LSU is a national champion in baseball for a seventh time in program history. Jeff Palermo looks back at a dominating win in the final game of the College World Series…:

CUT 01(30)      “…Palermo.”

A dining tradition in Alexandria, Piccadilly Cafeteria, is closing its doors for good today. Piccadilly served up home style cooking with a smile for over 50 years in Alexandria. The company says they hope folks will visit their 11 other locations in Louisiana.

A bizarre carjacking in Slidell Sunday ended with an arrest in Alabama. Slidell Police spokesperson Daniel Seuzeneau says shortly before 1 PM 37-year-old Tyron Pryor of Kingsville, Texas barged into the Outback Steakhouse, grabbed a kitchen knife, and threaten employees and customers…:

CUT 12(11)      “…then took off.”

He later rammed into an Alabama State Police cruiser and was eventually arrested. Once Alabama is through with him, he’ll be sent back to Slidell to face justice.

The federal government has awarded Louisiana 1.36 billion dollars for the expansion of affordable, reliable high-speed internet service for businesses and residents. Connect LA Executive Director Veneeth Iyengar says these funds represent the eighth largest allocation in the country…:

CUT 06(13)      “…once and for all.”

He says they want to see affordable high speed internet all over the state by 2029.

The LSU Tigers are national champions of college baseball for the first time since 2009 and the seventh time in program history after blowing out Florida 18 to 4 in the final game of the College World Series. The Tigers had a College World Series record 24 hits and eleven different Tigers recorded a hit, including shortstop Jordan Thompson who had two. Thompson had just one hit in the CWS entering the game and committed a couple of errors Sunday. Coach Jay Johnson spoke with Thompson before the game…:

CUT 04(12)      “…I’m good.”

This is LSU baseball’s 7^th National Championship.

Louisiana just received $1.36-Billion in federal money to expand broadband internet access to remote areas. Connect LA director Veneeth Iyengar says add to that $10-million in state dollars…:

CUT 07(07) “…by 2025.”

He says the goal is to have high speed internet access available everywhere in Louisiana by 2029.

A Texas man is behind bars, after threatening restaurant patrons in Slidell Sunday, carjacking another person’s car, then traveling to Alabama…where he reportedly intentionally rammed into a State Police cruiser. Slidell Police spokesman Dan Seuzeneau says 37-year-old Tyron Pryor is from Kingsville, Texas and will eventually face charges in Slidell for carjacking; something he says rarely happens there…:

CUT 14(10)      “…little disturbing.”

A record-high 68,888 Jell-O shots were bought in the name of LSU, at Rocco’s Pizza in Omaha, for the College World Series. That translates into a $60-thousand donation to LSU’s Campus Life food bank. Spokesperson Allison Paz says is thrilled…:

CUT 09(11)      “…of our students.”

With a $1.36 billion investment by the federal government, more Louisianans will receive high-speed internet…:

CUT 02(32)      “…Teiko Foxx.”

Two people are dead and three others hurt, after an ambulance crashed into a Coca-Cola truck this morning. Pointe Coupee Parish deputies say it happened on LA 1 in Morganza. We’re told the driver of the Acadian ambulance and a patient being taken to the hospital were the victims. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

A bizarre carjacking in Slidell Sunday ended with an arrest in Alabama. Slidell Police spokesman Daniel Seuzeneau says shortly before 1 PM Sunday, 37-year-old Tyron Pryor of Kingsville, Texas barged into the Outback Steakhouse, grabbed a kitchen knife, and threaten employees and customers. He then carjacked a vehicle and fled. Flash forward an hour or two, and Pryor encounters an Alabama state Trooper working an accident…:

CUT 13(14) “…in Alabama.”

He’ll eventually be extradited back to Slidell.

Bravo to LSU fans who helped push the College World Series Jell-O shot competition over the top; meaning about $60-thousand for the LSU food pantry. Spokesperson Allison Paz is grateful to Rocco’s Pizza in Omaha…:

CUT 11(09)      “…that donation.”

A bizarre carjacking in Slidell Sunday ended with an arrest in Alabama. Slidell Police spokesperson Daniel Seuzeneau says shortly before 1 PM 37-year-old Tyron Pryor of Kingsville, Texas barged into the Outback Steakhouse, grabbed a kitchen knife, and threaten employees and customers.

Cut 12 (11) “…then took off.” 

He says Pryor then rammed the car he stole into a state trooper’s vehicle trapping the officer inside. Pryor was eventually arrested after a short chase following the crash.

The LSU Tigers are national champions of college baseball for the first time since 2009. Coach Jay Johnson says he’s grateful LSU’s administration believed in him and the team.

Cut 5 (11)  “…they gave me the chance”

Louisiana has been awarded 1.36 billion dollars for the expansion of affordable, reliable high-speed internet service. Connect LA Executive Director Veneeth Iyengar says the goal is to supply every home and business with internet by 2029.

Cut 8 (13)  “…reliable internet.” 

Tiger fans in Omaha won their first Jell-o Shot Challenge and approximately 60-thousand dollars will be donated to LSU’s food pantry. LSU Campus Life spokesperson Alison Paz says they learned about the challenge just before the first shot congealed and never imagined a donation of this size.

Cut 10 (06)  “…turn out.”

Paz says food insecurity on college campuses can be as high as 30-percent.

The LSU Tigers are national champions of college baseball for the first time since 2009 and the seventh time in program history after blowing out Florida 18 to 4 in the final game of the College World Series. Cade Beloso has been waiting for this since he arrived on campus in the fall of 2018…

Cut 3 (12) “…work for”

Fans can welcome home the champs at Alex Box Stadium at 1:30 today.

Tiger fans in Omaha won their first Jell-o Shot Challenge and the real winner is LSU’s food pantry.  LSU Campus Life spokesperson Alison Paz says Rocco’s Pizza and Cantina will be sending them a $60-thousand donation.

Cut 9 (11) “…our students.”

LSU fans in Omaha consumed a record 68,888 Jell-O shots.

The federal government has awarded Louisiana 1.36 billion dollars for the expansion of affordable, reliable high-speed internet service for businesses and residents. Connect LA Executive Director Veneeth Iyengar says the state has also appropriated $10 million to the community college system to build a workforce that can bring high-speed internet to every area of the state…

Cut 7 (07)  “…by 2025” 

Iyengar says the goal is to provide every Louisiana business and home with high-speed, affordable, and reliable internet by 2029.

The LSU baseball team is heading back to Baton Rouge with a championship trophy after demolishing Florida 18-4 in the final game of the College World Series last night. A national championship celebration will take place tomorrow night at Alex Box Stadium.

The U.S. Supreme Court boots a challenge of Louisiana’s 2022 Congressional district map back to a federal judge for state lawmakers to decide. Kevin Gallagher reports the issue is over the desire for a second majority-black voting district…:
Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

The federal government has awarded Louisiana 1.36 billion dollars for the expansion of affordable, reliable high-speed internet service for businesses and residents. Connect LA Executive Director Veneeth Iyengar says these funds represent the eighth largest allocation in the country…
cut 6 (13) “…and once for all”
Iyengar says the goal is to provide every Louisiana business and home with high-speed, affordable and reliable internet by 2029.

The Louisiana Seafood Cook-off is tonight in Lake Charles at the Golden Nugget casino. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says the culinary competition will feature a dozen chefs from across the state…
cut 10 (13) “…fresh seafood”
The winner goes on to represent the state at the Great American Seafood Cook-off.

LSU is the national champion for the 7th time in baseball as the Fighting Tigers roared back after losing by 20 runs on Sunday to beat Florida 18-4 on Monday to win the College World Series. LSU designated hitter Cade Beloso believes another dynasty is about to happen, because of Coach Jay Johnson…

Cut 13 (14) “…promise that”  
Johnson wins a national championship in his second season as head coach.

The state Democratic Party officially endorses former DOTD secretary Shawn Wilson as their candidate in the 2023 governor’s race. ULM political science professor Pearson Cross says it’s usually the Republican Party that issues endorsements in an effort to unite party members to support one candidate.

Cut 4 (08)  “…candidates.”

Culinary chefs from across the state heat it up with their best seafood dish at the 16th annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off today. Teiko Foxx has more.

Cut 3 (30)  “….I’m Teiko Foxx.”
And the final results are in for the Jell-O Shot challenge at Rocco’s Pizza and Cantina in Omaha. LSU fans purchased a whopping 68,888 Jell-O shots, a record I expect will be hard to top. The manager at Rocco’s says the contest helped raise money for university food panties, so LSU’s Food Pantry is expected to receive 60-thousand dollars.

The LSU Tigers are bringing home the 7^th C-W-S championship in the university’s history, after beating Florida 18-4 last night. Coach Jay Johnson wins a national championship in his second season as head coach. Johnson credits the players for doing the hard work….

Cut 15 (08)  “…this thing.”

Paul Skenes was named the Most Outstanding Player of the College World Series and center fielder Dylan Crews.

Former Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson receives endorsement from the Louisiana Democratic Party in the 2023 governor’s race. UL-Monroe political science professor Pearson Cross says the business of endorsements is an odd one.

Cut 5 (09)   “…Shawn Wilson.”

The Supreme Court says a lawsuit against Louisiana’s congressional district map should move forward which could result in a new map that would have a second majority-Black congressional district. Congressman Troy Carter says if the state has a 32-percent black population, then two of its six congressional districts should reflect majority black voter strength…:

Cut 8 (10) “…meets muster constitutionally.’”

We now wait on a federal appeals court decision on whether a  new map is needed.

Things will heat up today as the next king or queen will be crowned at the 16^th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off today. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says the winner will represent the state at a variety of events.

Cut 12 (13)    “…the world.” 

The event will be held in Lake Charles this year.