9:30 LRN Newscast

An effort to recall Governor Landry is underway, and Republicans are doing what they can to thwart it. The recall petition was filed after Landry halted the U.S. House elections after the U-S Supreme Court ruled the current Congressional map is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. Desiree Morrison is one of the leaders behind the recall effort, and we spoke with her at a location where signatures are being collected….

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The Louisiana Republican Party has its own campaign touting Landry’s accomplishments. Cory Dennis is with the Louisiana GOP…

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Dennis says crime is also down, and auto insurance rates have also declined for many policyholders.

 

The LSU baseball team kept its season alive last night with a six to two win over Oklahoma. The Tigers will play Auburn tonight in the SEC Tournament. The Ragin Cajuns will face Coastal Carolina this afternoon after run-ruling Marshall yesterday in the Sun Belt Tournament.

Meanwhile, LSU System president Doctor Wade Rousse wants to see Congress or the NCAA enact rules and regulations that will slow down player movement from one school to another…

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LSU coach Will Wade is making waves in college basketball again. Wade has received a commitment from a player who signed a contract to play for the Utah Jazz and then was traded to the Boston Celtics. Former St. John star R-J Luis never played in a professional game, and it appears LSU will attempt to see if he has one more year of eligibility.