The LSU women’s basketball team’s season ended last night as the Lady Tigers lost to Iowa. Following the game, LSU All-American Angel Reese opened up about the abuse she’s received through social media…
cut 15 (13) “…every single time”
Reese says the hate messages began after they won the national championship last year.

Governor Landry is displeased the LSU Lady Tigers were not on the court for the national anthem prior to the game against Iowa. Landry says he respects coach Kim Mulkey, but there should be a deep respect for those who serve to protect and unite us under one flag. Mulkey says she didn’t know when the anthem was played….
Cut 13 (13) “..intentionally done.”
Landry says student athletes should lose their scholarship if they are not present for the national anthem.

There is pushback to ending the regular session early so a constitutional convention can be held. A bill has been filed to begin the constitutional convention on May 20th, but the regular session is not scheduled to end until June 3rd. Senate President Cameron Henry says there are a lot of unknowns on how this will work…
cut 6 (10) “…before the horse”
Henry says Governor Jeff Landry wants a streamlined state constitution that can be approved by voters in November.

A new 20-foot by 30-foot pavilion at Jimmie Davis State Park in Jackson Parish has opened. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says the North Central Baptist Association paid for and constructed the new facility.
Cut 3 (08) “…church services.”
The pavilion accommodates around 50 people.