8:30 AM Newscast

It will be hot for today’s Super Regional as the high temperature in Baton Rouge is predicted to be 95-degrees. LSU is the favorite in the series but the Tigers know the Mountaineers will be tough to beat.  Coach Jay Johnson says the adversity his team has already faced should be a benefit as they try to win an eight national championship.

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Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee met with President Trump this week to find common ground on his “Big, Beautiful Bill.” Among them was Bill Cassidy, who says the two-hour meeting was very productive. Cassidy says the bill will need some changes to pass the Senate.

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With warmer temperatures here, now is the time to take steps to protect yourself from West Nile Virus. Kace Kieschnick reports.

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The 75th Annual Louisiana Peach Festival is happening today in Ruston. Tori Davis with Experience Ruston says the event has grown into a music and arts festival. Admission is Free.

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