A study from LSU’s Business School has released a report on the economic impact of Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans. Andrew Greenstein is at the capitol where the announcement was made…

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LSU rallied back down four runs to end Little Rock’s Cinderella postseason run with a 10-to-6 victory last night. Designated Hitter Ethan Frey dominated the Trojans with four hits and a walk in five plate appearances including a solo homer in the first and a three RBI double in the fourth. The Tigers advance to host West Virginia in Super Regionals this weekend.

A Sulphur high school teacher and coach Patrick Green was arrested for his alleged involvement in the stabbing of his six-year-old stepson. Major Mark Leblanc with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office says Green was combative with deputies but eventually apprehended. Leblanc says the child is at a Baton Rouge hospital facing life-threatening injuries…

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The Calcasieu Parish School Board has placed Greene on administrative leave

It’s currently illegal to text and drive in Louisiana, but a bill expanding that legislation to include all cell phone use is nearing legislative approval. Covington Republican Patrick McMath explained this law will be more enforceable than one currently in place…

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Governor Jeff Landry is expected to sign the bill if it and its Senate amendments are approved by the House.