12:30 LRN Newscast March 18

Louisiana staple Tony Chachere’s has spiced up meals for 50 years now. Brooke Thorington has more on how they’re celebrating the milestone.

Cut 2 (31)…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Production costs for farmers in the Bayou State could go up as much as 40-percent this year, depending on the crop. LSU AgCenter Economist Mike Deliberto, says the market volatility is due to a number of issues, like supply chain disruptions and the availability of herbicides…

Cut 3 (09) “…fuel markets.”

LSU takes to the court tonight in the opening round of the NCAA tournament, facing Iowa State. Senior forward Darius Days says at this point the opponent doesn’t matter, what the Tigers do is what will decide the outcome.

Cut 15 (16) “…with the win.”