will have the new national ID by October 1^st. Kennedy says it’s not right to force them all to pile into DMVs across the country with less than a year to do it.

Cut 10 (12) “…mess.”

Rapides Parish Sheriff deputies arrest a 64-year-old man on a charge of bigamy.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart” 

A motorcyclist was killed in a fatal crash with a Silverado in West Charles Parish earlier this morning in a suspected speeding incident. State Police Trooper Monroe Dillon says 33-year-old Christopher Williams of Killona was riding his Suzuki along LA-18 when the crash occurred.

Cut 12 (09) “…vehcile.”

Baton Rouge police have arrested the parents of an 11-week-old infant after the child was brought to the Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. Baton Rouge Police Sergeant L’Jean McNeely says after they interviewed the child’s parents Cole Autry and Rachel Flores they made an arrest.

Cut 7 (09) “to a juvenile”

The child is listed in critical condition and the investigation is ongoing.

Senator John Kennedy requests the President extend the deadline for REAL ID another year, citing concerns not nearly enough people will have the new national ID by October 1^st. Kennedy cited reports showing as many as 99 million people will not have the new ID in time. He says without the ID, you can’t fly…

Cut 9 (11) “…economy″

Former LSU QB Joe Burrow now has his first national ad deal in place as he stars in a commercial for Nerf. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

cut  2 (31) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart.”

Saints Quarterback Drew Brees helped raise money for a Boston children’s hospital by shaving his head. “Saving by Shaving” raised $7 million thanks to Brees, former Boston Red Sox player David “Big Papi” Oritz, and several players from the New England Patriots. Brees joked it will be a lot easier to wash his hair.

Baton Rouge police have arrested the parents of an 11-week-old infant after the child was brought to the Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. Baton Rouge Police Sergeant L’Jean McNeely says the child is listed in critical condition and they believe the parents may be at fault.

Cut 6 (07) “…called us”

The child’s parents, Cole Autry and Rachel Flores have been arrested and charged with second-degree cruelty to a juvenile.

A 64-year-old man is arrested on a charge of bigamy that occurred in the Alexandria area.  Rapides Parish Sheriff Lt. Stephen Phillips says Michael Glenn Rennier, formerly of Alexandria, was identified as a suspect after his initial wife had documentation of a Vegas marriage involving her husband that she turned over to authorities, but there was never any push for a divorce before he embarked on his new romance.

Cut 4 (12)_ “…forward with charges.”

Coronavirus is on the radar of the Lt. Governor’s office as tourism in Louisiana could see big losses from the spread of the illness.  Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says one international convention has already decided to pull the plug on their New Orleans event.

Cut 13 (07) “…that convention.”

Some of Louisiana’s biggest festivals, including the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, are happening within the next few months.  While no cases have surfaced in Louisiana yet, Nungesser says an outbreak could be devastating.

Denham Springs Representative Valerie Hodges brings legislation that would mandate all Louisiana public schools to provide students the opportunity to recite the pledge of allegiance as a group. Hodges says if passed students and faculty would not be forced to recite the pledge, but schools must find a time to offer the chance.

Cut 10 (12) “…compulsory.”

Hodges says she brought the bill because American patriotism is being undermined in subtle ways.

A 64-year-old man is arrested on a charge of bigamy that occurred in the Alexandria area.  Rapides Parish Sheriff Lt. Stephen Phillips says Michael Glenn Rennier, formerly of Alexandria, was identified as a suspect after his initial wife made contact with law enforcement in early 2019.

Cut 3 (11)  “…Las Vegas, Nevada.”  

Denham Springs Representative Valerie Hodges brings legislation that would mandate all Louisiana public schools to provide students the opportunity to recite the pledge of allegiance as a group. Hodges says she’s heard of schools in other states that do not recite the pledge but is not aware of any in Louisiana that do not.

Cut 12 (10) “…flag.”

Daylight Saving Time returns this Sunday and if Haughton Republican Dodie Horton had it her way, Louisiana would stay in Daylight Saving Time.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 2 (27) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart” 

UL-Lafayette has canceled its Study Abroad program in Italy for the Sumer 2020 semester. The news comes as the university continues to monitor the ongoing situation concerning the coronavirus.

A bill is introduced that would require all public schools offer students the chance to recite the pledge of allegiance. Matt Doyle has the story.

Cut 3 (30)  “…I’m Matt Doyle.”  

Cancer screenings, prevention, and education are at the center of a more than $600,000 grant to a cancer center in Louisiana. The three-year investment will go towards the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. It will help 12 parishes along the Mississippi River Delta with some of the highest rates of cancer and but also some of the latest-stage diagnoses.

Louisiana Tech receives a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to foster computer science education in north Louisiana. Dean of the College of Education at Louisiana Tech Don Schillinger says the money will also help in providing freshmen and sophomore students with internship opportunities to give them a taste as to what it is like to be a STEM educator.

Cut 5 (11)  “…of STEM camps”.

Coronavirus is on the radar of the Lt. Governor’s office as tourism in Louisiana could see big losses from the spread of the illness. Some of Louisiana’s biggest festivals, including the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, begins next month.  While no cases have surfaced in Louisiana yet, Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says an outbreak could be devastating.

Cut 14 (09) “…part of Louisiana.”