11:30 AM LRN Newscast

The U.S. has launched military strikes on Venezuela and Venezuelan President Nicolás (Nee-Ko-Laas) Maduro (Ma-DOO-ro) have been captured.  Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow is speaking out in support of the action.  On X this morning, Letlow posted quote “The days of America Looking the other way on narco-terrorism are over.  I stand with our military and President Trump after a successful operation in Venezuela to protect American lives.”

in In three months state lawmakers will head to Baton Rouge for the regular legislative session. Senate President Cameron Henry anticipates a lengthy discussion about the state’s future energy needs with construction beginning on two massive data centers and the possibility of more data centers will be built in the Bayou State…

Cut 4 (10) “…long run”

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Ole Miss is headed to the Fiesta Bowl to face Miami with a trip to the national championship on the line, but there’s been uncertainty about whether the six LSU assistant coaches on the Rebels’ staff will continue coaching. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says any hesitation is on the Ole Miss side.

Cut 9 (11)  “…Charlie Weis.”

LSU will face Texas A&M this afternoon in their first SEC game of the season. The 12-and-1 Tigers are off to maybe their strongest start under head coach Matt McMahon with a marquee win over SMU and their only loss coming to 12th-ranked Texas Tech. McMahon says conference play will be another level of competition.

Cut 14 (14) “…great atmoshperes.”

Tip off against the Aggies is set for three this afternoon in College Station.