Same story, different year — For the fifth consecutive season, LSU loses its season opener as the 13th ranked Tigers fell to USC 27-20. The Tigers led by four in the fourth quarter, but they couldn’t hold on. Coach Brian Kelly is not happy.

cut 17 (16) “…put ’em away.”

The Tigers will look to get into the win column Saturday against Nicholls in Baton Rouge.

Visit Lake Charles launches the Lake Charles Regional Sports Authority.  LCRSA Director Eric Zartler says it seeks to position Lake Charles as a competitive player in the sports tourism industry.

Cut 4 (05) “…sport title here.”

LCRSA is focused on hosting and promoting a wide range of sports activities, from youth tournaments to professional competitions, to attract more top-tier events to the area.

The Alexandria Farmers Market is celebrating its ten year anniversary with celebrations through September. Executive Director of Farm & Food at Louisiana Central Bahia (Bah-hee-ah) Nightengale says the market has programs for vendors to make sure they’re able to set up a booth every week.

Cut 7 (11) “…local businesses.”

The farmer’s market is held every Tuesday from 3 to 6 pm.

The early childhood care industry faces significant challenges. That’s the takeaway of a new survey by the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children. Director of Policy and Research Mattilyn Batson says not only is the cost of doing business high, but the wages of the providers are very low.

Cut 10 (10) “…cents an hour.”

In addition, most early childhood care providers say they’re experiencing rising costs for routine expenses, such as food, cleaning supplies and insurance.

Another disappointing start to the season for the LSU Tigers as they lost their fifth straight season opener last night 27 to 20 to USC. There were concerns about the Tigers defense going into the game, but Coach Brian Kelly is more upset with his offense for not scoring more touchdowns when they got into the red zone…

cut 29 (11) “…not good enough”

LSU will look to regroup when they host Nicholls this Saturday night.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s largest fundraising campaign has reached 450-million dollars in contributions. The campaign’s goal is 500-million dollars and they hope to reach that number next year. Associate vice president of development for U-L Lafayette Rebecca Doucet, says one of their largest donations is seven-million dollars…

cut 13 (12) “…and construction projects”

The Alexandria Farmers Market is celebrating ten years with events through September. Mel Bridges has the details.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Mel Bridges.”

Visit Lake Charles has launched the Lake Charles Regional Sports Authority (LCRSA), to attract more sporting events.  LCRSA Director Eric Zartler says it’s been a long time coming…

Cut 3 (06) “…out of the country.”

LCRSA is focused on hosting and promoting a wide range of sporting events, from youth tournaments to professional competitions.

It’s Labor Day, but for LSU fans it’s Ground Hog’s Day as the Tigers football team lost their fifth straight season opener last night falling to USC 27-20. Following the game Coach Brian Kelly said he’s angry with his team after not scoring enough touchdowns and committing ten penalties…

cut 30 (06) “…same things”

Visit Lake Charles has launched the Lake Charles Regional Sports Authority (LCRSA), to boost the region’s profile as a premier destination for sporting events.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

The early childhood care industry faces significant challenges. That’s the takeaway of a new survey of some 300 childcare providers in the state by the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children. Director of Policy and Research Mattilyn Batson says the cost of doing business is a big hurdle.

Cut 9 (14)  “…margins of profit.”

Batson says additional federal, and state financial assistance would help.

The Alexandria Farmers Market is celebrating ten years with special events every Tuesday this month at the farmers market location on Jackson Street in Alexandria…

cut 8 (8) “….every Tuesday”

That’s the executive director of Farm and Food at Louisiana Central Bahia (Bah-hee-ah) Nightengale says the Market now serves as many as one-thousand visitors a week.

For the fifth consecutive season, LSU has lost its season opener as the 13th ranked Tigers fell to USC 27-20. The Tigers led by four in the fourth quarter, but the Trojans scored two touchdowns in the final seven minutes. Coach Brian Kelly is not happy..

cut 17 (20) “…the game is over”

The Louisiana Policy Institute for Children surveyed over 300 childcare providers around the state and the main findings found that cost of business remains high and staffing remains a concern….

Cut 11 (07) “….wages somewhere else”

That’s the Director of Policy and Research at the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children Mattilyn Batson.

The Alexandria Farmers Market is celebrating its ten-year anniversary with celebrations through September. Executive Director of Farm & Food at Louisiana Central Bahia (Bah-hee-ah) Nightengale says the market is proud to have built a reputation of quality and consistency

Cut 6 (11) “…agriculture.”

Nightengale estimates the market, which sets up at First United Methodist Church in Alexandria every Tuesday afternoon sees around one thousand visitors a week from 25 parishes.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette says the school’s largest fundraising campaign, which began in 2021, has reached 450-million dollars and is hoping to reach 500million collars when the campaign concludes next year. Associate Vice President of development for U-L Lafayette, Rebecca Doucet, says the university appreciates all donationsl…

Cut 14 (07) “…makes a difference”

More than 29-thousand donors have contributed to the campaign to date.