The SEC has amended its federal lawsuit against LSU, seeking the authority to expel the school from the conference. SEC CEOs are scheduled to meet Thursday to decide whether to terminate LSU as a member institution. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says he thinks cooler heads will prevail before Thursday.

Cut 9 (13)  “…and angry.”

Guilbeau pointed out that LSU never actually broke the SEC’s rule and other schools are still in the conference after actual violations.

This huge sports story is happening as many in Louisiana are mourning the death of pro and college football analyst Mike Detillier. The Lafourche Parish native died over the weekend from pancreatic cancer. Former Saints quarterback Bobby Hebert worked with Detillier for more than two decades on WWL Radio…

Cut 8 (11) “…on sobbing”

With construction of the Hyundai Steel plant in Ascension Parish set to begin, another group is expressing concerns. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Former DeRidder Mayor Misty Roberts was released from jail yesterday. It comes as Roberts completed her 90-day jail sentence for having sex with a then-16-year-old boy at a house party. She will have to register as a sex offender.

The SEC has amended its Lawsuit against LSU, seeking the authority to expel the school from the conference. SEC CEOs are scheduled to meet Thursday to decide whether to terminate LSU as a member institution. The federal lawsuit was filed last week in regards to LSU’s recruitment of Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, who both signed NFL contracts this summer. LSU did not list them on their roster for the Clemson game, per the SEC’s rule, but did leave two spots open.

After having poor rushing attacks the last two seasons, LSU showed in the blowout win over Clemson that it can run the football. Wisconsin transfer Dillon Jones had 113 yards rushing and two touchdowns and averaged nearly five yards a carry. Coach Lane Kiffin is not surprised by his success.

Cut 18 (15) “…front of us”

Louisiana is mourning the loss of legendary pro and college football analyst Mike Detillier of WWL Radio, who passed away at the age of 65 after being diagnosed with terminal cancer just two weeks ago. Among many other things, Detillier co-hosted “The Second Guess” with former Saints quarterback Bobby Hebert, who was overcome with emotion talking about showing up to work yesterday knowing Detillier wasn’t there.

Cut 13 (14)  “…him there today.” (sobbing)

The Pelicans traded guards Jordan Hawkins and Micah Peavy, a second-round pick and a second-round pick swap to the Grizzlies for 21-year-old guard AJ Johnson and 41-year-old forward Taj Gibson. The Pels drafted Hawkins 14th-overall in 2023, but the former UConn sharpshooter averaged five points a game last season as his minutes were nearly halved. Peavy was a promising second-round pick last season, but the pair were moved to free up cap space for the signing of guard Bennedict Mathurin.

It seems that some in the SEC have just about had it with LSU. We just got word not too long ago that SEC presidents and chancellors will meet Thursday to vote on whether to expel LSU from the SEC. Apparently, comments that Lane Kiffin made at halftime of LSU’s blowout win over Clemson ruffled some feathers – when leading 31-3, Kiffin told an ESPN sideline reporter the score would have been even more lopsided had former NFL players Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris been playing. It will take a two-thirds majority to boot LSU from the SEC. 

Today is 9-8-8 day — a day when mental health providers spread the word about Louisiana 9-8-8, a number you can call or text 24 hours a day to receive free, confidential mental health counseling. VIA Link social worker Sherrard Crespo says the 9-8-8 helpline saves lives.

Cut 10 (10) “…to save people.”

The group Louisiana Progress wants Hyundai to make promises to give locals first dibs on the thousands of new jobs the new Hyundai Steel plant will create once construction is completed. Angelle Bradford is a campaign strategist for the organization.

Cut 9 (12)  “…prioritized for hiring.”

Hundreds of new jobs are also coming to the Acadiana region with the 25.5-million-dollar expansion of Coastal Machine and Supply. CEO Kody Guidry says the expansion will lead to a total of about 240 new job opportunities, on top of retaining 58 current positions – in fact, the “help wanted” sign is out already.

Cut 5 (11) “…of this year.”

WWL Radio on-air sports personality and NFL draft expert Mike Detillier has passed away after a brief bout with cancer. Jeff Palermo reports the people who loved him are coming to grips with his sudden death.

Cut 3 (33) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

An arrest is made in connection with the carjacking of two elderly women in an Acadia Parish parking lot. Police in Rayne say 47-year-old Michael Dupuis Jr. forced his way into the vehicle as the women were loading groceries in the vehicle.

The group Louisiana Progress is urging Hyundai Steel to live up to its word as construction of its 5.8-billion-dollar steel mill in Ascension Parish draws nearer. The company has said it plans on using electricity to manufacture the steel instead of burning coal, reducing carbon emissions by 70-percent. Angelle Bradford with Louisiana Progress wants Hyundai to stick to that.

Cut 7 (09) “…natural gas power.”

Today is 9-8-8 day — a day when mental health providers spread the word about Louisiana 9-8-8, a number you can call or text 24 hours a day to receive free, confidential counseling for any problem, big or small.  Suicide is the third leading cause of death for Louisianians ages 10 to 34. VIA LINK, one of the nonprofits that answers 9-8-8 calls in Louisiana, is now receiving more than five-thousand calls a month. But Social Worker Sherrard Crespo says they’re seeing a decline in the highest-risk crisis calls.

Cut 11 (04) “…is going down.”

The Louisiana sports world is mourning the passing of legendary pro and college football analyst Mike Detillier of WWL Radio. Detillier was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer less than two weeks ago and had planned to tell listeners today, on what would have been his 66th birthday. Yesterday on “The Second Guess,” his co-host, former Saints quarterback Bobby Hebert, talked about when he got his first indication that Detillier was experiencing health issues.

Cut 14 (18) “…it actually was.”

Former DeRidder Mayor Misty Roberts was released from jail yesterday. It comes as Roberts completed her 90-day jail sentence for having sex with a then-16-year-old boy at a house party. Roberts was fined five-thousand dollars and given two five-year suspended sentences.

As the start of construction of the Hyundai Steel plant in Ascension Parish draws nearer, the group Louisiana Progress is raising concerns about the plant. Angelle Bradford with Louisiana Progress says one big issue is the people living near the site – not only those choosing to stay in their homes who now have this steel mill close by, but also for those being forced to move.

Cut 8 (13) “…the potential displacement.”

In honor of 9-8-8 Day, there will be a rally on the steps of the State Capitol to raise awareness about the Louisiana 9-8-8 helpline. Sherrard Crespo is a social worker for VIA LINK, one of the nonprofits that answers 9-8-8 calls in Louisiana.

Cut 12 (06) “…there to listen.”

While 9-8-8 is a national number, local crisis workers answer the calls.

The group Louisiana Progress is urging Hyundai Steel to live up to its promise to use electricity to manufacture its steel instead of burning coal at construction of its 5.8 billion dollar mill gets set to begin.  Angelle Bradford with Louisiana Progress says they’re also looking for assurances that locals will get first dibs on the thousands of new jobs the project will bring to Ascension Parish.

Cut 9 (12)  “…prioritized for hiring.”

The Acadiana region will see an hundreds of new jobs, thanks to a 25.5 million dollar expansion of Coastal Machine and Supply. CEO Kody Guidry says the first phase of that expansion should be completed next summer, and then…

Cut 6 (11) “…100-thousand square feet.”

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WWL Radio on-air sports personality and NFL draft expert Mike Detillier has passed away after a brief bout with cancer. Jeff Palermo has reaction to the devastating news.

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It’s 9-8-8 Day in Louisiana.  That’s the number you can call or text 24 hours a day to receive free, confidential counseling for any problem, big or small. VIA Link social worker Sherrard Crespo says 988 gets more than five-thousand calls a month, but lately haven’t seen as many high risk calls.

Cut 11 (04) “…is going down.”

With construction of the Hyundai Steel plant in Ascension Parish set to begin, another group is expressing concerns. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Officials with Coastal machine and Supply say it’s been years in the making, but the company’s 25.5 million dollar expansion will bring with it hundreds of new jobs to Acadiana.  CEO Kody Guidry…

Cut 4 (06) “…oil and gas.”

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The tributes are pouring in for legendary pro and college football analyst Mike Detillier of WWL Radio, who has passed away.  who has passed away.   Detillier was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer less than two weeks ago. Former Saints quarterback Bobby Hebert co-hosted “The Second Guess” with Detillier and said his friend was immersed in his work, watching the LSU football game on Saturday.

Cut 15 (15) “…away at 1:30.”

Today is 9-8-8 day — a day when mental health providers spread the word about Louisiana 9-8-8, a number you can call or text 24 hours a day to receive free, confidential counseling for any problem, big or small. VIA Link social worker Sherrard Crespo says the 9-8-8 helpline saves lives.

Cut 10 (10) “…to save people.”

Today is 9-8-8 Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Cade Voisin has more.

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Cade Voisin.”

Hundreds of new jobs are coming to the Acadiana region with the 25.5-million-dollar expansion of Coastal Machine and Supply. CEO Kody Guidry says the s the expansion will lead to a total of about 240 new job opportunities…

Cut 5 (11) “…of this year.”

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The group Louisiana Progress is urging Hyundai Steel to live up to its word as construction of its 5.8-billion-dollar steel mill in Ascension Parish draws nearer. The company has said it plans on using electricity to manufacture the steel instead of burning coal, reducing carbon emissions by 70-percent. Angelle Bradford with Louisiana Progress wants Hyundai to stick to that.

Cut 7 (09) “…natural gas power.”

Louisiana is mourning the loss of legendary pro and college football analyst Mike Detillier of WWL Radio, who has passed away. Among many other things, Detillier co-hosted “The Second Guess” with former Saints quarterback Bobby Hebert, who was overcome with emotion talking about showing up to work yesterday knowing Detillier wasn’t there.

Cut 13 (14)  “…him there today.” (sobbing)

With construction of the Hyundai Steel plant in Ascension Parish set to begin, another group is expressing concerns. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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Today is 9-8-8 Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Cade Voisin has more.

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Cade Voisin.”

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WWL Radio on-air sports personality and NFL draft expert Mike Detillier has passed away after a brief bout with cancer. Jeff Palermo reports the people who loved him are coming to grips with his sudden death.

Cut 3 (33) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

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Hundreds of new jobs are coming to the Acadiana region with the 25.5-million-dollar expansion of Coastal Machine and Supply. CEO Kody Guidry says the expansion of the precision manufacturing company was years in the making.

Cut 4 (06) “…oil and gas.”

Guidry says the expansion will lead to a total of about 240 new job opportunities, on top of retaining 58 current positions – in fact, the “help wanted” sign is out already.

Cut 5 (11) “…of this year.”

The first phase will be completed in the summer of 2027, and Guidry says that will be followed by additional phases.

Cut 6 (11) “…100-thousand square feet.”

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The group Louisiana Progress is urging Hyundai Steel to live up to its word as construction of its 5.8-billion-dollar steel mill in Ascension Parish draws nearer. The company has said it plans on using electricity to manufacture the steel instead of burning coal, reducing carbon emissions by 70-percent. Angelle Bradford with Louisiana Progress wants Hyundai to stick to that.

Cut 7 (09) “…natural gas power.”

Bradford says another big issue is the people living near the site – not only those choosing to stay in their homes who now have this steel mill close by, but also for those being forced to move.

Cut 8 (13) “…the potential displacement.”

The Hyundai Steel plant will create thousands of new jobs for Ascension Parish. Bradford wants assurances from the company that locals will get first dibs on those jobs.

Cut 9 (12)  “…prioritized for hiring.”

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Today is 9-8-8 day — a day when mental health providers spread the word about Louisiana 9-8-8, a number you can call or text 24 hours a day to receive free, confidential counseling for any problem, big or small. VIA Link social worker Sherrard Crespo says the 9-8-8 helpline saves lives.

Cut 10 (10) “…to save people.”

Suicide is the third leading cause of death for Louisianians ages 10 to 34. VIA LINK, one of the nonprofits that answers 9-8-8 calls in Louisiana, is now receiving more than five-thousand calls a month. But Crespo says they are seeing a decline in the highest-risk crisis calls.

Cut 11 (04) “…is going down.”

Crespo says there will be a rally on the steps of the State Capitol to raise awareness about the Louisiana 9-8-8 helpline.

Cut 12 (06) “…there to listen.”

Crespo says 9-8-8 is a national number, but local crisis services answer the calls.

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Louisiana is mourning the loss of legendary pro and college football analyst Mike Detillier of WWL Radio, who has passed away. Among many other things, Detillier co-hosted “The Second Guess” with former Saints quarterback Bobby Hebert, who was overcome with emotion talking about showing up to work yesterday knowing Detillier wasn’t there.

Cut 13 (14)  “…him there today.” (sobbing)

Detillier was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer less than two weeks ago and had planned to tell listeners today, on what would have been his 66th birthday. Yesterday on “The Second Guess,” Hebert talked about when he got his first indication that Detillier was experiencing health issues.

Cut 14 (18) “…it actually was.”

When the Saints were in Los Angeles for their preseason game on August 22nd against the Rams, Detillier had to be rushed to the hospital with severe stomach pains. It was at that time when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. By then, the cancer had spread throughout his body, and it was too late for doctors to save his life.

Detillier was a Saints and LSU football analyst for more than 40 years, and Hebert noted yesterday on “The Second Guess” that he was immersed in his work right up until the very end as he was watching the LSU game.

Cut 15 (15) “…away at 1:30.”

The Saints, Head Coach Kellen Moore and many players past and present have issued statements expressing their condolences over Detillier’s passing.

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It’s game week for the Saints as the Black and Gold will kick off the season Sunday in Detroit. Quarterback Tyler Shough started nine games last year, but this season he’ll start the season opener. Head Coach Kellen Moore says Shough is ready to be the guy starting with the first game.

Cut 16 (13) “…what we need.”

The Lions were 9-and-8 last season and missed the playoffs after winning the NFC North in 2023 and 2024. Receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has been a big part of their success. He’s caught over 100 passes in each of the last four seasons. Moore says St. Brown is a premier receiver in the NFL.

Cut 17 (16) “…a fun test.”

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After having one of the worst rushing attacks the last two seasons, LSU showed the ability in the blowout win over Clemson that it can run the football. Wisconsin transfer Dillon Jones showed why he’s the starting running back over returners Harlem Barry and Caden Durham. Jones had 113 yards rushing and two touchdowns. He averaged nearly five yards a carry. Coach Lane Kiffin is not surprised to see Jones have success in his LSU debut.

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LSU set a record for first downs in a game with 38 as the Tigers churned out 644 total yards — 309 on the ground and 335 yards passing. LSU’s offensive line struggled last season, and Kiffin says this current group has room to improve.

Cut 19 (17) “…play really consistent.”

LSU will host Louisiana Tech this Saturday. Tiger Stadium was rocking against Clemson, and it was loud as ever. Kiffin wants to see the fans to bring that same kind of passion and intensity this Saturday.

Cut 20 (14) “…do it again.”