It was nearly a week ago when a gunman attacked two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses at their homes, killing one couple and leaving the other couple severely injured. Louisiana House Speaker Phillip Devillier says the tragic events in Minnesota have no place in American politics. He says he’s grateful to serve in the Louisiana legislature where civil discourse and true love for one another remain at the heart of how they do their work…

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Steven Milam, Jared Jones and Kade Anderson aren’t the only LSU stars taking Omaha by storm this week. A 30-foot tiger sculpture on a flatbed trailer affectionately named Mardi Gras Mike has been the talk of the town. Barry Kern, the president and CEO of Kern Studios, which created Mardi Gras Mike, says they’ve been taking him all over the city all week long.

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As he’s being wheeled throughout the city, speakers on the flatbed play a very special playlist that include LSU staples “Louisiana Saturday Night,” “Callin’ Baton Rouge,” and the LSU fight song.

As LSU gets ready to take on Coastal Carolina for the national championship at the College World Series, their fans are blowing out the competition in the Jello Shot Challenge across the street. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Coastal Carolina goes into the championship series with a 26-game winning streak, while LSU is the betting favorites to win. Chanticleers Catcher Caden Bodine sizes up the matchup…

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First pitch tomorrow is at 6 PM.