U.S. Senate candidate John Fleming claims that Julia Letlow’s entrance into the race is part of a grand plan by Governor Jeff Landry to one day appoint himself as a U.S. Senator. Fleming described this alleged scheme with reporters after he qualified for the Senate Republican primary.
In an interview with the USA Today Network, Governor Landry called Fleming’s theory ridiculous and said Fleming should concentrate on the job he was elected to do, and that’s State Treasurer. Landry also told the USA Today Network he intends to finish the job he was elected to do.
A Bossier High School student has been suspended and a visiting soccer team player has been arrested following a postgame brawl Wednesday night following a playoff game. The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office said Thursday that Micah Wilkerson, from Morgan City High, is charged with second-degree battery, after knocking the Bossier High player unconscious.
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The LSU women’s basketball team has lost 17 straight games to South Carolina, but the sixth-ranked Tigers are looking to change that tomorrow night. Andre Champagne has more.
Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”
Today opening day for the 2026 LSU baseball team, with the Tigers beginning their national title defense against Milwaukee. Sophomore right-hander Casan Evans was named the opening day starter. Coach Jay Johnson.
Cut 16 (10) “…excited for him.”
First pitch is scheduled for 2 p.m.