LSU will live to play another day following an incredible pitching performance by the Tigers in a 3-1 win over No. 1 Oregon State to advance in the College World Series. Ace pitcher Alex Lange went 115 pitches before Zack Hess took over in the 8th to finish off the Beavers. The two will face off again in a win or go home contest tomorrow in Omaha.

The LSU AgCenter is one step closer to producing the state’s first medical marijuana, as the Board of Supervisors agrees to award the contract to GB Sciences. CEO John Poss says GB Sciences is dedicated to the science of cannabis, and they are not a pot company.

Cut 5 (10) “those mysteries”

LSU and Southern are the only institutions allowed to grow cannabis in the state.

More Louisiana students are graduating high school than ever before, as the state’s graduation rate is up to 77 percent. Education Superintendent John White says that is a result of the state’s hard work to increase the number of graduates and the education levels of those grads.

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Over 35-hundred more students graduated this school year than in 2012.

The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame inducts 8 new members this Saturday night. President and CEO Ronnie Rantz says NFL and LSU star Eddie Kennison of Lake Charles will be honored along with Ed Reed, who had a 12 year NFL career.

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127 people were nominated.