Several Memorial Day events have taken place around the state today. Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary David LeCerte, says if you were not able to attend one, there are other ways you can commemorate the day…
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LeCerte says several hundred Louisiana troops have been lost in the post 9-11 war on terror in Iraq and Afghanistan.

LSU, U-L Lafayette and Tulane are the three teams from Louisiana that are in the 64-team NCAA Baseball Tournament. The Fighting Tigers are a number two national seed and will host Lehigh at 3 PM on Friday. Tulane is a three-seed in the Baton Rouge Regional and will take on UNC Wilmington on Friday night. UL Lafayette is in the Houston Regional and they’ll face Rice on Friday afternoon.

Many are firing up the grill this Memorial Day and LSU AgCenter economist Ross Pruitt says beef prices remain high. Scott Carwile has more…
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Swimming in outdoor pools, lakes and rivers is a big part of Memorial Day and summertime activities across Louisiana. Assistant Secretary for Public Health, JT Lane, is urging the public to take the proper precautions…
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Some of those precautions include not diving into the water unless you are 100-percent sure its deep enough and clear of debris.