Memorial Day is a day set aside each year to remember those men and women who gave their lives in defense of our freedom. David LeCerte, Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, says several hundred Louisiana troops have been lost in the post 9/11 war on terror in Iraq and Afghanistan. He says it’s important to continue to honor those lost as we progress forward…

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LaCerte says as the fight continues in new theatres, more men and women will be sent in harm’s way and some will not come back home.

As you fire up the grill this Memorial Day, LSU AgCenter Economist Ross Pruitt says you can expect to continue to pay high prices for beef. He says high prices are expected at least through the end of the year. He says if you’re looking for more bang for your buck, you may want to go with chicken or pork for your barbecue…

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According to figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average price for a pound of ground beef is up almost 14-percent from 2014.

Swimming season is ramping up and the state Department of Health and Hospitals wants everyone to take precautions to stay safe in the water. Assistant Secretary for Public Health, JT Lane, says it’s important for children to know pool safety and to have proper gear nearby…

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Lane adds that alcohol should be used responsibly around water and never when supervising children.

LSU will host Lehigh, Tulane, and UNC Wilmington in the Baton Rouge Regional of the NCAA Baseball Tournament. The Tigers will face Lehigh, the Patriot League champion, Friday at 3PM. Tulane takes on the UNC Wilmington, the Colonial Athletic Association tournament champions, Friday night at seven.

UL-Lafayette will take on Rice Friday at 2:30PM in the Houston Regional. The winner of this Regional will take on the winner of the Baton Rouge Regional in the Super Regional round.

Southeastern Louisiana failed to make the tournament field.